Which one is better?

[Van persie]

Hey people

I'm new here, basically I want a new laptop, mostly for gaming.

I've got my eye on two different ones,,

Here's the first one.

This top of the range Sony Vaio E Series laptop gives you a powerful Intel® Core® i7 processor, stunning 17.3 inch HD screen, Blu-ray, a massive 1Tb hard drive, Windows 8 and a 2Gb dedicated graphics chip.

From a trip on the train to curling up on the sofa, you can enjoy all your everyday computing and multimedia any time, any place with the Sony SVE1713Z1E laptop.

Enjoy movies, games or photos on the superb 17.3 inch full HD display and built-in Blu-ray DVD optical drive. There's no hanging about - the one-touch 'WEB' button lets you hit the internet in seconds without having to fully boot up the laptop.

Keep on top of all the action with a great range of social networking options, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

A powerful Intel® Core® i7-3632QM Processor makes easy work of all your multitasking, backed up by a speedy 8Gb RAM and 1Tb (1000Gb) hard drive, giving you room for up to 280,000 digital photos, 250 MP3s, 440 hours of DVD quality video or 120 hours of HD video.

You can also use the built-in webcam for face-to-face chats with friends anywhere in the world via Skype.

The Sony VAIO E Series laptop comes with an up-to-date software package, including Windows 8. Movies and games sound superb thanks to xLOUD and Clear Phase technologies that boost speaker volume levels without distortion.

Useful info:

Intel® Core® i7-3632QM processor
17.3 inch full HD display (1980 x 1080)
Microsoft Windows 8 Home Premium
8Gb RAM
1Tb (1000Gb) hard drive
HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
802.11 b/g/n WiFi; Bluetooth 4.0
0.3Mp webcam and mic
Sony Vaio E Series SVE1713Z1E laptop


Here's the second one,,

The Acer Aspire V3-771 is an outstanding big screen laptop featuring a high powered Intel® Core™ i3 processor, built-in Blu-ray player and a stunning 17 inch HD display.

An Intel® Core™ i7-3632 processor, Windows 8 and a seriously speedy 8Gb of RAM ensure everything happens quickly and smoothly, while a massive 1Tb (1000Gb) SATA hard drive gives you storage room for up to 280,000 digital photos, 250, 000 MP3s, 440 hours of DVD standard video or 120 hours of HD video.

The large 17 inch widescreen display portrays stunning visuals in HDTV 16:9 cinematic format – perfect for enjoying HD movies on the built-in Blu-ray player.

LED technology consumes less energy than traditional CCFL displays, yielding over 30% power savings for a longer battery life.

The Aspire V3 also features professionally tuned speakers with Dolby® Home Theater® v4 for cinema-quality sound that makes the most of your music, movies and web browsing.

The Acer Aspire V3 laptop's USB 3.0 port allows the transfer of data to and from external devices 10x faster than the previous generation. HDMI connectivity allows you to easily connect your V5 to any compatible TV or monitor.

Enjoy video chats with family and friends anywhere around the world via Skype using the built-in webcam.

Useful info:

Intel® Core™ i7-3632 processor
8Gb DDR3 RAM
1Tb hard drive
17 inch LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
Blu-ray DVD combo drive
Dedicated 1Gb graphics
USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI
Dolby v4 Sound
4.5 hour battery
Microsoft Windows 8 Home Premium
Acer Aspire V3-771 Laptop


Which one would you pick and why?

I'll play games like sims 3 and some modern titles too

 

[DeaconFrost]

I would avoid Sony Vaio's at all costs. They usually cost more, and are made poorly.

 

[azasadny]

I would get the Acer. My experience with their products is much better than with Sony, especially their "Vaio" line. Good luck!

 

[indianacarnie]

Took the words right out of my keyboard there DeaconFrost (and azasdny we seem to have posted at the same time). Ever notice how many of our OP's have problems with them? Seems like every 4th or 5th poster has a Vaio.

 

[Van persie]

Thanks for the responses, since you said stay away from Sony v

What about this one?


The Satellite P855 series offers powerful performance and entertainment features combined with stunning design. It features an embossed pattern design in silver with a tiled keyboard and large touchpad with integrated buttons for ease of use. Performance is enhanced with the latest processing and graphics technology and premium Harman Kardon speakers combine with Slip Stream and SRS Premium 3D sound enhancement technology to offer stunning sound quality. Extensive connectivity options are included as standard.

Useful Information:

Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM Processor
12Gb RAM
1Tb Hard Drive
15.6 inch HD LED backlit TruBrite (1366 x 768) 16:9 display
DVD RW Drive
2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® Dedicated Graphics
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Integrated 1.0 megapixel Webcam
Integrated Harman Kardon® Stereo Speakers, SRS Premium Sound 3D
4x USB 3.0
HDMI
Card Reader
Intel® Wireless Display Connectivity
Toshiba Resolution+ Video Upscaling
USB Sleep-and-Charge
Sleep-and-Music
Microsoft Windows 8
Model: Toshiba P855-335

 

[azasadny]

Toshiba's are pretty good. Just stay away from Sony, Lenovo and HP laptops. My favorite is Dell, though...

 

[mitchell65]

Try this www.pcspecialist.co.uk
I think they offer the best UK value!
EDIT Just thought, hope Iam not in breach of the Forum Rules here by quoting a commercial URL!

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I've had nothing but trouble with Acer products, including two netbooks (both died), a desktop (constantly need repairs), and the keyboard (POS and mouse (another POS) that came with the desktop. You couldn't give me annything from Acer, even to use for target practice. I had good luck with an ASUS netbook and currently am using a Lenovo G570 notebook I'm happy with (my only complaint is I can't permanantly turn off the *&^%$#@! touchpad). Lenovo has replaced the G570 with the Win8 infested G580, though.

 

[Erick Aguilar]

None of the listed laptops are close to a gaming laptop. I would advice against all of them and have you build a desktop if you want to have a gaming platform.

 

[kbrady1979]

There are true "gaming" laptops available, and may or may not fit in your budget. I will also point out that the best gaming experience will come from a desktop. Do you HAVE to have a laptop?

 

[King Arthur]

I've personally never had a VAIO laptop fail on me and all of the ones I've come across have lasted long and well, I even have a VAIO from the days of Windows 98 still alive and kicking. Thus, Sony VAIO is my go-to laptop brand if I'm in the market for one.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Thus, Sony VAIO is my go-to laptop brand if I'm in the market for one.

They're reliability isn't close to the top brands, if we forget personal experience and use a much large sample size. On top of that, they usually cost quite a bit more for the same configuration. Their support is awful, and they may take the prize for most bloatware installed on a new system. No reason to even consider Sony with quite a few better options on the market.