Look what Sony did to Sony Clie owners in N.A. They closed off the developer information as well.
Bob
I am purchasing my first notebook (company always supplied them in the past), and am trying to narrow down my options. Weight is a big consideration as I travel almost every week and am fairly petite. I mainly use my laptop for email, Microsoft Office, web-based contact management software, and watching DVD movies on airplanes. I will be using wireless hotspots regularly.
I am considering the following, but don't know if the price difference to get the Sony Vaio is worthwhile:
1. Sony Vaio PCG-TR3A - I can get it for $1,899 less a $150 mail in rebate on amazon.com. I believe this notebook comes with Pentium M (Centrino) 1.0 GHz; 512 memory; 40 GB hard drive; CDRW/DVD-ROM; 802.11b/g. Not sure how much it weighs, but I believe it is under 4.5lbs.
2. Best Buy is advertising a Gateway 4520GZ notebook for $1,249.99 with Intel Pentium M (Centrino) 705; 1.5 GHz; 512 MB membory; 60 GB hard drive; CDRW/DVD-ROM; 802.11g wireless LAN. Weighs 5.5 lbs and just over 1" thick.
It seems to me that the Gateway has everything the Sony Vaio has, but it weighs about a pound more. Does the Sony Vaio have anything I'm not seeing, or would I be paying an extra $400 to save 1 pound in weight?
Any recommendations/suggestions would be very welcome!
Thanks,
Theresa

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