Originally Posted by
chx1975
While 2.8kg is not bad for a 17" laptop, the Vaio Z is a 1.2kg beauty of engineering

comparing them is like comparing a Porsche to a Mack truck. They have both their roles just very different roles.
I did not know we were comparing laptops.

It was just a simple statement meant to indicate that the free xbox deal was not restricted that specific model.
True that they have different functions. Let's not compare the two since it wasn't offered in opposition to what was suggested in the OP.
If you want a bigger screen, a better CPU or a better GPU, you might make a different choice.
Other than portability, an SSD and looks, what makes the Sony a Porsche? The two models are more like a top end Mini and run of the mill SUV.