Hi all, I've been looking around for a new laptop and from my research it looks like the Vaio S Premium fits my requirements: 1.67kg, matte screen with 1600 x 900 resolution, powerful processor and discrete graphics card. DVD drive is a bonus.

What I don't quite understand is why there seems to be a sentiment that Vaio notebooks are overpriced. Perhaps this was true before? But looking at the current Vaio S Premium, the price looks quite reasonable for its specs compared to other 13"/14" notebooks. I had a look at the latest Dell XPS 14" Ultrabook (which is closest in specs to the Vaio S Premium) and the price difference isn't very far off if you spec them as close as possible.

Am I missing something?

My only gripe with the Vaio S is the HDD (5400rpm?). Will shops in KL allow me to exchange the stock 750GB HDD with a SSD, with me topping up the difference in price?

I just spent some time reading and I have to say, very impressive! So poisonous!

I'm seriously tempted! Other than from Sony Center or from Sony Store online, where else can I get the S13 Premium? Any recommended place?