ASUS is one of the best computer manufacturers currently.
WiMAX is worthless.
Where’s a nice 14" i5 for under $500?
… but does it come with a screaming monkey?
Can someone explain the Wimax to me? Do I have to pay a cell co for the service? Are there home wimax routers?
Found it on Amazon, but it is not available. Some 5 star reviews though.
ASUS is good, and this looks pretty nifty for a cheap laptop. I could never buy a refurb, though. The 90 warranty could turn this thing from a cheap laptop into a rental.
This seems like a good deal.
Talk me out of it.
[QUOTE=themcnasty, post:4, topic:317196]
WiMAX is worthless.
Where’s a nice 14" i5 for under $500?
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Why?
[QUOTE=lonnyzone, post:6, topic:317196]
Can someone explain the Wimax to me? Do I have to pay a cell co for the service? Are there home wimax routers?
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Yes, you will need a subscription with Clear or Sprint to get WiMAX (4G) service.
I still don’t understand how ‘High Definition’ translates into ‘the same 1366 x 768 laptop screen you’ve already seen on every other laptop ever made’. But I digress.
Looks like a good deal. $500 + $14.30 shipping on Newegg. The Newegg price comes with a free router that Newegg sells for $20. Google seems to suggest that Newegg sells it for as low as $424 - which is still higher than this.
Here’s the Windows 7 Driver Recovery CD Restore Disk for this exact laptop. (You never know what will happen to a windows machine, although Asus is a very reliable brand.)
It’s on CNET, but no reviews 
Here’s an in-depth overview of this laptop.
Weird, on amazon, it says that it is 12 pounds. Isn’t that a bit heavy for a laptop?
[QUOTE=themcnasty, post:4, topic:317196]
WiMAX is worthless.
Where’s a nice 14" i5 for under $500?
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Right here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230016
I type from this laptop right now and I have yet to experience any issues.
When will Intel get it right and STOP IT with those lack luster Intel GMA graphics adapters… Every time I see it, I shun away in horror!
CNET REVIEW
[QUOTE=gonffen, post:9, topic:317196]
This seems like a good deal.
Talk me out of it.
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this seems like a VERY good deal, especially with good speakers. I hate my bad laptop speakers on this guy http://moofi.woot.com/moofi/samsungboynotdellboy
[QUOTE=thecheat3224, post:15, topic:317196]
Right here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230016
I type from this laptop right now and I have yet to experience any issues.
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INTEL GRAPHICS! NOOOO!
[QUOTE=Armagedon, post:14, topic:317196]
Weird, on amazon, it says that it is 12 pounds. Isn’t that a bit heavy for a laptop?
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Amazon gives their shipping weight, which only tells you the maximum weight it will ship at. I’ve seen ridiculous estimates before (like 3 pounds for a SD memory card).