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I want to get a good Sony TZ series (11 inch)
that falls on the range of SG$1500-SG$2000

Problem is, i have totally no idea which TZ series to get.
I mean, why are there a lot of types?
Anyways, i hope you guys can recommend me the best to go.

These feature is a must!
- small and portable (thats why must be 11 inch ones)
- must have at least optical drive (DVD-Dual Layered if possible)
- must have good battery life
- must be fast for working life (MS Office, Internet, etc)
- good enough for certain games? (Warcraft 3, WOW)

Or if there's another laptop you guys can recommend, i don't mind too.
But must meet those requirements if possible.

Also, I don't mind topping up additional SG$500.00 if say i can get a slightly better specs (In which case perhaps you guys can recommend me a newer models as well? Intel ATOM perhaps?)

PS: Continued from this thread;
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=311929
but i think the topic's too vague thus i didnt get a good reply -_-.
Mod if you see that topic, just delete it? Thx

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General Questions

1) What is your budget?
US$1,353.52 (Around SG$2000)
Willing to top up another US$338-541 for a good specification (Around SG$500-800)

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Ultraportable; 12" screen or less

3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.
Indonesia or Singapore
(Online if it's cheaper as well)

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
At the moment, I'm looking at Sony Vaio and Asus

5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Work most of the time (traveling)

6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Yes

7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Maybe, just simple games such as Warcraft 3

8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
The more the better!

9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
Not at all as long as there's warranty and guarantee

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows XP if possible, if not make it Windows Vista~

Screen Specifics

Note - When this FAQ was started many years ago, the split between standard screen notebooks and widescreen notebooks was about 50-50. In the meantime, widescreen notebooks have become the new standard. If you're looking for a standard screen notebook, some people are, you may wish to mention it. There are a few standard screens still being sold, but they're going the way of the Dodo bird.

11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?

d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.

Make it WUXGA?
(Not so important, but helps)

12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Glossy/reflective screen

Build Quality and Design

13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
I suppose so

14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
At least 10-15 years

Notebook Components

15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?
Around 200gb if possible.
If not, 100gb will also do

16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Yes, at the moment i need DVD Dual Layered burner.
I am unware if Blu-ray drive is able to burn DVD Dual Layered, if it can,
then yes, Blu-Ray drive~

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