In Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 we've found Pentium M740 1.73GHz cpu and in Asus Z 9274 VM we have a pleasure to find Pentium M745 1.8GHz processor.
Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 and Asus Z 9274 VM have same 15.4" screen size.
The same on both notebooks is maximum screen resolution - 1280x800.
Both Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 and Asus Z 9274 VM on our test had same amount of RAM memory - 1GB.
Both Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 and Asus Z 9274 VM on our test use same type of RAM memory - DDR2.
We would say that Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 is less in weight with its 2.72kg, comparing to 2.9kg which other laptop has.
Graphic is built around Intel GMA900 on Vaio VGN-FS980, but graphic on other is built using Nvidia Geforce 7300.
Gamers might prefer Asus Z 9274 VM since it seems it has better graphic card with 64MB of its memory.
Asus Z 9274 VM had more storage for files (like mp3, avi) on hard disk.
Asus Z 9274 VM has faster hard drive (with 5400rpm).
Disadvantage of Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 is lack of bluetooth connection which you need for some mobile devices and cameras.
Infrared, which is useful for communication with some mobile phones is available only on Asus Z 9274 VM.
These laptops can communicate using firewire with camcorders and some other video devices.
Both models have PCMCIA built-in needed by some TV cards .
Modem is built in both laptops.
Note that only Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 is able to take advantage of fast internet connections (1Gbit/s).
Only model Vaio VGN-FS980 have cardreader inside.
It is bad that these laptops cannot be connected to some new TFT monitors since they don't have DVI.
Only Z 9274 VM has TV output.
Internet telephony is better with web camera but these laptops hasn't one .
Both of these came with XP Home operating system.
There are additional software only on Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 and it is Works 8.5.
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