| Laptops and Notebooks Reviews : Sony |
 | Sony VAIO VPC-CW21FX/L 14-Inch Laptop (Blue)
Over heating ? -- 2010-03-07
Has anyone noticed any heat problems with this laptop ? Was watching a DVD on the laptop, and fell asleep for a while. When I woke up and picked up the laptop on the left side where the cooling vent is, it was way too hot to hold. I like this laptop, but will probably send it back. Think it could be hot enough to cause a burn.
My favorite new thing in the world -- 2010-03-04
Something to remember when reading any review, most people who are happy with their product don't write reviews. People who like to leave reviews write reviews and people who are VERY VERY unhappy write reviews, so just always be aware of the biased.
I love this computer with every bit of my heart. I'm not a gamer so I dont have issues with it not being us to gaming snuff. I mostly use the internet to surf and microsoft office and countless chatting programs. Someone at one point said the screen was so shinny that any light source makes it completely useless, I don't seem to have this problem because I've been using it everyday and have never been blinded by light. The unit is lighter weight than my 15.5inch dell insipron (disaster computer) that is currently being replaced with this model. Someone else bitched about getting a blue screen of death, which I have yet to see after two weeks (they claimed it happened within the first hour). Another person said there was difficulty connecting a Bluetooth mouse, which I agreed with, as I just connected my mouse after about 30 minutes of struggling with it. However, it was finally connected after a 5 minute chat with Sony technical support, so it was more user error than computer. There not web button on mine, instead there is an assist button. When I clicked it I was prompted to start up in safe mode, so I am assuming that the assist button would be useful if you computer crashes. The i3 processor is crazy fast, as is windows 7. I really had no problem with vista and decided that everyone hated it because they were told to hate it, but windows 7 is quite amazing. It runs faster, extremely user/idiot friendly. The keyboard is really nice too, I was kind of nervous about this because the keys are all spaced out, unlike normal keyboards where all the buttons are tapered and adjacent to one another, but its actually really comfortable to type on. One draw back is that earlier models (before the i3 processor came out) were bluray players as well, which they took away probably because it was just too good of a computer for the $800 price tag. The speakers are a little lame, but its a laptop and I wouldn't expect a whole lot of them to begin with as long as they make noise that I can hear when I need to hear it I'm happy. Something else I like is that it has an optical drive. I know this seems like a trival thing but some of the other computer is the same class as this one have removed CD/DVD drives all together which a major deal breaker for me! Someone else complained that there are no shortcut buttons for volume control...really? How lazy are you that you can't hit "fn" F2 for mute? It one extra button, and the shortcut buttons on the dell never really worked well for me anyway.
For those of you looking at dells at well let me tell you that I built this EXACT same computer on Dells website and it was going to cost at least $100 bucks more which seems like highway robbery to me.
Something to be aware of, apparently new computers do not come with recovery disks anymore. So they highly encourage you to go out, buy a blank DVD, and create a recovery disk pretty much RIGHT out of the box.
Hope this review helps!!!
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 | Sony VAIO VGN-NW330F/S 15.5-Inch Laptop (Silver)
Be careful of this model---and purchasing computers from Amazon! -- 2010-03-08
I purchased this model after debating over another model that I had purchased for my son. The very first day it displayed a "No Operating System found" message on a black screen. My husband told me to immediately return it. I gave it some time thinking it was a fluke. NOPE---tonight it began making a loud noise---then a blue error screen quickly disappeared to a black screen "No operating system found" message. I contacted SONY and was told this was hard-drive and they could not help me over the phone. It was suggested that I return the model for a new one. WELL---today is ONE DAY TOO LATE to return to AMAZON. Could I be any luckier? I would advise you to carefully examine the RETURN POLICY to AMAZON. After reading this tonight--I am thinking that I made a costly mistake to purchase a computer from Amazon and this model might have been a mistake as well.
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 | Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/S 15.5-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)
Sony has been a bitter experience -- 2010-03-05
After a couple of months of use, the laptop keeps switching off randomly after using it for 10 to 15 minutes. I see on the internet that many other Sony laptops have the same issue, but no one can figure out how to fix it. Not even Sony tech support staff!
