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    which could be a better buy ( FW models )

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by lastdon, Nov 15, 2008.

  1. lastdon

    lastdon Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,

    I was curious to what you guys recommend between the two models

    I haven't bought a sony in a long long time, how do they compare to the new Asus laptops the M50 B4 series?

    I would like to get a sony but their warranty is kind of killing the price.

    Also - i know this is dumb i dun't know why i prefer dedicated graphics i never play games .. i say i will but I NEVER WILL,

    will i notice a difference with integrated when doing web development , photoshop, advertising programs etc?

    VGNFW285DH
    http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/se...d=1005657&navigationPath=n32009n100299n100490

    or VGNFW180D ( does this one have the ECO display ) ? ?

    http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/se...d=1005349&navigationPath=n32009n100299n100490


    Example the following laptop here:
    http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/se...d=1005658&navigationPath=n32009n100299n100490

    says
    Display
    Screen Size: 16.4"
    Resolution: 1920x1080
    XBRITE-FullHD™: Technology: Yes

    the others don't, what is that difference
     
    lastdon, Nov 15, 2008
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  2. lastdon

    lastdon Notebook Evangelist

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    no one ideas from anyone?
     
    lastdon, Nov 16, 2008
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    ascariss Notebook Deity

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    woops, I was going to post here last day, not sure if you will see any difference for graphic development with the card, I would imagine a dedicated video card would be better.

    the 180D does not come with the hi color screen, its just 1600x900 eco xbrite screen, whereas the 285 does come with a hi color fullHD screen.

    also I think the 180 comes with 32 bit vista while the 285 comes with 64 bit vista.

    finally the 180 has a slightly faster CPU than the 285, 2.4 vs 2.26 ghz
     
    ascariss, Nov 16, 2008
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  4. lastdon

    lastdon Notebook Evangelist

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    yeh i thought the 180 had the eco display , people i have been reading say there is a huge difference between the two?

    I found a coupon online so i thought why not, I WISH i could get the discount on the cto ! dam it
     
    lastdon, Nov 17, 2008
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