Sony Vaio users ... I need advice in a Sony laptop

[rcep]

Hey folks
i found a great laptop am planing to buy for 1350$s
do you recommend getting sony laptops ?
Do you think this is a good catch ?
Model Number: VGN-CR590EBL
VAIO® CR


Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Features: 14.1" LCD XBRITE-ECO™ display, 3GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth®, built-in camera & microphone, Glossy Indigo Blue finish



here it is http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...://www.nextag.com/vaio-vgn-cr-590/stores-html

 

[liquidcherry]

first of all....why do you want to buy it for $1350 when it is advertised at sony for $999 ??

Second, if you want to pay for the brand name, go ahead and buy a Sony but you could get a machine with the same specs(or better) for less..

Just my 2 cents

Cheers

Frank

 

[weblord]

that's a good one, go for specs not brandnames btw
much cheaper nowadays

 

[rcep]

folks i found this cheap here in lebanon
a tecra toshiba 2.4ghz similar specs costs 2000+
a 2.1ghz toshiba laptop costs 1350$s am not buying it as brandname but the fact its of good price
am not going to buy it online btw for the 999 i found it in the shop near me for 1350 cuz shipping, time and mail costs will be higher than what i will save

sint sony a good choice ?
is it good as a pc ?

 

[weblord]

pc brands that worked for me long term are toshiba, acer and compaq.
never used sony before but i guess each has it's strengths and weaknesses but they're brand names they have reputation to protect.

 

[Bill]

Sony is good - but they are known to have bad batteries. Even here in the US, they are ridiculously over priced when compared to other companies.

-Bill

 

[dWhite]

Sony is good - but they are known to have bad batteries. Even here in the US, they are ridiculously over priced when compared to other companies.

-Bill

Agreed here. I can't tell you how many times Sony has recalls on their batteries for laptops.

When I purchased my sony vaio 3 years ago, Sony recalled the battery within a week.

My vaio lasted me 3 good years, and finally took the cake when I accidently cracked the screen.

 

[rcep]

i think they are expensive because people love sony as a name

+ they look so cool
basically the best looking laptops i can think of

 

[AzN]

I would check SlickDeals.net, I picked up a lower end Sony in July for $400
It amazes me since, I love the build quality, Sony really does a good job.

 

[kev]

I have a 1 and a half year old Vaio and since the day i spend £500 on it, it's been incredibly unreliable!

 

[liquidcherry]

I have a 1 and a half year old Vaio and since the day i spend £500 on it, it's been incredibly unreliable!

Why do you have it still when it is unreliable???

Cheers

frank

 

[Domainace]

I would avoid Sony. Their reputation has really tanked even in Japan. Their support is poor, and that's about the only reason to buy a big brand name. They simply assemble components from other manufacturers. Smaller companies will do the same for a much lower price.

Also, they love to try things like having a special port, so that the only accessories you can buy must also be Sony. Don't trust 'em. They're living off their past reputation.

 

[rcep]

not heavy duty as other