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    Is this a good deal: amazon.com?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Leaves, Nov 24, 2006.

  1. Leaves

    Leaves Newbie

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    Looking to get a new laptop. I have been leaning toward HP, but I am leary of their customer service reviews. I just saw this on amazon.com:

    amazon.com/ Sony VAIO VGN-FE770G

    I could deal with that price. I am just concerned about the Intel graffics, as I really want to be able to run Vista premium, and I have heard that card is not that powerful. I know Sony has some laptaops with nVidia; can I upgrade? Will the intel graffics be good enough?
     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, I can configure a dv6000t with similar specs for about the same price.

    However, you aren't going to be able to upgrade the graphics card. 99.9% of all notebooks are like that.

    The 950 is okay for Aero, but if you are concerned about the card I would recommend getting a different laptop with a dedicated card. However, a better card probably would only effect your gaming abilities.
     
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  3. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    The general consensus is that you will want at least some sort of dedicated GPU to fully enjoy Vista's eye-candy.

    And as, Greg mentioned, you cannot upgrade the GPU in just about all notebooks.
     
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