Which is the Better Deal?

[schaeferb]

I am trying to figure out which laptop to purchase and I have found two that I think would work well for me. I am not too familiar with computer technology and I would like to know which is the better computer/deal.
It is between http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+with+AMD+Turion%26%23153%3B+II+Ultra+Dual-Core+Mobile+Processor/9556296.p?id=1218123847586&skuId=9556296&st=blu ray laptop&cp=1&lp=2
or this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+VAIO+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+White/9528996.p?id=1218119763906&skuId=9528996&st=blu ray laptop&cp=1&lp=4
Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[king-laptop-parts]

I am trying to figure out which laptop to purchase and I have found two that I think would work well for me. I am not too familiar with computer technology and I would like to know which is the better computer/deal.
It is between http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+with+AMD+Turion%26%23153%3B+II+Ultra+Dual-Core+Mobile+Processor/9556296.p?id=1218123847586&skuId=9556296&st=blu ray laptop&cp=1&lp=2
or this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+VAIO+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+White/9528996.p?id=1218119763906&skuId=9528996&st=blu ray laptop&cp=1&lp=4
Thank you in advance for your help.

What you want use on you future computer?
HP lcd 17 inch but sony 14 , and very big different CPU, Battery, Weight!!!

 

[schaeferb]

I would use the laptop for general use..mainly internet, itunes, photos and not necessary but it would be nice to have one which could do casual gaming.

 

[buwish]

Go with the Sony. HP laptops tend not to be too reliable in the long run, at least in my experience. You should easily get 2-3 years out of the Sony with what your planned use for it is. Plus, it isn't a bad deal.

 

[schaeferb]

I was leaning towards the sony but I wasnt sure.
I dont need the laptop for anything crazy and really just wanted the best "bang for the buck". I wanted to spend under $1000.
I just wanted to get a laptop with good speed, enough memory size to hold all of my music and photos, a blu ray drive and do casual.
Would both of those fit the description? Which one is better? Are there any other options out there for me?

 

[mrmark27]

Do you plan on using the blu ray to watch movies on the computer or to connect through hdmi to tv? If its just to watch on the computer, im not sure you'll really notice much of a difference between blu-ray movies and dvd's, especially on the 14" screen.

 

[schaeferb]

I was planning on connecting to tv via hdmi

 

[ibnsina]

Consider Sony VGNFW450J/H, for $60 more, you get faster Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650, better display 16.4" LCD high-definition widescreen display With XBRITE-ECO technology and 1600 x 900 resolution , and faster (7200 rpm) hard drive. Built-in A2DP Bluetooth 2.1 too. Cpu is tiny bit slower 2.1GHz [against 2.2]. And of course heavier due to larger screen size. Free Windows® 7 upgrade.

Black
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+VAIO+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+Black/9678071.p?id=1218145436984&skuId=9678071

Titanium Gray
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+VAIO+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+Duo+Processor+-+Titanium+Gray/9678099.p?id=1218145440286&skuId=9678099

costs $89 more in newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834117926&Tpk=Sony%20VGNFW450J

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Another good laptop with blue ray is Asus K70IC-A2, is much faster cpu, faster GPU, 2 years Warranty.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220621

or

as above but smaler screen
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220611

 

[HansVonOhain]

^ what this guy said

Great find