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    Best Sony laptop for gaming (opinions)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ShinobiShaw, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. ShinobiShaw

    ShinobiShaw Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was looking at pictures of the Sony FW online and I'm very interested in purchasing. I just wanted to know matter of factly which models are the gamer powerhouses in the Sony line?


    Thanks guys.

    Shinobi
     
    ShinobiShaw, Apr 29, 2009
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  2. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    Well I saw that Sony has one with a mid range gaming card: HD3650 DDR3 512mb, but I cant remember the model :confused: .
     
    MexicanSnake, Apr 29, 2009
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  3. funky monk

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    it's the FW, although the AW would be better for gaming... it's costs a LOT though
     
    funky monk, Apr 29, 2009
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    nystateofmind27 Notebook Consultant

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    None really. Unfortunately Sony doesn't have any decent gaming systems in my opinion.
     
    nystateofmind27, Apr 30, 2009
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  5. Sick Nick

    Sick Nick Notebook Consultant

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    In the FW series the higher models get an ATI 3650 (lower versions have ATI 3470). The AW series are better for gaming as they have versions with a 9600GT (lower versions have a 9300GS). Thats about it from sony, all other models come with 3470 of 9300 as the fastest videocard in them.

    Best model? High end AW series.
    Still good but not as expensive? Higher end FW series.
     
    Sick Nick, Apr 30, 2009
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  6. heavenly_wild

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    To be honest, if you are a gamer on the go, Sony Vaios aren't the best for that. Look at the likes of Toshiba, HP and Asus.
     
    heavenly_wild, Apr 30, 2009
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    Sony gaming nobo ?
    no one ...
    but if u buy AW series and make some upgrade(cpu/ram/hdd/ssd) u will be able to play some older games even new but in low detail settings and resol. ..
     
    Evoss-X, Apr 30, 2009
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    I've just realized that SR series is equipped with Radeon 4570 (Japan only for now...) and I'm trying to figure out how to get one / when they'll be available in Europe/USA.

    I reckon that should satisfy my gaming needs! while being really ultraportable ;-)
     
    Aule, Apr 30, 2009
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