natefalk said:
My entire entertainment system is Sony and I couldn't be happier. Not only is the PS3 superior to the Xbox, but Sony also makes the best TVs (research the Bravia line). They are "pushing" the 3D "fad" because everybody else is too. They are simply trying to be the first to the market to sell more of thier products (smart business thinking).
I agree with burty117 that their computers are overpriced, but so are Dell, HP, pretty much all the PC manufacturers. People who know better, build their own PCs.
Mate, I agree that the ps3 "superior" over the xbox, but only because of the blu-ray function, appart from that, I cannot see much difference.
And I have researched the Bravia TV's, I used to own one! until i got rid of it because compared to a decent Samsung or LG or even Phillips they are rubbish! Hard to use, bad quality image at high res compared to the latter makes and it took far more power to. The sound quality fair enough was better than the samsung ones, but LG came with its own speakers that could be detached and the Phillips one was just as good. I'm not the only one who thinks this either, read some reviews across the internet and Bravia are not the most highly rated by any stretch of the imagination.
When it comes to computers, Yes a lot of them are over priced but Sony's are MORE over priced compared to the competition and laptops you can't build easily, why would I choose something like a Mac or sony when I can get better specs and just as good build quality from Lenovo, Dell (XPS line only) or Asus?
After BEING a sony fan (i guess i almost had a similar setup to you by your post) I would never go back, their are definately better products out there that sony simply cannot beat.
One example is B&W or Bose make way better surround sounds or sound systems for nearer the price than a sony, fair enough they are more expensive than the sonys but sony has this silly price point between really good products and awesome products but doesn't ever fit into the awesome catogory so it just ends up being a GOOD product that you paid handsomely for instead of saving an extra £50 on a Bose or £100 for a B&W equivalent and get an awesome product.
That was just an example so don't take that theroy and apply it to everything. Just my experience is all.