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.

This post has been edited by Exandru: Nov 23 2011, 12:25 AM

@Duckies



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...

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.

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..

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.

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)

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.

This post has been edited by Exandru: Nov 23 2011, 12:14 PM

I went to IT Hypermart just now.

Saw the N55SF with i7 with the HD+ screen +Blu-ray Drive tu...

The display was so mesmerizing! So crisp! very sharp @_@

....Then...I closed the lid.

Oh my god! Super glossy black, so glossy that if it's placed on a murder scene, police might've called 30 suspects via the finger prints! gila wei..i put put my finger on it many2 places, it became a laptop during the world war 2 hahahaha...

Built is so solid, I like it. The keyboard looks high quality BUT the key placement will need quite a lot of getting used to. ESC and the button on the top right DELETE I think? Isn't where it is supposed to be in my life-dictionary @_@

Bottomline, I'm in love with N55.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2098964

Fuyo, this is quite a contender.

Saw some post saying VRAM alone isn't how we look at GPU performance, so its 1GB vs 2GB of GT555M...

PC Fair is so near, and I'm daily poisoned by choices.. but N55 ada tin coke lol

EDIT: Oh, I forgotten that N55 is an upper class GT555 compared to this Lenovo.

This post has been edited by Exandru: Nov 25 2011, 02:29 PM

So this mean, N55 will need an assistance of notebook cooler ya? on its own, will be quite heaty?

Yesterday, went to Lowyat Plaza to satisfy myself, played with the buttons and everything.

Also compared to DV6, and XPS... I think I kinda like N55.

Almost everywhere selling at RM2799 or RM2699(but only with 640GB instead of 750GB) But Sri Computers offered RM2799 with FREE 4GB RAM upgrade. and silly 8in1 free gift which I knew gonna be all crappy stuffs.

So, how guys? Get RM2680-RM2699 from LYN sellers better? Coz IINM, the RAM is cheap.. Around RM60 can get adi.

Yo kevin,

I saw you got SSD there in your N45. Is it hard to put?

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Added on November 29, 2011, 12:03 pmHey,

You got it from rickyrich with 750GB 5400RPM is it? not 7200?

EDIT: Oh, he quoted 7200. Then I think this is the cheapest ever in the market. I'll wait till PC Fair and do the hunting. If can't get best offer, I'll find this ricky dude

This post has been edited by Exandru: Nov 29 2011, 12:05 PM

Heyyyyy Asusiansss!

I'm back! (this time, with CASH!) haha!

I think I have decided to go with N55 2352. TQ so much to lee_what for his opinion and the rest of you guys here!

N tmr is PC Fair, this will be first hunting ground.

Now now... what are the necessary check-up after I buy it. Like from the store.

1) Check for dead pixel, how do I go about it? (the laptop has pre-installed windows? So I go and, open...Paint? and turn screen white? I have no clue.

2) Check system specs to be sure?

3) ?????????

4) Bawa balik.

Thanks guys!

any brands will do. or just follow what the current brand there already is inside the board. but most important is make sure its same speed la lol...i believe its 1333.

Btw, went to PC Fair just now... quite disappointed. Doesn't feel like PC Fair already...too..... organized =x

or maybe its been so long since the last time i went to PC Fair.


I checked every shops that sells N55SF, all...I repeat..ALL at RM2799 with bullshit freebies. Some I asked if duwan free gift how? ada say RM30 tolak rofl...RM50 mostly.

I'll buy from rickyrich lah, RM2580 saja.

I know its only 1st day PC Fair, but still...no need la sell at RRP =.= some even higher than RRP..again, with shitty freebies.

The +4GB Free RAM.... If you buy at RM2580... RAM 4GB price is about RM65 in Lowyat Plaza.. only RM2645 in the end. The broadband? What broadband it gives u? Umobile?P1? U need it or not..if need then I think it's a good buy

I'll get mine tomorrow too..will go 1 round at PC Fair and see if there's any throwing price scenario going on...then I'll head to Lowyat Plaza and look for rickyrich

Can't wait to be in the family, officially.

