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    SONY SUMMER RELEASE: FJ3 and SZ2

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by FidyYuan, May 5, 2006.

  1. FidyYuan

    FidyYuan Notebook Consultant

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  2. rhcpcrony

    rhcpcrony NBR President

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    No.... :( ....the FE is also going to have a 7600, does that mean we can upgrade?
    I think I would have waited if Id known about the FJ3.
     
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  3. FidyYuan

    FidyYuan Notebook Consultant

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    I dont think video cards can be upgraded in laptops.. :(
     
    FidyYuan, May 5, 2006
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  4. _radditz_

    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    Whats so good about the FJ?
     
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  5. FidyYuan

    FidyYuan Notebook Consultant

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    I think it's just the Nvidia GeForce Go 7600 that makes it different from the FE's Nvidia GeForce Go 7400.
     
    FidyYuan, May 5, 2006
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  6. rhcpcrony

    rhcpcrony NBR President

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    Not the FJ, the upcoming FJ3.
    the only 2 reasons I didnt go with the current FJ is the GPU and CPU.
    The FE had the duo and the 7400 while the FJ didnt, but it will this summer. :confused:
     
    rhcpcrony, May 5, 2006
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  7. Wilkie

    Wilkie Notebook Enthusiast

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    :eek: :eek: I have a Fj now! .... no comment.... I want the FJ3! :( :(
    God.... but it never came out in europe, i know...
     
    Wilkie, May 5, 2006
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    I'm actually delighted! I guess I'll just have to buy the FE20 now...heheheh
     
    QUIK!, May 5, 2006
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  9. MacDaNife

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    If the Vaio S series was anything to go by, Sony will update the FZ on a 3-4 monthly basis. Faster CPU, Faster GPU as they become available and a complete model change in 18 months

    There are two ways of looking at this:

    1. The hardware that you DO buy WILL become rapidly obsolete

    2. When you DO buy, you'll be getting the best of what is currently available.

    I prefer looking it from the perspective of option 2. It doesn't bother me that there exists a better/faster version of the laptop I presently own. It does what I bought it for admirably well. And when the features of the new model make it a necessary "upgrade" then I'll sell the one I own and buy the new.

    VERY pleased with the SZ18 and will likely replace this with another Vaio when the time comes.
     
    MacDaNife, May 5, 2006
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  10. ronaldheld

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    Why can't an SZ have a X1600 in it? Power considerations?
     
    ronaldheld, May 5, 2006
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  11. Arvin

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    Space limitations
     
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  12. FidyYuan

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    Both models are great but I'm just holding out for a VAIO with the 64bit Merom. I'll live with my 10 pound Toshiba for a bit longer.
     
    FidyYuan, May 5, 2006
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    Power space and heat considerations! You would have to live with a hot and loud laptop with a short battery life. No thanks..
     
    Bomfunk, May 5, 2006
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  14. SpaceCowboy1973

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    Please read the press release again. The FJ3 won't have a GeForce Go 7600. It has still an Intel GMA 900. Only some FE models will have a GeForce!
     
    SpaceCowboy1973, May 5, 2006
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    Ha ok!! :eek: pfiuuuuuu.. I'm feeling better....... :D
     
    Wilkie, May 5, 2006
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  16. FidyYuan

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    Whoops...My bad. :p
     
    FidyYuan, May 6, 2006
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