Sony S3HP
Operating System
Operating SystemMicrosoft® Windows® XP ProfessionalMicrosoft® Windows® XP Service Pack2
CPU Section
Microprocessor Full NameIntel® Pentium® M processor 730 533 MHz FSB, Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechnologyMicroprocessor ManufacturerIntelMicroprocessor Speed (GHz)1.60Microprocessor TypePentium M 730L2 Cache (KB)2048Frontside Bus (MHz)533
Memory
Memory Speed (MHz)400Memory TypeDDR2 SDRAM (PC2-3200 - DDR2-400) (some shared with the video memory)Max. Memory (MB)1024Memory Size (MB)512
Drives
Hard Drive Capacity (GB)60Optical Drive TypeDVD±RW DriveOptical Drive Fittingbuilt-inSpeed CD-R Write24Speed CD-ROM Read24Speed CD-RW Read12Speed CD-RW Write10Speed DVD-ROM Read8Speed DVD+R Read4Speed DVD+RW Read4Speed DVD-R Read4Speed DVD-RW Read4Speed DVD+R Write2.4Speed DVD+RW Write2.4Speed DVD-R Write2Speed DVD-RW Write2
Display
Display TypeX-black LCDDiagonal Size (in)13.3Resolution Format1280 x 800Resolution TypeWXGA
Graphics
Graphic Card Full NameNVIDIA® GeForce Go 6200 with TurboCache supporting 128 MB (*)ModelGeForce Go 6200 with TurboCache technology (*)ProducerNVIDIA®RAM (MB)128Comments(*) NVIDIA® TurboCache technology combines the size and bandwidth of video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal system performance
Multimedia
Built-in Stereo SpeakersYESIntel® High Definition Audio compatibleYES
Interfaces
4 Pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), 400 Mbps1DC in1Docking Station Interface1Headphone Jack1Memory Stick Slot1Memory Stick Slot TypeStandard size, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, high-speed data transfer compatibleMicrophone Jack1RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem)1RJ-45 Direct Port (Network)1USB SpeedHigh/Full/LowUSB Port (quantity)2USB Version2.0USB Connector TypeAVGA Connector for Monitor1PCMCIA Card Type I or II1
Keyboard Section
Touch Pad1
Battery
Battery TypeLithium-Ion battery
Connectivity
Built-in ModemV92/V.90, K56 flexEthernet 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TXYESIntegrated Wireless LANYESWireless LAN Max. Date Rate (Mbps)54Wireless LAN Range (m)10 - 100Integrated Bluetooth (Version)1.2Bluetooth Range (m)10Bluetooth Max. Data Rate (kbps)723Wireless LAN Type802.11b/g
Sony Software
Click to DVD2.2DVgatePlus 2.0PictureGearStudio 2.0SonicStage2.1VAIO Media3.1Recovery SystemHard drive recoveryVaio Edit Components5.0Sonic Stage Mastering Studio1.4Vaio Zone1.2VAIO Update2.1
Third Party Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®6.0Adobe® Photoshop® Elements2.0Adobe® Premiere®StandardWinDVDfor VAIO 5.0Microsoft Works8.0Norton Internet Security2005Adobe® Acrobat® Elements6.0Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition2.0 SENorton Password Manager2004Record Now!7.3Google toolbar1MoodLogic2.5
Supplied Accessories
AC AdaptorYESBatteryYESPower CordYES
Dimensions
Depth Main Unit (mm)224.8Height Main Unit (mm)29.9Height Main Unit max. (mm)35.4Width Main Unit (mm)312.5Weight with Supplied Battery and Supplied Drive (kg)1.95
Warranty
Guarantee (Months)12
12" powerbook SD
Processor 1.5GHz PowerPC G4
Memory 512MB PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
Display 12.1-inch (diagonal), 1024 x 768 resolution, TFT
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 with 64MB of DDR SDRAM
Hard disk drive 80GB Ultra ATA/100; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive 8x SuperDrive DVD±RW/CD-RW
Ethernet Built-in 10/100BASE-T
Wireless (2) Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Modem (3) Built-in 56K V.92 modem
Keyboard Full size
System software Mac OS X v10.3 Panther
Software Mail, iChat, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, GarageBand and iDVD[4]), iSync, iCal, DVD Player, Classic environment, Acrobat Reader, Art Directors Toolkit, EarthLink TotalAccess (includes 30 days of free dial-up service with Earthlink activation), FileMaker Pro Trial, GraphicConverter, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Zinio Reader, Xcode Developer Tools and Apple Hardware Test
Video accessories Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, mini-DVI to VGA adapter
Hardware accessories Modem cable, power adapter, AC wall plug, power cord
Limited warranty and service Your PowerBook G4 comes with 90 days of telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.
i can get the powerBook for abt £1000 and the sony for about £1100
which would you say is better?
