Which laptop? - Blu-ray Forum

Getus · 07-15-2008, 07:29 AM

Hello,

I want to buy a laptop! And i'am wondering wich you guy's would advies me.
First off i'am done with M$ so...

it would either be Macbook or a Sony vavio with linux.
I was thinking about a price range of 1000 Euro's. I do not have any experience with either Linux or the os an the mac.

thanks for the advice

katharsis · 07-15-2008, 07:51 AM

If it's between those 2 then get the macbook.
Sony laptops are way overrated and overpriced.
I've had 2 in the past 6 years and they definitely did not deliver!

Getus · 07-15-2008, 07:57 AM

thank you for the reply!

In which way the vavio's didn't deliver?

katharsis · 07-15-2008, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getus

thank you for the reply!

In which way the vavio's didn't deliver?

Price wise. They are really expensive, but the components are not that high end. You might as well buy an HP or Toshiba with same components for 30% less...
My first Vaio broke after about 8 months. Some issue with the harddrive. I sent it in to get fixed and when it came back the hdd was ok, but the OS was all messed up. Tried to fdisk, re-install etc... didn't work, so they gave me a new one. That one lasted almost 2 years then, before the mainboard fried.

I was looking into getting a mac or a dell afterwards, but my wife got me a new Sony for xmas which seemed to be pretty good at the time. Have had software issues from the beginning with that one. Then got rid of Windows XP and intalled Linux on there, which seemed more stable and worked for some time, however I needed Windows back on there for a bunch of programs that were unavailable under Linux at the time.
This one lasted me about 3 years then, before it completely died.

I have a Dell for a little over a year now with XP and it cost me a lot less, and works like a charm. I am even doing some video editing on it, which the Sony locked up on me several times.

A friend of mine is using a macbook and he is more than happy with it.
We have an Imac at home, and as long as that one works I won't be needing any mac laptops.

Getus · 07-15-2008, 08:26 AM

Okay thank you,

I will keep that in mind!

katharsis · 07-15-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getus

Okay thank you,

I will keep that in mind!

No problem... keep in mind that's just my 2 cents... I am sure there is people out there loving their Vaios

JadedRaverLA · 07-15-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getus

Hello,

I want to buy a laptop! And i'am wondering wich you guy's would advies me.
First off i'am done with M$ so...

it would either be Macbook or a Sony vavio with linux.
I was thinking about a price range of 1000 Euro's. I do not have any experience with either Linux or the os an the mac.

thanks for the advice

I don't believe you can buy a Vaio with Linux preinstalled, and Sony doesn't provide Linux drivers for their machines. So, you'd be paying for Windows (which you don't want to use), and then installing an OS that doesn't have all the drivers you need to use everything. I'd say stick with Apple. Also, you can easily use OS X as your sole OS... Linux is still far too limited in applications (unless you start running Windows in a VM or really get into the nuts and bolts of Wine).

Quote:

Originally Posted by katharsis

No problem... keep in mind that's just my 2 cents... I am sure there is people out there loving their Vaios

Sony and Apple are about the same really -- more expensive than other brands, but good looking machines. Given he doesn't want to use Windows, I'd definitely go Apple.

Getus · 07-15-2008, 12:00 PM

thank you all for the reply's.

I think it will be a Apple.

Brandy · 07-15-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getus

Hello,

I want to buy a laptop! And i'am wondering wich you guy's would advies me.
First off i'am done with M$ so...

it would either be Macbook or a Sony vavio with linux.
I was thinking about a price range of 1000 Euro's. I do not have any experience with either Linux or the os an the mac.

thanks for the advice

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Hi: I recommend the Sony Vaio, I bought a Navy Blue one about 3 months ago, I love it.

arush5268d · 07-15-2008, 02:11 PM

I have a Sony Vaio AR series with the build in Blu-ray drive. Of all the laptop computers that I've had, this one is by far my favorite.
It's got some great features and good designing to it.

dadkins · 07-15-2008, 03:24 PM

If you want a Blu-ray capable laptop - VAIO with Windows... XP or Vista
Apple/OS X does not support Blu-ray playback - no one knows when it will either.

Linux - crapshoot. Also does not support Blu-ray playback.

Either machine will load and run Linux, drivers for the hardware(s) will be the only issue(s).

Since I own 4 VAIOs, I am slightly(Ha Ha) biased - as are the Apple fans.

Sony probably has the edge on models/sizes offered.

What are your size/hardware/capabilities needs?

Chris60119 · 07-15-2008, 03:27 PM

Get a Mac. I have a HP and hate it. I cant wait for this piece to blow up.

arush5268d · 07-15-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frettless5

Get a Mac. I have a HP and hate it. I cant wait for this piece to blow up.

I loved my HP notebook. I also have a HP desktop which works like a champ.

Getus · 07-22-2008, 08:20 AM

@ admin

This topic can be closed.

I have my macBook and love it!!

katharsis · 07-22-2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getus

@ admin

This topic can be closed.

I have my macBook and love it!!

Which one did you get?
And if I may ask how much did you pay for it?

I am thinking about getting my dad one, but am not really certain about pricing in Germany, plus my wife gets the student discount over here, so trying to weigh out which option would be better/cheaper.

Getus · 07-22-2008, 08:53 AM

I've got the 13inch 2.4 Ghz black

For 1300 Euro via apple online shop in the netherlands

Krudy · 07-22-2008, 01:22 PM

Sony Vaio sucks. Overpriced, and poor quality.

I would suggest one of the IBM Lenovo machines.

indiephantom · 07-26-2008, 11:20 PM

The new Sony Vaio FW notebook I have has the best resolution for BD I've ever seen. It's quiet and runs beautifully. The screen is 16.5 " and films played in 16:9 with a screen ratio of 1:85:1 fill it perfectly. You can easily output to your home system and another monitor if you want.

This model was just released over a week ago and it's a fantastic buy.

As for Vaios...this is my third since 2000. Gave my previous ones to my parents and they still run really well. I think it's a great laptop.

07-15-2008, 07:29 AM	#1
Getus Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:The Netherlands	Which laptop? Hello, I want to buy a laptop! And i'am wondering wich you guy's would advies me. First off i'am done with M$ so... it would either be Macbook or a Sony vavio with linux. I was thinking about a price range of 1000 Euro's. I do not have any experience with either Linux or the os an the mac. thanks for the advice Last edited by Getus; 07-15-2008 at 07:32 AM.

07-22-2008, 08:53 AM	#16
Getus Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:The Netherlands	I've got the 13inch 2.4 Ghz black For 1300 Euro via apple online shop in the netherlands Last edited by Getus; 07-22-2008 at 08:57 AM.

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07-15-2008, 07:51 AM	#2
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	If it's between those 2 then get the macbook. Sony laptops are way overrated and overpriced. I've had 2 in the past 6 years and they definitely did not deliver!

07-15-2008, 07:57 AM	#3
Getus Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:The Netherlands	thank you for the reply! In which way the vavio's didn't deliver?

07-15-2008, 08:26 AM	#5
Getus Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:The Netherlands	Okay thank you, I will keep that in mind!

07-15-2008, 12:00 PM	#8
Getus Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:The Netherlands	thank you all for the reply's. I think it will be a Apple.

07-15-2008, 02:11 PM	#10
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I have a Sony Vaio AR series with the build in Blu-ray drive. Of all the laptop computers that I've had, this one is by far my favorite. It's got some great features and good designing to it.

07-15-2008, 03:24 PM	#11
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	If you want a Blu-ray capable laptop - VAIO with Windows... XP or Vista Apple/OS X does not support Blu-ray playback - no one knows when it will either. Linux - crapshoot. Also does not support Blu-ray playback. Either machine will load and run Linux, drivers for the hardware(s) will be the only issue(s). Since I own 4 VAIOs, I am slightly(Ha Ha) biased - as are the Apple fans. Sony probably has the edge on models/sizes offered. What are your size/hardware/capabilities needs?

07-15-2008, 03:27 PM	#12
Chris60119 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2008 Location:Savannah GA Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 35	Get a Mac. I have a HP and hate it. I cant wait for this piece to blow up.

07-22-2008, 08:20 AM	#14
Getus Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:The Netherlands	@ admin This topic can be closed. I have my macBook and love it!!

07-22-2008, 01:22 PM	#17
Krudy Member Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:2	Sony Vaio sucks. Overpriced, and poor quality. I would suggest one of the IBM Lenovo machines.

07-26-2008, 11:20 PM	#18
indiephantom Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 14	The new Sony Vaio FW notebook I have has the best resolution for BD I've ever seen. It's quiet and runs beautifully. The screen is 16.5 " and films played in 16:9 with a screen ratio of 1:85:1 fill it perfectly. You can easily output to your home system and another monitor if you want. This model was just released over a week ago and it's a fantastic buy. As for Vaios...this is my third since 2000. Gave my previous ones to my parents and they still run really well. I think it's a great laptop.

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