want something similar to Sony VAIO VGNSZ38GP

aikes · 12th April 2007, 3:35 PM

Hi,

I like the Sony VAIO VGNSZ38GP but its too expensive for me. Are there any out there that has similar specs to that laptop that cheaper? i will be using my laptop for uni work like programming in visual studio.net and java, will also be playing games a bit here and there as well.

these are its specs

Microprocessor: Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology, Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0GHz)
Processor System Bus: 667MHz
Cache: L1 Cache: 64KB L2 Cache: 4MB (on CPU)
Main Memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM slots, 1 occupied) (partially shared with video memory)
Hard Drive: 120GB (C:50GB, D:63GB, HDD Recovery Storage:7GB) Serial ATA, 5400rpm
Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Optical Drive -: Reading Speed: DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer): 4x / DVD-ROM: x8 / DVD-RAM: x2 / CD-RW: x12 / CD-R, CD-ROM: x24
Optical Drive -: Writing Speed: DVD+R, DVD-R: x4 / DVD+RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer): X2.4 / DVD-RW, DVD-RAM:x2 / CD-R: x24 / CD-RW: x10
Graphic Accelerator: NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 with NVIDIA® TurboCache™
Video Memory: 128 MB (shared with main memory)
Display: 13.3" Wide (WXGA 1280 x 800) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD)
Interfaces: USB 2.0 x 2, 4-pin i.Link (IEEE 1394) S400, ExpressCard™/34 Slot, PCMCIA Type I/II x 1(Cardbus Support), RJ45 Ethernet, RJ11 Modem, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, Monitor VGA D-SUB 15 pin, Memory Stick Duo Slot, Port replicator connector
Bluetooth®: Bluetooth® standard version 2.0+EDR, Output: Maximum +6dBm, Frequency: 2.4GHz
Built-In Camera: 310,000 pixels effective / Image Device: 1/8", VGA CMOS / Lens: 2 elements in 2 groups, F4 (Fixed) / Focus distance: f=1.74mm / Built-in monaural microphone aside
Modem: V.92 and V.90 Compliant
Ethernet: 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T
Audio: Intel® High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Built in Stereo Speakers
Keyboard/Input Device: ca 19 mm Key pitch / 2.5 mm Key stroke, Intelligent Touchpad
Battery: Up to 6.5 hours of use with supplied lithium-ion battery (at STAMINA MODE)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 315× 21.8 (minimum) - 32.6 (maximum)× 234.3mm
Weight: Approximately 1.69kg (including supplied battery)
Warranty: 12 months standard

BrickTop · 14th April 2007, 5:14 PM

The SZ3's have been replaced by the SZ4's now so you may be able to find the SZ38GP for cheap if someone has old stock.

The lower end models are around $2500 and the only difference is smaller HDD, slower Processor and the thicker conventional backlight screen.

12th April 2007, 3:35 PM	#1
aikes Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	want something similar to Sony VAIO VGNSZ38GP Hi, I like the Sony VAIO VGNSZ38GP but its too expensive for me. Are there any out there that has similar specs to that laptop that cheaper? i will be using my laptop for uni work like programming in visual studio.net and java, will also be playing games a bit here and there as well. these are its specs Microprocessor: Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology, Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0GHz) Processor System Bus: 667MHz Cache: L1 Cache: 64KB L2 Cache: 4MB (on CPU) Main Memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM slots, 1 occupied) (partially shared with video memory) Hard Drive: 120GB (C:50GB, D:63GB, HDD Recovery Storage:7GB) Serial ATA, 5400rpm Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11a/b/g Optical Drive -: Reading Speed: DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer): 4x / DVD-ROM: x8 / DVD-RAM: x2 / CD-RW: x12 / CD-R, CD-ROM: x24 Optical Drive -: Writing Speed: DVD+R, DVD-R: x4 / DVD+RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer): X2.4 / DVD-RW, DVD-RAM:x2 / CD-R: x24 / CD-RW: x10 Graphic Accelerator: NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 with NVIDIA® TurboCache™ Video Memory: 128 MB (shared with main memory) Display: 13.3" Wide (WXGA 1280 x 800) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD) Interfaces: USB 2.0 x 2, 4-pin i.Link (IEEE 1394) S400, ExpressCard™/34 Slot, PCMCIA Type I/II x 1(Cardbus Support), RJ45 Ethernet, RJ11 Modem, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, Monitor VGA D-SUB 15 pin, Memory Stick Duo Slot, Port replicator connector Bluetooth®: Bluetooth® standard version 2.0+EDR, Output: Maximum +6dBm, Frequency: 2.4GHz Built-In Camera: 310,000 pixels effective / Image Device: 1/8", VGA CMOS / Lens: 2 elements in 2 groups, F4 (Fixed) / Focus distance: f=1.74mm / Built-in monaural microphone aside Modem: V.92 and V.90 Compliant Ethernet: 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T Audio: Intel® High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Built in Stereo Speakers Keyboard/Input Device: ca 19 mm Key pitch / 2.5 mm Key stroke, Intelligent Touchpad Battery: Up to 6.5 hours of use with supplied lithium-ion battery (at STAMINA MODE) Dimensions (WxHxD): 315× 21.8 (minimum) - 32.6 (maximum)× 234.3mm Weight: Approximately 1.69kg (including supplied battery) Warranty: 12 months standard

14th April 2007, 5:14 PM	#2
BrickTop Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Adelaide Posts: 230	The SZ3's have been replaced by the SZ4's now so you may be able to find the SZ38GP for cheap if someone has old stock. The lower end models are around $2500 and the only difference is smaller HDD, slower Processor and the thicker conventional backlight screen. __________________ Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity