Well I’m 11 and I like webdesign and have all these programs (flash mx psp adobe 3dsm etc.) and I do like to watch dvds and stuff and I travel some my parents are divorced and I bring my current laptop with me almost everywhere and yea j/w for your opinion
To me it seems like your a mature 11. If you think you are, you can handle this notebook. If your a typical 11 year old I personally think this notebook it too fragile.
Otherwise, I love the TR, it’s a perfect mobile device with enough power to do almost anything I throw at it.
Good luck! Don’t let people push you around because of your age when it comes to computers, I opened my first computer company when I was 14, I now own 4 and I am 23.
when i was 11, the school that i went to was ghetto. just dont get your stuff stolen if you decide to bring it to school. the tr is a nice little gem, and i woudln’t be surprised if some folks got a bit jealous…
and for 11, you sure can afford a lot of programs :D :wink:
[quote author=“Kevin”]when i was 11, the school that i went to was ghetto. just dont get your stuff stolen if you decide to bring it to school. the tr is a nice little gem, and i woudln’t be surprised if some folks got a bit jealous…
and for 11, you sure can afford a lot of programs :D :wink:
lol my uncle and dad know people who have the programs lol and if i bring it to school i won’t let it out lol i wont even tell no one i brought it lol maybe close friends but yea lol yanno
Well, for what you want to do, any notebook will do. If you’re planning to run 3DS Max and want to run it well then you may want to pick a different notebook as that’s an extremely resource intensive program.
For doing basic stuff, the TR will be fine. The real strength of the TR is the long battery life, portability and an above average screen. If those aren’t your main concerns then there are other notebook choices to consider.
You may also want to look at 12-14” models from Sony or even other companies (like Fujitsu, Dell, HP, etc.) as they will be more powerful, have a real 3D graphics chipset, a larger higher resolution screen, and more hard disk space.
Also, as a student, you’ll most likely be using the notebook at home and not really care about battery life. Most other modern notebooks will give you 2.5-3 hours of life which is probably more than enough for you.
I also figure that if you’re of a younger audience that you might want to play games and the TR definitely doesn’t necessarily excel at playing games. It’s ok but probably not good enough for the latest popular stuff.
I know there’s a short list of software you “may” be using and it seems pretty general. You may get better value for your money by getting a system that’s more capable of handling a wider array of software.
[quote author=“gr00vy0ne”]Well, for what you want to do, any notebook will do. If you’re planning to run 3DS Max and want to run it well then you may want to pick a different notebook as that’s an extremely resource intensive program.
For doing basic stuff, the TR will be fine. The real strength of the TR is the long battery life, portability and an above average screen. If those aren’t your main concerns then there are other notebook choices to consider.
You may also want to look at 12-14” models from Sony or even other companies (like Fujitsu, Dell, HP, etc.) as they will be more powerful, have a real 3D graphics chipset, a larger higher resolution screen, and more hard disk space.
Also, as a student, you’ll most likely be using the notebook at home and not really care about battery life. Most other modern notebooks will give you 2.5-3 hours of life which is probably more than enough for you.
I also figure that if you’re of a younger audience that you might want to play games and the TR definitely doesn’t necessarily excel at playing games. It’s ok but probably not good enough for the latest popular stuff.
I know there’s a short list of software you “may” be using and it seems pretty general. You may get better value for your money by getting a system that’s more capable of handling a wider array of software.
the 3dsmax thing you said what do you mean if i want to run it well?
It’s a 3D rendering program so it needs as much memory, CPU horsepower and GPU horsepower (for visualization features) you can get. 3DSMax is best used with a powerful 3D accelerated video card and that’s something that the Sony TR does not have. Also, 3D generated movies take up a lot of space. So, these are all things you need to consider.
[quote author=“gr00vy0ne”]Well, obviously, you’ve never run 3DS Max…
It’s a 3D rendering program so it needs as much memory, CPU horsepower and GPU horsepower (for visualization features) you can get. 3DSMax is best used with a powerful 3D accelerated video card and that’s something that the Sony TR does not have. Also, 3D generated movies take up a lot of space. So, these are all things you need to consider.
I have ran it but I don’t make movies out of it just images that I use to blend up for layouts and stuff and thanks btw for telling me that the Sony TR can’t run it
Not messed up…but probably somewhat slow. Also, you might find the 10.6” screen too small to work on 3D projects especially if you utilize all of the viewports.
Elf, my gut feeling is that the TR is not for you… yet.
Get something more powerful, yet cheaper too… a lot on the market. I totally agree with all of GroovyOne’s post. The TR is a sub notebook for those always on the go, who wanna surf a little at StarBucks and also to create documents.
A lot of other Centrino notebooks have long battery life, much bigger screen for you to enjoy your games, movies and school work… and much much cheaper too.
Anyway, look around, do much more research. Don’t jump into any boat too fast yet… u’ll find many interesting stuff on notebooks.
I think the point that Groovy is trying to make Elf is yes the TR will run what you want, just it’s not suited to what you want. The screen is a little small for those tasks, it’ll be a little slower compared to some larger laptops, etc.
Certainly whatever laptop you get, get 1GB of RAM in it, that will make a big difference, certainly for 3D Studio Max.
Larger laptops with bigger screens can a lot of the time be cheaper and more powerful. Yes the battery life suffers a bit but there is still some out there with good battery life. You pay on the TR for it’s size, design and the Sony name to a degree as well. It’s a great machine but it’s really designed for people that are on the go a lot. Any laptop can pretty easily be moved between both your parents houses.
I don’t think it matters what country you live in or how nice the area is, I wouldn’t recommend taking a laptop like the TR to school. It really is an eye turner, some kids are bound to get jealous and maybe one of those kids might want to steal it.
It’s a big decision to make as it’s a lot of money to spend also you don’t want to buy a laptop and find out it’s not what you wanted. Take a bit of time to think on it, checkout reviews on lots of different laptops, go to stores where you can see them and try them. For me at least I enjoy putting a bit of research into expensive new items to make sure I feel happy with my choice.