So far, my Sony laptop has been a big disappointment!
Nice computer -- 2010-02-25
I like this model, look and feel. Especially Windows 7 experience is amazing. Sony VAIO updates are automatic.
Only drawback is bluetooth. I don't use bluetooth much so I am happy with what it is.
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 | Sony VAIO VPC-CW21FX/P 14-Inch Laptop (Pink)
Over heating ? -- 2010-03-07
Has anyone noticed any heat problems with this laptop ? Was watching a DVD on the laptop, and fell asleep for a while. When I woke up and picked up the laptop on the left side where the cooling vent is, it was way too hot to hold. I like this laptop, but will probably send it back. Think it could be hot enough to cause a burn.
My favorite new thing in the world -- 2010-03-04
Something to remember when reading any review, most people who are happy with their product don't write reviews. People who like to leave reviews write reviews and people who are VERY VERY unhappy write reviews, so just always be aware of the biased.
I love this computer with every bit of my heart. I'm not a gamer so I dont have issues with it not being us to gaming snuff. I mostly use the internet to surf and microsoft office and countless chatting programs. Someone at one point said the screen was so shinny that any light source makes it completely useless, I don't seem to have this problem because I've been using it everyday and have never been blinded by light. The unit is lighter weight than my 15.5inch dell insipron (disaster computer) that is currently being replaced with this model. Someone else bitched about getting a blue screen of death, which I have yet to see after two weeks (they claimed it happened within the first hour). Another person said there was difficulty connecting a Bluetooth mouse, which I agreed with, as I just connected my mouse after about 30 minutes of struggling with it. However, it was finally connected after a 5 minute chat with Sony technical support, so it was more user error than computer. There not web button on mine, instead there is an assist button. When I clicked it I was prompted to start up in safe mode, so I am assuming that the assist button would be useful if you computer crashes. The i3 processor is crazy fast, as is windows 7. I really had no problem with vista and decided that everyone hated it because they were told to hate it, but windows 7 is quite amazing. It runs faster, extremely user/idiot friendly. The keyboard is really nice too, I was kind of nervous about this because the keys are all spaced out, unlike normal keyboards where all the buttons are tapered and adjacent to one another, but its actually really comfortable to type on. One draw back is that earlier models (before the i3 processor came out) were bluray players as well, which they took away probably because it was just too good of a computer for the $800 price tag. The speakers are a little lame, but its a laptop and I wouldn't expect a whole lot of them to begin with as long as they make noise that I can hear when I need to hear it I'm happy. Something else I like is that it has an optical drive. I know this seems like a trival thing but some of the other computer is the same class as this one have removed CD/DVD drives all together which a major deal breaker for me! Someone else complained that there are no shortcut buttons for volume control...really? How lazy are you that you can't hit "fn" F2 for mute? It one extra button, and the shortcut buttons on the dell never really worked well for me anyway.
For those of you looking at dells at well let me tell you that I built this EXACT same computer on Dells website and it was going to cost at least $100 bucks more which seems like highway robbery to me.
Something to be aware of, apparently new computers do not come with recovery disks anymore. So they highly encourage you to go out, buy a blank DVD, and create a recovery disk pretty much RIGHT out of the box.
Hope this review helps!!!
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 | Sony VAIO VPC-CW21FX/R 14-Inch Laptop (Red)
Over heating ? -- 2010-03-07
Has anyone noticed any heat problems with this laptop ? Was watching a DVD on the laptop, and fell asleep for a while. When I woke up and picked up the laptop on the left side where the cooling vent is, it was way too hot to hold. I like this laptop, but will probably send it back. Think it could be hot enough to cause a burn.
My favorite new thing in the world -- 2010-03-04
Something to remember when reading any review, most people who are happy with their product don't write reviews. People who like to leave reviews write reviews and people who are VERY VERY unhappy write reviews, so just always be aware of the biased.
