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So I have been thinking about ordering an ASUS for some time, and I think i have decided on F3SV-B1. The 15.4 Screen running a native 1680x1050 with T7500 (2.2ghz) Santa Rosa paired with 8600GS, 160 GB (5400rpm). What do you guys think of these bad boys? Run me about 1600, not much more than previous ASUS models.

Should I go for the buy?
 
looks like a great deal........where are you buying if from, U.S.$? Link to said notebook?

how much RAM, with those specs I am assuming 2gb.
 
If you don't absolutely NEED it right now, I'd give it another 2-3 months. You'll save a nice chunk of $$ if you can hold off 'til August. Lots of resellers will be offering better deals for the fall semester.
 
I'm waiting until the end of July or early August to purchase a laptop in the hopes of some price drops this summer, but I was wondering - what's the basis for you saying to wait several months?

I've heard of severe drops coming July 22/23 for the quad core desktop processors, of which the laptop versions would theoretically follow soon after. Is this what you're referring to or do you have another basis?

I'm just trying to gather all the info I can before I make a purchase. The Santa Rosa chipset sure has made me excited about the potential I can get for a laptop these days. I was waiting for the DX10 video cards, too. I know the first gen won't be anything spectacular, but at least there is compatibility for the 2-3 years I plan on having the laptop.

Anyone find any reviews on the mobile 8600GS / GT's yet? Or on any of Asus's new Santa Rosa laptops?

I was looking at the new Asus G1S-A1

http://www.excaliberpc.com/ASUS_G1S-A1_Intel_Core_2_Duo_T7500/90NLBA6132413CQL400T/partinfo-id-579727.html
 
Zener said:
Anyone find any reviews on the mobile 8600GS / GT's yet? Or on any of Asus's new Santa Rosa laptops?

I was looking at the new Asus G1S-A1

http://www.excaliberpc.com/ASUS_G1S-A1_Intel_Core_2_Duo_T7500/90NLBA6132413CQL400T/partinfo-id-579727.html
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not a review, but a nice comparison b/w the gs and gt. they also actually use the FS3V

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=125246

you may also want to look at the Asus C90s if battery life isnt a big problem. should be a realy powerful laptop if asus didnt screw up
 
1stStrike said:
you may also want to look at the Asus C90s if battery life isnt a big problem. should be a realy powerful laptop if asus didnt screw up
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I was peeking at the C90s, but the word is it's going to be a loud laptop. I'm not sure if you noticed the cooling solution they have sticking out of the back. Although noise isn't a terrible deal, that factor in combination w/less battery life is getting to be too much. You're right, though, in that it should be a very powerful mobile solution.

My buddy ordered the G1S-A1 yesterday. I'll try to come back and let you all know what I think.
 
Zener said:
I was peeking at the C90s, but the word is it's going to be a loud laptop. I'm not sure if you noticed the cooling solution they have sticking out of the back. Although noise isn't a terrible deal, that factor in combination w/less battery life is getting to be too much. You're right, though, in that it should be a very powerful mobile solution.

My buddy ordered the G1S-A1 yesterday. I'll try to come back and let you all know what I think.
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I am also thinking seriously about the G1S-A1 and would like to know more. The eSATA port sounds pretty good as well along with the nVidia 8600M GT. It's a bummer that the G2 didn't come with a full 10-key.
 
I am typing this from a G1S-A1 right now, let me know if you have any questions :D

Plan to post a review on notebookreview.com
 
How do you like the speakers?

In one review from notebookreview.com (I think it was that site) the reviewer didn't like the speakers. What's your take on that?

I wish the C90S was shipping right now. It sounds pretty bitchin' and battery life isn't the most important thing for me so I keep flip flopping between the Asus G1S-A1 and the C90S (which isn't for sale right now).

Stoopid decisions!
 
I would wait as long as you can. There will be better options in the next few months.
 
auswipe said:
How do you like the speakers?

In one review from notebookreview.com (I think it was that site) the reviewer didn't like the speakers. What's your take on that?

I wish the C90S was shipping right now. It sounds pretty bitchin' and battery life isn't the most important thing for me so I keep flip flopping between the Asus G1S-A1 and the C90S (which isn't for sale right now).

Stoopid decisions!
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They aren't very good, but that is the norm with laptops. I use my desktop 300W speakers, or headphones. Also considering some logitech portable speakers.
 
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