Hey.
I would like to ask some opinions on these two possible configurations for a Sony laptop I'm considering buying. The first configuration is $330.00 less expensive than the second one. Are the faster processor (i3-380M vs i5-480M) and more memory (2GB) worth the extra $180?
Also, does anyone know if the high capacity battery for Sony is one of those bulky ones that make it difficult to insert the laptop in sleeve or a backpack's pocket?
Thanks for any ideas!
P.S.: By the way, is Sony VAIO still a good laptop?
Sony
Model Number: VPCEB490X CTO
Configure to order
*** First configuration = $779.00 ***
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-380M processor (2.53GHz)
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Color: Coconut White
Hard Drive: 500GB Hard Disk Drive (5400rpm)
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3-SDRAM-1066
Display: 15.5" Full HD VAIO Premium Display (1920x1080)
Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 GPU (1GB VRAM)
Optical Disc Drive: CD/DVD Player / Burner
Battery: Standard capacity battery
*** Second configuration = $1109.00 ***
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-480M processor (2.66GHz) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz [add $80.00]
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Color: Coconut White
Hard Drive: 640GB Hard Disk Drive (5400rpm) [add $30.00]
Memory: 6GB (4GBx1 + 2GBx1) DDR3-SDRAM-1066 [add $100.00]
Display: 15.5" Full HD VAIO Premium Display (1920x1080)
Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 GPU (1GB VRAM)
Optical Disc Drive: Blu-ray Disc™ Player [add $70.00]
Battery: High capacity battery [add $50.00]
I would like to ask some opinions on these two possible configurations for a Sony laptop I'm considering buying. The first configuration is $330.00 less expensive than the second one. Are the faster processor (i3-380M vs i5-480M) and more memory (2GB) worth the extra $180?
Also, does anyone know if the high capacity battery for Sony is one of those bulky ones that make it difficult to insert the laptop in sleeve or a backpack's pocket?
Thanks for any ideas!
P.S.: By the way, is Sony VAIO still a good laptop?
Sony
Model Number: VPCEB490X CTO
Configure to order
*** First configuration = $779.00 ***
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-380M processor (2.53GHz)
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Color: Coconut White
Hard Drive: 500GB Hard Disk Drive (5400rpm)
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3-SDRAM-1066
Display: 15.5" Full HD VAIO Premium Display (1920x1080)
Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 GPU (1GB VRAM)
Optical Disc Drive: CD/DVD Player / Burner
Battery: Standard capacity battery
*** Second configuration = $1109.00 ***
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-480M processor (2.66GHz) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz [add $80.00]
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Color: Coconut White
Hard Drive: 640GB Hard Disk Drive (5400rpm) [add $30.00]
Memory: 6GB (4GBx1 + 2GBx1) DDR3-SDRAM-1066 [add $100.00]
Display: 15.5" Full HD VAIO Premium Display (1920x1080)
Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 GPU (1GB VRAM)
Optical Disc Drive: Blu-ray Disc™ Player [add $70.00]
Battery: High capacity battery [add $50.00]