VAIO A series

[SirRobin_old]

Hi there!

I`m looking for a new VAIO and i'm very interested in the new A series. But i've seen that the maximum resolution in the 15" models is only 1024 x 768 pixels !
In USA there are also models with a greater resolution - will this display be available in future in europe ?

[kee-lo_]

As the A series is still very new, I have no idea, but I do think they'll definately go > 1024x768

[umbro]

Hi all,

Yes, I love it. I think this series comes with 17" inches size as well.

I love it, looks perfect!!! would buy them ASAP

[VAIOneer]

I have seen the A series - hubba hubba
I have felt the A series - hubba, hubba, hubba :smileyblush:

I have played with the A series - hubba ^infinity

[faithx]

And does your wife know about this Sam !wink.gif|___jive_emoticon_name=wink|jivemacro=emoticon|class=jive_macro jive_emote|src=wink.gif!

[kee-lo_]

Haha

[VAIOneer]

Ummm, yes she does.
But I managed to win her over with a box of Belgian white chocs !tongue.gif|___jive_emoticon_name=tongue|jivemacro=emoticon|class=jive_macro jive_emote|src=tongue.gif!
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1. a Club VAIO member who is one of the first to do something.
2. a Club VAIO member who helps establish a community.
adj.
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[benwalk]

I'm also considering buying an A117, but can't find much info on it. I use photoshop heavily so the 17" widescreen is a major selling point at such a high resolution but I'm unsure how the graphics card will cope with 3D apps such as maya and 3D studio max. Rendering times with a 1.7 centrino are also something I'm unsure about. If anyone has any views on this I'd greatly appreciate some input.

Thanks very much

[kee-lo_]

I would suggest a VAIO with 3.06 HT Pentium 4 M.

[benwalk]

The problem with that is that no laptops with those processors also have the 17" widescreen. The 1920*1200 display is equivalent to a 23" cinema display..although obviously more compact. This is one of the main reasons for me choosing this laptop over building my own system.
Another problem which has just arisen is that the staff in PC World have assured me I would not be able to upgrade the RAM without;
a) Buying it direct from Sony (at twice the price from crucial), and
b) Getting it installed in-store (at extra cost again)
unless I wanted to void my warranty. Is this true?...my last Vaio came with instructions on how to do this and it only took 5 minutes...and it was bought from crucial too. Is this specific to this laptop or are they just trying to scare me into spending more money?
Sorry for all the questions but I just want to get a better idea before I spend £1800 on another computer.
Thanks again