[LUNI] Sony VAIO laptop opinions wanted

[David Ehle]

On Thu, 5 Jun 2003, Kelly Martin wrote:

> David Ehle wrote:
> > I generally avoid sony/HP/Compaq machines like the plauge in any format.
>
> I've had very good experience with HP Vectra desktops and with HP
> Netserver servers.  I have a HP Netserver lp1000r running 2.4.5 with
> nearly 600 days uptime in colocation down in McCormick Place.  I've
> never used an HP laptop.  HP's "home" computer line (like most home
> computer lines) is abysmal.  My girlfriend's company has had good
> experience with Compaq Proliant servers, and mixed experience with
> Compaq Deskpros (mainly, proprietary hardware issues).  Gateway doesn't
> even get out of the gate.

	I should have qualified my disrespect for HP/Compact machines.  I
have only had to deal with their desktop horrors and have no evidence to
judge the Servers.  I have actually heard some very good things about both
HP and Compaqs server systems, and very good things about older HP unix
servers.

> My recommendation for laptops is Dell.  For desktops, I'm not sure
> anymore because HP discontinued the Vectra line when they merged with
> Compaq and I don't know what the HPaq replacement is like; if pressed
> I'd probably go with Dell.  For servers, I would go with HPaq or Dell.
>
> Kelly

I would overall agree with your statements. If you have the money, get a
dell laptop (though the newest systems dont seem as sturdy as the old
ones - this is entirely subjective).

I have been quite pleased with most of the Desktops we have gotten
from Dell, and I like their Customer Service as well.  About the only
thing I would rate higher is systems from a good custom builder like the
Pritchards (Finding a _good_ Custom builder is the problem of course) But
if I was going to roll out 500 identical desktops I would still go w/
Dell.  Now if only Dell would put out a line of Dual Athlons/Opterons ;)

David.