sony or toshiba

rustywallet

I am looking into buying a new laptop and have 2 in mind a sony vaio tx or a much cheaper Acer TravelMate. They are both lightweight, which is what i want,the sony has battery life of up to 7 hours. They both seem to have same size memory the Acer is here:

http://www.laptopshop.co.uk/Acer-TravelMate_3004_WTMi_OPENBOX-laptop-1-n2.htm

Sony here:http://www.bluefi.co.uk/news/sony_vaio_tx_carbon_fiber_notebook.html

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Mr_Skint_2

Sony all day long, no competition really....

Thats only my opinion though.....

webhamster

ever heard of alien ware...desired gear

WEll try rock direct , they use the same components and have a 3 yr insurance backed warranty.

ManAtHome

Sony audio, TV, MD, MP3 etc good, Sony laptops ...errm, sorry wouldn't recommend them. Had one several years ago, over-styled, under-engineered - never again (even if they have improved considerably).

ps - thread title mentioned toshiba - would recommend these (unless they have degenerated considerably..!)

Mr_Skint_2

ManAtHome wrote:

Sony audio, TV, MD, MP3 etc good, Sony laptops ...errm, sorry wouldn't recommend them. Had one several years ago, over-styled, under-engineered - never again (even if they have improved considerably).

ps - thread title mentioned toshiba - would recommend these (unless they have degenerated considerably..!)

Sony have come on leaps and bounds of late (2yrs), Toshiba arent too bad but Acer well might as use that for Toasted Sandwiches, ......

Quasar

I have a Toshiba A60 Equium. Celeron. Quite adequate for my needs. :cool:

Sheel

I have a Toshiba and a Sony and like them both .

I'd recommend either make , don't think there's much to choose between them personally

rustywallet

From your response and my partners I've crossed acer off the list! I've come back now to The toshiba! The one i fancied was a featherweight one which i found here http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,39030092,39190959,00.htm

The Sony Vaio TX weighs 2.8 pounds making it featherweight too and has a 6+ hour lasting battery. Seem to get very mixed reactions over sony but this does look like a pukka laptop...
review http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=1914

decicions decisions decisions :rolleyes: