Sony Vaio Advice

TheZ

Hi - looking for advice on these two laptops - I wll use if for storing photos, videos, music, internet, small bit of word processing, maybe watching movies

http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?view_product=1&id=27212&sid=14&cid=20003&scid=433

http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?view_product=1&id=26716&sid=14&cid=20003&scid=433

On second one it refers to
Quick web function. Connect to the internet without loading into Windows
Is this useful or worth paying a bit more for as I already have an iPad.

Would I be better off with this one which has Blueray

http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?view_product=1&id=26734&sid=14&cid=20003&scid=433

Is peats a good place to buy? I will probably buy after Christmas so any chance of these being reduced then?

many thanks in advance

Nuka Cola

You don't need 4GB RAM, and a 512mb Graphics card now, do you?
Only 64 bit processors support More then 3GB. You hardly need 64-bit.

You also said a small amount of word processing.

I'm positive I do more work then you, and I have a FW11E. Windows 7. (3GB)
Never ever a problem! No lag, never slow etc.
Every Vaio on that site, has a minimum of 4GB RAM (par the Netbook)

I really would advise you getting a lower spec laptop.
You'll save a lot of money, because you simply don't need it.

It's a similar situation to my sister. All she does is browse the web, yet she has a 4GB, 2.56Ghz Vaio!
Don't drive a Ferrari in gridlock traffic. (Just my opinion)

The Pontiac

I agree with Nuka really - you don't need that spec for what you're using it for. The instant web button is a gimmik too - the quality isn't as good as if you started up the laptop (this only takes a short time with W7 anyway) as Sony use their own OS here. Pure gimmick! I wouldn't get a blue ray drive either, just pick up much better stand alone player if you want to watch blue rays.

I do like Sony Vaios myself. This one on amazon would be more than enough for yor needs. Just make sure you turn off amazon's own currency convertor if you decide to get one (they rip you off here) and let your credit card do the conversion. Postage is £7, so it works out about €500. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-VPCEE3E0E-Dual-Core-Processor-SuperMulti/dp/B00452UCLQ/ref=pd_ts_computers_5?ie=UTF8&s=computers

TheZ

That's great. I am fairly clueless so appreciate that. Will go for lower spec