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sw88

Chief Commentator!

• Dec 31, 2012

• #1

Me again seeking Laptop advice!

Seen this offer at PC World for a 13.3" Sony Vaio laptop. I know Sony is decent, and I think their laptops are decent quality, but wanted to get opinions on the spec etc and whether its worth the £430.

Was really into te idea yesterday when there was none in stock, but then all of a sudden tody, they have them!

Thanks in advance

 

Last edited: Dec 31, 2012

sw88

Chief Commentator!

• Dec 31, 2012

• #2

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/sony-vaio-vpcsb3t9e-r-cek-13-3-laptop-red-11296555-pdt.html

 

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Sky_Blue_Vickie

New Member

• Dec 31, 2012

• #3

When I was looking into laptops a while back found that by buying a sony was going to add an extra few £100 on to the price just for the sony name it seemed.

I went for an HP and my parents got a toshiba - both of which have done what we wanted.

There are other decent makes in addition to sony where you don't have to pay for the sony name. In my opinion I wouldn't get a sony for this reason. Just my opinion though.

 

sw88

Chief Commentator!

• Jan 1, 2013

• #4

Thanks Sky_Blue_Vickie!

I only chose this one as i like the design of Sony's and the spec (to me) looked half decent! Been looking for one with i (something 3,5 or 7) at a reasonable price and thought this might be it! Just not techy enough to know whether its a bargain or not.

Thanks for your reply though! Hopefully they don't sell out while i consider my options (just incase!)

Oh and happy new year!

 

Nick

Administrator

• Jan 1, 2013

• #5

I recently got a Samsung 350V5C. It looks like it has a better spec than that one (although it isn't red) with 6gb RAM:

- Intel Core i5 3210M 2.5GHz
- 6GB RAM + 500GB HDD
- 15.6" HD LED
- Webcam + Bluetooth
- Windows 8 64 bit

It looks like they have gone down too and you can get them for £369 now (I paid over £400). - Linky Here

I work in IT and have had nothing but issues with Sony laptops.

 

sw88

Chief Commentator!

• Jan 2, 2013

• #6

Thanks Nick. Was hoping you'd respond to this from a spec point of view!

Id actually seen that laptop on Argos's site, although looking at it again it doesn't have the 5C at the end.!would that mean its a different version? (Excuse the lack of knowledge).

It still had the 500gb and 6GB RAM, which I thought was good at the time but always dither on making decisions (mainly when it involves me spending money!)

 

Nick

Administrator

• Jan 2, 2013

• #7

Sometimes the letter at the end can just mean something slightly different (even the colour).

What will you be using it for?

 

sw88

Chief Commentator!

• Jan 2, 2013

• #8

Nick said:

Sometimes the letter at the end can just mean something slightly different (even the colour).

What will you be using it for?

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Not really changed since i last posted. Internet, Microsoft office and football manager. Or atleast thats what I used my last one for until it went a knacker (last March so done well to cope this long without one)

 

Nick

Administrator

• Jan 2, 2013

• #9

The Lenovo IdeaPad G580 isn't a bad shout either - Linky

 

sw88

Chief Commentator!

• Jan 12, 2013

• #10

Nick, me again!

Found another Lenovo one at PC World. Spec looks good to me a d for only £549 in comparison to other i7 laptops seems pretty decent. What you think?


Intel® Core™ i7-3520M processor
Windows 8
Memory: 6 GB
Hard drive: 1 TB

LENOVO Z580