Matte screen = when you look into the LED, you don't see your handsome face as if you are into a mirror.

Welcome me to the family!

Got my N55 already weee~~

Now..brb, doing unboxing lol

Thanks!

I just turned it on (typing on my other laptop now btw) suddenly asked me to setup the Music Now. Tested the subwoofer...walao...the audio quality is so SO GOOD!

Can't do clean reformat coz no win7 iso dvd yet..guess I'll enjoy what ASUS got to offer without any tweaking yet...


Again, the woofer is really, really good!

Add me up on the family list!

Asus N55 i5 (Black)

Having hard time getting used to the keyboard layout lol.

Anyway, I just tried my very 1st game on this N55, Heroes Of Newerth(HON) finally, all at MAX settings, for the freaking first time I saw HON is actually a beautiful game hahaha....

1 thing though, my lappy is sooooo HOT! playing the game, hot till palm area, is this normal =.=...means I really need a laptop cooler lor like this...hot till feel a lil uncomfy.

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Added on December 4, 2011, 11:18 pm103 processes, siao man Asus default!

But I don't dare to simply disable things off coz unsure of what they actually do

This post has been edited by Exandru: Dec 4 2011, 11:18 PM

haha, thanks thanks!

Okay, gonna go dl bios 218, and the 285.62. Doing it now

Question. Regarding directX, I only have D10 installed. Should I keep it this way or dl D11? does it even matter? Or only download when prompted (when some games are D11able?)

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Added on December 5, 2011, 12:24 amI went to support download asus, under N55SF, only got bios 203 and 207 -.-''

how come like this de? no 218 also? only N45 has it.

This post has been edited by Exandru: Dec 5 2011, 12:24 AM

Haha welcome to the boat.

The only thing that worries me, is the super hot temp now...

is there an side effects on using throttle stop app?

Quickie,

I just did a clean format, now at ASUS DVD drivers...

INF Update driver
IRST
Intel Management Engine Component
Keyboard Filter
ATK Package
Intel Turbo Boost Tech Monitor
Fancy Start
Splendid
Fast Boot
TrendMicro <-- If I use MSE, I don't need this anymore right?

Can anyone point to me from all the above, which ones do I need to install?

P/S: I'm at the current screen showing which to tick or not...

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Added on December 5, 2011, 10:14 pmFrom page 1 guide made by Simon, the after reformat apps installed, are those needed by the systems is it? I mean of course there's P4G which is also recommended and all, but all that aren't in his list of installed programs, I will not need it as well right?

This post has been edited by Exandru: Dec 5 2011, 10:14 PM

Hi, thanks for the input guys.

I did a clean reformat up to finishing all the needed drivers in about 1 hour and 15 mins only. So convenient!

And yeah, like nuttyking said, I'll be amazed with a virgin N55 and it was!

Blazing fast! Boot time improved by significant amount, as well as no more crazy processes. (I got the SmartLogon though lol..coz its cool to have as I hate typing passwords every time )

Now, is to experiment the Throttle stop, I'm going as high as 86C when playing game.. palm area hot is understandable, but to the keyboard areas as well, is a bit too much.

Going home today, I will try on a good laptop cooler. (I play without battery, and in air conditioned room directly blowing towards it)

Just finished testing NFS:The Run.

Just 1 word to describe..

EPIC.

I set the reso at native 1600x900 with everything at ULTRA settings.

The game is as smooth as if I'm playing it on PS3....

on top of that, with Logitech Steering Wheel, this game is a catch!!

(Feel a lil awkward to have been able to run modern games on a laptop, after 3 years using an obsolete laptop)

i have a high end cooler master, totally not effective lol... it does blow cold air, but not the way it shud on this machine, i use HWM temp, same temp after 1 hour monitoring...

probably we will need cooler that sucks air, not blows.