Sony VAIO(R) VPCZ128GX/B 13.1" Z Series Notebook PC - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought Vaio VPCZ118 similar but with HD 256GB (SDD) and 4GB DDR3 and windows 7 pro. The laptop is generally magnificent,
Pros:
very fast, very few system errors, can move 1GB within the hard disk in few seconds. Searching in a MS outlook folder of 6000 emails folder takes no more than 2 seconds, that used to take around one minute in a regular PC. I tried the battery once and it lasted 3 hours while using bright screen with videos and office applications. Auto-adjust screen brightness. Keyboard buttons lights at the night is magnificent while working before sleep.
Cons:
The standard AntiVirus system McAfee made the system slow but improved after I removed it and installed ESET internet Security.
Speakers volume is low and lacks bass, too sharp.
The arrow-buttons don't function smoothly and need to press it harder than other buttons to guarantee the response.


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The VAIO(R) Z Series laptop gives you the power and functionality of a larger PC packed into a durable notebook that weighs just over 3 lbs (with standard battery). From its convenient backlit keyboard to its Dynamic Hybrid Graphics system that delivers power when you need it, this computer has all the features that make for a world-class mobile computing experience.13.1 Widescreen LED Backlit Display (1600 x 900) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and Microphone with face-tracking technology NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M GPU with 1GB of Dedicated Video RAM and Intel GMA HD (Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System) Intel High Definition Audio DVD+-R/RW with Double Layer Drive Intel Centrino Advance-N 6200 Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Bluetooth Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In with Share My Connection (Requires subscription) GPSMultimedia Card Reader MS PRO (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate(TM) functionality, ExpressCard / 34 media slot, SD media slot Pointing device - Electro-static Touch Pad Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Ports -3 x USB 2.0, Headphone Output, Microphone Input, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, Port Replicator Connector Dimensions (Approx.) -12.4 (W) x 8.3 (D) x 1.0-1.3 (H) inches Weight (Approx.) -3.04 pounds (with standard capacity battery)

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Sony VAIO VPC-F133FX/H 16.4-Inch Laptop (Grey) Review

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(More customer reviews)so far so good. everything is working fine. i will recommend this computer. in fact better than Dell and Asus for sure since Asus laptops are heavy and have a no good customer service and Dell laptops are no good. I am saying this based on experience.

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Sony VAIO F Series: Entertainment and Gaming PC with Premium Performance
Locked and loaded for all-out performance, the Sony VAIO F series laptop in titanium gray (model VPC-F133FX/H) is forged for gaming and built for quickness. You'll enjoy maximum multimedia thanks to the high-definition 16.4-inch LED-backlit screen, quad core Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics with dedicated video memory, and a Blu-ray Disc drive. And with the power of Windows 7 Home Premium 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.
Turn any room into the game room with the Sony VAIO F Series laptop and its 16.4-inch LED-backlit display (see larger image).

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Sony VAIO Lifestyle VGN-P688E/N 8-Inch Laptop - Gold Review

