U36JC or U41SV

Hey guys,



I'm struggling to buy between U36JC and U41SV. How would you guys compare these 2 machines?



These are the links to the spec:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Notebooks- ASUS U36JC

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Notebooks- ASUS U41SV





I travel for work a lot so I don't want something too heavy and big chunk. In the same time, I do a little bit of 3D drawing with solidworks, so I need some graphic processing power. I want the battery life to be long lasting. (5 hours at least?)



I fancy the size and weight of U36JC but I like the better graphic card and sandy bridge processor on U41SV. I need some opinions.



How much more heavier and thicker would I feel between these 2? (I haven't seen them both personally)



Thank you guys in advance.

Reply 1 : U36JC or U41SV

Personally I would hold out for the U41SV. From the link you gave, it only weighs about 2kg - this is actually a bit less than a Macbook Pro, which really isn't that heavy at all, and for a 14" laptop is frankly pretty good. While it is a bit larger than the U36, I think that it more than makes up for it with the extra juice of the Sandy Bridge processor.

Reply 2 : U36JC or U41SV

I agree with blurpe. The main reason is the CPU. The U36JC uses the first gen cpu while you'll get the new second gen Sandy Bridge with the U41SV which will get you much better performance.

Reply 3 : U36JC or U41SV

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Originally Posted by blurpe Personally I would hold out for the U41SV. From the link you gave, it only weighs about 2kg - this is actually a bit less than a Macbook Pro, which really isn't that heavy at all, and for a 14" laptop is frankly pretty good. While it is a bit larger than the U36, I think that it more than makes up for it with the extra juice of the Sandy Bridge processor.

Actually, there's a little trick the spec page pulls right there. The weight of U36JC is 1.6kg with 8-cell battery while U41SV is 2.0kg with 6-cell battery. I'm not sure how much more will it add on if the one i'm getting is U41SV with 8-cell, but thanks for the opinion. Seems Sandy Bridge upgrade is really worthwhile.

Reply 4 : U36JC or U41SV

there is also upcoming u36sd successor to u36jc

Reply 5 : U36JC or U41SV

does anyone know if there is a planned sandy bridge update for the b43 notebooks? i like the boston battery, and the ruggedness of the business notebook.

Reply 6 : U36JC or U41SV

Does anyone know when the U41SV is coming out and the approximate price its going to be selling at?

Reply 7 : U36JC or U41SV

U41SV is already available in Malaysia and it's selling at MYR2899= USD 959

I guess I would go this. I'm losing on some portability but I get a very good upgrade on the graphic card and processor.

Reply 8 : U36JC or U41SV

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Originally Posted by skysky123 U41SV is already available in Malaysia and it's selling at MYR2899= USD 959 I guess I would go this. I'm losing on some portability but I get a very good upgrade on the graphic card and processor.

Do you have a link for this please?

Reply 9 : U36JC or U41SV

Which is considered higher end, the upcoming U36SD or U41SV?