HP pavillion or sony e series laptop?

Question

i am looking for a laptop for college. which one is better for light use and worth the price. HP - 15.6" Pavilion Laptop - 8GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive  special features include backlit keyboard, beats audio system, hd webcam and finger print reader. Sony 15.5" vaio e series laptop 6gb memory- 750gb hard drive special features include Bluetooth; backlit keyboard; HDMI output

Answer 1

This is going to sound like a cop-out, but assuming they're comparably priced, I'd strongly suggest going with whichever one has more comfortable keyboard. Your hands are going to spend a long time on those keys, so having something that you can type on comfortably is a huge plus.
In terms of specifications, both of those machines are more than adequate for light use and the 15.6" screens are going to give you the most value for your dollar (they get more expensive moving in either direction from that point). I would be sure to try closing the screen on 'em both a few times-they're consumer grade laptops, which means the quality of the hardware can vary widely and there are some out there that just don't feel solid. 
As far as the brands are concerned, my experience has been that the Sonys tend to be a little more solid but also a little more expensive to repair and replace stuff like chargers. I've had good experiences with HP, but they feel a little lighter to me.
Hope that helps.
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