Still debating on a few last minute options. I can get the Sony for $2275 CDN of a friend of a friend (for sale on sonystyle.ca site for $2799)
http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&navigationPath=32009n32160n47540&productId=174242
The acer (AS2012WLMi)
http://www.acer.ca/APP/AKC/INTERNET/Canada.nsf/AllDocs/05144109D49B739388256E7E000C42AB?OpenDocument
can be had for $2188 through a local shop in the area. Curious as to what everyone thinks about comparing the two. I realize the Sony is expensive at $2800, but it is a very nice machine for $2200. Let me know what you think.

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