Should I buy the 17" Ar Series look below for specs

Hi, I have about $3500 to blow off with to get a new laptop, and this 17" AR series looks good, is it good at a price of $3299?

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INT...egoryName=cpu_VAIONotebookComputers_AR_Series

Specs below in 2 posts-

General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons: S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject,
Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, TV Record, FF, Rewind, Channel + and -
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in camera and microphone

Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200
Speed: 2GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz
L2 Cache: 4MB Advanced Smart Cache
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 667MHZ

Hard Drive
Capacity: 240GB (120GBx2) in RAID 0
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA

Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 2.4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 4x max.
DVD-R Write: 8x max.
DVD-RW Write: 4x max.
CD-R Write: 8x max.
CD-RW Write: 8x max.
DVD±RW: Yes
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD-R DL Write: 2x max.
BD-R Read: 1x max.
BD-R Write: 1x max.
BD-RE Write: 1x max.
BD-ROM Read: 1.6x max.
BD-RE Read: 1x max.
BD-R DL Read: 1x max.
BD-R DL Write: 1x max.
DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™ Support: Yes (BD-RE/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
BD-RE DL Read: 1x max.
BD-RE DL Write: 1x max

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Supports optional Memory Stick® and Memory Stick DUO™ media with MagicGate® functionality and Secure Digital Media (SD)
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
One ExpressCard™ /54 Slot

Audio
Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

 

Other half of the specs

Display
Screen or Display Technology: WUXGA
Screen Size: 17"
Resolution: 1920x1200
XBRITE HiColor™ Technology: Yes

Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 GT notebook graphics
processing unit (GPU)
Video RAM: 527MB Total Available Graphics Memory
Chipset: Intel® 945PM
Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor, HDMI™ out and S-Video out
TV Tuner: Yes (NTSC and ATSC Support)

Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1
Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Secure Digital Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s): 1
RF Connection Input(s): 1
S-Video Input(s): 1
S-Video Output(s): 1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 ports)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC-In: 1
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Audio/Video Input(s): 1
Express Card™ Slot: /34 x 1

Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth® Technology

Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5-3.0 hours with standard battery
Power Requirements: 150W+10%

Software
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works 8.5
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0
Adobe® Premiere Elements 3.0
InterVideo® WinDVD BD
Ulead® BD Disc Recorder
Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® - DVD Creation
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Security and Anti-Virus Software: Norton® Internet Security™
2007 60-Day trial with spyware protection

Dimensions
Weight: 8.4 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
Measurements: 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)

Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Remote Control/IR Receiver
Power Cord
RF Cable
HDMI Cable
HDMI to DVI-D Adapter
Assorted Blu-ray Disc™ Titles and Discs (Available only with new
units and while supplies last.)
External ATSC Digital TV Tuner

 

hmmm i cant see why you would spend 3299 on such a laptop. other than the RAID config, the screen and the slightly more powerful graphics card, it doesnt seem so different to laptops that go for under 2000 or even 1000.

Dell, HP and Toshiba offer about the same if not more for alot less. you dont really need RAID, and that screen is way too high to play modern games at decent frames with the go7600GT. you are better off looking at other brands and saving your money. or just wait for better offerings in the santa rosa platform

 

...or take a look at compusa's HP dv9207us (for $800 after rebates)..supports dual hard drives, has a tv tuner & a go7600 for a fraction of the price....then you still have enough left over to get a nice ulta prtable santa rosa or something!

http://www.compusa.com/products/pro..._code=344794&pfp=external&tabtype=pi#moreinfo

 

The Clevo M570U will be a better option. It will easily fit your budget too.