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    Verdict on SZ vs. Asus W7J?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by uluvbs, Jul 9, 2006.

  1. uluvbs

    uluvbs Notebook Consultant

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    Choice between most entry-level SZ at or W7J for $1400. Any suggestions? Biggest downside, IMO, is battery life on W7J. Any others?
     
    uluvbs, Jul 9, 2006
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    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    At $1400, definetly the W7J, because it is much better equipped than a SZ at the same price. If you have an 1800+ budget, then the SZ is same specs with better batt life, so that is better.
     
    Redline, Jul 9, 2006
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    raiderlax27 Notebook Consultant

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    with machines that are specd the same the w7j is cheaper and probably the same quality if not better. so if you compare entry level sz's to the w7 the you would be paying more for a lesser specd machine and really just paying for the sony name (bloatware and all)

    if you like how the w7j looks and can live with the battery life then the w7j wins.
     
    raiderlax27, Jul 9, 2006
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  4. jsis

    jsis Notebook Evangelist

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    For $1400 the W7j offers more bang for your buck. If you have more money to spend then the SZ is good.
     
    jsis, Jul 10, 2006
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  5. collegeboy3

    collegeboy3 Notebook Guru

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    max ram capacity for w7j is 1.5gigz
    max ram capacity for sz is 2gigz
    w7j > sz video card
    w7j < sz batt life
    w7j > sz price
    also sz has biometric finger print reader :D, for fun!
     
    collegeboy3, Jul 10, 2006
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    Aren't the graphics cards the same?
     
    tyranimo, Jul 10, 2006
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  7. uluvbs

    uluvbs Notebook Consultant

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    honestly, tho, who needs more than 1.5G of RAM?

    has anyone seen the w7j in person? How does it look aesthetically?
     
    uluvbs, Jul 10, 2006
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    if u need to use a port replicator, go with the SZ. there is none available for the W7J.
     
    arevee, Jul 10, 2006
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    port replicator

    What is this?
     
    Agv, Jul 10, 2006
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    it basically boils down to price, batt life, and aesthetics

    i think the premium sony sz looks better than the w7j but the basic sony sz does not

    sz def has better battery life

    so if its basic sz vs w7j....id go w7j

    if its premium sz vs w7j....im not sure the extra 600 dollars is worth the extra hour and minor upgrades in looks and size...
     
    bobz99by, Jul 10, 2006
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  11. collegeboy3

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    IMO basic looks pretty much the same as premium only real difference is casing, color, and weight.
     
    collegeboy3, Jul 10, 2006
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  12. Aero

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    If Im correct W7J doesnt have a fingerprint reader...
     
    Aero, Jul 10, 2006
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