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    F13 or F22 2nd gen dilema

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by rf9, Jul 21, 2011.

  1. rf9

    rf9 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So do I go with the older F13 with a better display or the F22 with 2nd gen but basic screen. Any opinions on this, is the 2nd gen worth the extra cash and downgrade on screen?

    F13
    i5 460M - 2.53GHz
    1920x1080
    GeForce 425M 1GB
    6GB
    £790

    F22
    i5-2410M 2nd Gen 2.30GHz
    1600 x 900
    GeForce GT 540M 1GB
    4GB
    £864

    Thanks!
     
    rf9, Jul 21, 2011
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  2. miki69

    miki69 Notebook Evangelist

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    I think F2x design is quite appealing, so if I wouldn't have any F series I would go for new one.
     
    miki69, Jul 21, 2011
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  3. rf9

    rf9 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for a reply, that's not a huge deal breaker really so long as it's nothing too ugly :) Obviously a nicer design would be preferable but with my budget I'm more concerned with the choice of display and spec.
     
    rf9, Jul 21, 2011
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  4. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    From a 16" laptop, battery life would not concern me... as for the display, that's VERY important for me. And so, i'd go with the F13. As for the RAM, is that you upgrading it to 6GB? if so, save your money and downgrade back to 4GB and upgrade yourself (8GB DDR3 1066 MHz is <$50 on our side of the pond).

    personally i wouldn't consider any laptop > 14" that doesn't have 1080p...
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Jul 21, 2011
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