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(More customer reviews)Maybe I got a fluke, but Sony's so-called "full laptop" computer in an 8" form factor is like trying to run Vista on your mom's old P3. Seriously, this thing absolutely crawls. All this would be acceptable were it not for the very mediocre battery life (forget 4 hours, I couldn't even manage 2 with moderately heavy use), when any other netbook (that's right, netbook) for well under half the price outperforms it in battery life AND performance. Ironic; the 1.33Ghz processor really is a step down from the 1.66Ghz Atoms in netbooks, despite what I've been told to the contrary about the different "architecture."
But that's just on the hardware front. It powers on fast enough, but right from the get-go you're slammed with loads of bloatware and tons of programs that are slow to load into memory, one after the other (that's right, it's not even a dual core). These can be uninstalled--though not cleanly, as they leave some registry junk data behind. But there's little that can be done about yet another software-related problem: drivers. The video driver on here is one of the worst experiences I've had to date with video displays. HD video was an absolute disaster, even though the chipset (google "Poulsbo" or GMA500) claims it to be able to decode 720p HD video. So when I tried to play a simple HQ youtube vid (not even HD) and met with stuttering far worse than my friend's Asus Eee PC, which cost about 350, I was understandably upset. As for the faster disk drive with the SSD, this may be true. But when you can't run even basic productivity apps at full speed, any HD speed increase was unnoticeable. My Eee for instance has a conventional "slow" HD but gets the job done (except for copying files) much more quickly.
A lot of this might be Vista's fault. But before you think of downgrading to the faster, lighter XP, let me warn you--you'll have even more issues with Sony's drivers. Linux? Forget about it; Intel's Poulsbo drivers are in a pitiful state there too. When the most appealing attribute of the system--the hi-res screen, mind you--is nearly unusable with any other options, one can't help but feel a bit ripped off. The webcam's quality isn't very good (the Eee wins again), and the WWan (mobile broadband) is locked to Verizon, so don't think about other companies unless you "unlock" the chip: more time and trouble. The wireless-N support is supposed to be great, but it was dodgy on my home network (maybe it was just my unit or config...or vista, but again, my other devices worked fine). They keyboard and ergonomics are fine, but again, the only good words for this unit, for this price, are surface-deep.
Parting advice: the reviews on this "Lifestyle PC" are low for good reason. I really wish I'd seen Amazon's reviews earlier. (This unit wasn't from Amazon but from Sony themselves).

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Your portal to the world, the fashionable VAIO P Series Lifestyle PC delivers your entertainment and computing in a single go-anywhere design. Features like built-in mobile broadband and real-time GPS functionality tell only a partial story. The bottom line is that this chic little 1.4lb (with standard battery) computing sidekick will make a perfect fit with your life, whether it’s for business, pleasure, or both.

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Sony 15.5" Vaio VPCEB3TFX/T Intel Core i3 Laptop 4GB Notebook 500GB Computer PC Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great laptop for the price. It's fast, the picture is clear and I love the number key pad on the right side. My only complaint was the sound. There isn't much volume and the sound was weak and tinny. That was easily fixed with a $29.00 Gigaware speaker I bought at Radio Shack that sits on top of your open laptop. The sound is incredible for $30 and it plugs in with a USB cord. I would recommend this computer and this speaker.

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What's Included* Sony VAIO Laptop / Intel? CoreTM i3 Processor / 15.5" Display / 4GB Memory / 500GB Hard Drive* Lithium-ion battery* Software: Sony Creativity Suite: PMB and moreProduct Features* Intel? CoreTM i3-370M processorFeatures a 3MB L3 cache and 2.4GHz processor speed.* Intel? CoreTM i3 processorFeatures smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel? HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.* 4GB DDR3 memoryFor multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer supportRecords up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.* 15.5" LED-backlit widescreen displayWith 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.* Intel? Wireless DisplayWirelessly transmits streamed or downloaded movies, TV shows, music, photos and more from your laptop, network or the Internet to your TV (NETGEAR Push2TV adapter required, not included).* 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.* Intel? HD graphicsFor lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.* Action buttonsInclude VAIO, ASSIST, Web and wireless on/off for easy navigation.* Built-in MOTION EYE webcamWith microphone and face-tracking technology makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.* Select media card slotsInclude 1 Memory Stick PRO/Memory Stick PRO Duo with MagicGate functionality and 1 Secure Digital for storing or transferring media.* 3 high-speed USB 2.0 portsFor fast digital video, audio and data transfer. One eSATA/USB combo port.* Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)Connect to the Internet without wires.* Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Fast Ethernet LAN

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Sony VAIO VGN-AW230J/B 18.4-Inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) Black Review

