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    Which one will you go for? pls.....

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by blu3crystal, Apr 19, 2008.

  1. blu3crystal

    blu3crystal Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sony Vaio CR
    Vista home premium
    Processor core 2 dua 8100 (2.1gb)
    ATI Mobility Radeon X2300
    2gb ram
    120 (5400rpm)gb HDD
    ieee abg
    3 year basic guarantee

    145.000 yen

    or

    Dell XPS m1330
    Vista home premium
    Processor core 2 dua 8100 (2.1gb)
    Nvidia Geforce 8400
    2gb ram
    200 (7200rpm) gb HDD
    ieee abg
    3 years dellcare

    140.000 yen

    which one should i get??

    notes: i read about mobo problems...
    sorry for the double post coz i want some opinion of vaio fans here



    sorry for my bad english..
     
    blu3crystal, Apr 19, 2008
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  2. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    If your not planning to upgrade yourself then the faster harddrive in the dell would appeal to me. Also the 8400 beats the x2300 hands down (from what i've read :D)
     
    WILLY S, Apr 19, 2008
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    Duckfart Notebook Evangelist

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    Not a fan of Dell laptops but I would go for the Dell, better specs.
     
    Duckfart, Apr 19, 2008
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  4. blu3crystal

    blu3crystal Notebook Enthusiast

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    why not a fan of dell? its the quality less than sony?
     
    blu3crystal, Apr 19, 2008
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    I'll take the Dell based on those 2 choices.
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Apr 19, 2008
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  6. Duckfart

    Duckfart Notebook Evangelist

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    I do like the Dell Desktops but I do not like the style of the laptops. Yes, the quality can be less but it depends on the model.

    In your case I would choose the XPS over the CR. I have only played with the XPS for minimal time but I do like it.
     
    Duckfart, Apr 19, 2008
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  7. blu3crystal

    blu3crystal Notebook Enthusiast

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    :confused:
    i very confuse right now..... more opinions will be very helpful

    thanks
     
    blu3crystal, Apr 19, 2008
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  8. Duckfart

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    Are you set on those 2 models?
     
    Duckfart, Apr 19, 2008
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  9. blu3crystal

    blu3crystal Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes... but honestly i prefer xps m1330... but some users have issues about mobo failure and the build quality... this very concern me
    my friends asks me to take vaio base on the style and brand
     
    blu3crystal, Apr 19, 2008
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  10. bubbatex

    bubbatex Notebook Deity

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    The Dell will almost always have better specs for the money. Sony will almost always be built a little better and have a better screen. Both of these comments are very subjective in nature. Dell is more easily customized, IMHO. They are more open to providing you with drivers, more "open" with upgrades, etc. I have had a Sony for 3 years and then bought a Dell 1720. Was disappointed in the build quality and the display. I returned it in 4 days. Now I have - see below - and I am very happy. I could have bought a XPS 1530 and recieved more features for the money, but I just LOVE the Sony display.

    Here's a funny - I traveled to Tokyo last year to visit a client. Their entire office had Dell. I pulled out my Sony laptop and we all had a laugh (particularly since I live in Austin, Tx)!
     
    bubbatex, Apr 19, 2008
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  11. blu3crystal

    blu3crystal Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi... i decided to take dell.... hoping i just lucky and have no problem like others.. waiting time is 2 till 3 weeks... thanks for your opinions


    arigatou gozaimasu
     
    blu3crystal, Apr 20, 2008
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