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By the way, this is my 3000th post…yay…although Erik is too far to catch…haha.

Congrats….sorry, i’ll ssssslllllloooooowwwww ddddddooooooowwwwwnnnnn.

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Gilbert, you misled me! 

You made it sound like the T and TX aren’t any different, but I dug up a few things that really matter to me.  (And some things I don’t care about, but someone else might!)

I’m moving from a Vaio PictureBook.  For me the optional high-capacity battery, Intel 915 chipset, and slightly lighter weight put the TX at the top of my list, and the SD slot and higher (listed) memory capacity are nice bonuses.  In contrast, the T would rate fourth place (after the Fujitsu T70M and JVC XP741) for my needs.  Price isn’t a priority for me, but that’s probably not typical.

Other users might care about the Instant Play features, memory speed, or a few extra pixels, so here are all the differences I found.  Pick the things you care about!

Memory
  T series: 333 MHz DDR2 expandable to 1 GB (according to SonyStyle)
TX series: 400 MHz DDR2 expandable to 1.5 GB

Battery
  T series: VGP-BPS3A (7560mAh)
TX series: VGP-BPS5 (7800mAh), VGP-BPL5 (13000mAh)

Flash memory reader
  T series: Memory Stick
TX series: Memory Stick and SD/MMC

Weight
  T series: 3.04 lb
TX series: 2.75 lb

Instant play (without booting OS)
  T series: none listed
TX series: CD player, DVD player, photo viewer

Display
  T series: 1280x768 (10.6”) with fluorescent backlight
TX series: 1336x768 (11.1”) with LED backlight

Chipset
  T series: Intel 855 GME
TX series: Intel 915 GMS

Dimensions
  T series: 10.7” x 1”-1.34” x 8.1”
TX series: 10.7” x 0.83”-1.12” x 7.7”

WWAN Antenna
  T series: rigid, fixed to screen
TX series: adjustable, removable

Price range (with DVD recorder)
  T series: $1999-$2099 (512 MB), $2149-$2399 (1 GB)
TX series: $2299 (512 MB), $2599 (1 GB), $2999 (1.5 GB)

(T series models are expected to drop to the lower price indicated.  Third parties probably offer larger memory modules for T series.)

Another difference with the memory stick reader is that on the T it was not MagicGate compatible…..which is a bit strange but true. The TX now addresses this.

[quote author=“Anonymous”]does anyone know what is the Hard Drive size,  is it 1.8 in or 2.5 in ?

Thank you

I would suspect 1.8, if it was 2.5 they would have bumped the HDD size up significantly.

Erik

Nah they are sticking with the 1.8” drive for size and power consumption.

Hello all:

sonystyle TX’s all have EDGE, with delivery around 25th October. Any idea when they will have the non EDGE version up for sale.

Thanks

[quote author=“Tacosalad”]Gilbert, you misled me! 

You made it sound like the T and TX aren’t any different, but I dug up a few things that really matter to me.  (And some things I don’t care about, but someone else might!)

I’m moving from a Vaio PictureBook.  For me the optional high-capacity battery, Intel 915 chipset, and slightly lighter weight put the TX at the top of my list, and the SD slot and higher (listed) memory capacity are nice bonuses.  In contrast, the T would rate fourth place (after the Fujitsu T70M and JVC XP741) for my needs.  Price isn’t a priority for me, but that’s probably not typical.

Other users might care about the Instant Play features, memory speed, or a few extra pixels, so here are all the differences I found.  Pick the things you care about!