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(More customer reviews)The backlight on the VGN-AW230J is poorly designed, resulting in an area approximately 0.5 cm high at the bottom of the panel that is evenly and significantly brighter than the rest of the panel. This same effect can be seen to a lesser extent along the sides of the panel. The opposite effect occurs at the bottom corners of the panel, where the backlight appears pinched and at times completely black.
Sony initially told me this was a defect and sent a technician to repair the laptop. After the technician replaced the LCD panel (and broke the bezel in the process), the problem remained. Sony then requested that I send the laptop to their repair center. The repair center has since notified me that the strip of light is "normal," and that despite multiple unnecessary repairs made at their suggestion, they will not provide me a with new, unmodified laptop.
Sony has also added a vaguely worded article to their knowledgebase describing the problem as normal. While they refer to the problem as a "glow," which can in fact be normal for some backlights, this is not how the problem presents itself. http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/microsites/searchEntry.do?locale=LA_eng_US&usemicrosite=true?ion=UMRE_UNITEDSTATES_2_5&sonyregion=US&searchString=lcd%20bright&product=SG_VGNAW230J_1_5&sonytemplate=1&sonymodel=VGNAW230J
I was quite surprised with Sony's response given the marketing behind this particular laptop's display and their direct support of Adobe's color profiles. If you're looking for a laptop with a clear, even, and professional display, look elsewhere.

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The VAIO AW notebook is an HD multimedia powerhouse boasting an 18.4-Inch extra-widescreen display with XBRITE-FullHD LCD technology. Designed to maximize LCD space while minimizing chassis size, this user-friendly notebook packs a powerful punch with Blu-ray Disc technology, NVIDIA graphics and Intel Core 2 Duo processor technology. Whether you\'re a gamer, photographer or movie enthusiast, this cutting-edge notebook lets you enjoy all your media in full 1080p high definition. And with Dolby Home Theater surround sound you\'ll enjoy an immersive audio experience that puts this machine a step ahead of the pack

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SONY VAIO EB3QFX/WI SERIES 15.5" NOTEBOOK PC?Core i3-370M?4GB RAM~320GB HD~Webcam~Intel 802.11 b/g/n wireless~Windows 7 Home Premium Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of the worst Laptop I have ever seen,
you can read my complete post of issues on the Microsoft Link
[...]
The bottom line is this product does not have
1) N 6200 wireless card ( dual band) as mentioned by Sony VIAO.
2) it has 1000 BGN link wireless card which is not compatible with the chipset
I have returned 3 laptops ( made mistake 3 times)
though i have not bought it from Amazon, but I believe the laptop has an issue since I had bought from 2 different vendors
1) office max (very bad) will never buy any thing from them
2) circuit city

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FeaturesIntel Core i3-370M processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)4GB DDR3 Memory320GB 5400rpm SATA Hard drive15.5"" 16:9 LCD DisplayIntel 802.11 b/g/n wireless network connectionBuilt-in MOTION EYE camera and microphone with face-tracking technologyWindows 7 Home Premium Edition OS

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Sony VAIO(R) VPCEB27FX/B E Series 15.5" Notebook PC - Matte Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I received my laptop very fast just I like more contact from datavision but I'm happy
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Enjoy performance and multimedia entertainment in a colorful and affordable 15.5" widescreen laptop with integrated number pad. Add to that an Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo(R) Boost Technology, Blu-ray Drive, loads of RAM and amazing picture quality; you'll have everything you need in one sleek package. Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery. Developed with design in mind, Media Gallery includes a stunning UI with easy-to-use features and technology that takes the work out of enjoying your media. In one-step you can easily simplify your massive music library into unique playlists. SensMe Technology suggests photos and music based on your unique viewing and listening habits, reminding you of forgotten favorites. Plus, with integrated GraceNote and YouTube support, you can get the full scoop on your favorite artist or uncover music videos and interviews you didn't know existed.15.5 Widescreen Display (1366 x 768) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and Microphone with face-tracking technology ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Premium Graphics with 512MB of dedicated video RAMIntel High Definition Audio Blu-ray Reader & DVD+-R/RW with Double Layer Combo Drive Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n WLAN 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Bluetooth Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) Multimedia Card Reader -MS PRO (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate(TM) functionality, ExpressCard / 34 media slot, SD media slot Pointing device - Electro-static Touch Pad (Multi-Finger) Ports -4 x USB 2.0 (one shared with eSATA), Headphone Output, Microphone Input, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions -14.56 (W) x 1.22 (H) x 9.77 (D) inches Weight -5.9 lbs (with standard battery)

