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    Trying to figure out why this Sony Configuration is so inexpensive.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by crutnacker, Nov 6, 2010.

  1. crutnacker

    crutnacker Notebook Enthusiast

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    crutnacker, Nov 6, 2010
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  2. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    It's got an i3 processor = no turbo boost, it's got 3 GB of RAM, most come with 4 GB nowadays, it has a 320 GB HDD not SSD or 7200 RPM HDD just a plain and simple 5400 RPM HDD, it's got a DVD drive which i guess is expected on a 17 in laptop, the 17.3" screen is 1600x900... the Vaio Z (13" one) has the same resolution or better. And the GPU is weak, according to this list:

    Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List - Notebookcheck.net Tech

    it's #111. It's cheap because it's well, cheap to make.
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Nov 7, 2010
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