<p>Exactly, you can definitely get a lower priced alternative than a Sony. The OP asked for the BEST DEAL possible, and Sony’s are not the best deal possible. You even admitted yourself that Dell offers much cheaper hardware.</p>
<p>With that said, I never said Sony’s are a bad choice. I have a few Sony computers in my house which are all still running strong, and I happen to like Sony a lot. However, I DO realize that they are overpriced, and they are not the best choice for the OP.</p>