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    Opinions on Sony NS series?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Changturkey, Oct 30, 2008.

  1. Changturkey

    Changturkey Notebook Evangelist

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    Are these laptops decent?
     
  2. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    They are at the bottom of Sony's line-up in terms of prices, so it's not going to be too "decent" compared to other Sony offers. On the other hand, there is nothing wrong with it, either, and it is definitely a decent laptop compared to other budget laptops of similar specs -- you just pay a little more for the subjectively better style, probably a little bit better screen, and maybe a little bit better quality control compared to other brand.
     
  3. SonyVaioAW

    SonyVaioAW Notebook Consultant

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    Chang, you couldn't have made the question any looser if you tried could you...
    They are very "decent" for basic needs, web browsing, word processing, Instant messeging etc, but any middle range+ games and it wont cope as it has an integrated GPU, however it has 3GB Ram, Vista Home Premium and is very nice to the touch and looks. It plays DVD's nicely too, excellent screen, I watched Finding Nemo on it in the Sony Centre near where I live and the colours were very vivid.
    I'd say its a great laptop for basic needs.
     
  4. tarang_72

    tarang_72 Newbie

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    How is the audio quality of NS series?
     
  5. Elite Cataphract

    Elite Cataphract Notebook Evangelist

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    NS series cannot be customized/configured, which LIMITS this notebook in its abilities.
     
  6. MQChef

    MQChef Notebook Enthusiast

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    how is the audio quality of this notebook?