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    Why does Sony VAIO are more expensive ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Rockem, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. Rockem

    Rockem Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all,

    if you compare side by side
    Sony VAIO NR-11S with
    Lenovo R61i

    the lenovo has better spec, I looked at both displays
    looks the same to me (both glossy type)

    so .. why does the sony cost more than 300$ more ?

    any idea ?
    thanx
    Eli
     
    Rockem, Apr 23, 2008
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  2. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Because Sony's a money-grabbing company ;)
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Apr 23, 2008
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  3. Anadhi

    Anadhi Notebook Consultant

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    Because it's Sony :p

    Anyway, Vaio is only worth if you are buying the design, their specification is inferior than most of laptops that offered with same price, but well, you buy the design and the brand, not only the specs.
     
    Anadhi, Apr 23, 2008
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  4. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    ^If you are buying for design,buy Apple MacBook Pro! :D
     
    Xirurg, Apr 23, 2008
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  5. Anadhi

    Anadhi Notebook Consultant

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    well, macbook does have great design, but I think they are less ultra-portable than Vaio, that's it. :O
     
    Anadhi, Apr 23, 2008
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  6. lappyforphotoshop

    lappyforphotoshop Notebook Deity

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    it depends on in what country you buy it, if you buy a Thinklpad here , it is mcuh more expensive than a Sony FZ or SZ.

    but if you buy a Thinkpad in the US , China or Japan , it is cheap , and it is much cheaper than a decent featured FZ.

    PS. please do not compare Sony NR to any of Thinkpad , they are not comparable.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Apr 23, 2008
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  7. lappyforphotoshop

    lappyforphotoshop Notebook Deity

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    Sorry, you are talking about R61i?
    the I version is a cheap model with cheap CPU, not like other thinkpads.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Apr 23, 2008
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  8. Rockem

    Rockem Notebook Enthusiast

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    umm actually its almost same spec ...
    VAIO - Intel 2 duo 1.5 R61i - Intel 2 duo 1.5
    VAIO - 2GB RAM R61i - 2GB RAM
    VAIO - 200GB 4200 R61i - 160GB 540 <= faster drive
    VAIO - Intel X3100 R61i - Nvidia Quadro NVS 140M <= better graphics

    plus the R61i has finger print, S-Video, bluetooth, better keyboard

    you can tell the sony is better at something ?
    I hope
    coz I bought the sony but now I want to sell it and get lenovo
     
    Rockem, Apr 23, 2008
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  9. lappyforphotoshop

    lappyforphotoshop Notebook Deity

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    T5250 is a crap.

    Get a better CPU , you wont regret it.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Apr 23, 2008
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  10. lappyforphotoshop

    lappyforphotoshop Notebook Deity

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    Get any Dell ,a much better deal and you can CTO fully.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Apr 23, 2008
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  11. lappyforphotoshop

    lappyforphotoshop Notebook Deity

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    if you like Sony, get a FZ or SZ , no NR.
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Apr 23, 2008
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  12. Rockem

    Rockem Notebook Enthusiast

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    guys guys

    I don't have that kind of money :(
     
    Rockem, Apr 23, 2008
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  13. b|lly

    b|lly Notebook Deity

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    Why not NR, what is wrong with them?
     
    b|lly, Apr 23, 2008
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  14. Wii Man

    Wii Man Newbie

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    You are paying a premium for the Sony name. But I used to have an HP, which blew. I believe Sony makes a high quality computer, as well as other electronics.
     
    Wii Man, Apr 23, 2008
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  15. kemo

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    whats wrong with the nr series?
     
    kemo, Apr 24, 2008
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    i think NR is lower caass in sony line up
    i use vaio type c with low spec but it does have a nice looking and build quality
    ordering Dell, cheapest in Japan, i hope the build quality is good

    this is what i considered

    Sony Vaio CR
    14 inch wxga
    Vista home premium
    Processor core 2 duo 8100 (2.1gb)
    ATI Mobility Radeon X2300
    2gb ram
    120 (5400rpm)gb HDD
    ieee abg
    3 year basic warranty

    145.000 yen



    Dell XPS m1330
    13inch wxga
    Vista home premium
    Processor core 2 dua 8100 (2.1gb)
    Nvidia Geforce 8400
    4gbram
    200 (7200rpm) gb HDD
    ieee abg
    biometrric fingerprint scanner
    hdmi output
    1 year warranty
    136.000 yen
     
    blu3crystal, Apr 24, 2008
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  17. Rockem

    Rockem Notebook Enthusiast

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    After I had Dell (D630) and now purchased Lenovo (T61)

    I can answer my own question
    Sony's laptop are more expensive due to:

    1. build quality
    everything is in place the keyboard is wonderfully made
    2. low emissions
    the quietest and coolest notebook I have seen
    if the screen is off you can't tell if the machine is on !
     
    Rockem, May 22, 2008
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