hi all

i'm considering of getting a new lappy nx month, budget around rm6k, have been doin research on two brands, sony and dell, and 've spotted two particular models:-

1. sony VGN-SZ433N/B using intel T5600

2. dell latitude D420 using intel U2500

i know the batt life of a system which running on U based processor can last up to a whopping 11hours, anyway this is not my main concern, in fact, i'm more worry about their quality, durability & material....

sony & dell, which one better?

anyone who have experiences with sony and dell, kindly drop me a line or two, thanks a ton!!

my bro is looking for a laptop, and the program he will be using most frequently is CATIA, any recommendations all the big bros here?

budget not more than 4k...thanks in advance^^