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 『Official N45/N55 Club ♥ V4 』, Updating in progress

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post Nov 13 2011, 11:57 PM

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QUOTE(Mohammad.2mt @ Nov 13 2011, 11:56 PM)
I think it is 02/12/11 for PC.
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Awwww....tat sucks sad.gif But oh well,at least i can finish other games slowly laugh.gif

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post Nov 14 2011, 12:03 AM

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QUOTE(Acid_RuleZz @ Nov 14 2011, 12:02 AM)
Skyrim is both 1st and 3rd person RPG. wub.gif
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Really?It looks more to first person to me hmm.gif

Btw,I 4got to mention Batman Arkham City is also in my must-play list laugh.gif

Detective mode activated! rclxm9.gif icon_idea.gif

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post Nov 15 2011, 12:04 PM

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Just played few hours Skyrim.The open world is damn huge! shocking.gif The gameplay is so so as this kind of RPG is not my cup of tea (same goes to Fallout 3) No active skills or watever combo move.It's more to a realistic battle gameplay.So most of the perks or abilities r passive.The menu interface feels a bit sluggish and not really convenient (at least that's how i feel) Then when u leveled up,u only get to choose whether u wanna raise mana,health or stamina.At first i was expecting to be able to raise attributes like strength, intelligence,agility and others.Nevertheless,it's quite interesting because u get to fight dragons laugh.gif I am still playing this game while waiting for others to come out.
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post Nov 16 2011, 08:29 PM

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I think it's better for u guys to go Asus Service Centre or the shop u bought from and ask whether the sound and heat from the power adapter is normal anot.Coz I open my notebook 24/7 and yet I hear nothing.Plus I dont feel any extra ordinary heat from it hmm.gif

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post Nov 17 2011, 01:17 PM

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QUOTE(Higuain @ Nov 17 2011, 11:02 AM)
u think they will replace a new one?? hmmm... dunno some ppl here say its due to heavy workload thus the power adapter become very hot when laptop is handling high demanding tasks such as gaming... normally it won't that hot la... haiz..
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At least u will know what's the problem rather then wondering around.
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post Nov 18 2011, 02:09 AM

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The game is locked to 30 FPS only.But this is for Jack Sparrow's version.I am not sure about original version.
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post Nov 18 2011, 01:00 PM

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QUOTE(Mohammad.2mt @ Nov 18 2011, 12:51 PM)
WOW
Need For Speed The Run is amazing  rclxms.gif
Much better than previous versions.
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Almost finish downloading.Now playing L.A Noire.It's a very nice detective game biggrin.gif I like their facial emotions.So real thumbup.gif
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post Nov 19 2011, 04:08 PM

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I believe u should bring it back to Asus service centre.My netbook was previously the same as u.Can use LAN but not wireless.Turns out the network card got problem.

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post Nov 20 2011, 12:58 PM

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Just finished Need for Speed The Run.Amazed by the graphics and Frostbite engine.The sun glare,the details,sandstorms,the way u can interact with things on the street (lamp post,vase,pole and etc).But the game is quite short given that NFS series usually is quite long.It just took me a day to finish it.And why they even put in action sequence doh.gif Somehow the story and plot is a bit weak and less elaboration.Additionally,there isnt much racing mode inside.It's either gain position race (by winning ur opponents),checkpoint racing or defeat ur opponent by leading him/her for a certain of time.Kinda amazed and disappointed at the same time.

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post Nov 20 2011, 07:59 PM

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Around 6-8 hours with rest time,lunch and dinner break.The game is short.Not that I am fast lol! laugh.gif
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post Nov 21 2011, 09:04 PM

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Of course la.Common sense..core i5 with blue ray but RM2569?Mana possible.
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post Nov 23 2011, 02:16 AM

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QUOTE(Exandru @ Nov 23 2011, 12:22 AM)
Been lurking this thread for 2 weeks already.
(Had to make a new account so my gf wouldn't find out! sucks to be me lol)
I'm looking for a gaming laptop which I can also use for work (I bring my laptop to work everyday)
N55 looks sexy, but as I've read thru every pages, I noticed a lot of people having trouble here and there, so am quite skeptical.
I also checked on MSI, but I am not familiar with the brand.
Been using 2 Asus laptops in the period of 7 years, till present.
1 more, is the battle between - Do I need an i5 or i7? Depending on my needs/wants?
I want to:-
- be able to do a lot of multi-tasking
- playing the latest games
- good speakers/sound as I watch dramas/movies almost every night. *cough* tin coke *cough*
- fast processing power
- not to mind about the weight, used to carrying bag everyday
- if its logical to not to spend more than RM3k for it
@.@ I know if I want to ask for recommendation, I should go make a thread at Mob computing/post in a recommendation thread, but I chose to say it here, because I've done some comparison..only now I can't decide on which model I should get.

