I have never been more confused than by the Sony numbering. I've searched here, read till my eyes are blurry, and gone over the Sony site.
What I want is a 13" WXGA screen for travel and Photoshop work. I don't know how much difference the higher end processors make but I want at least 1.7 Dothan or 1.73 Sonoma. I want 2GB RAM. I read a lot of posts about only finding RAM for $350 for a 1GB stick, and using 2 in a Sony thats only rated for 1GB. Yet on the Sony site many say they take 2GB, and Crucial (and others) have RAM for the S Series for $3-400 for 2 sticks of 1GB DDR2. The Crucial site said 200 pin, and I see here notes about 170 pin.
Can anyone just tell me which model to buy with, lets say, a Dothan 1.8-2.0 Pentium M that will take 2GB RAM, and a Sonoma 1.73-1.86 that takes2GB DDR2? I want a DVDR but nor dual layer.
If the RAM really is that much more expensive, I may just get the Dell 700m.
(you have a golden oportunity to save me from the love-hate relationship many seem to have with Dell).
Also, is there a "best buy" Sony warrentee? I don't mind taking it to a shop, but want the work done local. I think I'm less worried about damage than about the computer just dying, but I'll take your advice.
I'm not as knowledgable as you guys, I just want a fast stable PC for Photoshop (no games) at the best price I can. I don't care which numbers follow the "S", and I don't need to buy now, but will if the price is right.
Are there models slightly older that would do me well (again its that numbers thing...hard to tell which are old and new).
Any and all words of wisdom, opinions, rants and raves are greatly needed.
BTW, is EBay risky with a buy of this type?
What I want is a 13" WXGA screen for travel and Photoshop work. I don't know how much difference the higher end processors make but I want at least 1.7 Dothan or 1.73 Sonoma. I want 2GB RAM. I read a lot of posts about only finding RAM for $350 for a 1GB stick, and using 2 in a Sony thats only rated for 1GB. Yet on the Sony site many say they take 2GB, and Crucial (and others) have RAM for the S Series for $3-400 for 2 sticks of 1GB DDR2. The Crucial site said 200 pin, and I see here notes about 170 pin.
Can anyone just tell me which model to buy with, lets say, a Dothan 1.8-2.0 Pentium M that will take 2GB RAM, and a Sonoma 1.73-1.86 that takes2GB DDR2? I want a DVDR but nor dual layer.
If the RAM really is that much more expensive, I may just get the Dell 700m.
(you have a golden oportunity to save me from the love-hate relationship many seem to have with Dell).
Also, is there a "best buy" Sony warrentee? I don't mind taking it to a shop, but want the work done local. I think I'm less worried about damage than about the computer just dying, but I'll take your advice.
I'm not as knowledgable as you guys, I just want a fast stable PC for Photoshop (no games) at the best price I can. I don't care which numbers follow the "S", and I don't need to buy now, but will if the price is right.
Are there models slightly older that would do me well (again its that numbers thing...hard to tell which are old and new).
Any and all words of wisdom, opinions, rants and raves are greatly needed.
BTW, is EBay risky with a buy of this type?
