MacBook Pro 13" or Sony Z series laptop?

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-31-2011, 08:26 PM

My Sony died a couple of days ago and I find myself wanting to get a MacBook Pro 13" to replace it. I would like the 500GB HD and 4GB of ram model.(Matches what my Sony had). For those that have made the switch, any regrets? Anything help with the transition over? All advice is appreciated.

I use my laptop to watch Hulu, browse the internet, and do school work, Primarily.

Thank You!

Rondon3 · 03-31-2011, 08:28 PM

Macbook Pro

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-31-2011, 08:30 PM

If I do get the MacBook Pro, it'll match my Sony's specs. 500GB HD, 4GB Memory. The plus is that the Mac has an i5 instead of an i3. Thanks for chiming in.

infinitekidM2C · 03-31-2011, 08:33 PM

Sony!

solefald · 03-31-2011, 08:39 PM

*Anything*, but Sony!

MichaelSNU · 03-31-2011, 08:54 PM

Macbook Pro

TK-421 · 03-31-2011, 09:20 PM

MacBook Pro, especially since it's got the i5.

iBoost · 03-31-2011, 09:34 PM

Mac for sure! I recently made the switch from pc and I wish I would have done it a loooooong time ago.

ChrisMT79 · 03-31-2011, 09:39 PM

Macbook. I have two of them, an old 15in the first unibody (4 years old or so), and a newer 13in. Had an issue with the 15in where the screen was acting up a few months ago. Took it in to apple and they said they would check it out. Ended up being the logic board, but because it was faulty, even though its well out of warranty, they fixed it ($900) part free of charge! I've had nothing but great customer service and outside of that issue they run flawlessly.

py335 · 03-31-2011, 10:22 PM

definitely get the macbook pro. i made my switch from pc to mac and havent looked back ever since. even if there is some software that you may need that only works on pc, you can still put windows on your mac as well and run both operating systems simultaneously

JayKay335i · 03-31-2011, 10:23 PM

I like my MBP.

Sony is overpriced shit, especially in the realm of PCs.

GuyOh · 03-31-2011, 10:24 PM

Mac

TK-421 · 03-31-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

Is there a huge curve to getting use to Macs?

Not at all. And if you're retarded, you can go to the Apple store and they'll sit down with you and teach you all you need to know.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-31-2011, 11:29 PM

Time to go Mac Hunting. Thanks for the input everyone.

BMW F22 · 03-31-2011, 11:31 PM

I personally like the Sony Vaio Z. I kept missing out on all the great deals on it though. Otherwise I would have picked one up a long time ago.

FDM68 · 04-01-2011, 03:05 AM

Got a 17" Viao which is good except for travel. Wife got the new Mac Air, It's excellent and I'm sold on the Mac and will be getting one when the time comes.

pittsy · 04-01-2011, 03:17 AM

MBP

ChaneRZ · 04-01-2011, 03:20 AM

i'd say mbp

schoy · 04-01-2011, 03:31 AM

Why not get the S Series (I did)? It's now offered with i7 for half the price...

Mahmood07 · 04-01-2011, 04:38 AM

I had a Vaio SZ 13", and it was the worst laptop I have ever owned/seen. DO NOT get a sony! Very cheap with endless problems.

I moved to Macbook pro 13" and it is great!

stylinexpat · 04-01-2011, 08:34 AM

I would get the MBP. I have a 13" MBP and they are great

Feyd · 04-01-2011, 09:06 AM

MBPFTMFW

I have a 13" and love it.

03-31-2011, 08:28 PM	#2
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 142 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	Mac for sure! I recently made the switch from pc and I wish I would have done it a loooooong time ago.
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ChrisMT79 Lieutenant Colonel 372 Rep 1,517 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3- Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (6)	Macbook. I have two of them, an old 15in the first unibody (4 years old or so), and a newer 13in. Had an issue with the 15in where the screen was acting up a few months ago. Took it in to apple and they said they would check it out. Ended up being the logic board, but because it was faulty, even though its well out of warranty, they fixed it ($900) part free of charge! I've had nothing but great customer service and outside of that issue they run flawlessly.
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py335 Lieutenant 20 Rep 466 Posts Drives: '08 AW E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	definitely get the macbook pro. i made my switch from pc to mac and havent looked back ever since. even if there is some software that you may need that only works on pc, you can still put windows on your mac as well and run both operating systems simultaneously __________________
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JayKay335i Banned 198 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I like my MBP. Sony is overpriced shit, especially in the realm of PCs.
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BMW F22 Major General 3668 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I personally like the Sony Vaio Z. I kept missing out on all the great deals on it though. Otherwise I would have picked one up a long time ago.
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04-01-2011, 03:05 AM	#16
FDM68 Captain 37 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 11' 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia (hearts still in Germany) iTrader: (0)	Got a 17" Viao which is good except for travel. Wife got the new Mac Air, It's excellent and I'm sold on the Mac and will be getting one when the time comes.
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schoy Major 997 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Why not get the S Series (I did)? It's now offered with i7 for half the price...
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Mahmood07 Captain 92 Rep 856 Posts Drives: E92 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston->San Diego->Bahrain iTrader: (0)	I had a Vaio SZ 13", and it was the worst laptop I have ever owned/seen. DO NOT get a sony! Very cheap with endless problems. I moved to Macbook pro 13" and it is great! __________________ ///M3 Mods: \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| Primary Cats Delete (TTP) \| ESS Tune \| 19" Advan RS \| Eibach Springs \| MS Air Filter \| BMW Perf. Spoiler \| BMW Perf. Splitters \| Euro LCI Tail lights \| Angel iBright v.3.0 \| 20% Tint \| Matte black Kidney Grills \| CF Side Gills \| Painted Reflectors \| Black M3 emblem
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stylinexpat Major 432 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	I would get the MBP. I have a 13" MBP and they are great
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Feyd Major 366 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	MBPFTMFW I have a 13" and love it.
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