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Sony FW21E, FW11E or FW21L?

puglet

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Firstly what is the difference between the FW21E and FW11E models? Secondly, is it only the L models that have blu ray. Finally, which model would you suggest as the overall best value for money and performance. I the limits of my use for the laptop will be gaming, digital graphics and 3d graphics/rendering. It won't be my primary computer, just a secondary for when I'm 'out and about'.

I plan to buy in the next week.

Thanks
 
So far I'm looking to buy from Currys (UK) they have a sale currently offering £100+ on most laptops. Also, in store I have a friend who can take off another 10%. So far, I'm most tempted towards this:

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0167164644.1230234034@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdladegddlkjedcflgceggdhhmdfnm.0&page=Product&fm=1&sm=0&tm=2&sku=024904&category_oid=

Do you think the additional specs on this are worth the £112 more?

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0496024315.1230234769@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccgadegdekhdedcflgceggdhhmdfoi.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=671910&category_oid=
 
Im looking to buy one of those for exactly the same reasons.

I think the difference is in the Blu Ray over dvd, HD space (320 instead of 250gb) plus an extra 1gb Ram.

The L model uses a slower processor but all the models pretty much have the same componants otherwise.

I think i am going for the FW21E from John Lewis (free 2 years warranty).

Have you got yours yet?

Simon