(im a possible switcher, if i get the powerbook
, if not now, when the revB iMac G5s come in)
Operating System
Operating SystemMicrosoft® Windows® XP ProfessionalMicrosoft® Windows® XP Service Pack2
CPU Section
Microprocessor Full NameIntel® Pentium® M processor 730 533 MHz FSB, Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechnologyMicroprocessor ManufacturerIntelMicroprocessor Speed (GHz)1.60Microprocessor TypePentium M 730L2 Cache (KB)2048Frontside Bus (MHz)533
Memory
Memory Speed (MHz)400Memory TypeDDR2 SDRAM (PC2-3200 - DDR2-400) (some shared with the video memory)Max. Memory (MB)1024Memory Size (MB)512
Drives
Hard Drive Capacity (GB)60Optical Drive TypeDVD±RW DriveOptical Drive Fittingbuilt-inSpeed CD-R Write24Speed CD-ROM Read24Speed CD-RW Read12Speed CD-RW Write10Speed DVD-ROM Read8Speed DVD+R Read4Speed DVD+RW Read4Speed DVD-R Read4Speed DVD-RW Read4Speed DVD+R Write2.4Speed DVD+RW Write2.4Speed DVD-R Write2Speed DVD-RW Write2
Display
Display TypeX-black LCDDiagonal Size (in)13.3Resolution Format1280 x 800Resolution TypeWXGA
Graphics
Graphic Card Full NameNVIDIA® GeForce Go 6200 with TurboCache supporting 128 MB (*)ModelGeForce Go 6200 with TurboCache technology (*)ProducerNVIDIA®RAM (MB)128Comments(*) NVIDIA® TurboCache technology combines the size and bandwidth of video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal system performance
Multimedia
Built-in Stereo SpeakersYESIntel® High Definition Audio compatibleYES
Interfaces
4 Pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), 400 Mbps1DC in1Docking Station Interface1Headphone Jack1Memory Stick Slot1Memory Stick Slot TypeStandard size, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, high-speed data transfer compatibleMicrophone Jack1RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem)1RJ-45 Direct Port (Network)1USB SpeedHigh/Full/LowUSB Port (quantity)2USB Version2.0USB Connector TypeAVGA Connector for Monitor1PCMCIA Card Type I or II1
Keyboard Section
Touch Pad1
Battery
Battery TypeLithium-Ion battery
Connectivity
Built-in ModemV92/V.90, K56 flexEthernet 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TXYESIntegrated Wireless LANYESWireless LAN Max. Date Rate (Mbps)54Wireless LAN Range (m)10 - 100Integrated Bluetooth (Version)1.2Bluetooth Range (m)10Bluetooth Max. Data Rate (kbps)723Wireless LAN Type802.11b/g
Sony Software
Click to DVD2.2DVgatePlus 2.0PictureGearStudio 2.0SonicStage2.1VAIO Media3.1Recovery SystemHard drive recoveryVaio Edit Components5.0Sonic Stage Mastering Studio1.4Vaio Zone1.2VAIO Update2.1
Third Party Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®6.0Adobe® Photoshop® Elements2.0Adobe® Premiere®StandardWinDVDfor VAIO 5.0Microsoft Works8.0Norton Internet Security2005Adobe® Acrobat® Elements6.0Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition2.0 SENorton Password Manager2004Record Now!7.3Google toolbar1MoodLogic2.5
Supplied Accessories
AC AdaptorYESBatteryYESPower CordYES
Dimensions
Depth Main Unit (mm)224.8Height Main Unit (mm)29.9Height Main Unit max. (mm)35.4Width Main Unit (mm)312.5Weight with Supplied Battery and Supplied Drive (kg)1.95
Warranty
Guarantee (Months)12
12" powerbook SD
Processor 1.5GHz PowerPC G4
Memory 512MB PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM
Display 12.1-inch (diagonal), 1024 x 768 resolution, TFT
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 with 64MB of DDR SDRAM
Hard disk drive 80GB Ultra ATA/100; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive 8x SuperDrive DVD±RW/CD-RW
Ethernet Built-in 10/100BASE-T
Wireless (2) Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Modem (3) Built-in 56K V.92 modem
Keyboard Full size
System software Mac OS X v10.3 Panther
Software Mail, iChat, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, GarageBand and iDVD[4]), iSync, iCal, DVD Player, Classic environment, Acrobat Reader, Art Directors Toolkit, EarthLink TotalAccess (includes 30 days of free dial-up service with Earthlink activation), FileMaker Pro Trial, GraphicConverter, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Zinio Reader, Xcode Developer Tools and Apple Hardware Test
Video accessories Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, mini-DVI to VGA adapter
Hardware accessories Modem cable, power adapter, AC wall plug, power cord
Limited warranty and service Your PowerBook G4 comes with 90 days of telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.
i can get the powerBook for abt £1000 and the sony for about £1100
which would you say is better?
(im a possible switcher, if i get the powerbook
, if not now, when the revB iMac G5s come in)
