Laptops Arena

The Asus Z96j notebook computer has been reviewed over at Notebook Review. 'My z96j took one week to arrive at my door. thought it was ridiculous that it took 3 days for GenTech PC to install only a processor.

My friends who purchased fully configured Asus s96js and z96js from GenTech PC claimed that their laptops shipped within the same day! Regardless, UPS was prompt to deliver my new notebook intact.

Upon opening the box, I found all the proper documentation and CDs. As requested, Ken included all the screws and brackets for the hard drive and optical drive.

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The moderately priced Asus W7J offers a powerful dual-core engine, discrete Nvidia graphics, and dual-layer DVD burning in a stylish, portable package. Unfortunately, you'll need to spend $1634 if you plan to do spend much time away from an outlet.

The W7J is encased in a smooth, black body with subtle silver highlights that accentuate the 12.4 x 8.9 x 1.1-inch frame. Weighing in at a light 4.2 pounds, the W7J won't bog you down on the daily commute.

The notebook features a good-looking 13.3-inch widescreen with 1280 x 800 resolution. Asus Color Shine technology minimizes screen glare, which makes watching movies from a variety of angles enjoyable. The screen displays rich colors and doesn't suffer from heavy reflections.

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Asustek Computer (ASUS) today launched 15-inch screen F2 laptop series, featuring the latest Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile (Merom) processor. Asus F2 notebook incorporates Mobile Intel 945GM of 940GML Express Chipset in F2F and F2HF models, and a Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset in F2J and F2JE models.

The Asus F2’s graphics is powered by ATI Mobility Radeon X1400/1450 DDRII 128MB and 512MB cards. It can be configured with 80GB, 100GB, 120GB or 160GB SATA hard drive, but information about how much DDRII 667 MHz memory can it take isn’t provided in Asustek’s press release.

One of the R1F’s security features is a fingerprint reader, but you can also setup multi-factor authentication requirements for data access of different security level with ASUS Security Protect Manager.

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The affair between luxury cars and powerful laptops began with the partnership between Acer and Enzo Ferrari that produced the Acer Ferrari 4000. Itronix, another laptop maker, made a modest attempt at emulating GM's Hummer SUV with its Hummer Laptop IX 600.

This year, ASUS revs its engines by introducing the ASUS VX1 Lamborghini ($2,799 list). This new partnership with Ferruccio Lamborghini adds another car emblem to a growing number of automotive-inspired mainstream laptops.

One of my hands-down favorite luxury cars is a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, so it was only fitting that ASUS would send me a VX1 with a bright yellow top (it's available in solid black, too). The Asus VX 1 Lamborghini laptop's lid slants downward toward the front bezel just like the hood of a real sports car.

The brushed aluminum exterior is also strongly reminiscent of the Spyder. Of course, no supercar laptop would be complete without an emblem; in this case, the distinctive raging-bull Lamborghini logo.

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