Hello everyone,

I'm getting a laptop soon for uni in the US, though from what I've seen Asus laptops are comparatively cheaper here and I prefer to have it as soon as possible so I'll be buying it here.

I've decided to get an Asus laptop, and for portability I think I'll be getting a 14 inch one, plus a secondary monitor at the side later on. I'll be using it for gaming and work purposes, and will probably be carrying it to class.

Let me highlight the main features.
N43SL - I keep reading about how the N models are better.
A43SV i5 - 2GB gpu, which I've read makes a big difference when I connect a secondary monitor.
U41SV - 8 cell battery, 2.14kg

Please correct me if I'm wrong with any of the things I listed above.

So what do you think? I'm still considering a 15.6inch model if one would suit me better. People keep saying they're heavy and bulky but I'm not really a small and weak guy so I'm not sure if that will apply to me. I would consider the A53SV or the N53SV if they're better. Budget's around 3k.

Also, why has the N53SN been EOL'd?

EDIT: By gaming I don't mean METRO 2033 ON HIGHEST SETTING I just mean Starcraft 2 and BF Bad Company 2 smooth on medium/high while multitasking with secondary monitor.

EDIT #2: Which one of these laptops have SHE or Optimus?

This post has been edited by Hamster X: Jun 16 2011, 02:20 PM

Then why the gpu downgrade?

I was unsure about buying anything but Asus cause I want this laptop to last at least a good 2 years (hopefully 4) with every day use, and the only brand I know that's known for reliability is Asus.

How bad really is the fact that it's "Bulky"? It's not like it will be bigger than my tables right?

This post has been edited by Hamster X: Jun 16 2011, 02:20 PM

Ah so it's different from the current N53SV?

When would it be coming out? I'll have to have my new laptop before August.
Yes, the basic specs are the same. Otherwise I wouldn't consider them together.

I've been reading people saying the vram difference is only noticeable if you get a second monitor, so they were told to not consider it, but I am planning on getting one so...

This post has been edited by Hamster X: Jun 16 2011, 02:25 PM

It's only a little over a month from now.

Tempting but too early to get it now
Would the new N53SV be out before August?

As long as nothing is downgraded I won't be disappointed.

Yeah I just read about those. I'll have to see what reviews think.

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Added on June 18, 2011, 11:38 pmI have to add something here, does anyone know what the N53SV has that the N43SL doesn't other than a 15 inch screen? USB 3.0 perhaps?

This post has been edited by Hamster X: Jun 18 2011, 11:38 PM