Thanks in advance.
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Lol wat would happen if ur gf found out? hmm.gif U can find reviews,advices and most of the answered questions in the first page.Simon did a good job compiling every informations here laugh.gif

Anyway,here's a piece of information from me since I'm quite free now tongue.gif

Core i5 or i7?Ask urself.Do u really need the hyper threading?Core i5 is powerful enough to handle daily common task such as browsing or running Full HD videos.The hyper threading helps in various applications such as Matlab,VMWare,Autocad,Photoshop,Winzip,Winrar,Video decoding/encoding and a lot more.Nonetheless,the difference between 2 of them in terms of gaming is very minimal.U have to fork out around 800 bucks more for the core i7 and blue ray drive.If it's useful to u and u think it's worth,then Core i7 is the answer.

As for build material,u have to go and feel it urself.It's hard to describe in words laugh.gif Nvidia GT 555M is good enough to handle current games.It can play Battlefield 3,Modern Warfare 3,L.A Noire,Rage,Skyrim,Saint Row 3,Need for Speed The Run at medium-high settings.

One thing u should take note.N55SF core i5 comes in HD+ resolutions with matte screen (1600 x 900) while the rest comes in HD resolutions (1366 x 768) with glossy screen?

The sub-woofer is great in my opinion.Unless u wanna compare it with 2.1 or 5.1 speakers.It's portable and it gives good base.

As for the weight,it's kinda heavy for N55SF so it's not good for portability.Btw,it comes with 2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0,which means 4 USB ports.This should be sufficient for ur devices.

There is only 1 verdict besides all these good points.The cover lid.It's so fingerprint and dust magnet and easy to get scratched.

Conclusion, for plus minus 2.7k,u get Nvidia GT 555M,Intel Core i5,free sub-woofer and 4 USB ports.I can say it's pretty much worth it tongue.gif

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post Nov 23 2011, 03:32 PM

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QUOTE(soloinruds @ Nov 23 2011, 09:29 AM)
LIKE smile.gif


Added on November 23, 2011, 11:52 ammay i ask.. found 1 file "set wallpaper" in c: / programdata .. like no use.. can i delete it anyway?
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No idea.I full format my notebook the moment I got it so I never realised got such file existed.

QUOTE(Exandru @ Nov 23 2011, 12:06 PM)
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Wah, thank you so much for your time brother! So, pertaining to your reply...(Warning: Wall of texts!)

1) My gf: Will snap and say "this money can buy me LV bag, or maybe a vacation on some island" and shit...  laugh.gif

2) Core i5/i7: Yes, that is my issue here. I didn't know how this hyper threading and all that can be of any difference, not that literate. From your explanation, i5 is good enough for me already, as I do not use crazy softwares like AI,PSD,3DMax and stuff. And when you mention the difference is minimal in terms of gaming to have quite wrapped my concerns.

2A) Is this i5 able to withstand for the next 2-3 years if compared to i7? Because I don't spend a fortune on a laptop, so when I look for a replacement, it has to be able to serve me for at least 3-4 years. Currently using ASUS K40AB for 2 years and a half already. Still serving me quite please-fully but it has become obsolete when it comes to modern gaming.
Daily common applications wont be that processor hungry so Core i5 definitely can last 2-3 years more.I am not sure about the graphic card though since the game development has been going in a very fast pace.Mayb it can last 2-3 years more if u lower the resolutions and settings.

3) I do not need a Blu-ray drive, because I already have a Sony PS3 to accommodate. But I don't know if it feels good to have a BR drive in a laptop. Sounds cool but not a need haha..
Tat's really up to u.I downloaded stuffs all the time.In fact I dont even need the Dvd drive.Kevin even took out the dvd drive and put in a hard disk.

4) Screen: I noticed that, but I have never experience 1080p on a small screen, so I can't tell. If there is a full HD w/ matte screen + Core i5, I think it's quite a bang for bucks.
Then u have to go and see it for urself.See whether u prefer HD+ or HD and whether matte or glossy.

