Hello everyone. I have been lurking and learning for a while now. Great forum! I am seriously considering a TR. I am in sales so I will be using it on the road. However, I spend a fair amount of time in the office so it will also be used as a desktop on a network.

1. Do you think that the TR fits my application?

2. I am looking at the TR3AP1 vs the TR3AP2. The only real difference I can see is the ram. May sound like a stupid question. However, considering the difference in price will I notice that much difference in performance?

3. I am considering purchasing directly from Sony. Any other suggestions.

Thank you all for your time. Great group here.

[quote author=“dandtnor”]Hello everyone. I have been lurking and learning for a while now. Great forum! I am seriously considering a TR. I am in sales so I will be using it on the road. However, I spend a fair amount of time in the office so it will also be used as a desktop on a network.

1. Do you think that the TR fits my application?

2. I am looking at the TR3AP1 vs the TR3AP2. The only real difference I can see is the ram. May sound like a stupid question. However, considering the difference in price will I notice that much difference in performance?

3. I am considering purchasing directly from Sony. Any other suggestions.

Thank you all for your time. Great group here.

Welcome dandtnor. I, too, lurked here before deciding to go with the TR.

Only you can evaluate your needs and whether the TR will do the job for you. It’s a great little traveling machine. Take some time selecting accessories.

Only difference is the RAM. Cheaper to buy the AP1 and upgrade with a module from someone like Kingston. There was a $99 deal going, I don’t know if it expired. You can search the forum for details.

Sony doesn’t need your money that badly. Buy elsewhere and save hundreds.

[quote author=“dandtnor”]Hello everyone. I have been lurking and learning for a while now. Great forum! I am seriously considering a TR. I am in sales so I will be using it on the road. However, I spend a fair amount of time in the office so it will also be used as a desktop on a network.

1. Do you think that the TR fits my application?

2. I am looking at the TR3AP1 vs the TR3AP2. The only real difference I can see is the ram. May sound like a stupid question. However, considering the difference in price will I notice that much difference in performance?

3. I am considering purchasing directly from Sony. Any other suggestions.

Thank you all for your time. Great group here.

you can always upgrade the ram later on if you need more. the tr will work fine as a desktop..just don’t plan on playing games like doom3! you are not always going to get the best price when purchasing direct from sony. shop around for the best deals..though you should really buy from reputable resllers.

[quote author=“Anonymous”]Found a refurb unit on Ebay. Anyone have any experience with Refurbs?

Thank you for the earlier reply.

I might purchase a refurbished unit from the manufacturer.

I, personally, could reformat the drive, install the OS wipe it with a rag and call it refurbished. Be careful. The price range is reasonably tight for both new and used machines, they are in demand. Beware the bargain.

The price point for the TR3AP1 is around $2000 from the more respected and agressive discount houses. Other sites offer it for up to hundred less and eBay may save you another hundred. Beyond this, I’d be very careful.

[quote author=“Anonymous”]Found a refurb unit on Ebay. Anyone have any experience with Refurbs?

Thank you for the earlier reply.