stupidly expensive
I can tell you without hesitation that the trackpad on MacBook Pro put all of the laptops to shame. Perhaps it may be "expensive" to a lot of people.... a $300 laptop will end up costing you more in the long run than a $1,200 laptop. The cheaper the laptop, the more likely you are going to encounter problems with them.
I own a MacBook Pro at a discounted price through a friend who works for Apple. It's worth every penny. I imagine the same is for these "fancy" Sony laptops.
I still own a PowerMac G4 Dual 1.25GHz (PowerPC) that I got in 2002. That's 8 years and there's still nothing wrong with it. I have upgraded it on several occasions without a problem. I use it every single day. I do a lot of graphic design on it without a problem.
So yes, the saying, "You get what you pay for" is true. The thing is, a computer is a long-term investment. At least it is to me because I don't want to buy a new one every couple years. It's a waste of money.
I wouldn't buy a $300 laptop. Ever.
Like I said, people shouldn't use the pricing as a factor in deciding what computer to buy.
Would you buy a Yugo car just because it's cheaper?
Yeah, I didn't think so.