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    Vaio G

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by boe, Dec 12, 2006.

  1. boe

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    Anyone get one yet? Any word on a release date in the US?
     
    boe, Dec 12, 2006
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  2. Andrew Baxter

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    You'd have to be in Japan to get it, I'm waiting for the U.S. release too, but no word yet.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Dec 12, 2006
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  3. Redline

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    G is the 12" 2lb one right?
    I dont think that the US is going to get it.
     
    Redline, Dec 12, 2006
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    It is a 12" ultraportable yes. In the past Sony has really lagged in moving ultraportable machines from Japan to the U.S. but they have done it after 6 months or so (such as the X505 and UX series)
     
    Andrew Baxter, Dec 12, 2006
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    I just wish the screen was widescreen and it had a higher resolution, the screen is very bleh to me.
     
    Rahul, Dec 12, 2006
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  6. boe

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    Anything comparable from Asus in the works that will be available soon?
     
    boe, Dec 12, 2006
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    http://www.i4u.com/article7166.html

    I can't tell if it's an XBRITE or not. If it had a core duo in it, it'd be better. Looks like a standard 2.5" drive, tho :D

    Dynamism has 'em for order if you want one ...

    I do agree WXGA would be better than XGA, but it's fundamentally a different machine than the TX line. It's the same weight as my JVC 741, but with WAY better spec.
     
    FenderP, Dec 13, 2006
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  8. boe

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    Anyone have any updated info on the US version? I don't fault Dynamism but it would cost me about $1000 more than a US model due to the conversion and mark up (which I don't blame them for - it isn't a charity).
     
    boe, Dec 29, 2006
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