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    VAIO S Series Review - thin & light that can game

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Andrew Baxter, Jul 12, 2004.

  1. Andrew Baxter

    Andrew Baxter -

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    TrustedReviews.com has a great review of the new VAIO S Series thin and light notebook. A thin and light notebook that's got enough power for gaming as well and got a thumbs up from Trusted Reviews:

    13.3 WXGA
    Dothan Pentium M
    ATI 9200 or 9700
    1.89kg

    http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?page=1216&head=36


    It seems like Sony has a never ending stream of slim line notebook computers in its stable. Just when one has bolted free from the confines of the paddock, another one slips its rope and makes its way into the market place. It was only a matter of weeks ago that I reviewed the VAIO X505VP, but already a new thin, light and desirable notebook from Sony is in my possession.

    Anyone who regularly reads notebook reviews here on TrustedReviews will know that I’m a big fan of thin and light notebook computers. I’m all for ease of portability so that I can work in whatever environment I find myself. Take right now for instance - I’m currently sitting on Eurostar heading for Paris, and even with the small excuse for a table in front of me, I’ve still got plenty of space to place this latest Sony VAIO down and get some work done. This would not be an option if I was working with a hefty desktop replacement - I’d either have no room to set the notebook up, or I’d severely upset the passenger sitting opposite me by taking his side of the table as well as my own. Now, if only Eurostar would install WiFi Internet access on its trains, this picture would be complete.
     
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  2. evilking

    evilking Notebook Enthusiast

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    They list the price as £1699! What crap is that? Spend two seconds on pricerunner and you can find the TOP model with the 9700 for £1558.99.
     
    evilking, Jul 13, 2004
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  3. Riyad

    Riyad Newbie

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    The reason that the price is listed at £1699 is because Sony Style supplied me with the notebook, so obviously they were listed as the supplier.

    If I'd got the notebook direct from Sony PR, then I would have found the cheapest price. But sometimes you can get stuff quicker from a supplier and consequently get the review up earlier.

    Riyad
     
    Riyad, Jul 13, 2004
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