Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 vs Asus Z 9274 VM laptop comparison

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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