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Futureproofing is a myth. At the current time of purchase, get as much computer as one can afford and justify for one's existing apps. New apps will always need higher requirements and those typically come out after a major hardware release (e.g. new video card.) In the end, one can only...

I spent hours looking at both models at Best Buy. I ultimately chose the Sony. The Sony's screen larger resolution means more for me as a developer. Even if it also means I have a Blu-Ray drive that will never be used. The Sony is also marginally lighter. I know the ATi mobile 5870 will...