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Old 08-20-2008, 08:20 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Here is a laptop i was looking at getting. Ive heard alot of people say that you can get the same spec laptop from a different manufacturer, because sony laptops cost an arm and a leg. Here are the specs of the laptop, just wondering if anyone knows of any similar laptops. Cheers :P

Sony Vaio VGN-AR71ZU

Processor: Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5 GHz
Memory: 4GB
HD Capacity: 640GB
Display: 17" WUXGA
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU 512MB
Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray BD-ROM/ DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM Drive
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Product Description: Sony VAIO AR71ZU - Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5 GHz - 17" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH): 41.6 cm x 30 cm x 3.5 cm
Weight: 3.9 kg
Localisation: English / United Kingdom
Platform Technology: Intel Centrino Duo
System Type: Notebook
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory: 6 MB - L2 Cache
RAM: 4 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz ( 2 x 2 GB )
Card Reader: Yes
Hard Drive: 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Hard Drive (2nd): 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm

Optical Storage: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - integrated
Display: 17" TFT 1900 x 1200 ( WUXGA ) - X-black
Graphics Controller: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT - 512 MB
TV Tuner Type: Digital and analogue TV
Audio Output: Sound card
Telecom: Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Notebook Camera: Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device: Keyboard, touchpad
Battery: Lithium Ion
Run Time (Up To): 1.5 hour(s)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

Oh, and no Macs plx :P and this one costs £1479
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it looks like an awesome laptop, i actually own an alienware amd to compare prices for you with specs, i would need to know the price in USD. I like Sony Vaios, and for the business use/ every day use, id like a toshiba portege! i sold mine for a wii :-(
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