that's why..
but i do some readings.. on k50ab.. the battery can be used around 1hour 30+ minutes regardless using dgpu or igp..
either got problem with driver.. or hardware related..

so if that's true maybe the best solution just use the dgpu
and asus purposely disabled it..

but the think is on k40ab work fine..
if using igp battery can extend to almost 1hour extra..

maybe thats why they remove the new bios from their download site.

mine came with 216.. so to make sure the bios is not the culprit..
i flashed with 213.. the result still the same..

if want the 216.. it's here..
ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS/nb/K50AB/

i using bios of 216 but i can choose between the dgpu and power express mode...there is a option for me.
i download when it release last tm..

Every sets of cpu is unique, some can go 1.025v but thats doesn't mean that yours is bad set. Maybe you can try 1.075v. Its better than the default 1.15v right.

mine bios same as his...can choose btween dgpu and igpu...how come dont hav in urs..8tvt

This post has been edited by sucka3: Nov 5 2009, 01:59 AM

haha i cannot find the answer..
as k50ab/k40ab have alot of combination different spec etc..
so a little bit hard to dig the info..

i guess this release just for testing market only
for the next model upgrade and usability according to customers feedback..

Hi, I just wanted to ask if the K40ab and K50ab prices are the same.
The price i got for K40ab i got is RM1940. Good price? How much is K50ab?

just same.. different maybe on the hdd size if the price higher..

Thanks 8tvt. I really wanna get this 15ab. But Dell Studio 1555 is very attractive too. All specs are almost same except Dell's Intel procesor and cost RM500 more. Asus has a nicer built design in my opinion. Any further motivation for me?

yeah it's rm700 more, lol..not rm500

Kuchingfight: Haha depends on how u customize the dell lor =)
So you're using 40/50ab? Anything i should be aware of? I'm gonna buy it tomorrow.

the intel proc have better performance that's why pricey..

spec to compare

studio 15
- no num key
- 2 usb
- e-sata
- hdmi
- 2.0mp camera

asus k50ab
- have num key
- 4 usb
- vga
- 1.3mp camera
- have igp - in my case don't have -lol

dell can customize backlit keyboard for additional RM64 i guess..
came with win 7 home premium recently..
but the lack of usb not enough.. if use 1 for mouse then for external drive or others like fan etc?

yeah.. but the lower the better wouldnt it be? im on 1.0625 now... well.. sometimes i go to 1.05v... depends on what i am doing with the lappy..
hahaa.. wonder whats so good bout my lappy.. maybe the cooling? hahaa..

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Added on November 5, 2009, 11:17 amand to add on.. Dell supports 800Mhz of ram.. its 4570 has faster clock speed.
asus has 2 yrs warranty. lighter.. cheaper of cos..

This post has been edited by Batusai: Nov 5 2009, 11:17 AM

but, dell design is not that attractive.. hehe carbon look a like really tempt me..

yup² dell looks bulkier..

dell got the warranty package while asus 2 years international warranty and of cos the dell build its abit more solid i believe....the keypad in my k50ab is abit too plasticky...

imo, i;ve tested the built of dell, n still the asus's slightly better built. Yup agree the keypad is not my thing, i prefer something like compaq's.

mac have the best keypad builds.. hahaa.. IMO

i oso use the 216 bios
but i got the dgpu,power xpress setting...

This post has been edited by User_Xp: Nov 5 2009, 03:29 PM