the Asus K53SV - SX521V and SX521D thread

[dashing.sujay]

Guys, SX521D is still available at rightgadgets.in & also at smcinternational.in

 

[asusjava]

Hi All!
Good to see some discussion of my interest here. I too bought the same laptop (Asus K Series K53SV-SX521D) recently and I'm thinking of installing Linux on this. Did any one of you try Linux on this? If yes, could you please point me to the Linux distro and the steps you had to take to ensure all features working as it works in Windows 7 64 bit OS?

Thanks in advance,
AsusJava

 

[thetechfreak]

Hi All!
Good to see some discussion of my interest here. I too bought the same laptop (Asus K Series K53SV-SX521D) recently and I'm thinking of installing Linux on this. Did any one of you try Linux on this? If yes, could you please point me to the Linux distro and the steps you had to take to ensure all features working as it works in Windows 7 64 bit OS?

Thanks in advance,
AsusJava

If you are new to Linux, use Ubuntu or Linux Mint.

But there is a Operating system called ReactOS which looks and behaves like Windows

 

[s18000rpm]

get linux mint dvd/cd iso & then download this - Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | USB Pen Drive Linux
load it on a usb pen drive & try it.

 

[Alien]

@asusjava
Whichever distro you use don't install nvidia drivers.

 

[gameranand]

Is The web site is under construction is a reliable and trusted site ??

 

[dashing.sujay]

^Not much feebacks but I remember vaguely that one member has bought from there. BTW which model you want to buy?

 

[gameranand]

Asus K53SV-SX521D

 

[dashing.sujay]

Buy it from here. Its hugely trustable.

@gameranand - Buy this instead of 521D.

 

[gameranand]

^^ I have already tried that. They don't have it in stock. However MD Computers have it in stock so should I deal with them ??

 

[dashing.sujay]

^^ I have already tried that. They don't have it in stock. However MD Computers have it in stock so should I deal with them ??

You can, but better ask Cilus, he is a regular shopper over there.

 

[gameranand]

Also rightgadgets.in have this laptop in stock. Can I deal with them ??

You can, but better ask Cilus, he is a regular shopper over there.

Will do for sure.

 

[dashing.sujay]

^Opt for COD if possible.

 

[gameranand]

^Opt for COD if possible.

They don't have COD for my area. So what would be your suggestion ?? Can I give them money beforehand ?? Are they trustable enough ??

Also the site you mentione in your previous post about some banglore based shop. Can I buy from them ??

 

[dashing.sujay]

Yeah, golchhait is good enough. For rightgadgets, deal them through phone. Make everything sure, then proceed with whatever they give option for.

 

[gameranand]

Actually I have contacted them with phone but if tkin & cilus would give positive feedback for MD then I'll go for MD.

 

[aroraanant]

I have seen many people reporting issues about the screen.
Recently a member iampiyush bought ASUS K53SV-SX521D but found a black mark on screen and have read many reviews on other websites also so now I am thinking no to suggest asus laptops to anyone.

 

[gameranand]

Purchased ASUS K53SV-SX521D. Real nice laptop also no display issues whatsoever. Installed Win 7 x64 ultimate and all the drivers.

 

[pratyush997]

Should I Buy Asus K43SA-VX041D Laptop which comes with
2nd Gen. Core i7 2670QM--2.2GHz
2x4 GB DDR3 RAM = 8 GB DDR3 RAM
750 GB HDD with 5200 RPM (will upgrade it to 60GB SSD)
DOS (I have Win 7 ULTIMATE 64 Bit)
AMD Radeon HD 6730M 2 GB DDR3
14" HD Display

Asus K43SA-VX041D / 2nd Generation Core i7 / 8 GB / 750 GB / DOS: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Asus Notebook

 

[gameranand]

^^ For what purpose you intend to use it ??