| Laptops and Notebooks Reviews : Sony |
 | Sony VAIO(R) VPCEC25FX/WI E Series 17.3" Notebook PC - Matte White
I love my new VAIO -- 2010-08-31
I initially ordered a white VAIO, but returned it as only the inside was white.. The cover was silver, which I didn't want. In exchange, I got the same model in black and so far, so good. It's super fast which I'm enjoying but it does take some time getting used to as an upgrade from Windows XP. I didn't try the keyboard prior to my purchase which may have been a mistake as I have small hands and have some difficulty reaching the backspace and enter keys. It would be perfect for a man's hands for this very reason. THe on-line instructions are very detailed but I am not a techie and have had a pro set it up. My last VAIO still runs perfectly after 7 years and I hope this one will do the same.
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 | Sony VAIO VPC-EB15FX/BI 15.5-Inch Laptop (Black)
Made a Very Good Choice -- 2010-05-21
Got the brown color just to be different...WOW!! Great looking. Fast, not too much add-on trash software to uninstall. Kinda wish I had gotten the i5 processor (not offered w/Blu-Ray) but this i3 is really a go getter and I'm just as happy. Boots up really quickly, never a blue screen (thanks Windows 7 64bit) and hav had no compatibility issues yet other than difficulty running an old scratchy disk of AOL 9.0. Since AOL on disk didn't load well so I just downloaded it and got the new AOL 9.5 and that runs super. I've had the item for a couple of weeks and placed Word-2003 that works great, my own Norton2010 that I already had (deleted the Norton Trial ware of same name offered). Put my ESPN, NFL, Amazon and EBay and various other web site ICONS up without a hitch. My only issue is the speaker(s) are pathetic. I searched for new drivers but have not found any. Purchased a Case Logic Model R-110 USB laptop speaker and they sound is great although the speaker is kind of awkward.
Connected to my Toshiba 62" HD via the HDMI and Blu-ray and picture and sound were excellent. Its a little clumsy and awkward what with the remote controls, mouse/keypad, and cables but possible. Upgraded my home from a "g" Wifi hotspot to an Extreme-"N" wifi and this laptop flies at 150MBps without a hitch.
Very nice keyboard. I like the IBM/Levono keyboard of my old T22 laptop better but all-in-all this is a fine machine and I recommend to anyone (except gamers). More than likely, gamers will need a separate graphics card but I've never experienced any problems with normal things.
If you want a nice perfect fitting neopreme case (w/handles) get the MICROSOFT I have already reviewed. It fits perfectly.
UPDATE: Gave R-110 to friend and got almost as good sounding but much easier handling Logitech Clip-on Z205 USB Speaker. More very happy (?) with this one. Haven't found any improved drivers for the Sony speakers, they still suck! I recorded in HD one of the NBA playoff games. Sooooooo effin great picture. Windows Media Center works like a TIVO. You can go eat or bathroom and come back and go back to point you left to continue watching and the game has been continued to be recorded. Cool stuff...
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