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Sony VAIO VGN-NS235J/S 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.16 GHz Intel Dual-Core T3400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)I love the new laptop. It works fast, it's not too big and didn't have too much preinstalled things i had to take care of. And for the price, it was a bargain.

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The 15.4-Inch VAIO NS notebook exemplifies contemporary style in an easy-to-handle mobile PC. Boasting an aesthetic yet functional design, it will turn heads with its unpretentious charm. Enjoy superior performance with an available Intel Dual-Core processor. Video message with friends and family with the built-in webcam. And get things done with loads of RAM and ample storage. With its good looks and tools like these, the VAIO NS notebook is a great PC for all your day-to-day computing endeavors.

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INTELCOREI3-350M/2.26GHZ/4G(2GX2)/500G(5400)/17.3/LCDATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Review

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(More customer reviews)This here is a great product people.

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Enjoy superior performance and amazing HD entertainment on a top-notch 17.3" LED backlit widescreen laptop with an integrated number pad. An Intel Core i3 processor, loads of RAM, Blu-ray Disc Drive and ATI dedicated graphics gives you smart performance and incredible picture quality all in a stylist, up-market design. Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery. Developed with design in mind, Media Gallery includes a stunning UI with easy-to-use features and technology that takes the work out of enjoying your media. In one-step you can easily simplify your massive music library into unique playlists. SensMe Technology suggests photos and music based on your unique viewing and listening habits, reminding you of forgotten favorites. Plus, with integrated GraceNote and YouTube support, you can get the full scoop on your favorite artist or uncover music videos and interviews you didn't know existed. You'll have everything you need in one sleek package.17.3 Widescreen LED Backlit Display (1600 x 900) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and Microphone with face-tracking technology ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Graphics with 512MB of dedicated video RAMIntel High Definition Audio Blu-ray Reader & DVD+-R/RW with Double Layer Combo Drive Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n WLAN Bluetooth 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Multimedia Card Reader -MS PRO (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate(TM) functionality, ExpressCard / 34 media slot, SD media slot Pointing device - Electro-static Touch Pad (Multi-Finger) Ports -4 x USB 2.0 (one shared with eSATA), Headphone Output, Microphone Input, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions -16.1 (W) x 1.25 (H) x 10.78 (D) inches Weight -7.3 lbs (with standard battery)

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Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/T 15.5-Inch Brown Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review

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(More customer reviews)After replacing my 8 year old Dell Laptop, I looked into this Vaio upon the recommendation of a few friends. I'm not a tech-guy by any stretch, just wanted a solid everyday home laptop with good memory for interent, Itunes, Quickbooks, Skype and some word processing (no gaming) and this laptop absolutely fit the bill! Solid construction, unique and appealing design (case texture is great, shows no fingerprints), comfortable, wide and spacious keyboard, lightning fast-start up and downloads, user-freindly, gorgeous Hi-Def screen, great for watching videos and DVD's, fast CD and DVD burner and an awesome camera for Skyping with friends and family. For the price (just a shy over $600) and complete with Windows 7, you can't beat it! Battery life is fine too. Unlike some complaints, mine gets just under 3 hours which suits my needs and also charges very fast. I've had freinds that have owned Vaio's years with little to no problems, and now glad to own one myself. If you're looking for a rock solid laptop with style and function, get this one. I'm happy I made this purchase, would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone!

