The main point of owning the Air is the slim factor. This one got this for half the price. As for the spec, the MSI is slower but it well enough to do everything the Air can do anyway.
You dont need a beast computer to surf the web, watch videos (even HD) and work a bit. As for the Intel 4500HD, its less good than the 9400m but it will play older games just fine. Wow, Call of duty, Oblivion at low settings... no problem. (I use to play that on my 6600gt!)
I think its really a good deal.
As for me, Im in need of a new laptop and I hesitate between this or a fully equipped Studio 15 from Dell for the same price. I guess I'll take the big one and endure the weight.
Sony's just released a 15.5-inch addition to its VAIO S Series that not only adds a crucial bit of extra display acreage, but also bumps things up to a full 1080p.
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Its 1.3kg, a bit lighter than the Air.
The main point of owning the Air is the slim factor. This one got this for half the price. As for the spec, the MSI is slower but it well enough to do everything the Air can do anyway.
You dont need a beast computer to surf the web, watch videos (even HD) and work a bit. As for the Intel 4500HD, its less good than the 9400m but it will play older games just fine. Wow, Call of duty, Oblivion at low settings... no problem. (I use to play that on my 6600gt!)
I think its really a good deal.
As for me, Im in need of a new laptop and I hesitate between this or a fully equipped Studio 15 from Dell for the same price. I guess I'll take the big one and endure the weight.
I suggest waiting for a coupon and snag a refurb Studio XPS 16...the screen is stunning, i hear