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    W3V or Vaio S460?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Mr Paul, Sep 21, 2005.

  1. Mr Paul

    Mr Paul Notebook Enthusiast

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    i dont know which to get!? please help me. im mainly going to be doing CAD work on this laptop. Im concerned about the build because i used to have a toshiba and it fell apart. Any sugestions? I wanna order this tonite!
     
    Mr Paul, Sep 21, 2005
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The Sony has smaller pixels and more of them (800 pixels vertical against the W3's 768). If your reading vision is not 20/20 then the slightly bigger pixels of the W3 may be better for all-day work.

    I would put the build quality of both computers as similar and is good. The W3 is a bit heavier, which should mean more strength. The W3's fan is quieter than the Sony S2 that I once owned. Maybe this aspect has chenaged with the newer models.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Sep 21, 2005
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  3. Mr Paul

    Mr Paul Notebook Enthusiast

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    hmmm... I still dont know which to get... its really frustrating me. :( thanks for the help though
     
    Mr Paul, Sep 21, 2005
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    The x600 card on the Asus is better than the 6200 go card on the Sony.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 21, 2005
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    I'd go with the Asus, due to the fact that it's an Asus first of all, which means you're getting a very high quality, reliable notebook, and second of all, it has a better video card. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 21, 2005
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    thanks for all the help i think im gonna order the asus
     
    Mr Paul, Sep 21, 2005
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    Mr Paul, I too was in your exact same position. I even had it factored down to the exact same Sony, the S460. Having purchased the Asus, I would say hands down the W3V easily takes my vote any day.

    I am extremely pleased with just about every corner of this notebook. It's got everything the Sony's got, and more! The biggest factor for me was 1 of two things. First off, Sony always has been and will be over-priced for what it's worth. Don't get me wrong though, I own plenty of Sony manufactured products, including a Sony 50" HDTV. I have always however managed to find something just as good if not better over Sony's cost.

    The second factor is one I completely overlooked, which is that the Asus's build and overall physique is an eye-catcher everywhere I take it. At my college library, I've had plenty of people ask me about the W3V and where I purchased it. My cousin, who's got a Sony S260, even considered wanting to switch over to Asus after seeing it in person. Yea, it's that appealing!

    Go with the Asus my friend, and do as I did: grab two wireless PC controllers, run Madden 2006 via S-video on an HDTV, and you'll think to yourself "Sony what-now?" ;)

    :asus:
     
    NightC2awler, Sep 21, 2005
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    HAHAHA thanks for all the help guys. I love this forum. ASUS it is!
     
    Mr Paul, Sep 22, 2005
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    Yes, the w3v is a sweet machine. But if you are thinking about getting the FS for a bigger screen, they do have one now with a 6400go which is comparable to the x600 on the Asus. But I think the Asus is hands down better looking. And less people have it so it would definately be an eyecatcher.
     
    tetrismaster, Sep 22, 2005
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