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Im trying to buy a notebook computer and i have only two choices to choose from (Acer ferrari 3400) or (sony VGNFS550)SPECS below..Could someone tell
which is the best for running Adobe premiere Pro, photoshop cs, Audition, DVD encore and race gaming etc..
Acer Ferrari 3400
Processor
Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+
2.0GHz, 512KB L2 cache
HyperTransport Technology, up to 1600MH——
Chipset
VIA ProSavage K8T800
Memory
512MB (256MB installed in each of two memory slots) DDR333 SDRAM
User upgradeable up to 2GB (one 1GB memory card in each slot)*
* If upgrading after initial purchase, one or more of the memory cards provided with the system may have to be replaced with optional larger memory cards in order to achieve the maximum capacity.
Storage
80GB* ATA/100 hard disk drive with Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP), 4200 RPM
Integrated Super Multi Write Plus (DVD -RW, +RW, -RAM) drive: -Read – 4X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CD-ROM, 2X DVD-RAM -Write – 2.4X DVD+R, 2.4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-R, 2X DVD-RW, 16X CD-R, 8X CD-RW, 2X DVD-RAM
4-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, SmartMedia card or Memory Stick®
Optional external USB 1.44MB* diskette drive
* When referring to storage capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes and MB stands for one million bytes. Some utilities may indicate varying storage capacities. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
Video
15.0" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) TFT LCD, up to 16.7 million colors
ATI® MOBILITY RADEON 9700 graphics, 128MB video memory, AGP8X support
VGA and S-video TV-out ports
Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor
Audio
Integrated stereo speakers and microphone
Microphone/line-in and stereo headphones/speakers/line-out ports
Microsoft® DirectSound® compatibility
Interface Ports
Four USB 2.0
Parallel
DC-in
RJ-11 modem
RJ-45 LAN
VGA
S-video TV-out
Microphone/line-in
Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out
FireWire® (IEEE 1394)
FIR (fast infrared)
Connector for optional Port Replicator III
Card Slots
Type II PC Card slot, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture, Zoomed Video support
4-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, SmartMedia card or Memory Stick®
Connectivity
Acer® InviLink wireless LAN network connection 802.11b/g
Bluetooth wireless PAN
10/100 LAN
V.92 56Kbps* data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries
* Download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending on line conditions. Uploads travel at speeds up to 33.6Kbps. Requires compatible digital sources.
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OR THE SONY VGNFS550
HARDWARE
Processor Name
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60GHz1, 2MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
533MHz
Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection(802.11b/g)3
LCD
15.4 WXGA (1280×800) with XBRITE technology
Hard Drive
80GB2 4200rpm Ultra ATA
Memory
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (256MB x 2 – Expandable up to 1GB)
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW Drive4
Double Layer
+R
DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX)
DVD±RW4
-RW
DVD-R Write (8x MAX); DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)
+RW
DVD+R Write (8x MAX); DVD+RW Write (4xMAX)
CD-RW
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Audio
Windows® sound system compatible, Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack, Headphone jack
Optional Port Replicator
Interfaces
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which is the best for running Adobe premiere Pro, photoshop cs, Audition, DVD encore and race gaming etc..
Acer Ferrari 3400
Processor
Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+
2.0GHz, 512KB L2 cache
HyperTransport Technology, up to 1600MH——
Chipset
VIA ProSavage K8T800
Memory
512MB (256MB installed in each of two memory slots) DDR333 SDRAM
User upgradeable up to 2GB (one 1GB memory card in each slot)*
* If upgrading after initial purchase, one or more of the memory cards provided with the system may have to be replaced with optional larger memory cards in order to achieve the maximum capacity.
Storage
80GB* ATA/100 hard disk drive with Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP), 4200 RPM
Integrated Super Multi Write Plus (DVD -RW, +RW, -RAM) drive: -Read – 4X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CD-ROM, 2X DVD-RAM -Write – 2.4X DVD+R, 2.4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-R, 2X DVD-RW, 16X CD-R, 8X CD-RW, 2X DVD-RAM
4-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, SmartMedia card or Memory Stick®
Optional external USB 1.44MB* diskette drive
* When referring to storage capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes and MB stands for one million bytes. Some utilities may indicate varying storage capacities. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
Video
15.0" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) TFT LCD, up to 16.7 million colors
ATI® MOBILITY RADEON 9700 graphics, 128MB video memory, AGP8X support
VGA and S-video TV-out ports
Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor
Audio
Integrated stereo speakers and microphone
Microphone/line-in and stereo headphones/speakers/line-out ports
Microsoft® DirectSound® compatibility
Interface Ports
Four USB 2.0
Parallel
DC-in
RJ-11 modem
RJ-45 LAN
VGA
S-video TV-out
Microphone/line-in
Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out
FireWire® (IEEE 1394)
FIR (fast infrared)
Connector for optional Port Replicator III
Card Slots
Type II PC Card slot, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture, Zoomed Video support
4-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, SmartMedia card or Memory Stick®
Connectivity
Acer® InviLink wireless LAN network connection 802.11b/g
Bluetooth wireless PAN
10/100 LAN
V.92 56Kbps* data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries
* Download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending on line conditions. Uploads travel at speeds up to 33.6Kbps. Requires compatible digital sources.
———————————————————— ——————–
OR THE SONY VGNFS550
HARDWARE
Processor Name
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60GHz1, 2MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
533MHz
Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection(802.11b/g)3
LCD
15.4 WXGA (1280×800) with XBRITE technology
Hard Drive
80GB2 4200rpm Ultra ATA
Memory
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (256MB x 2 – Expandable up to 1GB)
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW Drive4
Double Layer
+R
DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX)
DVD±RW4
-RW
DVD-R Write (8x MAX); DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)
+RW
DVD+R Write (8x MAX); DVD+RW Write (4xMAX)
CD-RW
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Audio
Windows® sound system compatible, Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack, Headphone jack
Optional Port Replicator
Interfaces
T
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