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    After drooling over the M1330, I'm starting to think about the ASUS U6S

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Justin Adriel, Dec 12, 2007.

  1. Justin Adriel

    Justin Adriel Notebook Geek

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    Here are the U6S specs:

    Processor : Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7500: 2.2 GHz
    Operating System : Genuine Windows Vista® Business
    Chipset : Intel® 965PM
    Main Memory : 2048MB DDR2 667MHz (1Gx2) up to 2048MB
    Display : 12.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) (LED-backlit)
    Video Graphics : NVidia G8400M G 128MB (DX10)
    Hard Drive : 160GB 5400RPM SATA
    Optical Drive : Super Multi
    Card Reader : 8-in-1 card slot
    Video Camera : 0.3 Mega Pixel web camera
    Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN : Integrated 802.11a/g/n(optional)
    Built-in Bluetooth™ V2.0+EDR(optional feature)
    3G/3.5G Antenna support(optional)
    On board 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller
    Integrated MDC Fax/ Modem (Asus)
    Weight : 1.5kg

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    Other than the larger screen size of the M1330, is there any other reason why I should stick to the M1330?
     
    Justin Adriel, Dec 12, 2007
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    NO. Buy what you want.
     
    alexzeon, Dec 12, 2007
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    8400M G is slower than 8400M GS because it has only 8 stream processors while GS has 16. Asus F9 (AMD Turion 64 X2 1.8Ghz, 8400M G 128MB) scores 1100 in 3D Mark 2006 according to this review. While my M1330 (T7250, 8400M GS 128MB) scored 1645 (without any overclocking or tweaking).

    If you don’t care about graphics performance, then Asus should be ok.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 12, 2007
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  4. Justin Adriel

    Justin Adriel Notebook Geek

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    Will the 8400M G be able to play HD videos decently?
     
    Justin Adriel, Dec 12, 2007
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    Yes . Because even an integrated Intel X3100 coupled with a powerful processor like a Core 2 Duo can handle HD videos.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 12, 2007
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    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    IMO, the m1330 is a much more attractive looking laptop.
     
    Khris, Dec 12, 2007
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    I didn't expect the X3100 to handle HD videos. I thought that it was only slightly better than the Intel GMA 950 which couldn't handle HD videos at all. If the 8400M G could handle HD videos decently, then it's a good enough graphics card for me.

    Yes, I agree that the m1330 is more attractive looking, but I'm worried about all the problems that some users have been experiencing lately regarding it. I was planning to order mine all the way from Singapore, and I would be forced to pay a lot more just to get the international warranty whereas the international warranty of the Asus is built in to the base price.
     
    Justin Adriel, Dec 12, 2007
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