Is the Sony FZ-190 worth the money?

I need a laptop by next week because I'm leaving for summer classes next weekend, so I'm in kind of a rush for buying a laptop.

In your guys opinion, is the FZ-190 a good laptop? I've been reading about some of the heat and sound problems and it kinda scares me.

What do you guys think about this setup:

VGN-FZ190 CTO
Customization Details

* Microsoft Works
* 802.11a\b\g\n with BT
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
* NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT
* 15.4" WXGA (HC) W/CMR
* SuperMulti (DVD+-R Double layer / DVD+-RW Drive)
* 120 GB Hard Disk Drive
* 2 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-667MHz, 1 GBx2)
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 / 2.0 GHz
* None Movie Pack
* No Engraving
* Keyboard Black
* Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (BPS8)
* Norton Internet Security 2007 (Trial)
* QB Basic
* Video Standard
* Photo Standard
* Music Plus

for 1,508.99, plus the 299.99 3 year warranty with accidental coverage.

What do you guys think? Should buy it?

 

Yes, but you won't have it by next week. I ordered mine last Saturday and it won't be built until July 10.

Gary

 

Yeah I called a rep and figured that out haha.

 

Actually, mine (T7500 with Nvidia) shipped two days after my order. If you pay for Fedex Delivery you may get it in time. After a week with my FZ, I think it was worth the money, while my last notebook (Inspiron 5150) had always been a bit of a disappointment, the FZ so far has performed very well. My fan gets confused sometimes, but it does not appear to be annoying, loud or dangerous.

 

the prob is that sony has a period of time to build all notebook configurations and then they have a specific day tu send all notebooks that where ordered in that period of time... thats why sometimes some people get them fast and others have to w8...

i got mine in 10 days... and yes it worth every penny, nice design, low weight, best screen ever seen. i have heard people complaining about the resolution of the screen (1280x800) but why bother?? in my opinion why do i want those tinny little icons dificult to read and see?? 1280x800 is the perfect resolution for any screen, i prefer the XBRITE-HiColor™ technology with a 1280x800 that offers sony than a higher resolution but less quality...

ok now about the graphics card... why not a 8600GT? insted of a 8400GT? very simple: sony is base more to thin and light notebooks they offer a bit less power (graphics) but more mobility and battery durability, an 8600GT use more energy and gives off more heat than a 8400GT thats why they use this model.
3dMarks06 scores:
8400MGT= 2500 aprox
8600MGT= 3900 aprox
*but you can still play all last games with a mid or high resolution, depends on the game.

in conclusion the new Santa Rosa Sony Vaio VGN-FZ190 is an exelent acquisition and a great price compered to older sony models and other brands