Is this a good deal? Sony Vaio

Just bought this Sony Vaio online laptop. Pretty much going to be using it for schoolwork, Itunes (2000+ songs) But I also plan to be playing some newer MMOs and RTS.

• $1049
  Intel® Core™ i7-2640M processor (2.80GHz / 3.50GHz with Turbo Boost)
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 15.5" LED backlit Full HD display (1920 x 1080)
• AMD Radeon™ HD 6630M (1GB) hybrid graphics with Intel® Wireless Display technology
• 640GB (5400rpm) hard drive
• 4GB (4GB fixed onboard + 1 open SDRAM slot) DDR3-SDRAM-1333
• CD/DVD player / burner
• Internal lithium polymer battery (4400mAh)

Bump- Guys I would appreciate I response on this before I use it on whether or not this laptop would suit my purposes and if the specs warrant the price.

Thanks

It's not great, but should have no problem playing MMOs.

waste of money. if that were a desktop pc itd cost you about £150

waste of money. if that were a desktop pc itd cost you about £150

seercirra

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waste of money. if that were a desktop pc itd cost you about £150

Van_SteubenZ

For $500, including OS and screen? While I do agree that a desktop at that price range would be better, I don't think that a equivalent system, let alone a system that's 3x better, can be built for just $500.

sony has much bloatware

[QUOTE="Van_SteubenZ"][QUOTE="seercirra"]

waste of money. if that were a desktop pc itd cost you about £150

GS550L

For $500, including OS and screen? While I do agree that a desktop at that price range would be better, I don't think that a equivalent system, let alone a system that's 3x better, can be built for just $500.

It should be fine for schoolwork and MMOs . Not sure about regular gaming though as Im not familiar with thatgraphics card . I have a 3 year old Vaio with an i-7 and GT 330m that I used to use ( the wife now uses it ) and it was pretty solid for gaming purposes .

I'd like to see where you guys can get an i7 pc for £150 :roll:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aULQTAs-0Mk

It isn't as bad as you guys are making out.

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[QUOTE="Van_SteubenZ"] This, I bet you I could build a 3x better computer for like half of that price.Van_SteubenZ

For $500, including OS and screen? While I do agree that a desktop at that price range would be better, I don't think that a equivalent system, let alone a system that's 3x better, can be built for just $500.

Sorry for being tenacious, but I still don't think it's possible with the current price of hardware. A few of my buddies and I were discussing the exact same problem only a couple of weeks back, and we only barely were able to scrape together a decent system for about $600 when including the OS. The parts chosen, at best, were mediocre; the processor was an i3 2100, the video card was a 6670, and the enclosure and power supply were very cheap and not amounting to $100. The price of the hard drive is what really killed it; a mere 250GB hard drive cost a good $80, which was more than the price of the video card chosen.

[QUOTE="Van_SteubenZ"][QUOTE="GS550L"]

For $500, including OS and screen? While I do agree that a desktop at that price range would be better, I don't think that a equivalent system, let alone a system that's 3x better, can be built for just $500.

GS550L

Sorry for being tenacious, but I still don't think it's possible with the current price of hardware. A few of my buddies and I were discussing the exact same problem only a couple of weeks back, and we only barely were able to scrape together a decent system for about $600 when including the OS. The parts chosen, at best, were mediocre; the processor was an i3 2100, the video card was a 6670, and the enclosure and power supply were very cheap and not amounting to $100. The price of the hard drive is what really killed it; a mere 250GB hard drive cost a good $80, which was more than the price of the video card chosen.

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[QUOTE="Van_SteubenZ"] For 500$ including os, but no keyboard, mouse, and screensVan_SteubenZ

Sorry for being tenacious, but I still don't think it's possible with the current price of hardware. A few of my buddies and I were discussing the exact same problem only a couple of weeks back, and we only barely were able to scrape together a decent system for about $600 when including the OS. The parts chosen, at best, were mediocre; the processor was an i3 2100, the video card was a 6670, and the enclosure and power supply were very cheap and not amounting to $100. The price of the hard drive is what really killed it; a mere 250GB hard drive cost a good $80, which was more than the price of the video card chosen.

-As much as I liked the Athlon II x3's, and despite the fact that it has an additional physical core, the x3 455 is not the equivalent to the i7-2640M.

-The laptop listed above has a 640GB drive. The drive in this build, while perhaps being faster, is half the size.

-Single channel memory (though admittedly, this can be easily remedied for next to nothing).

-The case and power supply are incredibly cheap. This was a major point of concern between my friends and I when we were discussing this issue, as a case and power supply at this price range will severely limit the upgrade options available.

And this is not taking into account that the laptop has a screen, keyboard, is a smaller form factor, and... you know.... is a laptop :P.

Better gpu for way less

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215245

Better gpu with good better cpu than above

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215267

Half decent GPU, good brand, better cpu, cheaper!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246326

Its specification is good but price is very high. I don't think that with this system you can play MMO. So it would be better to purchase another one and confirm the price before purchasing. The price that you have mentioned is very high.

Thanks for the feedback

I ended up getting it at a good price thanks to education discount (-$100)

Thanks for the feedback

I ended up getting it at a good price thanks to education discount (-$100)

lotrtrunks

Yes but I was looking for a 15 inch. The first two you suggested were 17 in. The last one was pretty much was 15 in. but it was pretty much the same price with the discount I got. Reguardless, thank you for your advice. I think the laptop I picked will run the games I am looking at pretty well , (AOE2, LOTRO) and it was a good price.

Yes but I was looking for a 15 inch. The first two you suggested were 17 in. The last one was pretty much was 15 in. but it was pretty much the same price with the discount I got. Reguardless, thank you for your advice. I think the laptop I picked will run the games I am looking at pretty well , (AOE2, LOTRO) and it was a good price.

lotrtrunks