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Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/T Notebook Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.20GHz) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 320 GB HDD 4 GB of RAM

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Sony VAIO VGN-FW550F/B 16.4-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review

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(More customer reviews)personally I prefer windows to mac primarily because windows is better with home video and other networked applications based on my experience. However, one problem with windows based pcs from dell amd hp is their really poor design amd general ergonomics. I still believe when it comes to design and build nothimg touches an apple mac book pro.
However, after coming very close to getting a 17 inch mac book I decided to go with a windows 7 based vaio Fw. the one I got has slightly better specs than the one here. I have the full HD screen and a blu ray writer. Here is why i believe this is an exellent notebook;
1. simply the best looking large screen windows based notebook. Kudos to Sony for excellent styling. (Aesthetics is a toss up between Mac Pro and Vaio FW for me)
2. excellent build quality. way better than my dell latitude from work or my wife's hp from work. The construction is solid. Kudos to Sony engineering for excellent construction (Apple Mac Pro is #1, Vaio is #2 in my books for this criteria)
3. screen size is a perfect 16:9 aspect ratio. Perfect for movies. (The Vaio FW is #1 in my opinion, this screen was designed for multi-media use)
4. blu ray looks fantastic and it is a breeze to connect it to my tv using the hdmi cable. One cable for audio and video. (Vaio FW is #1 for multi-media, hands down!)
5. It comes with 64 bit windows 7 and I upgraded the hardware to 8 GB Ram for blazing performance when combined with the 1 gb grapics card. (Windows 7 64 bit is the best OS in my books, All said and done)
6. came clean with no crapware!
7. sony laptops in my opinion have the best key boards. (Again, Sony created the chicklet style keyboard (not Apple) and if you like it, this is the best)
8. battery is OK. 3.5 hours on such a powerful machine is not bad.
all in all this a superb combination of performance, styling, features and software. do compare this with HP and Dell and decide which you prefer. I bet most will pick the Vaio because of the better build quality, better screen (1080p and true 16:9 size) and aesthetics. Also, compared to a Dell Lattitude that I had from work the Vaio runs much quieter and faster although both have similar hardware specs. The DVD drive on the Dell was atrocious (Dell also did not have a Blu Ray drive).
Given that Sony was one of the prime drivers and developers of the Blu Ray format, one would expect their Notebooks to have the best Blu Ray performance, or at least as good any anyone else out there.

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Sony VAIO VGN-FW550F/B Notebook Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 320 GB HDD 4 GB of RAM & Blu-ray Disc

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Sony VAIO Lifestyle VGN-P688E/G 8-Inch Laptop - Green Review

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(More customer reviews)Maybe I got a fluke, but Sony's so-called "full laptop" computer in an 8" form factor is like trying to run Vista on your mom's old P3. Seriously, this thing absolutely crawls. All this would be acceptable were it not for the very mediocre battery life (forget 4 hours, I couldn't even manage 2 with moderately heavy use), when any other netbook (that's right, netbook) for well under half the price outperforms it in battery life AND performance. Ironic; the 1.33Ghz processor really is a step down from the 1.66Ghz Atoms in netbooks, despite what I've been told to the contrary about the different "architecture."
But that's just on the hardware front. It powers on fast enough, but right from the get-go you're slammed with loads of bloatware and tons of programs that are slow to load into memory, one after the other (that's right, it's not even a dual core). These can be uninstalled--though not cleanly, as they leave some registry junk data behind. But there's little that can be done about yet another software-related problem: drivers. The video driver on here is one of the worst experiences I've had to date with video displays. HD video was an absolute disaster, even though the chipset (google "Poulsbo" or GMA500) claims it to be able to decode 720p HD video. So when I tried to play a simple HQ youtube vid (not even HD) and met with stuttering far worse than my friend's Asus Eee PC, which cost about 350, I was understandably upset. As for the faster disk drive with the SSD, this may be true. But when you can't run even basic productivity apps at full speed, any HD speed increase was unnoticeable. My Eee for instance has a conventional "slow" HD but gets the job done (except for copying files) much more quickly.
A lot of this might be Vista's fault. But before you think of downgrading to the faster, lighter XP, let me warn you--you'll have even more issues with Sony's drivers. Linux? Forget about it; Intel's Poulsbo drivers are in a pitiful state there too. When the most appealing attribute of the system--the hi-res screen, mind you--is nearly unusable with any other options, one can't help but feel a bit ripped off. The webcam's quality isn't very good (the Eee wins again), and the WWan (mobile broadband) is locked to Verizon, so don't think about other companies unless you "unlock" the chip: more time and trouble. The wireless-N support is supposed to be great, but it was dodgy on my home network (maybe it was just my unit or config...or vista, but again, my other devices worked fine). They keyboard and ergonomics are fine, but again, the only good words for this unit, for this price, are surface-deep.
Parting advice: the reviews on this "Lifestyle PC" are low for good reason. I really wish I'd seen Amazon's reviews earlier. (This unit wasn't from Amazon but from Sony themselves).