I love this computer with every bit of my heart. I'm not a gamer so I dont have issues with it not being us to gaming snuff. I mostly use the internet to surf and microsoft office and countless chatting programs. Someone at one point said the screen was so shinny that any light source makes it completely useless, I don't seem to have this problem because I've been using it everyday and have never been blinded by light. The unit is lighter weight than my 15.5inch dell insipron (disaster computer) that is currently being replaced with this model. Someone else bitched about getting a blue screen of death, which I have yet to see after two weeks (they claimed it happened within the first hour). Another person said there was difficulty connecting a Bluetooth mouse, which I agreed with, as I just connected my mouse after about 30 minutes of struggling with it. However, it was finally connected after a 5 minute chat with Sony technical support, so it was more user error than computer. There not web button on mine, instead there is an assist button. When I clicked it I was prompted to start up in safe mode, so I am assuming that the assist button would be useful if you computer crashes. The i3 processor is crazy fast, as is windows 7. I really had no problem with vista and decided that everyone hated it because they were told to hate it, but windows 7 is quite amazing. It runs faster, extremely user/idiot friendly. The keyboard is really nice too, I was kind of nervous about this because the keys are all spaced out, unlike normal keyboards where all the buttons are tapered and adjacent to one another, but its actually really comfortable to type on. One draw back is that earlier models (before the i3 processor came out) were bluray players as well, which they took away probably because it was just too good of a computer for the $800 price tag. The speakers are a little lame, but its a laptop and I wouldn't expect a whole lot of them to begin with as long as they make noise that I can hear when I need to hear it I'm happy. Something else I like is that it has an optical drive. I know this seems like a trival thing but some of the other computer is the same class as this one have removed CD/DVD drives all together which a major deal breaker for me! Someone else complained that there are no shortcut buttons for volume control...really? How lazy are you that you can't hit "fn" F2 for mute? It one extra button, and the shortcut buttons on the dell never really worked well for me anyway.
For those of you looking at dells at well let me tell you that I built this EXACT same computer on Dells website and it was going to cost at least $100 bucks more which seems like highway robbery to me.
Something to be aware of, apparently new computers do not come with recovery disks anymore. So they highly encourage you to go out, buy a blank DVD, and create a recovery disk pretty much RIGHT out of the box.
Hope this review helps!!!
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 | Sony VAIO VPC-CW21FX/W 14-Inch Laptop (White)
Over heating ? -- 2010-03-07
Has anyone noticed any heat problems with this laptop ? Was watching a DVD on the laptop, and fell asleep for a while. When I woke up and picked up the laptop on the left side where the cooling vent is, it was way too hot to hold. I like this laptop, but will probably send it back. Think it could be hot enough to cause a burn.
My favorite new thing in the world -- 2010-03-04
Something to remember when reading any review, most people who are happy with their product don't write reviews. People who like to leave reviews write reviews and people who are VERY VERY unhappy write reviews, so just always be aware of the biased.
I love this computer with every bit of my heart. I'm not a gamer so I dont have issues with it not being us to gaming snuff. I mostly use the internet to surf and microsoft office and countless chatting programs. Someone at one point said the screen was so shinny that any light source makes it completely useless, I don't seem to have this problem because I've been using it everyday and have never been blinded by light. The unit is lighter weight than my 15.5inch dell insipron (disaster computer) that is currently being replaced with this model. Someone else bitched about getting a blue screen of death, which I have yet to see after two weeks (they claimed it happened within the first hour). Another person said there was difficulty connecting a Bluetooth mouse, which I agreed with, as I just connected my mouse after about 30 minutes of struggling with it. However, it was finally connected after a 5 minute chat with Sony technical support, so it was more user error than computer. There not web button on mine, instead there is an assist button. When I clicked it I was prompted to start up in safe mode, so I am assuming that the assist button would be useful if you computer crashes. The i3 processor is crazy fast, as is windows 7. I really had no problem with vista and decided that everyone hated it because they were told to hate it, but windows 7 is quite amazing. It runs faster, extremely user/idiot friendly. The keyboard is really nice too, I was kind of nervous about this because the keys are all spaced out, unlike normal keyboards where all the buttons are tapered and adjacent to one another, but its actually really comfortable to type on. One draw back is that earlier models (before the i3 processor came out) were bluray players as well, which they took away probably because it was just too good of a computer for the $800 price tag. The speakers are a little lame, but its a laptop and I wouldn't expect a whole lot of them to begin with as long as they make noise that I can hear when I need to hear it I'm happy. Something else I like is that it has an optical drive. I know this seems like a trival thing but some of the other computer is the same class as this one have removed CD/DVD drives all together which a major deal breaker for me! Someone else complained that there are no shortcut buttons for volume control...really? How lazy are you that you can't hit "fn" F2 for mute? It one extra button, and the shortcut buttons on the dell never really worked well for me anyway.
