Thoughts on this Laptop

[NACanada]

Hey guys and girls,

I've been looking for a new Laptop of a few months now. Wanted to wait until 7 was out. Now that it is I found this computer with I think is the winner. Just wanted to know what you techies out there think of this?

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=1007039&navigationPath=n32009n100299n100490

[vakker]

strange size display and a odd processor. I'd go for the i7 and a better display personally, especially at that price, but thats just me.

[waderow]

i will never again buy a computer out of the box. I will get one made for me.

store computers have too much shit on them that takes up memory, and causes compatibility issues.

[jsv22]

seems a little pricey for what your getting,

tigerdirect has some good deals on laptops...check them out

[gsxr750]

What do you need this laptop to do?

Do you plan on playing games on it? Video editting? 3d rendering? Or is it basic office use / DVD burning.

[JonnyO]

What do you need this laptop to do?

Do you plan on playing games on it? Video editting? 3d rendering? Or is it basic office use / DVD burning.


yeah....bec for basic stuff there are some nice machine outs there for 1/4 the price of that sucker there.

[PdH]

tigerdirect has some good deals on laptops...check them out

x2

[jsv22]

here's a good deal,
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5220689&Sku=T71-15607

[vakker]

i will never again buy a computer out of the box. I will get one made for me.

store computers have too much shit on them that takes up memory, and causes compatibility issues.

good idea for desktops, normally a poor idea for laptops.

[z83]

First thing you must consider when buying a laptop is warranty/service.

Lenovo have the BEST service in my opinion. The Lenovo thinkpad serie is really well made. Asus is great also. They have great gaming laptops

[theboss]

i have a Vaio desktop from a few years back...works great but like others have said to much preloaded garbage. If you chose to get it before installing anything...REMOVE all the crap!

[NACanada]

What do you need this laptop to do?

Do you plan on playing games on it? Video editting? 3d rendering? Or is it basic office use / DVD burning.

No gaming. I mainly work with the adobe suite but nothing too major. I also run alot of apps at the same time sometimes using more then one monitor. I probably could get away with a lower end unit but I want to make sure its good to go for years to come.

I'm basically looking to spend $1200 so I want to make sure I get the best for my money. I was looking at the Dell XPS last night and for the same price I can get a vary similar machine with a better processor (not the i7) and a 500 G hard drive with a 7200 RPM...Little hesitant with Dell though... decisions decisions.

Thank for everyones advice thus far. Leveno I'm not comfortable with for some reason. It's basically IBM right?

[RagingRandy]

I use Dell with no issues. I also have Vaio's. Just do not get an HP. For cleaning things up use http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/ it is a great program for removing unwanted programs.

[z83]

No gaming. I mainly work with the adobe suite but nothing too major. I also run alot of apps at the same time sometimes using more then one monitor. I probably could get away with a lower end unit but I want to make sure its good to go for years to come.

I'm basically looking to spend $1200 so I want to make sure I get the best for my money. I was looking at the Dell XPS last night and for the same price I can get a vary similar machine with a better processor (not the i7) and a 500 G hard drive with a 7200 RPM...Little hesitant with Dell though... decisions decisions.

Thank for everyones advice thus far. Leveno I'm not comfortable with for some reason. It's basically IBM right?

Lenovo is IBM, VERY well built and outstanding repair service.
I wouldn't touch Dell with a 10' pole. Their service is horrible.

Asus offer great laptops (2 years warranty, they even cover physical damage)

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=45974&vpn=UL50VT-A1&manufacture=ASUS

If you can spend few more $$$

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=46094&vpn=G71GX-D1-BIL&manufacture=ASUS

that thing is powerfull :hu

[baza]

Not sure if you seen, but there is 24HR Dell sale:
http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/hotdeals_24hr?c=ca&cs=cabsdt1&l=en&s=bsd&dgc=AF&cid=3881&lid=77903&acd=CAqD7bLWUPI-39kScdG3Yc6O7DInu4MnhA

[baza]

Here's another deal I found, Lenovo:

http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/ibmeppfriendca/StdAffinityPortal/en_CA/Lenovo:EnterStdAffinity?affinity=ibmeppfriendca&passcode=FNDEPP

Passcode: FNDEPP

Coupon code: CAENOVEMBERDEALS expires November 23, 2009

Additional 28% off X200, X200s, X200t, W500, W700.
Additional 22% off T400, T400s, T500, R400, R500.
Additional 16% off SL410, SL510
Additional 12% off IdeaPad Y450, S10-2 netbook.
Additional 10% off selected accessories.

% off is from the lower EPP price (compared to normal consumer price).
What's also good about this is there's no minimum purchase to get the discount.


Coupon code: CAEENHANCEDSALE expires November 17, 2009

[NACanada]

Thank guys. I'll let you know which I decide to go with.

PH

[Scaffer]

while we are on the subject... any recommendation for a gaming laptop under 1500$ ??

[baza]

Came across this:
http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=ns153cf_fs_ch5bfs3&c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&dgc=AF&cid=3881&lid=77903&acd=CAqD7bLWUPI-lI.aBOXyoslXSyU5jP_hyA
Studio 15 laptop core i7 Radeon HD4570
You can removed the external HD and change to 1080p. It comes out to around $1200.
Dunno much about video cards though, so don't know if that's what you want. My guess for gaming you'd want one of the best video cards?

[Scaffer]

wow,they really got some nice stuff especially the alien ware laptop.

[baza]

Ya the alienware is designed for gaming.

[l6873]

If I had $1500 to spend I would probably go with this:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10126072&catid=

Another option:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220639

The GTX260 is a much better chip than the HD4570.

[vakker]

http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=ns153cf_fs_ch5bfs3&c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&dgc=AF&cid=3881&lid=77903&acd=CAqD7bLWUPI-F5nNc74sAxROa7JUnCd42Q

[NACanada]

Ended up going with a Sony Vaio laptop. So far so good...

Thanks again for all the input.

PH

[daande]

I use a Lenovo Thinkpad W500 and I love it!