Originally posted by drewhiggins:[..]
Because all I've heard on the Vaios is that they're the worst computers in existence. For real. Nah, they're alright but an MSI is probably a better and cheaper choice, but are they really better choices in the long-run? Someone who's used one extensively - quiz me on Acer if you need to - might have a better opinion than me on it.
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Awesome, was wondering when you were gonna get that done!!! Hey, good stuff, always nice to hear.
I'd be checking out that page for more on the CPUs, i5 / i7 and C2D if you wanna know: http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/01/04/core.i3.i5.and.i7.fast/ - it says they're now Quad-Core, so if she's gonna do coding and simulations, then I'd figure go as high as you can for pricing and your own usage in that.
But don't price-over-power yourself, meaning if you go for power make sure the laptop isn't gonna bust in a few weeks or whatever. Check build-quality, warranty and reviews on the internet on CNet and the like sites to see what others think.
Thanks man, helpful as always. Will look around, see what looks best
