what do you think of this from costco.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11473230&search=win70626&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ne=4000000&Mo=26&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&cm_re=1-_-Quad4-_-Windows7&Sp=S&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&N=5000043&ViewAll=27&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&whse=BC&D=win70626&Ntt=win70626&No=15&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&viewall99=&s=1

I need a laptop. so will this be a good choice? It comes with free window 7 update.

 

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11473230&search=win70626&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ne=4000000&Mo=26&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&cm_re=1-_-Quad4-_-Windows7&Sp=S&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&N=5000043&ViewAll=27&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&whse=BC&D=win70626&Ntt=win70626&No=15&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&viewall99=&s=1

forgot to link it

 

this is for college by the way.

 

if you can squeeze out a little bit more, like $100-$150 you can get the new 400 series model

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...Id=8198552921644564390&parentCategoryId=16154

 

does sony have free windows 7 update? or would i have to wait or buy it when it comes out.

 

Yes, Sony has got free Windows 7 upgrade.

Link:
www.sony.com/windows7

 

That's not for the actual operating system though, just Windows 7 Sony drivers and a step-by-step guide I think.

 

The new FW400 series are eligible for the free windows 7 upgrade.

Click that link and search for the fw 490 model.


The Upgrade Kit:

" * Provides everything you need; drivers, applications and a copy of the Windows® 7 operating system
* Includes detailed step-by-step instructions to upgrade your computer to Windows® 7
"

 

I stand corrected, looked at the wrong one laptop.

 

Not bad, but the lower resolution of 1600x900 *might* be a deal killer for me, although with a 16" panel, the resolution is not unreasonable.