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    FW 290 vs 190

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by night_cruise, Sep 24, 2008.

  1. night_cruise

    night_cruise Notebook Enthusiast

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    do you know where is the difference between FW 290 and 190 . I know price ...but i think 290 is higher model than 190 .so where is the catch?

    I need to buy in few weeks new notebook , and i can't wait for new MBP...
    i am between SR,FW and NEW MBP .
     
    night_cruise, Sep 24, 2008
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  2. ascariss

    ascariss Notebook Deity

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    the 290 has the ati 3650 vs the ati 3470, and up to 8 gigs of ram (late october) and full 1920x1080 resolution screen. depends what you need the laptops for.
     
    ascariss, Sep 24, 2008
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    night_cruise Notebook Enthusiast

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    i know , why 290 price is lower than 190 ?
     
    night_cruise, Sep 24, 2008
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    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    The catch is FW290 has higher resolution for the same screen size, so the font would be smaller. That is a turn off for some people like me.
     
    hendra, Sep 24, 2008
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    I'm pretty sure the 290 series is going to replace the 190 within a month or two.
     
    roninwz, Sep 25, 2008
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