isn't the RM4499 for the CW18 model? the one with blu ray?

nope.
CW18 is Rm4,999 RRP

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Added on January 17, 2010, 11:35 amWhich specific CW you're talking about?
There are 3 in the market currently, namely the CW15, CW16 and CW18.

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Jan 17 2010, 11:35 AM

i remembered someone mentioned about vaioP mark2.. issit out yet?

Not too sure, asked bout when the CW16 would be updated since it's gonna be obsolete soon and what specs improvement to expect. Was told it should be March the earliest, specs would be most likely I3 processor and it would revert to 4499 price. Maybe someone else has more info?

So is it reasonable to assume that the current price for CW16 (RM3699) will continue until March?

I'm no expert but I would assume so? Unless they drop the price again Was told there's only mainly pink and white stock left, blue has been out of stock for awhile

Kinda torn between choosing the CW16 and NW25 now. Can anyone advise on why I should get one over the other?

CW review: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-V...ok.23234.0.html

NW review: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-V...ok.22021.0.html


1. CW16 is lighter than NW25, and 14' is perfect size for me

2. CW16 is the only laptop i have seen which packs GT230M into a 14', and this GPU can play any current game on the market fluently (not high details of course)

3. CW16 has excellent heat dissipation, i'm surprised that laptop with such powerful GPU can manage heat that well.


The only nice things i like about NW are design and price. But i still go over CW for the nice GPU.

CW16. because:
1. Decent processor. - Low heat, consume less power, better battery life
2. Decent GPU - 512MB dedicated
3. Latest RAM technology - DDR3 1066.
4. LED backlight display

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Added on January 17, 2010, 5:04 pmkinda forgotten about the refresh VAIO P. and no news about the coming update.
maybe using Pineview (Atom N series) platform just like the refresh W series? not sure... its somehow no news about it, sorry.

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Jan 17 2010, 05:05 PM

March is simply too late.

CW25 (CW15 replacement) = i3 processor + nVidia GF 310M RM 3,299
CW26 (CW16 replacement) = i5 processor + nVidia GF 330M + 500GB HDD + WXGA++ (1600 x 900) Vaio Display Premium Plus RM 3,999
CW28 (CW18 replacement) = i5 processor + BluRay disc drive + WXGA++ (1600 x 900) Vaio Display RM 4,999

The one quoting you RM4,499 obviously wanna frighten you so that he could clear his inventory as fast as possible.

It is safer to assume that the current price for CW16 will continue till while stock last.

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The next Vaio P is still using Atom Z, but not the Z550. Its using the Z540 (1.86Ghz).

Thanks heaps for the info Was just about to set my mind on getting the CW16. In that case I'd much rather wait for the CW26 or even the CW25. If it's earlier than March that'll be great, any idea on when they're set to hit Sony shelves?

no idea. I guess you have to check it out actively every week at their concept stores then.

however, these specs remians as rumors. The specs above subject to change without notice.

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Jan 18 2010, 12:26 AM

Ahh any links to where I can follow such rumours?

Heh, do they update their website as soon as they release new products? The salesman will prob keep persuading me to help him clear his stock

heh. Sony website is always outdated.

Which shop you went to? Such annoying sales person.

are these valid rumours and speculations or is it your prediction?

You have every reason not to believe it since its only rumors and I didn't put any links for it. I don't mind at all.

The rumor shall be real only on the launch day of Vaio CW 2x. Lets be patient and look out for the outcome of it.

you seem to know something, im not being hostiles or anything, just curious as to how you made the predictions for it.

honestly, those specs sound pretty damn good.

Sorry to interrupt here, a fren of mine who is a CS owner, her lappy juz kaput (can turn on) after 2 weeks expiry of the warranty period, anyway can she ask for assist?

I heard SONY offer 3months extended warranty for CS owner, is that true?

She been sent in her lappy in the past 1 yr for more than 3 times, and her lappy still not running in proper condition.

Appreciate the helps~

hello every1~

was thinking to get a vaio CW15 earlier.......any reviews about it? is it advisable to wait for the new CW series?

btw, vaio price is getting cheaper nowadays, does this affect the quality?Bought my CR23 for RM4000++ few years back n only realized now tat vaio is offering more affordable lappies=.=

thanks

hey guys, i hv few questions bout vaio w series..like this http://corp.sony.com.my/vaio/vaio_w125.html

my fren just bought it last week

it come with windows 7 starter, now he wanted to upgrade it to win7 home premium..

he called sony service centre to ask on how to upgrade it to win7 starter to home premium, and the operator said he can't, and he also said that win7 starter is design for vaio w series, and if any attempt to upgrade the os will result in possible problems, error,unstable,blablabla and will void warranty..

is it true guys? simply put, can we upgrade win7 starter to premium for w series vaio without those problems mentions above and also without voiding the warranty?

Hmm... so unlucky.

Anyway, does she register her laptop online for the extended 3 months warranty?
Sony does offer additional 3 months warranty for free, but one has to do something to get it. One have to register his/her item online within 7 days after purchase.

My advice is, just wait for the replacement model. Its more worth it. You're paying the same price for a much better processor and a newer graphic card (by newer, that doesn't means better in this case).