For those of you looking at dells at well let me tell you that I built this EXACT same computer on Dells website and it was going to cost at least $100 bucks more which seems like highway robbery to me.
Something to be aware of, apparently new computers do not come with recovery disks anymore. So they highly encourage you to go out, buy a blank DVD, and create a recovery disk pretty much RIGHT out of the box.
Hope this review helps!!!
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 | Sony VAIO VPC-CW23FX/B 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
Sony has done it again! -- 2010-03-06
Purchased and received this today. I am a pc tech; by far- Sony has done it again! Just as expected; light weight; primo quality; less than 15 minutes to be up and running including internet! great speed, superb video display, no junk software preloaded. Please, do not search anymore, you will NOT be sorry on this one. :)
Sony Delivers Once Again -- 2010-03-02
I purchased this about a week ago, and its my very first laptop. And might I say it definitely set some high standards for future purchases. In terms of tech.. its very "up to date" with the new i3 processor, and blu ray player. Visually, the vaio is beautiful and compliments other sony househeld gadgets nicely (I have a Bravia, PS3, PSP, and T90 camera...all in this same "piano black" color..)
Granted no laptop is perfect, as it faulters in the same areas all other laptops do. Unless you have a netbook, most laptops battery life last around 3-5 hours. This one is closer to 3.5, but with all the features and the powerful processor you really cant expect to have it all. But there are options for extended life batteries if it bugs you that much. The trackpad... similar to most laptops can be finnicky at times, but its a rare occurence...in other words, dont let that stop you from making the purchase. The only faulter would be the smudges, but if you're accustomed to most of Sony's other gadgets, you're familiar with it, and if you practice good housekeeping, this laptop will be sure to catch attention from bypassers.
The issues that have been mentioned are kind of..just nagging to be nagging. I have no regrets of my purchase, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who considered it.
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 | Sony VAIO VPC-W21FX/B 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
Over heating ? -- 2010-03-07
Has anyone noticed any heat problems with this laptop ? Was watching a DVD on the laptop, and fell asleep for a while. When I woke up and picked up the laptop on the left side where the cooling vent is, it was way too hot to hold. I like this laptop, but will probably send it back. Think it could be hot enough to cause a burn.
My favorite new thing in the world -- 2010-03-04
Something to remember when reading any review, most people who are happy with their product don't write reviews. People who like to leave reviews write reviews and people who are VERY VERY unhappy write reviews, so just always be aware of the biased.
I love this computer with every bit of my heart. I'm not a gamer so I dont have issues with it not being us to gaming snuff. I mostly use the internet to surf and microsoft office and countless chatting programs. Someone at one point said the screen was so shinny that any light source makes it completely useless, I don't seem to have this problem because I've been using it everyday and have never been blinded by light. The unit is lighter weight than my 15.5inch dell insipron (disaster computer) that is currently being replaced with this model. Someone else bitched about getting a blue screen of death, which I have yet to see after two weeks (they claimed it happened within the first hour). Another person said there was difficulty connecting a Bluetooth mouse, which I agreed with, as I just connected my mouse after about 30 minutes of struggling with it. However, it was finally connected after a 5 minute chat with Sony technical support, so it was more user error than computer. There not web button on mine, instead there is an assist button. When I clicked it I was prompted to start up in safe mode, so I am assuming that the assist button would be useful if you computer crashes. The i3 processor is crazy fast, as is windows 7. I really had no problem with vista and decided that everyone hated it because they were told to hate it, but windows 7 is quite amazing. It runs faster, extremely user/idiot friendly. The keyboard is really nice too, I was kind of nervous about this because the keys are all spaced out, unlike normal keyboards where all the buttons are tapered and adjacent to one another, but its actually really comfortable to type on. One draw back is that earlier models (before the i3 processor came out) were bluray players as well, which they took away probably because it was just too good of a computer for the $800 price tag. The speakers are a little lame, but its a laptop and I wouldn't expect a whole lot of them to begin with as long as they make noise that I can hear when I need to hear it I'm happy. Something else I like is that it has an optical drive. I know this seems like a trival thing but some of the other computer is the same class as this one have removed CD/DVD drives all together which a major deal breaker for me! Someone else complained that there are no shortcut buttons for volume control...really? How lazy are you that you can't hit "fn" F2 for mute? It one extra button, and the shortcut buttons on the dell never really worked well for me anyway.