5) Sub-Woofer: This tin coke is so cool, read reviews and turned out to be a good addition. Put it on a flat surface, it will deliver. And I do NEED good pairs of speakers (If I couldn't I'll plug in PC Speakers up to my needs)
This is also up to u.To me the speaker + tin coke is already good enough  laugh.gif

6) Portability: I have no issues with weight. Good laptop bag makes no difference in terms of few hundreds of grams.

7) Fingerprint magnet: Well, my current ASUS also in black, and it's magnet of every single bad thing in life lol...i hate it. Need to always wipe and wipe. I don't know if N55 will make me cry again but, my future purchase has nothing much on the looks, only PERFORMANCE.

Verdict: Do I finally need an i5 for current needs and able to withstand the next few years? Or is it worth it to invest more $$$ and get i7?

EDIT: How is the feel for the keyboard? Just some review, I will look for the model at IT store and try it myself anyway.
It feels good so far but the keyboard is not good for gaming.Not reflexive enough.I used an external keyboard for gaming.
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post Nov 25 2011, 10:03 PM

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QUOTE(WallaceZai @ Nov 25 2011, 06:42 PM)
Anyone experience low fps while gaming on N55sf? Even Dota i only get around 20-30 FPS when playing..
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Definitely something wrong adi.My 2-3 years old notebook also can play Dota smoothly.Nvidia GT 555 can play current games with medium-high settings at HD or HD+ resolutions.
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post Nov 26 2011, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(syedkamal92 @ Nov 26 2011, 04:16 PM)
hey n45sf owner..

i want to know, if set to power saver mode,how long the battery can stand?
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I am not sure about power mode but my battery lasted 3-4 hours in Entertainment Mode while watching movies smile.gif
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post Nov 29 2011, 10:34 PM

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QUOTE(love-ing @ Nov 29 2011, 01:11 PM)
YES my laptop is in the service center now because of the same problem.
Sigh..

Duckies how long had u waited for the service?
They change a new network card for you?
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It took a week for them to repair it.

QUOTE(areleave187 @ Nov 29 2011, 01:16 PM)
now playing Assasin Creed Revelation...biggrin.gif with my N55SF....so far no problem
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Just finished Assassin Creed XD The game is a bit short compared to previous series...it ended at Sequence 9 smile.gif

Anyway,I heard a lot of complains about buzzing sound from speaker,game hang up or slow down and high temperature.Surprisingly I dont face any of them and I've finished holiday season games such as Modern Warfare 3,Battlefield 3,Assassins Creed Revelations,Rage,Need for Speed The Run and Saint Row 3.And I did constant gaming for 5-6 hours a day and yet I dont face high temperature or game hang up issues.

I am using Cooler Master Notepal which is aluminium.Mayb it helps a bit in cooling.Oh,I am not in an air-conditioned room.
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post Nov 29 2011, 10:53 PM

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Perhaps u all should go and complain at Asus facebook againXD
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post Nov 30 2011, 07:33 PM

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QUOTE(arslow @ Nov 30 2011, 06:57 PM)
hei guys!has been some time since i entered here lol
nice to see so many ppl gaming to the max with this lappy!!!

but one question,any of u played saints row the third?im currently on 285.62,but i cant max out the settings.It says "DX10 gpu required" for certain settings hmm.gif

and its laggy oso.Thers this one guy who uploaded in youtube a video of the i7 verion n55sf playing saints row,i know its 1366x768 res for that lappy,but i dont think the differences should be that big right??(his lappy doesnt lag EVEN with fraps sweat.gif
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Yea I cant run Saint Row 3 at high or ultra with either HD or HD+ resolutions.At most I can do medium and high settings.Surprisingly,when I did a default configuration based on my graphic card,everything is set to ultra but lagging like hell.
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post Nov 30 2011, 09:35 PM

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Uncharted 3 was totally epic.Now I know why it got 10/10 from IGN.I used 2-3 days to complete the game.It was fun and exciting as usual.This time they made melee attack to be extremely useful.And u can throw back the bomb tongue.gif It's simply the best game of the year.

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post Dec 1 2011, 05:50 PM

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Yes,u can do a dual boot with Mac OSX and Windows but not all hardware r compatible.I did it with my old Acer laptop.Succeeded in installing and boot in but no sound,no wifi and lagging condition.U used something call iBoot or Kalway to help u install the Mac OSX.

U can check hardware compatibility list here:

http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

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