Memory
  T series: 333 MHz DDR2 expandable to 1 GB (according to SonyStyle)
TX series: 400 MHz DDR2 expandable to 1.5 GB

Battery
  T series: VGP-BPS3A (7560mAh)
TX series: VGP-BPS5 (7800mAh), VGP-BPL5 (13000mAh)

Flash memory reader
  T series: Memory Stick
TX series: Memory Stick and SD/MMC

Weight
  T series: 3.04 lb
TX series: 2.75 lb

Instant play (without booting OS)
  T series: none listed
TX series: CD player, DVD player, photo viewer

Display
  T series: 1280x768 (10.6”) with fluorescent backlight
TX series: 1336x768 (11.1”) with LED backlight

Chipset
  T series: Intel 855 GME
TX series: Intel 915 GMS

Dimensions
  T series: 10.7” x 1”-1.34” x 8.1”
TX series: 10.7” x 0.83”-1.12” x 7.7”

WWAN Antenna
  T series: rigid, fixed to screen
TX series: adjustable, removable

Price range (with DVD recorder)
  T series: $1999-$2099 (512 MB), $2149-$2399 (1 GB)
TX series: $2299 (512 MB), $2599 (1 GB), $2999 (1.5 GB)

(T series models are expected to drop to the lower price indicated.  Third parties probably offer larger memory modules for T series.)

Great. Go with the TX. I don’t want to get into an argument, neither have the time to explain differences between a dog and a dog with a shiny leash.

As much as I want a TX, my T250 is less than a year old. I think I have to skip this generation and get the next one that will be even better. Or maybe by then, I’ll get a MAC Pentium and dual boot. (It’s the only thing that might compete with Sony, IMHO).

did he say the antenna is removable?  i wonder if it’s connected to the 802.11 too

How much will this really hinder it though?  It may just make more people feel obliged to go with Cingular since their plan-while having less coverage- is $70 cheaper…
Cingular: $59.99, Verizon: $129.99. Both for unlimited data usage.

I know i would save $70 a month even if it meant i would only have reception 8 out of 10 places instead of 9 out of 10…  :?

man, at those rates, i don’t think the service is aimed for the average user….

i also have to pass on the tx upgrade because i just bought a t350. having said that the tr1 holds up surprisingly well (using it as a very quiet and energy efficient file/FTP server…emule, run any test programs on it machine without worrying about fckng it up). it just seemed to be a better integrated machine (software wise the t350 is plagued with some small glitches that will take me time to get rid of). The built-in EDGE modem is cool but I am not using so much because of 3G. I use my nokia 6680 (unlimited data) over bluetooth. I am sitting in outdoor cafes using skype VoIP (with wired mic and headset - i miss the built-in mic on the tr1) and literally talking for hours (until the poor battery life of the nokia 6680 dies on me). So a built in EDGE/UMTS (3G) card in the TX would be a persuasive upgrade to make me part with some more money. That would rock. To be able to skype and browse untethered for 6 hr + literally anywhere that you have 3G coverage.

Eventually I will get my hands on a TX to try, although I doubt that I will upgrade my T350. It looks like I will skip this whole generation. The changes are so small and stupid, it would be a waste of money to toss a T to get a TX. I am not carrying a brick that is 14000mAh just because it is “optional” or available. Just look at its size and shape… Other than that, I see no improvements, worth the upgrade. i915 chipset means more consumption and since the TX uses the 1.8” hdd, no sata is being used, the audio is still not HD. Out of it, maybe the memory bus is what is faster and using more battery . 80 pixes, DX9 support and 100grams ... are just not worth the premium if you already own a T. At this given price range, performance/optimization wise the Ts are better bang for the buck.

And yes, you can put 1gig stick in the T, making it 1.5G total

But hey, if you want to spent 3G to own a shiny laptop go ahead.

It really depends on how you look at the new device and what your uses are with the device.

The TX doesn’t introduce much over the T in actual functionality unless you have devices that use a SD slot, need to burn DVDs more often or watch your media without turning on the notebook. The screen is bigger which is a huge bonus, the size is trimmer and lighter, and it lasts somewhat longer. However, if you only need 4-5 hours of battery life then the T is more than adequate.

If I’m not mistaken, don’t all 915GMS solutions include the HD Audio? It’s built into to the chipset…along with the GMA900 graphics.

man, sometimes i wonder how you guys can keep up with the times.  i feel like i got dusted in the past with my TR. LoL

but oddly, people that walk by still think it’s the latest thing