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    Agonizing between a SZ381 vs. HP9000t

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by athreya, Oct 15, 2006.

  1. athreya

    athreya Notebook Evangelist

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    the price difference is $1200! but with a HP i get:

    1. 17' screen
    2. 512MB dedicated vram
    3. remote control
    4. quick play
    5. excellent customer care
    6. Altec Lansing speakers

    all of which i dont in Sony!

    Sony is Made in Japan and thus better quality hopefully, a mindblowing carbon finish, much better form factor/weight etc.

    but is it worth $1200 more?!

    I know someone will say these are different notebooks but then i want to compare them functionally not bracketing them in a genre.

    thanks a lot for your advice
     
    athreya, Oct 15, 2006
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  2. soccy

    soccy Notebook Geek

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    it's an apple and orange situation; a comparison between similar models (sony SZ vs. fujitsu S, for example) makes more sense.
     
    soccy, Oct 15, 2006
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  3. Yair

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    I think all the answers you are going to get here will be people telling you you must decide what size you want.
    13.3 and 17 is a big difference, it depends on what you're going to use the laptop for really.
     
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  4. athreya

    athreya Notebook Evangelist

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    use it for everything...on it for 13-14 hrs a day.

    browsing, TV, music, Msft Office, email, Skype, Mobile device connect etc.
     
    athreya, Oct 15, 2006
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  5. ziyfan

    ziyfan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do u really want a laptop?
    17'???????what is the weight...4kg??? have u thought about mobility?
    if u only use it at home. why don't u buy a desktop?

    sorry for my discourtesy, anyway, that's my experiences...
     
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  6. athreya

    athreya Notebook Evangelist

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    want a laptop because i can type faster on a laptop keyboard, saves space, and can move it easily from one room to another..weight is 8lbs...
    RELATIVELY more mobile than a desktop dude!
     
    athreya, Oct 15, 2006
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  7. buddy1065

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    I believe there are those here who believe in mobility on a bigger scale than room to room, me included. But if that is all you need it for then you might as well have more screen space. It's simple to me. Go for the HP; might as well have it all. I have a bit of both worlds; 17" Powerbook and 10.6" screen Sony T250. Which do I use more; the T250 using my Sprint A900 phone as a USB connected or bluetooth phone-as-modem deal; I can get on the internet practically anywhere. I use FM-7 software and connect the laptop via USB to my keyboard to get totally cool DX7 sounds "live" from the laptop when playing with my musician friends away from home. I can goof off on the net at my job. There is so much mobility has to offer that I could not see having only a large desktop replacement.

    But everyone has different priorities and you have yours. Hope you enjoy your choice as much as I have mine. If I was in your shoes with your needs it would be the HP for sure.
     
    buddy1065, Oct 15, 2006
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  8. thekm

    thekm Notebook Guru

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    If these are the buying parameters... why would you go for the light and sexy portable that is the Sony?... If the laptop can plant roots, "ultraportable" doesn't seem like the right category. :)
     
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  9. athreya

    athreya Notebook Evangelist

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    because functionally both do the same stuff for me..including planting roots and removing pests! and because $1200 seems a lot to pay for sexiness!
     
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  11. thekm

    thekm Notebook Guru

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    ...that's what I'm saying... it really seems like you shouldn't be forking out the extra money! :)


    The hp's got a higher resolution and everything.
     
    thekm, Oct 16, 2006
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  12. athreya

    athreya Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah sort of coming around to that conclusion except the premium carbon and the form factor of the sony rock, not easily forgetable! :)
     
    athreya, Oct 16, 2006
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  13. soccy

    soccy Notebook Geek

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    go for HP dude. SZ is for people who have to stuck their laptop into their backpack or use it on the airplane, luck you don't have that problem.
     
    soccy, Oct 16, 2006
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  14. ziyfan

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    that's ture....i bring it to Un 4 days a week..
     
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  15. athreya

    athreya Notebook Evangelist

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    for that i have a tablet and a Dell at work.
     
    athreya, Oct 16, 2006
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  16. jyavenard

    jyavenard Notebook Consultant

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    Vaio SZ are made in China by Importek (Taiwanese company)
     
    jyavenard, Oct 17, 2006
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  17. Kage

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    My SZ is made in Japan.
     
    Kage, Oct 17, 2006
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  18. athreya

    athreya Notebook Evangelist

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    they are made in japan. you are wrong.
     
    athreya, Oct 17, 2006
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  19. jyavenard

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    Put them appart, see where the PCB is made ....
     
    jyavenard, Oct 17, 2006
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  20. soccy

    soccy Notebook Geek

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    Depend on what do you mean by "made in Japan" or "made in China". I think what you meant was "assembled in Japan" because I don't believe there is one single computer on the market that do not have components made in China.
     
    soccy, Oct 17, 2006
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  21. PHiZ

    PHiZ Notebook Guru

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    I would never buy an HP (Compaq) product.
    -PHiZ
     
    PHiZ, Oct 18, 2006
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  22. elizabex

    elizabex Notebook Evangelist

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    Yesh ---- I also avoid HPs.. although maybe for no good reason anymore (had an HP desktop back in the day, found out about proprietary motherboards, much anger ensued).

    Sony sexiness does carry a lot of weight in my book. ;)
     
    elizabex, Oct 18, 2006
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