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    FZ38M or FW11S

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Speechless_UK, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. Speechless_UK

    Speechless_UK Newbie

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    Can anyone help me! For ages I have been looking at and settled on the FZ38M as an entertainment laptop. I can take it away with me, watch blu-rays on flights and use the wifi while I am away too. The usual price for this was £799. However Sony have recently released the FW11S with a blu ray writer and through work I can get this for £927! To top it off my local Comet has discounted the FZ38M (ex display model) to £605!!

    What do I do! I want a new laptop for this weekend! :confused:

    Help!

    Thanks
     
    Speechless_UK, Jul 24, 2008
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  2. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    The resolution of FZ is not very suited for watching Bluray with 1280*800. (unless you don't mind 720p)

    FW has 1600*900 which comes a lot closer to 1080p.
     
    Phil, Jul 24, 2008
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    SoundsGood Notebook Virtuoso

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    Are you okay with the extra size and weight? If so, go FW.
     
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    I think I am ordering the FW11S... Just worried about the FZ38M which looks like its being discontinue. Would rather get a new model, with a good widescreen suitable for blu ray (for traveling) and the blu ray writer. I prob wont use the writer yet but I plan to in the future as I have a PS3..
     
    Speechless_UK, Jul 24, 2008
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