For those of you looking at dells at well let me tell you that I built this EXACT same computer on Dells website and it was going to cost at least $100 bucks more which seems like highway robbery to me.
Something to be aware of, apparently new computers do not come with recovery disks anymore. So they highly encourage you to go out, buy a blank DVD, and create a recovery disk pretty much RIGHT out of the box.
Hope this review helps!!!
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 | Sony VAIO VPC-F111FX/H 16.41-Inch Laptop (Gray)
Questionable build and a questionable warranty!! -- 2010-03-10
Whilst beautiful, the materials used in the construction of this machine are questionable. Within mere months of ownership you will note that the wrist pad, which consumes a large surface area of the machine, will scratch and scuff away leaving black plastic underneath. The reason being is that the outer skin comprises of VERY cheap plastic and NOT magnesium, carbon fibre, steel or any other rhetoric quoted by Sony. The screen will also probably fail (check Google).
To top this off ALL Sony Vaio F and FW series machines carry a limited 1 year warranty. Limited meaning that if you buy a machine in the USA, THE WARRANTY WILL BE INVALID OUTSIDE OF THE USA.
WARNING: Do not buy this machine if you require a durable laptop (i.e. one that will last longer than 36months)
WARNING: Do not buy this machine if you are a traveller as it will not be repaired when it fails.
WARNING: Do not buy this machine if you are a non-US resident as it will not be repaired when it fails.
If you require the above, purchase a HP as these machines enjoy a worldwide warranty.
Good value and Performance -- 2010-03-02
I built my own f series only deference is graphics card (330m), (1080p LCD screen) , back-lit keyboard.
Pros: This laptop is great, the processor is pretty fast. The graphics card is pretty good, i am able to play most games, cs:s, dod:s, half life, crysis mid settings minor lag, but pretty decent frame rates! Quake wars, enemy territory and Fallout 3, no lag, everything at high. The keyboard is great, though it makes squeaky noise at times still pretty good. The computer is built pretty good construction. Bluetooth has some good functions, the quick vaio assistance button is a good feature. The lcd screen is decent.
Cons: Firstly 2 USB ports! May sound sufficient for some, but 2 is hardly enough for me, maybe at least 3 would of been preferred. Then the LCD brightness, not great, it is a bit dim, brightness is not the best, my sisters Toshiba has a greater brightness at under 600$. Then the speakers, they are not that great, the sound is fine, could of been improved.
Overall good laptop for $ 1200. Overall i am satisfied with it, it is a stylish yet fast laptop. It lacks some things which i would of preferred, but i payed for what i really wanted and needed!
"UPDATED" To restate the 2 usb ports, i have found out that the (E-Sata can be used as a 2.0 USB PORT). So to clear some things up, this computer technically has 3 usb ports. Thanks to Mark D. Neathery.
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| Sony VAIO VGN-NW310F/S 15.5-Inch Laptop (Silver)
It's nice however -- 2010-02-17
Beware that this Sony Vaio DOES NOT HAVE the HDMI connection as it's advertised on the pictures.
it's not a big issue for me for I woudn't use it anyway. However if you want this feature it might be a problem.
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