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    Are these two SB models the exact same just with different video cards?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by tobygw, Apr 30, 2011.

  1. tobygw

    tobygw Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm thinking of getting this CTO Vaio SB model , however I was just curious about some things. Is this CTO one the exact same as the default SB model just with the different graphics card? I ask because the site allows you to see all of the features of the standard one but not the CTO one. So is basically everything that is mentioned on this page

    VPCSB11FXB | NEW VAIO S Series Laptop | Sony Canada

    also included on the CTO one here?

    CTO | Customize | Sony Canada

    Thanks!
     
    tobygw, Apr 30, 2011
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  2. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    Yeah the graphics cards are different (and VERY different in performance).

    Hmm i noticed that the preconfig model uses a 6490M (as opposed to the 6470M) which is weird because the models here in the USA have the 6470M. Also here in the USA, our CTO's have an option of either graphics cards... go with the 6630M, the 6470/6490's are weak.
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Apr 30, 2011
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  3. Brianho1337

    Brianho1337 Notebook Evangelist

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    The 6490 is actually comparable to the 330M, which is still a fairly capable card. I'd still advise you to go for the 6630M though, which is far better card than the other.
     
    Brianho1337, Apr 30, 2011
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