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HP vs. Sony
by gheyl - 6/12/06 6:20 PMHi, I need some help with choosing a new laptop. I’ve narrowed my choices down to either Sony or HP. I have a budget of around 1500$ and I’m a first year student so I need something that can survive dorm life, also something that is a good computer for everything from digital editing to gaming (I dabble allot but nothing hard core). I figure that I want one with the duo core processor, but I’m extremely techno savy so I can’t tell what really sets them apart from one another
I’ve gone to many stores from best buy to micro center but I never get the help that I need. So can anyone please help me?
Is Vista an issue?
by R. Proffitt
- 6/12/06 6:43 PM
In reply to: HP vs. Sony by gheyl
Sony's track record on what happens when a new OS rolls out has been abysmal. If Vista is a non-issue, maybe Sony but I don't buy Sony because of their company track record on ROOTKITs and more.
Bob
not really
by gheyl - 6/12/06 7:51 PM In reply to: Is Vista an issue? by R. Proffitt
I don’t know much about Vista but it’s not a huge issue, unless vista is really worth the extra effort.
My thought
by jelgert - 6/13/06 4:05 AM In reply to: not really by gheylI think the hp might be a better value for the buck if your looking at a budget around 1500. If you want a comparison look at the dv5000t compared to the Sony FE series its couterpart for sony. If you upgrade your OS to media center addition 1GB or Ram, 100GB hardrive NVida Geforce Go 7400 and bluetooth with all bands for wifi and add in 2 years accidental damage and general coverage you come out with a price of 1463 which is just below your budget. Now configure the sony FE with the same stats except you will get a better graphics card and a webcam built into your system but the large capacity battery you selected for the for the sony is also a 9 cell not a 12 like on the hp. Anyways the price of the sony similary configured comes out to 1874 that's more than 400 dollars just for a webcam and a slightly better graphics card and missing a slightly better battery. Anyways pt. is this isn't exactly rare for sony they overcharge you sometimes slightly sometimes not so slightly like in this case you can check other models just went with 15.4 since that seems to be a popular size at the time. Also if your looking for reliability look at the user reviews of the products since they are the best way to determine time tested durability.
Real comparison
by shafigolandaj - 6/16/06 4:54 AM In reply to: not really by gheylI am a laptop engineer and having 3 years exprience with different laptop brands.Sony is designed product with all audio video and graphics to the BEST.Not a single make can compete with it. Having lots of software / utilites provided by sony NOT by microsoft which we cant expect from other brands.HP is just a plane notebook nothing great with it.Before deside to buy any laptop just have a look with sony i am sure u will change ur view/decision.In short there is no comparison between hp and sony yes in terms of prise also......
While that may be so, can you comment on...
by R. Proffitt - 6/16/06 5:37 AM
In reply to: Real comparison by shafigolandaj
1. Sony's track record when the OS changed to XP?
2. Sony's stance when you need to upgrade from Home to Pro (XP).
3. Sony's ROOTKIT debacle.
Bob
i don't understand
by gheyl - 6/23/06 2:57 PM In reply to: While that may be so, can you comment on... by R. Proffitt
what is a ROOTKIT? and what happened with them?
is this OS change something i should be worried about?
and i think i'll most likely just get the pro preinstalled since i've heard it's a little more reliable.
I'll choose HP
by rpozo - 6/13/06 7:35 AM In reply to: HP vs. Sony by gheylI myself are in the process of buying a new laptop. I think that HP is the better choice (HP dv5000t), as compared to Sony with their high prices. Not much has been heard from Sony concerning quality, but some people like them for their style!
Take a look also ...
by Ghost26 - 6/13/06 12:32 PM In reply to: I'll choose HP by rpozo... to the Dell Inspiron 6400 / E1505. I have it and I really love it. Good quality, impeccable after-sale service. It has the same GPU than the HP but on the ATi side : ATi Mobility Radeon X1400. But it has a 9 cell battery but I can get arround 6:30 of battery life when I type on Word. It's sure that if you play games, the battery life will drop.
Also, take a look to the Apple MacBook Pro if your budget accepts it. Powerful GPU and it can run both MAC OSX and Windows XP with BOOTCAMP.
THe HP dv5000t is also a nice choice. Configure it with the T2300, 1 GB and the nVIDIA GeForce Go 7400, this can be an affordable gaming machine ... but don't play big and heavy games on it ... you will be disapointed.
In order of gaming :
1. MacBook Pro for heavy games.
2. Both Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505 and HP dv5000t for normal games.
it seems to me
by gheyl - 6/14/06 3:29 PM In reply to: HP vs. Sony by gheylit looks asthough that with HP you will get more for a better price, but with sony you pay more for just a slightly better graphics card. is that right?
I don't think so....
by umnlawgrrl - 6/16/06 12:22 PM In reply to: it seems to me by gheylSony's good for A/V stuff, but the overall quality of the machine & its components also seems to be higher. But then again, I don't own an HP...
HP Pavillion dv5030 Notebook PC Best Ever
by wmichaelduewel - 6/16/06 4:04 AM In reply to: HP vs. Sony by gheylBest computer buy I've ever made. Replaced a 24-month old Sony PCG FRV37 with an HP laptop and would never, never go back.
The HP is a well-thought-out system and the Altec Lansing speakers are outstanding. The ports are where you want them to be, the screen is bright, the keyboard very solid and responsive.
I had a couple of questions and got good, understandable support from somewhere in southern India. I am completely satisfied with my purchase of the HP dv5030 from Circuit City.
HP vs. Sony laptops
by mayank_pal - 6/16/06 5:34 AM In reply to: HP vs. Sony by gheylI used to work at Sony in the support area as a Senior Advisor. I would NEVER buy a Sony laptop, especially the FS model or any other Foxcom model. JUNK. Their very high end systems are ok but the cheaper models they have and if you cap at 1500, then you get the cheap model. JUNK. I could buy anything I want and I use a Toshiba notebook...
One thing the Sony lower techs are good at is formatting your system. and it usually, it works fine after the format. DUH... their video editing software works but do not add any software to assist the editing or the techs will format you first,,, they do not care about your data, just another call...
Lazy Worker?
by vfelix - 6/16/06 3:23 PM In reply to: HP vs. Sony laptops by mayank_palIf you worked for sony then you must know that for every hp sold 2 vaios are sold. The most selling laptops in the world are Dell then Sony. HP comes in fourth place. Sony can't just be #2 in the world above HP in sales for nothing. HP is tacky looking from the vaio. Looks do matter also which HP lacks.
Sony Service is a nightmare!
by rccoffee - 6/16/06 8:59 AM In reply to: HP vs. Sony by gheylI have a Mac and AppleCare is wonderful although I rarely need to use it. I have an HP and I am happy with their service, especially their e-mail support. I also bought a Sony. "Customer Service" and "Sony" should never be used in the same paragraph. Sony's customer service by phone is abysmal but it is even worse by e-mail. Usually,I receive the second e-mail saying that it would be better calling on the phone. These are all desktops NOT laptops but the level of service is probably the same.
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