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    FW owners: better graphics card and monitor resolution for cheaper?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by rpeders3, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. rpeders3

    rpeders3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is anyone else who bought an FW in the past 45 days frustrated with Sony for offering the FW with a better graphics card and monitor resolution for cheaper than we paid for it?
     
    rpeders3, Nov 4, 2008
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  2. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    I changed the title of your thread. Please avoid putting such a generic title.

    Thank you.
     
    John B, Nov 4, 2008
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  3. Wolf04

    Wolf04 Sony Fanatic

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    Well, I got my FW140 for $999.99 CDN but I know what you mean. When I bought it, I accepted the fact that Sony would not be offering a better video card on the FW.

    I wanted a laptop good enough for gaming and the ATI HD3650 would have been perfect but I accepted that the HD3470 would be sufficient. Then, Sony releases the HD3650 in North America just like 2 months later and I've been having buyer's remorse ever since. :(
     
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  4. coltrane73

    coltrane73 Newbie

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    i'm in the market for an FW and excited about the updgraded video card, but i'm opting for the 1600x900 screen. i think the full HD resolution will be too small on a 16.4" screen.
     
    coltrane73, Nov 5, 2008
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  5. ascariss

    ascariss Notebook Deity

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    It's always wise to wait if you can and not jump onto something right away unless you really need it.
     
    ascariss, Nov 6, 2008
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  6. Wolf04

    Wolf04 Sony Fanatic

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    Yes, well unfortunately I needed a laptop for school in September and I was thinking of holding out for the new Macbook Pros. If I would have decided to wait for the new MBPs, then I would have immediately went back to the FW2xx series but my old laptop had a good run and in no way could it hold up for another 2 months (screen hinges broken, overheating, battery lasting only 20 minutes, etc.)
     
    Wolf04, Nov 6, 2008
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  7. SonyVaioAW

    SonyVaioAW Notebook Consultant

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    I'm going to buy an Fw Series in the UK where the ATi 3650 has been since launch.
    :p
    Sadly my budget only incorporates an ATi 3450, but that will be plently for me, practically a non gamer.
    Egg on my face :D
     
    SonyVaioAW, Nov 6, 2008
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  8. SonyVaioAW

    SonyVaioAW Notebook Consultant

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    * Non gamer PC wise.
    I am a kick-*** PS3 player ;)
     
    SonyVaioAW, Nov 6, 2008
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