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    So small, but as powerful as its bigger brother?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Lundmark, Sep 2, 2004.

  1. Lundmark

    Lundmark Notebook Guru

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    I am puzzled by these Sony Vaio models. There are two of them, they got identical specs, but one is twice as large and heavy.

    VGN-A197VP:
    Processor: Intel® Pentium®M 1.7GHz processor speed
    Screen: 17 inch
    Screen technology: ultra-bright - very sharp and bright view, less reflection compared to standard screens
    Hard disk: 80 GB
    Main memory: 512 MB RAM - upgradeable up to 1 GB DDR SDRAM
    Graphic card: 64 megabyte MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(TM) 9700
    Battery life: 2.5 Hours
    Dimensions: (W x H x D mm) 405.5 X 42.2 - 45.2 X 280.1
    Approx. Weight (Kg): 3.900

    VGN-S1XP
    Processor: Intel® Pentium®M 1.7GHz processor speed
    Screen: 13,3 inch
    Screen technology: ultra-bright - very sharp and bright view, less reflection compared to standard screens
    Hard disk: 60 GB
    Main memory: 512 MB RAM - upgradeable up to 1 GB DDR SDRAM
    Graphic card: 64 megabyte MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(TM) 9700
    Battery life: 5 Hours
    Dimensions: (W x H x D mm) 312.5 X 29.9 - 35.4 X 224.8
    Approx. Weight (Kg): 1.89


    The only things that differ in the specs are screen sizes (obviously) and the harddisk sizes. How can this be possible seeing that the S1XP is half as heavy and almost half as small? Would it be wiser to go with that model?

    Surely, the 17" is nice, but one would think you could get better performance in such a hefty laptop when a small ultra-portable computer as the S1XP can pack just as much punch.
     
    Lundmark, Sep 2, 2004
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  2. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    The notebooks are just in different classes. One is a multimedia DTR unit, and the other is an ultra-portable unit. The specs can be the same, but you're gonna have to change the case size to fit the 17" LCD.

    You're choice to go for a specific model is based on what your needs are. If you're looking for a smaller, more portable unit with a 13.3" LCD, then go that route, but if you're looking for a 17" LCD, then the only choice that Sony offers is a A series.

    In the case of computers, larger doesn't mean faster, it just means it's larger.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Sep 2, 2004
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  3. Lundmark

    Lundmark Notebook Guru

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    Alright.

    But to me, it sounds quite stupid to buy something that's bigger, heavier and more expensive but just as powerful.

    I am just thinking: "where's the catch with the S1XP?". Maybe they've used a different motherboard.
     
    Lundmark, Sep 3, 2004
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    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Lundmark
     
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    Skyshade, Sep 3, 2004
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