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    Any chance SR getting hybrid graphics?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Garmin, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. Garmin

    Garmin Notebook Evangelist

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    i would really hate it if i got my sr now and later sony puts hybrid graphics in the SR. Cause i game but not all the time and battery life is kinda important to me.
     
    Garmin, Nov 14, 2008
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  2. Tony

    Tony Nissan ftw!

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    IMO it would be very unlikely.. Sony wants you to buy the Z if you want switchable graphics, or a better screen.. :/
     
    Tony, Nov 14, 2008
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  3. Phil

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    No chance imo.

    PS. SR screen is better Tony. How many times do i need to tell you ;)
     
    Phil, Nov 14, 2008
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  4. Tony

    Tony Nissan ftw!

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    LOL, haha I keep forgetting
    I shouldn't keep putting my laptop down :D
     
    Tony, Nov 14, 2008
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  5. mark6614

    mark6614 Notebook Consultant

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    The Z is more money. Therefor it's going to have some extra features(i.e. better screen, hybrid graphics). I highly doubt they are going to put hybrid graphics in the SR anytime soon unless the price increases.
     
    mark6614, Nov 14, 2008
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  6. Tony

    Tony Nissan ftw!

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    I think the SR screen is better :D
     
    Tony, Nov 14, 2008
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  7. TemjinZero

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    Z has SWITCHABLE graphics, not hybrid graphics.

    ...is there even anything that uses the new hybrid SLI/Crossfire yet anyways?
     
    TemjinZero, Nov 14, 2008
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    hybrid graphics = switchable graphics

    they are the same thing aren't they?
     
    foosa123, Nov 14, 2008
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  9. mark6614

    mark6614 Notebook Consultant

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    They can be. However, the new N series from Asus says hybrid graphics, but it doesn't switch. All it does is decrease or increase power based on what your doing.
     
    mark6614, Nov 14, 2008
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  10. Garmin

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    i think i m ready to pull the trigger on buyikng the SR after this discussion.
     
    Garmin, Nov 14, 2008
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  11. foosa123

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    do it, i highly doubt you will regret it. :)
     
    foosa123, Nov 14, 2008
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