I asked about the Vaio and was told that the HP I am ordering has a better configuration and more memory cheaper, so that is why I didn't choose the Sony. I was also told that the Vista doesn't have all the drivers, but I have specifically asked for the Canon drivers to be put in for my camera. Software guy downstairs has Vista and he seems to love it. I'll see.
I have taken a little while to get used to Office 2007, but now I understand it, I am happy with it. Biggest problem is I will save stuff to my flash disk, get to class, realise I have created it in 2007 and the Uni's computers only have the old one and can't read it!!! So I have to be very careful to save in the old format.
Phets - I'll let you know of any problems I come across with this new lappy.