Sony has service and support issues. Toshiba had a minor glitch with static sensitivity (more than most laptops) so I'd try Toshiba after mid-year so I wouldn't get one with that issue. Read this forum about the issue...
And more about Sony. A recent survey on service placed them dead last.
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Toshiba M45 S331 or Sony FS550? Which one would you recommend and why? Thanks.

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