macbook pro ------ $3500
2.8GHz Intel Core i7
8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2X4GB
500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Hi-Resolution Glossy Widescreen Display
Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
Sony------ $ 4700
Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)5
Weight (Approx.) : 3.04 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Backlit Keyboard : Yes
Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, Performance Select, Windows Arrangement, Wireless on / off
Computer Type : Laptop
Pointing Device : Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)
Security : Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Type of Use : Ultra-portable
Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
DVD Playback : Up to 3.5 hours7Standard Capacity Battery
Default Brightness : Up to 7 hours7Standard Capacity Battery Up to 10.5 hours7Large Capacity Battery (sold separately)
Maximum Brightness : Up to 6 hours7Standard Capacity Battery Up to 9 hours7Large Capacity Battery (sold separately)
Capacity : 512GB2 (256GBx2)
Interface : Serial ATA
Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 14
Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Mobile Broadband : Verizon Wireless and Sprint Mobile Broadband Built-In22with Share My Connection™
Wi-Fi : Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (802.11a/b/g/n)3
GPS : Yes21
Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio
Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, please call 239-768-76059.
Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In-Home Service : 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service15. See actual warranty for details.
International Service : 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
Average Boot Time : 60 sec17
Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec17
First Boot Time : 5 min18
Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with Intel® HD Graphics
Technology : Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System19
Video RAM : 1GB of dedicated video RAM
Cache : 4MB
Speed : 2.80GHz1with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.47GHz20
Type : Intel® Core™ i7 - 640M
Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit12
Sony® Creativity Suite : PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program VAIO® Media Gallery™ software - Bring forgotten favorites to life *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
System Maintenance and Support : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer13
Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter11
Back Light Technology : LED
Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Screen Size : 13.1"4
Technology : Full HD
DC-In : 1
HDMI™ Output(s) : 1
Headphone Jack : 1
Internal Microphone : 1
Microphone Input : 1
Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s) : 1
Installed : 8GB (4GBx2)
Type/Speed : DDR3/1066MHz
Maximum : 8GB
ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
EPEAT™ : Gold
ROHS® : Compliant
BD-R DL Read / Write : 2x max
BD-R Read / Write : 2x max
BD-RE DL Read / Write : 2x max
BD-RE Read / Write : 2x max
Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Read / Write (BD-R/-RE/-ROM)23
CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
2.8GHz Intel Core i7
8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2X4GB
500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Hi-Resolution Glossy Widescreen Display
Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
Sony------ $ 4700
Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)5
Weight (Approx.) : 3.04 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Backlit Keyboard : Yes
Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, Performance Select, Windows Arrangement, Wireless on / off
Computer Type : Laptop
Pointing Device : Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)
Security : Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Type of Use : Ultra-portable
Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
DVD Playback : Up to 3.5 hours7Standard Capacity Battery
Default Brightness : Up to 7 hours7Standard Capacity Battery Up to 10.5 hours7Large Capacity Battery (sold separately)
Maximum Brightness : Up to 6 hours7Standard Capacity Battery Up to 9 hours7Large Capacity Battery (sold separately)
Capacity : 512GB2 (256GBx2)
Interface : Serial ATA
Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 14
Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Mobile Broadband : Verizon Wireless and Sprint Mobile Broadband Built-In22with Share My Connection™
Wi-Fi : Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (802.11a/b/g/n)3
GPS : Yes21
Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio
Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, please call 239-768-76059.
Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In-Home Service : 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service15. See actual warranty for details.
International Service : 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
Average Boot Time : 60 sec17
Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec17
First Boot Time : 5 min18
Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with Intel® HD Graphics
Technology : Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System19
Video RAM : 1GB of dedicated video RAM
Cache : 4MB
Speed : 2.80GHz1with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.47GHz20
Type : Intel® Core™ i7 - 640M
Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit12
Sony® Creativity Suite : PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program VAIO® Media Gallery™ software - Bring forgotten favorites to life *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
System Maintenance and Support : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer13
Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter11
Back Light Technology : LED
Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Screen Size : 13.1"4
Technology : Full HD
DC-In : 1
HDMI™ Output(s) : 1
Headphone Jack : 1
Internal Microphone : 1
Microphone Input : 1
Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s) : 1
Installed : 8GB (4GBx2)
Type/Speed : DDR3/1066MHz
Maximum : 8GB
ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
EPEAT™ : Gold
ROHS® : Compliant
BD-R DL Read / Write : 2x max
BD-R Read / Write : 2x max
BD-RE DL Read / Write : 2x max
BD-RE Read / Write : 2x max
Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Read / Write (BD-R/-RE/-ROM)23
CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)