Probably the best to ask for advice here as most people here probably carry a laptop around.

I am currently looking to get a new laptop as prices here in HKG are unbelievable compared to Canada.

I am choosing between a Sony Vaio and IBM ThinkPad T series.

The Sony Vaio is a PIII 850 Mhz, 12" TFT, CDRW/DVD on the docking station, 3.5 lbs (It's very light, probably half the weight of the Compaq that I am carrying around now). Price is $23000 HKD (4500 CAD). The same thing goes for $6500 CAD in Canada with taxes.

The IBM that I am looking at is a PIII 900, 14" TFT, DVD, 5 lbs. Price is $25000 HKD (5000 CAD). The same goes for almost $6500 in Canada with taxes.

Dell are going for really cheap over here as well, 1 Ghz laptop is going for $17000 HKD ($3500 CAD) but I don't think I want to be carrying it around as it's close to 10 lbs!

Would appreciate any advice or recommendations.