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Your portal to the world, the fashionable VAIO P Series Lifestyle PC delivers your entertainment and computing in a single go-anywhere design. Features like built-in mobile broadband and real-time GPS functionality tell only a partial story. The bottom line is that this chic little 1.4lb (with standard battery) computing sidekick will make a perfect fit with your life, whether it’s for business, pleasure, or both.

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Sony VAIO VGN-AW220J/H 18.4-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 400 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) Gray Review

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(More customer reviews)I would not rate a 5-Star because the Eject button on the keyboard failed to eject the CD/DVD drive but this is relatively minor. Otherwise great laptop. I suggest the following accessories:
- Sumdex carrying case CKN-003. Although it's rated to fit up to 17", it's the slimmest, lightest an best designed case I found for the Sony AW 18.4" after a month's worth of research. The power adapter can be stored in the front compartment along with extra hardware such as an extra CD/DVD writer, and still maintains an extremely slim fit.
- Get a TV tuner. Mine was a Hauppauge 950Q but any comparable tuner would do. It is worth noting that the 950Q software interface failed to load the digital channels to Win Vista 64-bit, the tuner itself works great with Windows Vista Media center 64-bit.
I hope this balances out the review on May 19, 2009 which brought up two items which are very insignificant and misleading.

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The VAIO AW notebook is an HD multimedia powerhouse boasting an 18.4-Inch extra-widescreen display with XBRITE-FullHD LCD technology. Designed to maximize LCD space while minimizing chassis size, this user-friendly notebook packs a powerful punch with Blu-ray Disc technology, NVIDIA graphics and Intel Core 2 Duo processor technology. Whether you\'re a gamer, photographer or movie enthusiast, this cutting-edge notebook lets you enjoy all your media in full 1080p high definition. And with Dolby Home Theater surround sound you\'ll enjoy an immersive audio experience that puts this machine a step ahead of the pack

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Sony VAIO VGN-SR510G/B 13.3-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Professional) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am not a big fan of throwing "best of this and best of that" labels. There are, however, items that deserve such labels and I think the Sony SR is one of them. I bought this notebook for my media production company. I personally use it when shooting on location tethered to a camera. The quality, performance, and design aspects are very impressive and come together to serve the user very well.
The best aspect is the LED screen, which produces correct colors and perfect luminosity gradients. Furthermore, the screen resolution is 1280x800. That produces a resolution aspect ratio of 1.6 which is very close to the aspect ratio of my 35mm camera's native files resolution. This means I can view my pictures at full view with very little space going to waist in vertical bars at each side of the screen. Other ultra wide notebook screens produce a resolution around 13##x7## waisting so much screen space on each side in full picture display. Also, browsing the web at such resolution makes pages too shot, requiring constant vertical scrawling. With the SR native resolution, browsing feels natural.
Performance wise this computer was capable of handling everything I threw at it. The 4Gigs of ram and 64bit operating system for example makes starting and using Photoshop CS4 RAW for checking white balance a breeze. The laptop is also light weight and solid. Using this laptop in my work places allot of stress on the chassis. I constantly reach out for the notebook and hold it with one hand, lifting its full weight from one side but feeling no flexing or hearing cracking sounds period.
I researched allot of notebooks, many of which had very unique features this notebook did not have. Ultimately I narrowed my choice between Asus and Sony. Asus offered better value but this one won because of the better screen.

