Envy 13 vs Latitude 13 / Vostro V13

[GOMAB2k4]

What is the better deal? Please give me the pros and cons of each and how they compare if you don't mind. Thanks in advance!

Envy 13 = $2050 (Shipping and Tax Included)
1.86 GHz, 3GB Core 2 Duo, 250GB 5400 HD, Battery Slice, Blu-Ray Drive

or

Latitude 13 (Vostro V13) = $900 (Shipping and Tax Included)
1.3 GHZ, 4GB Core 2 Duo, 64GB SSD, Ubuntu

[jcomey]

Hi there,

You may want to fill out the FAQ. This would give us a better understanding of how to help you.

As I see you're looking for a 13" machine, have you considered the Sony Vaio Z?

[ZaZ]

What is the better deal?

Everyone is going to answer that question differently.

[altecX]

The ENVY13 is in need of an update. It's not worth ithe cost at the moment.

[Bronsky]

What is the better deal? Please give me the pros and cons of each and how they compare if you don't mind. Thanks in advance!

Envy 13 = $2050 (Shipping and Tax Included)
1.86 GHz, 3GB Core 2 Duo, 250GB 5400 HD, Battery Slice, Blu-Ray Drive

or

Latitude 13 (Vostro V13) = $900 (Shipping and Tax Included)
1.3 GHZ, 4GB Core 2 Duo, 64GB SSD, Ubuntu

You really can't compare these two machines ... they are compeltely different. If you have any need for graphics capability, of the two, you are stuck with the Envy 13. If not, why pay extra money. First, you have to figure out what you want to use a notebook for, then you can figure out what model would be best for you. About the only thing these two have in common is a 13" display. Frankly, I don't like either. The Envy 13 was overpriced and underdesigned when it was released. Reviews indicate that it has heat/cooling issues. The Dell is also overpriced for what you get. It is thinness at any cost. I'm sure I'll get some disagreement about the Vostro.

Bronsky

[csinth]

I would go for the Vaio Z over the Envy 13

[Generic User #2]

are you sure you're even going to be comfortable using ubuntu?

[GOMAB2k4]

Yep. I have been playing with Ubuntu for a couple of years, so I am "Fairly" comfortable. As for the Vaio X, I know its "inards" are superior, it feels cheap to me (personal preference). I thought the L13 was a good deal considering the SSD. I am not a gamer, but I like having a couple of YouTube videos open at any given time. My main concern with the L13 is battery life, something the Envy is okay with...but at $1150 more.

[jcomey]

Yep. I have been playing with Ubuntu for a couple of years, so I am "Fairly" comfortable. As for the Vaio X, I know its "inards" are superior, it feels cheap to me (personal preference). I thought the L13 was a good deal considering the SSD. I am not a gamer, but I like having a couple of YouTube videos open at any given time. My main concern with the L13 is battery life, something the Envy is okay with...but at $1150 more.

Please note, nobody said Vaio X. We're talking Vaio Z.

I had a HP Envy (15). I returned it for the Vaio Z. Better build quality, better overall specs, better battery...pretty much better everything. For what you're getting, the Z is *much* better, even at the basement level, than the Envy 13.

[GOMAB2k4]

My bad...I meant Z. I played with one at the Sony store and Fry's. I may have to give it a second look.