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    Sony VAIO S 17.3

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by smcgil9899, Nov 12, 2012.

  1. smcgil9899

    smcgil9899 Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone know if the Sony VAIO SVE1712ACXB is a good computer. It has a HD 1920X1080 LCD. Is it a good screen? Here are the specs:

    •2.2GHz Intel Core i7-3632QM quad-core processor with 6MB cache, up to 3.2GHz with Turbo Boost
    •17.3" diagonal LED-backlit display with Full HD 1920x1080 resolution
    •6GB DDR3 memory
    •500GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive
    •CD/DVD player/burner drive
    •Atheros WB225 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
    •Bluetooth 4.0+HS wireless technology
    •AMD Radeon HD 7550M graphics, 2GB dedicated video RAM
    •Intel HD audio with xLOUD and Clear Phase technology
    •1.3 megapixel HD webcam powered by Exmor for PC, mic
    •Backlit keyboard
    •10/100/1000 ethernet
    •SD, MS Duo memory card slots
    •Three USB 2.0 ports
    •USB 3.0 port
    •HDMI, VGA outs
    •Headphone/mic jacks
    •Genuine Windows 8, 64-bit
    •Microsoft Office trial
    •30 days of Kaspersky Internet Security
    •Sony Creative software
    •Measures approximately 16-1/8"W x 11"D x 1-1/2"H; weighs 7.07 lbs
     
    smcgil9899, Nov 12, 2012
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  2. Mitlov

    Mitlov Shiny

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    That's the "E17," not the "S17," FYI. The SV just stands for Sony Vaio...all Sony Vaio model numbers start with SV. You have to look at the third letter to see which Vaio it is.

    It's a decent machine if the price is right. I'd take a Vaio E over a Dell Inspiron or an HP Pavilion. But the E with decent specs often hits the same price as the Vaio S15, a slightly-smaller (15.5") but vastly-superior-quality machine with a magnesium alloy case and an IPS screen.

    So how much is that model being offered for? If it's offered for around $1000 or more, get the S15 instead.
     
    Mitlov, Nov 13, 2012
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