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Are Sony Laptops any good?

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Ronstang

Lifer
I need a new laptop and from what I have seen it looks like Sony has all the features I want at a decent price. I want a 17" unit with blu-ray and a core i7 with a discreet graphics card and a backlit keyboard. The Sony unit comes in right at $1K which is about what I want to spend.

As long as Sony makes a decent laptop I really don't care about brand but I don't know ANYTHING about laptops. Is there a better brand anyone suggests with the same features in the ballpark on price?

Thanks
 
Take the model number and Google it to look for professional reviews of the laptop. Brand doesn't matter as much as performance. Some well known brands will produce a laptop which has huge problems but others that are amazing. For example Lenovos U410 has huge Wi-Fi problems but the U510 does not. Without more information we can't tell you if the Sony model you want is good.



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Brand doesn't really matter unless they have extra fantastic/terrible/non-existant support in your country or you have some discount with them.
 
Besides being proprietary, Sony parts are hideously expensive. Dont be surprised to run into all kinds of DRM even in firmware.
 
I use a fully upgraded Sony Vaio Z Series and it is far and away my best laptop experience to date. That might not carry over for their other models. I have used Dell, HP, and Apple laptops previously.
 
First, I agree with all the other caveats: you need to be clear exactly which model you're looking at and for what needs. Still, I will provide a generalized Sony owner's perspective:

I have been using Sony Z laptops for years and they are always years ahead of competition on features and performance - but also over priced (I generally buy lightly used, clearance or refurbished) and while very reliable operationally and electronically - never had a need for service - they are usually rather fragile physically, and you have to be pretty careful transporting them, using a strong, protective case. Also, in the US at least, their customer/tech support is quite poor. Again , I have not had any major problems, but they are bad enough with minor problems plus I read many Sony owners forums such as at notebookreview dot com. Besides taking good care of your laptop, I can also advise getting a third party extended warranty, such as Square Trade, who is far more responsive on service problems - or accidental breakage - and will resolve you case in full with either a repair, replacement or check for original purchase price. Look them up; they have a sterling rep.

Good luck
 
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