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Sony VAIO VGN-SR510G/B Notebook Intel Core 2 DuoT6670 (2.20GHz) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 320 GB HDD 4 GB of RAM

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Sony VAIO VGN-Z820G/B 13.1-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Professional) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been an owner for about 3 months now and I can tell you I am pretty impressed with this notebook.
Make no mistake, you pay for what you get.
This is for someone that is always on the go and do not want to buy a crappy netbook because the Z series is extremely light. The beauty is in the fact that this is also for someone who wants good processing power and video card performace. I was able to play Counter Strike with full 100 fps and tf2 in medium setting with 40+ fps (with the dedicated graphics card), wich is pretty amazing for a notebook that is this thin. Technology like Intel's Centrino 2 and the fact that you can change from discrete to integrated graphic card (with functions perfectly, by the way) makes it possible to use it, on the go, for six hours straight. I made this test with the standard baterry and the baterry life is awesome.
Some other things like integrated 3G and GPS receiver and the VAIO Care software, that from time to time does a full verification of your notebook and actualy makes it faster by cleaning useless files and the registry, makes this notebook simply perfect.


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Sony VAIO VGN-CS215J/R 14.1-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Red Review

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(More customer reviews)What I really did like:
- Touchpad & Keyboard are phenomenal; On par with even Apple's offerings.
- Extremely good looking build & casing. Feels sturdy.
- Bright LCD screen
- Feels lighter than usual for a 14.1' laptop
- Decent specs for work & home (2.0GHz 2xCore, 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2, GMA 45000 HD, 1280 x 800, 800MHz bus, 250GB harddrive)
- Built in MemoryStick reader
What i really didn't like:
- Touch Pad buttons are "clacky" - By this, I mean the click sound is a bit loud.
- Battery life good, but not great.
- Media Key touch sensitivity a bit off at times.
- Sub-par gaming performance; Non-discrete video.
- Ridiculous amount of bloatware that you'll have to remove. Besides the 30 SW packages that Sony provided, there was the Google Toolbar, QuickenBooks, Live OneSupport, MS Works, a trial of MS Office, Roxio, Adobe Air/Flash/Reader, ArcSoft Camera software, WinDVD and about a dozen other things (Java, VC++ Redistributable, MSXML, etc...)
BTW: My purchase was the White version of the same model.

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Step out and be seen with the VAIO CS notebook, a gorgeous and sophisticated 14.1-Inch notebook adorned by fashionable high-gloss colors inside and out. This thin-and-light PC slips easily in and out of hand bags and features an array of entertainment extras, including light effects and an intuitive AV \'slide" control that lets you control your media with the slide of a finger.

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Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/S 15.5-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review

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(More customer reviews)After replacing my 8 year old Dell Laptop, I looked into this Vaio upon the recommendation of a few friends. I'm not a tech-guy by any stretch, just wanted a solid everyday home laptop with good memory for interent, Itunes, Quickbooks, Skype and some word processing (no gaming) and this laptop absolutely fit the bill! Solid construction, unique and appealing design (case texture is great, shows no fingerprints), comfortable, wide and spacious keyboard, lightning fast-start up and downloads, user-freindly, gorgeous Hi-Def screen, great for watching videos and DVD's, fast CD and DVD burner and an awesome camera for Skyping with friends and family. For the price (just a shy over $600) and complete with Windows 7, you can't beat it! Battery life is fine too. Unlike some complaints, mine gets just under 3 hours which suits my needs and also charges very fast. I've had freinds that have owned Vaio's years with little to no problems, and now glad to own one myself. If you're looking for a rock solid laptop with style and function, get this one. I'm happy I made this purchase, would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone!

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