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(More customer reviews)I purchased my VAIO for use in my photo studio. I considered Mac Pros but Fry's had priced it down to $699 plus a total of three years warranty. The offer was too good to pass up and the difference allowed me to max it up to 8 GB of RAM and get all the software I needed while still saving a bundle.
PROS
Excellent contrast and resolution on a 17.3" wide screen.
Lighter than most laptops its size.
Solid construction, superior to most PC-based models.
Quite thin for its size.
Four USB and one HDMI ports, among others.
Excellent graphical performance with photo-related applications.
Dual-core 2.4 GHz processor is perfect for business use.
Comfortable, straightforward spaced-layout keyboard. The Sony silicone membrane is a great addition (not included).
Few third-party apps to remove.
Windows 7 recovers pretty quickly (3-5 seconds) from sleep mode.
Decent battery performance for a 6-cell unit (max. 3 hrs.).
CONS
It's not as structurally solid as a Mac
The mirror-like screen finish can be bothersome sometimes. A matte screen can be purchased for $100-200.
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Sony VAIO VPC-EF34FX/BI 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black)Sony VAIO EF Series: Affordable and Stylish Large-Screen Computing Power
A perfect mix of performance and style, the slim Sony VAIO EF laptop in black (model EF34FX/BI) combines a contemporary design with excellent mobile computing power in one affordable package. And with the power of dual-core AMD Turion II processor combined with the new Microsoft Office Starter 2010, you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are.
The 17.3-inch Sony VAIO EF laptop is designed with inviting finishes and subtle patterns (see larger image).
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