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    Sony BX 17" now available with 256MB X700

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by firestarter, Dec 4, 2005.

  1. firestarter

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    Pretty good deal, especially considering the 256MB X-700 card. Can now call it a gaming and multimedia laptop. I was considering an Asus V6va but now you can get a better and more powerful laptop for the same, if not less cost.

    Has anyone ordered the BX with the 256MB X700? I never liked the older vaio as i thought they were flimsy looking and not much power to offer, but the BX seems to be the one to get. Solid build, good security and powerful GPU.
     
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    Aren't Sony notebooks basically Asus notebooks? I see a lot of similarities in their exterior designs, and from what I understand Asus builds Sony notebooks ... ?
     
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    yes device, asus does make some sony laptops as well as apple. Thats why i was looking at the asus laptops but they dont have anything currently that would be equal to the 17" Sony notebook. The W2 comes closest and thats about $2500. I can configure the 17" Sony with WXGA screen (XBRITE), 1.73 Pentium M, 256MB X700, 40GB 5400rpm HD for around $1600. I can add more RAM and bigger HD later and i also will install the XP PRO since i already own that.
     
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    Wow - $1600 does sound like a nice deal for that setup :) and I have to admit the BX is a very nice looking notebook :)
     
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