topic Re: AR series in PCs & Accessories

AR series

nrmalle — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:34:14 GMT

Hi everyone I need to buy a new laptop.I do need to be able to edit video (high definition).
Most of the reports I read seem to mention problems with Blu-ray recorder.Are the new 51SU any better?
I am not an expert messing with computers i need something reliable.
I appreciate any comments and advice on buying the AR series.They do come with good photo software.

Thankyou

Belgrave

Re: AR series

V57... — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:11:33 GMT

Hi Belgrave:

I have a AR51SU about 3/4 months...I have no problems with the BR...
I have all fhe updates from Vaio...

Best regards

Re: AR series

nrmalle — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:20:49 GMT

Hi V.57 Thank you very much.I think I will order from Comet who appear to be at least £200.00 cheaper than others.I might get extended warranty.
Have you used Adobe Premier bundled?.Is it O.K for HD video.

Thanks again

Re: AR series

97122769 — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:18:44 GMT

Have you considered the FZ series. Apparently the screen is more colour accurate than most other screens. I use dual monitor, and between the two monitors is like night and day.

Re: AR series

V57... — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:56:08 GMT

And the AR51SU has a screen with 1900x1200...Full Hd

Re: AR series

V57... — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:13:14 GMT

I have Windvd Bd and the Power Dvd from Cyberlink...
I prefer the Power Dvd...

Re: AR series

tonybeard — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:58:05 GMT

Have a look here With up to 4 gig of RAM (3 gig operational system memory) and 800 MHZ Front Side Bus you will have no problem with AVID, Premiere or Pinnacle Studio dropping frames at the HD required 27 MBPS. Editing will alway take time however and a desktop will always be superior for this especially using Vista.

Re: AR series

V57... — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:33:54 GMT

I think you can't upgrade the AR51SU to 4 gig of RAM...

Re: AR series

tonybeard — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:32:04 GMT

Here are the specs for the AR51SU.CEK You would need 4 gig for video editing or you would have to make changes and wait overnight everynight
Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology with Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T7700 (2.40 GHz and 800 MHz FSB) and Intel® PRO/Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (English version)
500 GB Serial ATA 4200rpm hard disk drive (2 x 250 GB, RAID 0 and 1 supported)
2 GB DDR2-667 SDRAM (2 x 1024 MB), maximum 4 GB DDR2-667 SDRAM - In the case of 4GB, a portion of the system memory over 3GB might not be available to the operating system
17" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) widescreen X-black LCD with double lamp technology
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT graphics processing unit with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1023 MB and dedicated Video Memory of 256 MB
Blu-ray Disc™ Drive (up to 50 GB of storage)
Hybrid TV Tuner & remote control
Built-in 'Motion Eye' Digital Camera (30 frames per second, 1.3 Mega Pixels) with Motion Picture Function (max. resolution (pixels) SXGA/1280*1024/raw data) and built-in microphone
Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth® technology
3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports
Hi-gloss black finish; UK QWERTY keyboard

Re: AR series

V57... — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:40:11 GMT

Yes... the maximum is 2048 Mb...
http://support.vaio.eu/tutorials/memory/memory.asp?site=voe_en_GB_cons&m=2845

Re: AR series

rich912 — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:24:04 GMT

Yes... the maximum is 2048 Mb...

I think that you will find that the maximum is 2048 Mb per slot, thus 4096MB total.

Have a look here - I have yet to find Crucial to provide incorrect information...

Re: AR series

Thalamus. — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:32:10 GMT

It also states 2048MB RAM installed upgradeable to 4096 MB in the AR51SU's specs, see HERE

Re: AR series

V57... — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:53:30 GMT

Ok...Sony is wrong...

VGN-AR51SU
Memory Upgrade

How do I replace or upgrade my Vaio's memory ?

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please note that this VAIO model is not upgradeable. It already contains the maximum amount of memory possible. Use this procedure only if you need to replace a memory module.
Memory Installed Slot 1 : 1024 Mb
Slot 2 : 1024 Mb

Maximum Memory 2048 MB

Memory Type SO-DIMM - 667Mhz (DDR2)

Re: AR series

tonybeard — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 04:09:58 GMT

Infact as Rich's link and crucial point out 32 bit operating systems can only at a stretch, even with Vista, handle a very maximum of 3.5 gig of RAM despite the hardware, I have a future proof 64bit desktop which can take 16 terabytes of RAM and do you think I can enjoy it.....nearly all the software on the planet either doesn't have drivers or just simply crashes. Anyway the AR series chipsets as pointed out at the last CV meeting by Nico is not a true 64 bit but emulates it so it will let you use Vista 64bit and a full measure 4 gig of ram but you won't have flash player and most of the CS3 adobe bundle will crash crash crash. Maybe Adobe Premiere won't be unstable in 64bit but Pinnacle Studio 10 performed very poorly dropping frames in the thousands. Perfect in 32bit however. Vaio Link need to correct that specification in support to be fair to V.57 :smileygrin:Speaking of errors crucial are not perfect either or they are trying to sell strawberries out of season

Re: AR series

V57... — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:38:57 GMT

Thanks TonyBeard...now i'm going to upgrade my 51su...

Re: AR series

97122769 — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:40:37 GMT

You could also use a USB pen with the Readyboost to increase your memory. Corsair do very fast drives.

Re: AR series

V57... — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:57:51 GMT

Yes I have one usb flash...I d'ont see any difference...