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Garside · 31st Oct 2006, 11:36

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/10...Royale_Laptop/

DougEdey · 31st Oct 2006, 11:37

Really hot specs.

Then the graphics.

r4tch3t · 31st Oct 2006, 12:13

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Memory:
2GB PC2-4200 533MHz DDR2 (1GB x 2) (Expandable to 2GB)

Heh

mclean007 · 31st Oct 2006, 12:19

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Originally Posted by DougEdey

Really hot specs.

Then the graphics.

You reckon? Core Solo @ 1.2 GHz? I know it's a super-lightweight but it's hardly sizzling. No way would you want to game on this thing anyway, so I'd say the GMA graphics is probably a good match - saves power and weight vs anything more meaty.

Still though, I take exception to the price - almost $4,000 is a substantial wedge, and I'd be expecting a lot of laptop for that kind of money. I'm sure the price of this laptop includes a hefty premium for the Bond branding and accessories.

Lazlow · 31st Oct 2006, 12:29

Sony are advertising USB sticks with James Bond/Casino Royale styling in this month's Empire. It looks like James Bond is the only way they'll make money...

DougEdey · 31st Oct 2006, 13:06

Why have 2GB of Ram with a Core Solo? (Misread it as Core 2)

mclean007 · 31st Oct 2006, 13:38

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Originally Posted by DougEdey

Why have 2GB of Ram with a Core Solo? (Misread it as Core 2)

I guess to keep Vista happy? Though I agree, it is a bit odd to park 2GB in a medium spec laptop that clearly isn't meant for gaming.

Incidentally, Core Solo is part of Core 2 - Core 2 Duo = dual core, Core 2 Solo = single core (by extension, Core 2 Quad = 4 core etc.)

Speedo · 31st Oct 2006, 14:15

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Originally Posted by mclean007

Incidentally, Core Solo is part of Core 2 - Core 2 Duo = dual core, Core 2 Solo = single core (by extension, Core 2 Quad = 4 core etc.)

There's no '2' there, this laptop sports an original Core Solo.

Not overly impressed with the spec for the money, it is a nice case though

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dire_wolf · 31st Oct 2006, 15:38

sony vaio? i'm sure they could have found a better manufacturer to endorse their film, the screens are nice but the machines are terrible

Faulk_Wulf · 31st Oct 2006, 15:48

I can get a AMD ML-44, 512 nVidia SLI card, 2gb Ram, 17" widescreen through SagerNotebooks or Alienware for the same or even less then that.

For those pitiful specs? ... I'll pass. The suitcase and camera can only be $1,000 at the VERY VERY most. Vaio is just too much money for too much crap.

mclean007 · 31st Oct 2006, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Speedo

There's no '2' there, this laptop sports an original Core Solo.

Not overly impressed with the spec for the money, it is a nice case though

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Ah, gotcha, so it's effectively a Pentium M. that's even less impressive then. TBH I don't understand why anyone would buy a new laptop (especially one costing this much) without a dual core chip, let alone one without even Core 2's advancements over Pentium M.

exavier412 · 31st Oct 2006, 21:02

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Originally Posted by dire_wolf

sony vaio? i'm sure they could have found a better manufacturer to endorse their film, the screens are nice but the machines are terrible

uh yeah. Except Sony made the movie, it only makes sense that Sony endorses it.

Warrior_Rocker · 31st Oct 2006, 21:18

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Originally Posted by exavier412

uh yeah. Except Sony made the movie, it only makes sense that Sony endorses it.

lmao, good point

The viao's are neat dont get me wrong, but neat stops at a grand and a half for that bundle. Novelty is for something in that price range. Already stated about how you can build this and that for the same price. I guess this is just neat to look at. I doubt sony expects to sell all that many of these.

dire_wolf · 31st Oct 2006, 21:20

Oops, didn't notice that, don't I feel dumb

*hangs head in shame*

qupada · 31st Oct 2006, 23:04

It might be "slow", but that particular laptop (the one on offer appears identical to the VGN-TX37/VGN-TX47) weighs 1.25kg (that's 2.75lb) and the *standard* battery lasts 6-9 hours. Try getting that from your battleship-sized 17" core duo laptop.

speedfreek · 31st Oct 2006, 23:12

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Originally Posted by qupada

It might be "slow", but that particular laptop (the one on offer appears identical to the VGN-TX37/VGN-TX47) weighs 1.25kg (that's 2.75lb) and the *standard* battery lasts 6-9 hours. Try getting that from your battleship-sized 17" core duo laptop.

You can get 6 hours on a "battleship-sized 17" hp with a turion for $900.

blunty · 1st Nov 2006, 13:48

Q would laugh at those specs.

DXR_13KE · 1st Nov 2006, 15:02

"your Sony laptop will autodestruct in 10 seconds."

mclean007 · 1st Nov 2006, 15:11

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Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

"your Sony laptop will autodestruct in 10 seconds."

Mixing it up. I like it!

Warrior_Rocker · 1st Nov 2006, 19:47

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Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

"your Sony laptop will autodestruct in 10 seconds."

Oh common, the batteries take at least a few minutes to explode.

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