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    ASUS A7D for Sony Vaio FS515B

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by s1m0n, Mar 6, 2008.

  1. s1m0n

    s1m0n Notebook Enthusiast

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    Should I replace my ASUS A7D with the Sony Vaio FS515B with this spec:

    Processor: Intel Pentium-M 740 - 1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache
    RAM: 1024MB DDR2-667MHz
    Hard Drive: 80GB Ultra-ATA
    Screen: 15.4" Widescreen TFT (1280x800 - 16:10) with X-Black Technology
    * Optical Drive: DVD RW Double Layer
    * Graphics: Integrated Graphics supporting 128MB
    * Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g
    * Battery Life (Depending on Use): 3.5 hours
    * Weight: 2.5kg
    o Fast Ethernet 10/100
    o 56k Dial-Up Modem
    o Firewire Port
    o Memory Stick Slot
    o Built-In Stereo Speakers

    I need a smaller screen and laptop!
     
    s1m0n, Mar 6, 2008
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    What is the A7 config? What are you using the computer for?

    If you're talking buying a new computer, perhaps you should fill in the FAQ. Although that Sony P-M doesn't seem new.
     
    E.B.E., Mar 6, 2008
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  3. s1m0n

    s1m0n Notebook Enthusiast

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    My specs are:

    Turion MT-32 1.8GHz
    1024 MB DDR-333
    HD 100GB
    Graphics x700
    and.....
    It's 2 years old

    using it for internet and sometime for school!
     
    s1m0n, Mar 6, 2008
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  4. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    The systems would seem comparable (although if you game the GMA graphics will hurt), and your use pattern is tame. It appears to be a reasonable trade-off, but depending on the Sony's price you might be better off going with a new budget system (which can be had from some manuf's for as little as $600-700) that still meets your modest needs and yet bring you up to date.
     
    ClearSkies, Mar 6, 2008
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