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    6630 vs. 540, SA/SB vs. M11x r3

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by slacker84, May 27, 2011.

  1. slacker84

    slacker84 Notebook Geek

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    Which one is better? I got a m11x r1 right now. So I'm just wondering what the sony people here, have to say on the matter. I know the CPU on the Sony is better, but what about the graphics cards? isn't likely that Sony will underclock it like in the Z?
     
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  2. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    Achusaysblessyou, May 27, 2011
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  3. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    I would take a look at the SB owners lounge to give you more accurate numbers. The gt 540m is less powerful, the gt 550m is more powerful however

    And I would still grab the SA, its more portable than the m11x, and regarding build quality its better (the chassis is still the same from the r2 and r1)

    and you have more screen real state with the 1600*900 res.
     
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  4. Brianho1337

    Brianho1337 Notebook Evangelist

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    The m11x is also thick as a brick compared to the SA. Even though the 540 might pack a better punch it certainly isn't worth giving up more screen space and less weight from the SA to get the 11x.
     
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  5. stevenpaloalto

    stevenpaloalto Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah at this level the size/weight is a bit factor.
     
    stevenpaloalto, May 30, 2011
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