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Answer» HEY there, I want to buy my first laptop and 2 got my attention, both are from Asus. http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=013999&cid=896.645 and http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=014001&cid=896.645 Now I do not know if the B2 is worth it for an additional 200$. Also I have no idea if the screen is glossy (which I don't like). Also isn't the 1680x1050 from the B2 just to big resolution on the 15.4" lcd? For the processor I don't think I will even notice the difference in speed. Also the B2 has the 802.11N wirless, which as I understood it's slightly better, and can also operate on the 5GHZ so it won't interfere with other ITEMS AROUND it. Any suggestions? I do want to use it for gamming, and likely to REPLACE my 5 year old desktop.The differences I see are as follows. The B1 has 802.11B and N networking, a fingerprint reader, a more powerful CPU, a higher resolution screen, a Lightscribe DVD drive, and Bluetooth over the X1. I can't find out if the screen is glossy or not. And the 1680x1050 resolution would be nice to have IMHO. If you're not sure, go to you local computer store and ask to look at their laptops. Find one with the same size and resolution screen and see what you think. As for gaming, it'll be good for gaming now and in the future as it supports DX10 and has a powerful card. Finally, are you sure you want a laptop? If a desktop is an option, it's much better value and more upgradeable.I forsee in the future I will not stay home for much, or so I think. Also is the 1360x768 resolution a wired res for games and which a lot of them does not support it? I will go to a store to see how the rez looks like, but if right now I have 1280x1024 on a 19" monitor then I can imagine how small everything will be with a 1680x1050I haven't seen a game with 1360x768 resolution as an option, but you can play at a non-native resolution, it just won't look as good.Ok. And also is that finger print scanner of any use? I mean you can easely use a password. Also the screen is a WXGA, I really wonder why on earth they didn't just used 1280x800 resolution or 1440x900. Really wired. The finger print scanner probably isn't of practical use to most people. I got one with my laptop, it didn't work very well to say the least. I was just POINTING out the advantages of one over the other.I went to a local future shop and best buy to see some things about the displays. Glossy do look a tad better, and even with all that light in the store the reflection wasn't that bad, but then again, I'm thinking what if I play dark games. That would be annoying. when I put the background black, it's like a mirror. And the thing is all laptops has it. Most of them where HP but only 1 laptop I have seen had just a normal mat display. So I am guessing both Asus models will have glossy look as well. Also I have seen the 1440x900 res on 15.4", and I can say it wasn't that bad, but 1680x1050 on a 15.4" I belive it would be just a bit too much, wonder why couldn't they make the G2 a 17".Quote from: Messerschmitt on June 16, 2007, 04:57:33 PM I went to a local future shop and best buy to see some things about the displays.If you have so many complaints about ASUS's laptops then I recommend going with another brand or try get a job there, you seem to know what makes a good laptop.I love my glossy screen. I've only had bad reflection problems once, and it was really strong light. Personally, I'd say get one, but it is down to your preference and not mine. If you think that 1680x1050 is not good for you, don't get it. Get a different laptop. We'll still be here to help you find a good one if you decide you don't want either of the two you were thinking of getting. Try to get exactly what you want first time - there's nothing you can do if you get one you don't want. |
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