Customer Reviews
Don't by it if you type a lot 
2008-02-29
I have to say that I was really impressed with this computer when I just got it, because it looks absolutely beutiful (I have a gold one) I hopes long ago that there will be more choice in design and here it was, very light, just beautiful!
There is one main problem. I work typing a lot of text, transcribing. There is some charge that is going through the metal part of a laptop, right in front where the player bottons are, that doesn't quiet burn my skin, but discharging some electricity in to my wrist and it's quiet painful by the end of the day!
I love everything about it, but just for that little thing I would return it, if I did not live in Europe and spent so much money on getting it here from US. So now I just have to wear long sleaves or put some scarf over the metal bar in front, quiet annoying.
Best Laptop Ever!!!!! 
2008-02-26
I got this because I had a Dell laptop for the past 5-years, and both hinges on it were broken. I literally had to prop it up on pillows for it to even work. So, this was ordered as a replacement. Sad to say, I picked this because it was pink.
As far as functionality goes, this is PERFECT! The screen is crisp and clear. The keyboard is easy to maneuver, and visually attractive since it is a brushed chrome. Vista takes some getting used too, but it is easily figured out in a day. It is flawless on sites like youtube, it just streams video media beautifully, and works well with downloading and the internet in general.
The laptop itself is light as a feather! Compared to my Dell dinosaur, it feels like it weighs nothing. I am sorry, I didn't get this sooner, I love it, and would recommend this to anyone.
The pink suckered me in... 
2008-02-18
This was an impulse purchase, I spent my government refund check early. I didn't pay even half what is listed here, cause this model has been updated and mine was on clearance at Best Buy or I'd never had purchased it.
That said, my biggest complaint is the screen flicker when you scroll up and down the page. At first, I thought there was something wrong with the video card, and had an on-line chat with Sony tech support in India (funny how you can tell that even in writing) who just wanted me to reinstall the video drivers. That didn't work. I took it back to Best Buy and they said there wasn't anything wrong with it, that Windows Vista was the reason the screen flickers, and the rest of the new laptops did the same thing. He showed me a brand new Toshiba and darn if it didn't flicker too when scrolling. So I took it back home, but it really is annoying.
I'm not impressed with Vista so far, this laptop has the Home Premium. I haven't seen it do anything spectular, unless I'm missing something. Oh, back to the laptop. I do like feel of the keyboard, even if the letters are not lasered onto the keys, they are just some sort of stickers. It does take a really long time to power up though.
I've always owned Dells, and they come with scads of software on CDs. This Sony came with zero, zilch, nada. Not even a Vista reinstall CD. I didn't realize that at the time I bought it.
All in all, it's just a laptop, but it sure is pretty...
Perfect looks, great power, but not the best out there 
2008-02-17
I bought this laptop months ago, and i can't deny that it's looks made me buy it instead of a Dell or an HP, despite all the bad things i had heard about the Vaio series.I bought it from Amazon, and it came just as they advertised (time and condition of the product).
I really like this laptop, but it is not the best out there.
The good:
1- Very fast processor. I'm using kaspersky internet security 7 and it doesn't slow down the sistem. The RAM is fair.
2- The integrated webcam is quite cool
3- Very light and elegant design
The bad:
1- This laptop is supossed to have 200Gb of Hard drive, yet you can only use 178. Why?. Also, this hard drive is slow (4.2 RPM).
2- No bluetooth (almost all laptops today come with bluetooth)
3- Bad sound
4- The battey has such a short life! and the cord is too short (i don't understand why)
It's a good laptop with some absurd flaws. Sony Vaio series has convinced most buyers(me, for example)that they give more importance to looks than to technology or functional aspects. I hope i won't ever have to experience all those problems other Vaio owners claim to have (battery break, motherboard catastrophes, etc...).
A great product that has been spoilt 2008-02-14
This computer is a great product. The screen is highly illuminated and attractive. The skin is a beautiful glossy red. But the software is loaded with so much junk that you really have to compete to get things done. That's crazy.
How did this get 4/5 stars???? 2008-06-21
PROS: Size, light weight, fast (if you install a new operating system)
CONS: Battery doesn't last more than an hour if you're using the computer for anything other than typing a paper. Not sure what the light is for... Comes with Vista. Keyboard is hard to use. My thumbs hit the touchpad while typing and it causes the cursor to jump. VERY annoying. XP drivers are incomplete and no support for Vista 64bit or XP 64bit. Speakers are crap.
THOUGHTS: I've had this laptop for 6months now. I started to get the blue screen of death with Vista every time the computer would come of hibernation. This prompted me to install XP. I now have no sound and none of my keyboard function keys work.
It has a great feel when you're at the store trying to size it up against other laptops, but when it comes to getting work done and using it daily, it doesn't cut it.
Worst Computer Ever. 
2008-05-06
I have owned this computer for less than 6 months and in the past 6 months three things have broken. First the left click broke, I sent the computer into Sony and they replaced it. A few months later my computer turned off and would not power on. I sent the computer to Sony and they replaced my motherboard. A week after receiving the computer back my screen started to malfunction. There was a dotted line that would appear and blink then go away for a few seconds only to return again. I called up Sony support and as I was on the phone with them my screen began to fade completely to white then flash back to normal than fade to white again. Now I have sent it back to them again for another repair. Two major repairs in less than 6 months is ridiculous.
Bloatware 2008-05-04
Contains unnecessary software, or bloatware, that slows up startup and consumes memory. "Spy Sweeper" is the most annoying.
Great for hwat is has and a good price for a Sony 2008-04-16
I didn't buy it online I went to a Best Buy before Christmas and paid under $1000 for a new one and it was a gift of which I have used allot thus why I am providing this review.
I see varying reviews on the pre configd computer that was/is sold at many chain stores and online last year and into earlier this year as new models of these are out that are faster and cheaper. This machine for what it has works great and at a decent price for Sony as they are like Dell, usually more costly for similar products by HP and others. Go test drive one at a Best Buy or other electronics chains and or even buy one and just make sure you know the return policy in case you don't like and want to return it. I like the colors too, not important at all but a nice option if you want some specific color.
Great little work horse 2008-03-14
I think buying computers is a difficult decision and with the choices we have its even harder, so when I decided to replace my Acer I made a list of things I had to have and what I could live without. I found that I could live without Bluetooth as I had it on my Acer and never used it.
As all the features are already listed the only thing left is to give my concerns and opinions. The speakers are not that great when watching a movie or listening to songs. Using headphones helps but I think Sony could have done a better job with the speakers. The headphone sockets to the side are much better when you have the laptop on your lap as my old Acer (and others also do this) had it in the front and the wires would always bend and eventually the headphones would stop working as the wire inside the cable would break. Also having the DVD/CD controls on the front is easy and the display off button is great to extend battery life when listening to songs, as you don't need to have the display on. I also purchased Business vista and its so much better and faster then the home edition. I use the laptop to store my photos, watch movies, listen to songs and programming. Overall the laptop is light-weight, fast, and screen is fantastic. For my use as I need to carry a laptop with me, this is a great buy.
