Bought myself a laptop last November 22.
This will be used for work and play (but mostly for play..hehehe).
Scouring the net, looking for reviews, I have decided that i would buy an ASUS A8JS. I am using it right now typing this entry and all i can say is “super!”.
Unlike the specs listed on the ASUS USA website, my lappy has the following:
WindowsXP Home Edition
2GB RAM (upgraded from 1GB - added NT3500).
120GB Harddisk (Everest says it is FUJITSU MHV2120BH PL)
Bluetooth
Wired optical mouse + Carrying Bag
Desktop on first boot:
System Tray:
Lots and lots of icon here. Got to remove some of the programs installed when i get the time.
The processes filled out the whole screen actually.
Haven’t had the time to play with my lappy yet. Too much work.
======Edit 06.26.2008======
My laptop is still alive and kicking.
Used it 24/7 when I was in Taiwan for downloading stuff. I just removed the battery and plugged the power cable. This laptop is tough if I might say so except when it experienced the LCD hinge problem last February 2008. Apparently it is a design issue which all A8 model had.
Fortunately, the ASUS service center in Taipei was top notch. I sent them the laptop Tuesday morning and I was able to retrieve it Thursday morning.
I am still using the Windows XP I installed two weeks after I bought the laptop. Have not reformatted since then.
I am now thinking of doing a reformat and installing a 64-bit Windows Vista. Or maybe not. :p
Christmas gift ko sa sarili ko for this year, at next year, at next year.
:D
Posted by cow at November 27, 2006, 11:20 pmNice…im planning to get one…similar specs din…
Wer were u able to purchase and how much?
Nice blogsite by the way =)
Posted by lysesc at February 9, 2007, 12:04 amHi Lysesc.
Bought mine in Taiwan for 47000 Taiwan Dollar when the company i work for sent me there.
Meron akong nakitang similar model sa PCCorner website pero doble yung price nya.
Posted by cow at February 9, 2007, 9:34 pmi am cow - the anonymous coward.
cow is in his mid-late-20s, working for an IT security company.
previously worked as an IT guy at a hotel in Makati for 6 months (taga kabit ng hidden cam.hehe.)
he likes to take pictures, the smell of freshly cut grass, and walking barefoot along the beach.
spent sleepless nights playing Heroes of Might and Magic II when it first came out.
Wow! Onboard Go7700 graphics card! Congrats!
Posted by JP Loh at November 26, 2006, 6:08 pm