Benq s53v43

OO-Ninja · 4th October 2006, 7:03 PM

Has anyone got one of these and tested it out?
I was thinking about getting one but i cant seem to find any reviews anywhere.

HSV GTS · 11th October 2006, 9:26 PM

Yeah been looking at this as well for a cheap travelling laptop. Specs are so so but for under $1200 for a 13" laptop with a moderate amount of grunt its not bad at all. Might wait for a while as I want to use the international warranty but that only lasts 12 months after purchase.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/User-Re...53W.842.0.html

Closest thing to a review I have seen.

MrSmith · 11th October 2006, 9:47 PM

I wonder where they get the inspiration for the design from..

HSV GTS · 12th October 2006, 8:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSmith

I wonder where they get the inspiration for the design from..

Suss i mean asus.....

OO-Ninja · 12th October 2006, 8:13 AM

I like the notebook. It looks like its pretty capable without having to have a docking station like most 12" laptops have, and they atleast $2000. This one still has all the features of a regular laptop with a 13.3" screen.

As you said HSV, im thinkin about holding off for a bit. Im heading to Canada pretty soon, and i want one for when im over there. But i dont really want to take it travelling through south east asia, could get stolen or water damaged.

HSV GTS · 12th October 2006, 10:15 AM

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...4&id=1769&pg=1

Mate sent me this link I am pretty sure the V43 is the same, just black and I want a black laptop

MrSmith · 12th October 2006, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HSV GTS

Suss i mean asus.....

That's not how you pronounce asus, but incorrect.

I was reffering to apple..

josh81 · 13th October 2006, 3:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSmith

Twinhead

4th · 13th October 2006, 6:03 AM

certain nec & benq side by side, same plastics different colour different badges & flashing lights in different places.

certain itc are just bulkier plastics of machines made by nec etc etc

HSV GTS · 13th October 2006, 10:59 AM

[QUOTE=MrSmith]That's not how you pronounce asus, but incorrect.

I was reffering to apple..

Yeah just kidding around with the name, azzuss is how i pronounce it. If you have seen a Asus U5A white laptop you will also see the similarities especially at underside of the laptop. In any case this is pretty damn good value for a laptop this size

sure its a little old with the components but for under $1200 I would not complain at all.

MrSmith · 13th October 2006, 12:15 PM

some twinhead lappies are almost exactly the same as ibook g4's!

josh81 · 13th October 2006, 2:40 PM

[QUOTE=HSV GTS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSmith

That's not how you pronounce asus, but incorrect.

I was reffering to apple..

Yeah just kidding around with the name, azzuss is how i pronounce it.

I used to think it was "ay-sus" (as in suspicious). But i heard the proper prounuciation is "a-sooce". But i still like to say ay-sus.

asus u5a

MrSmith · 13th October 2006, 2:47 PM

ah-zoose Is correct.

_the_duke_ · 14th October 2006, 10:21 PM

Does anyone know if it's easy replace the hard drive? Is there any "Warranty void if removed" stickers etc?

MrSmith · 14th October 2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by _the_duke_

Does anyone know if it's easy replace the hard drive? Is there any "Warranty void if removed" stickers etc?

On the BenQ? Or any laptop?

On most laptops, every one I've seen anyway, It's quite easy to remove and replace the hard drive, I recently did it in my Portege A100 - which wasn't all that easy, had to pull the whole thing apart, but eventually got it.

4th October 2006, 7:03 PM	#1
OO-Ninja Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 10	Benq s53v43 Has anyone got one of these and tested it out? I was thinking about getting one but i cant seem to find any reviews anywhere.

11th October 2006, 9:26 PM	#2
HSV GTS Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,062	Yeah been looking at this as well for a cheap travelling laptop. Specs are so so but for under $1200 for a 13" laptop with a moderate amount of grunt its not bad at all. Might wait for a while as I want to use the international warranty but that only lasts 12 months after purchase. http://www.notebookcheck.net/User-Re...53W.842.0.html Closest thing to a review I have seen. __________________ When all your wishes have been granted many of your dreams will be destroyed People i have traded with successfully: Chuna, God, Ongsta, jinxhavoc, packratbob1982, murder1, gbh, kooliez, pinguino, Anarki, koni, Tommy2toes X 3, Xont, morrij, Captain Caveman, REX, punti X 2, CQGLHyperion, dav, kangfu, deviation Last edited by HSV GTS; 11th October 2006 at 9:30 PM.

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12th October 2006, 10:15 AM	#6
HSV GTS Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,062	http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...4&id=1769&pg=1 Mate sent me this link I am pretty sure the V43 is the same, just black and I want a black laptop __________________ When all your wishes have been granted many of your dreams will be destroyed People i have traded with successfully: Chuna, God, Ongsta, jinxhavoc, packratbob1982, murder1, gbh, kooliez, pinguino, Anarki, koni, Tommy2toes X 3, Xont, morrij, Captain Caveman, REX, punti X 2, CQGLHyperion, dav, kangfu, deviation

13th October 2006, 6:03 AM	#9
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12th October 2006, 8:13 AM	#5
OO-Ninja Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 10	I like the notebook. It looks like its pretty capable without having to have a docking station like most 12" laptops have, and they atleast $2000. This one still has all the features of a regular laptop with a 13.3" screen. As you said HSV, im thinkin about holding off for a bit. Im heading to Canada pretty soon, and i want one for when im over there. But i dont really want to take it travelling through south east asia, could get stolen or water damaged.

13th October 2006, 10:59 AM	#10
HSV GTS Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,062	[QUOTE=MrSmith]That's not how you pronounce asus, but incorrect. I was reffering to apple.. Yeah just kidding around with the name, azzuss is how i pronounce it. If you have seen a Asus U5A white laptop you will also see the similarities especially at underside of the laptop. In any case this is pretty damn good value for a laptop this size sure its a little old with the components but for under $1200 I would not complain at all. __________________ When all your wishes have been granted many of your dreams will be destroyed People i have traded with successfully: Chuna, God, Ongsta, jinxhavoc, packratbob1982, murder1, gbh, kooliez, pinguino, Anarki, koni, Tommy2toes X 3, Xont, morrij, Captain Caveman, REX, punti X 2, CQGLHyperion, dav, kangfu, deviation Last edited by HSV GTS; 13th October 2006 at 11:18 AM.

13th October 2006, 12:15 PM	#11
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13th October 2006, 2:47 PM	#13
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14th October 2006, 10:21 PM	#14
_the_duke_ Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 3,992	Does anyone know if it's easy replace the hard drive? Is there any "Warranty void if removed" stickers etc? __________________ Do you see the way that tree bends?