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Vizio Thin and Light Laptops!!

The Verge has a review on the 15.6": http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/23/3169716/vizio-15-6-inch-thin-light-ultrabook-review Not very favorable :(. I hope the Notebook is good, it could make other computer manufacturers try a little harder again.
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- Post #24
- Jul 27, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Need a laptop and help

This sony vaio F series fits, but its kinda expensive for what it is :(: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/Sony-VAIO-F-Series-VPCF234FXB/productID.243729900/vip.true It only fits assuming you consider the $200 off in the price. Honestly, I wouldn't pay that much for an F series...
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- Post #35
- Jul 27, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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What to use my old, but decent, desktop for?

Is an XMBC worth it for parents that do not want to learn to use a PS3 to play Youtube videos or play videos off of an external hard drive?
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- Post #5
- Jul 27, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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What to use my old, but decent, desktop for?

So my ~4-5 year old desktop: Core 2 Duo @ 2Ghz 256MB 8600GT 4GB RAM 320GB 7200RPM drive With a fresh install (literally 20 minutes ago!) of Windows 7 it still feels quick and wonderful to use! It is especially "fine" for simple web browsing, watching videos, etc. No one has been...
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- Jul 26, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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UK, looking for cheapest 15" 1080p laptop

Take a look at this Sony Vaio S on clearence for $750: http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SYCTOProcess?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&LBomId=8198552921666411754&categoryId=8198552921644858500 I think the default specs look good enough and it may be the cheapest 1080p screen.
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- Post #7
- Jul 20, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Need a laptop and help

The offer is gone but I believe it was the Samsung Series 7 for $700. For the price it was great but the screen being 900p wasn't the worst part (supposedly). It doesnt have the best contrast ratios. Take a look at this clearence Vaio S...
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- Post #19
- Jul 20, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Need a laptop and help

Actually the Asus is available with a 1080p screen. There are a lot of options. But they do have fairly sad battery life (4 hours tops) Honestly, if you are considering the new XPS 15z, just wait for the Vizio. You will probably like it even more. (Try calling your local walmart? :)) Even an...
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- Post #17
- Jul 18, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Reccomend a laptop for a college Freshman

Right, but if I am already easily willing to spend $1000/$1300. Is there any reason to get someone that doesn't have a quadcore? The only reason I see it is to go more portable, but for that I could just spend a bit more and get the Sony Vaio.
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- Post #15
- Jul 18, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Vizio Thin and Light Laptops!!

Samsclub.com has some Think + Lights, although I forgot if they are in stock. Walmart.com is going to have the whole range at some point, but right now its all out of stock. If you want one you may want to call your local Sams Club or Local Walmart.
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- Post #22
- Jul 18, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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ultrabook or ultramarketing?

Dell for some reason is calling them ultrabooks when they really aren't. The Vizio Ultrabook, Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook, Asus Zenbook, Lenovo Thinkpad X Series, etc. All of these will give you smaller sized.
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- Post #3
- Jul 18, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Need a laptop and help

You could also look into the Sony Vaio S series. They are lighter than the Vizio's but are more expensive. THe 15.5" ones can get up to quad i7's and the GT 640M LE. The Asus N56VZ I mentioned above has a quadcore 3rd gen i7 and a GT 650M. The display is also supposed to be quite nice. There was...
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- Post #15
- Jul 18, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Reccomend a laptop for a college Freshman

Well I took a look at both the Asus and the Sony in a store today. The Asus seemed reasonably heavy and what not. So that seemes like the obvious choice. But the sony comes with a battery pack for free off of sony.com so now I am trying to decide if rediculous battery life (12 hours vs 4 hours)...
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- Post #13
- Jul 17, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Reccomend a laptop for a college Freshman

The computer store prices are not the best and they do not seem to offer anything special other than a "PC technician" that can take a look at the computer if anything is going wrong. I am planning on attending the University of Texas. The Campus Computer store is available here...
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- Post #12
- Jul 17, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Is the Asus u47vc a hidden gem?

Its a Vizio not a sony. These are a new range of laptops with few reviews, so I have no idea how they are. The point is that the ultrabook is "ultraportable" while the u47a is not as portable although it is pretty fantastic in terms of size. Its the same reason why the Zenbook is "better" than...
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- Post #4
- Jul 17, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Reccomend a laptop for a college Freshman

How good is Vizio build quality? I have not head or read much about their laptops.
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- Post #10
- Jul 16, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Need a laptop and help

I would consider the Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition or the Asus N56 as well. (The Asus N56-RB71 was available for $1000 from Microcenter earlier so I think you should be able to find some deals with the 1080p, quadcore models other places as well.)
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- Post #7
- Jul 16, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Reccomend a laptop for a college Freshman

At the moment the desktop isn't really an option but I do agree that it is the deal situation. Space, travel, and a couple other things are the big issues that make having a desktop just too difficult right now. Also, my university has certain laptop requirements for laptops (ie, minimum core...
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- Post #8
- Jul 15, 2012
- Forum: Laptops
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Reccomend a laptop for a college Freshman

So I've got no real set budget, just want a solid deal for a solid laptop - less than 1000 is preferable but up to 1500 if the money is truly worth could be considered. Screen size: I would like 14 inches but 13.3 through 15.6 would be fine. Weight is a bigger issue. I want something...
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- Jul 14, 2012
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Laptops

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