asus asus ul50vt-a1 or u50a-rbbml05: Has anyone seen a direct comparison and user profile for these two computers?
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As you mentioned, the main differences between the UL50Vt and UL50A are the discrete graphics and DDR3 vs. DDR2 RAM, and according to Best Buy's website, their UL50A is not Bluetooth enabled. If you're OK with not having the nVidia discrete graphics, then the Best Buy one seems to be a pretty good deal. I would stream a bunch of YouTube vids at full screen at Best Buy and if the video quality is solid (not jagged or stuttery), then you should be happy with the less expensive one. Also, supposedly the noticeable differences between DDR2 and 3 is neglible, so it all comes down to how much do you value the extra graphics and Bluetooth?
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I seen them both side by side. The ASUS is better when it comes to pictures and streaming video. I don't do major HD editing or anything. I do photo shop..youtube..dj/production..and excel spreadsheets. For these tasks..it's fine if not more then perfect for this. AOC is good but not slim and pic isn't as smooth as the ASUS. The new AOC for $119 would be a awesome choice if you are looking for something cheaper then the ASUS. I hope that helps you. :-)
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Both boards are awesome, and come from solid manufacturers. RMA policies for both are great (albeit slow sometimes). It really boils down to price and application. The GA board has 6x SATA connectors and WiFi while the Asus has 4x SATA connectors and no WiFi. The Gigabyte also has Dual LAN (one Intel, one Atheros). The Asus supports DDR3 3200 while the Gigabyte only supports DDR3 3100. The Asus appears to have better heatsinks on the power devices which is typically better for overclocking. The Asus also has an M.2 slot, which isn't a big deal unless you really plan on using it. When I built my rig I went with the Gigabyte for its feature-set and price point and couldn't be happier. Both boards are awesome, and come from solid manufacturers. RMA policies for both are great (albeit slow sometimes). It really boils down to price and application. The GA board has 6x SATA connectors and WiFi while the Asus has 4x SATA connectors and no WiFi. The Gigabyte also has Dual LAN (one Intel, one Atheros). The Asus supports DDR3 3200 while the Gigabyte only supports DDR3 3100. The Asus appears to have better heatsinks on the power devices which is typically better for overclocking. The Asus also has an M.2 slot, which isn't a big deal unless you really plan on using it. When I... » Read More Both boards are awesome, and come from solid manufacturers. RMA policies for both are great (albeit slow sometimes). It really boils down to price and application. The GA board has 6x SATA connectors and WiFi while the Asus has 4x SATA connectors and no WiFi. The Gigabyte also has Dual LAN (one Intel, one Atheros). The Asus supports DDR3 3200 while the Gigabyte only supports DDR3 3100. The Asus appears to have better heatsinks on the power devices which is typically better for overclocking. The Asus also has an M.2 slot, which isn't a big deal unless you really plan on using it. When I built my rig I went with the Gigabyte for its feature-set and price point and couldn't be happier. « Show Less
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Hi, you should be able to find the information needed at the FAQ or in the manuals of the Download section in this link-http://support.asus.com/knowledge.aspx?SLanguage=en&p;=11&s;=2&m;=RT-N16&os;=8&hashedi;d=WAa6AQFncrceRBEo
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:) As long as you are not doing major gaming or video editing you will be fine. I am curious about the inability to add ram on the U120's though. That seems like a stupid move considering the U100's were great for their flexibility, eg. Various upgrade options including ram, ability to run windows 7, OSx86, and various others. Is this confirmed or just rumor? I was about to buy one but that is a bit of a deal breaker for me.
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The ASUSs with "-A#" have longer battery lives than the ones with "-X#" The UL30VT has a better graphics card (dedicated card in addition to an intergrated one) than the UL30A which just has integrated graphics.
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Hi ASUS,Thanks for the reply. I'm sorry to hear that, I guess I either have the option of waiting for a possible refresh although it's probably going to take a while since this isn't even out yet, or go with the UL30 even though I really need something smaller. If you can, please pass it on higher that customers want an HDMI option!Btw for anyone thinking of buying an ASUS laptop, I've been a long time ASUS faithful (starting with the G1), really rock solid and problem free.
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Looks like they have the U2, which is almost the same as this U1, but with a larger heatsink and brighter LED's on it. Both use the same driver, this is probably an old listing...
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Hopefully Mr. ASUS can give us an update. He was very active in the UL30VT thread so we'll see if he responds here as well.
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I got the U31SD-XH51 with 2nd-Gen Intel iCore5 and a discrete nVidia GPU for heavy tasks (was on sale for $600USD) instead so I can't exactly tell you anything here. Mine runs extremely cool for browsing stuff and watching videos (fan doesn't even run at all unless I play 3D games). I also give credit to Asus for a well-designed cooling system on their laptop brand. Sources: I still own an HP-DV2210us model so I know exactly what you mean.
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Well, there are a few reviews now! There's also a review of a similar earlier model at pcmag.com. The A53E-EH71 has an upgraded processor and a USB 3.0 port. --Also, the leading product ratings magazine rated the Asus U56E-BAL7 as being very quick and suitable for moderate gaming. It has the slower core i5 processor, and the same integrated graphics (Intel 3000 HD) as the Asus A53E-EH71. ; )http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2389349,00.asp
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Sorry, my son has it in college. But you should be able to get the info. from the ASUS website.
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I have no idea. However, I am extremely dissatisfied with my ASUS. Have already returned it to factory three times for repairs. Now they're considering replacing my brand new laptop with a refurbished one. Customer service is in south America and they stink. Stay away from ASUS if you can.
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I bought a NV55C49u almost a year ago. I really like it. I think it outperforms my Dell laptop I just bought last month.
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thanks for the link, also about to purchase Ul20a with the memory you recommended, just wondering if its the same timings and specs than the one that comes inside.
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Yes. It is the same MB. ASUS only made one version of this MB and this is it. You won't be disappointed if you buy it...it is an amazing MB!
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ASUS, Do you stand by your statement that there are reasons to believe that this will not affect any UL30A-A3B units only A2s and X5s. There was quite a lot of discussion of this problem despite your claims that this is almost insignificant due to its extreme rarity. Somehow, I am concerned that ASUS is trying to whitewash this. I am concerned enough to have great reservations about buying this machine. Can ASUS explain what the problem appears to be, since you said it was not the card or Firmware ? How is it fixed on affected units ?