I really like this sony, downside is that its about $250 more, charges tax ($80) and doesnt have a free media center upgrade, but i guess i can live with xp home. The hard drive is 20G smaller than the hp but this would be what i would buy.
LCD Display:
15.4" WXGA TFT with XBRITE-HiColor Technology and MOTION EYE Camera
Graphics Card:
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600
Wireless Lan:
Wireless LAN (802.11a\b\g)
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 / ICD 1.66 GHz
Memory:
1 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-533, 512 MBx2) Windows Vista Premium Ready
Hard Drive:
100 GB Hard Disk Drive
Optical Drive:
DVD+-R DL_DVD+-RW_DVD-RAM Drive
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Battery:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (BPS2B)
Pre-Installed Office Software:
Microsoft Works 8.5
Movie Pack:
None Movie Pack
Photo Software:
Photo Standard
Music Software:
Music Plus
Video Software:
Video Standard
Engraving:
Engraving
its $ 1,354.72 including tax and shipping. I really like this one, but its alot more expensive than the other one, but i guess if i could get the money it would be worth it in the long run.