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Released: Nov 2008
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powerful ATI graphics

Sony VAIO VGN-S360: Laptopmag

Sleek performer for work and play.

removable disc drive

Sony VAIO VGN-FJ290 Graphic Splash Edition: CNet

Shared video memory has a negative impact on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs. *

poor battery life

Sony VAIO FS680 Notebook: ZDNet

Though we love its bright display, the Sony VAIO VGN-FS680/W doesn't offer enough performance, battery life, or built-in features to justify its high price.

uses a low-cost integrated graphics processor, which means it's little use for 3D graphics or games

Sony Vaio VGN-C1S/W.CEK: Vnunet

Attractive design; high-quality display Expensive; poor 3D performance A well-designed laptop, although you pay extra for the ‘Sony style’

excellent display

Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP: Vnunet

16.1in display; good sized keyboard. Big and bulky; no integrated wireless.

bright screen

Sony VAIO C150P/B (Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD): ZDNet

Attractive, powerful, and reasonably priced, the Sony VAIO C150P/B is a smart choice if you're in the market for a thin-and-light laptop.

the left and right buttons sit right on the edge of the casing and can be awkward to use.

Sony Vaio TX3HP ultraportable notebook: Vnunet

: Small; light; stylish : Poor warranty; expensive; performance : Sony should include a better warranty, but the TX3 is a competent ultraportable

quite a large and expensive notebook

Sony VAIO PCG-K115Z: Vnunet

:Bright screen. Very powerful. Spare battery.Quite big. Only supports Memory Stick. Average battery life.Impressive combination of hardware and software.

surprisingly long battery life

Sony Vaio VGN-S3XP: Vnunet

It is not common for the smallest and lightest notebook to also be one of the most powerful, but the VGN-S3XP achieves this through its 2GHz central processing unit and 1GB of double data rate 2 (DDR2) memory. *

short battery life

Sony VAIO VGN-A190: CNet

The laptop's Hitachi hard drive is competent and reliable, but it's inferior to the 5,400rpm and 7,200rpm drives that come in the HP Pavilion zd7000, the Toshiba Satellite P25, and the Dell Inspiron 9100. Measuring 15.9 by 11 inches and between 1.7 and 1.9 inches thick, the wedge-shaped VAIO VGN-A190 is one big and heavy system. *

good desktop replacement notebook

Sony Vaio PCG-GRX316MP: Vnunet

Enormous screen; excellent performance; good battery life. No office suite; big and heavy; no wireless Lan. While the Vaio is physically large and quite heavy, it's still pretty good looking and delivers excellent battery life. At just over £2,000, it's a very good all-round package.

chic notebook

Sony VAIO VGO-LA38G: PCWorld Australia

The Sony VAIO VGO-LA38G is a welcome change of form factor which retains its mobility while also being a mobile, stylish and functional addition to the household.

the system fan gets relatively noisy.

Sony VAIO VGN-TX3XP: biosmagazine

Sleek design is just one cool element of this super-sexy ultra-portable

ultra portable notebook

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ48GN/C: PCWorld Australia

The VAIO is an excellent option for anyone after an ultraportable with good performance, solid battery life and an excellent design.

very impressive system

Sony Vaio PCG-SRX41P: Vnunet

Good battery life; built-in Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b; extremely portable. Lack of legacy I/O ports.

New tools make sure your PC is up-to-date, secure and running smoothly.

Sony VAIO® VGN-UX380N 4.5” Widescreen Micro PC: CircuitCity

New tools make sure your PC is up-to-date, secure and running smoothly. The VAIO® UX Micro PC is so small and lightweight you won't believe it's a full-functioning PC. *

it's definitely one of the better looking desktop replacements we've seen.

Sony VAIO AX570G: Laptopmag

A reasonably priced Media Center machine with a great view.

great pocket notebook computer

Sony Vaio PCG-C1XN/LT: Vnunet

Weighing in at only 1kg, the C1XN is a highly desirable portable PC with some excellent features. If you need a pocket-sized Windows 98 computer, it could be just what you're looking for.

the system doesn't run particularly hot, the fan is quite loud and runs often.

Sony VAIO VGN-AX570G: ZDNet

With a superb 17-inch display and an integrated TV tuner, the Sony VAIO VGN-AX570G is among the most self-contained multimedia laptops and undercuts many of them by several hundred dollars.

brilliant, 15.4” widescreen display

Sony VAIO® VGN-FZ140E/B 15.4” Widescreen Notebook PC: CircuitCity

The laptop looks really cool, thin and light
Thin and light: This VAIO FZ Series Notebook PC combines the benefits of a 15.4” widescreen with the dimensions of a much smaller notebook. *

decent audio system

Sony VAIO VGN-FE570G: Laptopmag

Slick Media Center notebook with an ultrabright screen.

cool notebook

Sony VAIO PCG-GRX570: PCMAG

The VAIO is equipped with a 1.6-GHz P4-M processor, a 38GB hard drive, and an ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics chip set—all impressive hardware. *

an amazing four-millimetre thick 11.1in LCD screen.

Sony VAIO VGN-TX17GP: PCWorld Australia

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least memory and slowest processor and hard drive

Sony VAIO VGN-A190 (Iss. 21 2004): PCMAG

With the least memory and slowest processor and hard drive in our high-end notebook roundup, the A190 was at the bottom of the heap on our SYSmark tests. *

more comfortable notebook keyboards

Sony VAIO VGN-C25G/B: GOODGEARGUIDE

The attractive Sony Vaio VGN-C25G/B can comfortably handle general computing tasks and multimedia applications. However, if you are looking to play modern games, you should look elsewhere.

great looking notebook

Sony Vaio PCG-Z1RMP: Trusted Reviews

Performance is pretty strong and the 166 SYSmark score makes the Z1RMP the fastest Centrino based notebook we've seen. The keys are also full-size which is always a bonus on a notebook, with the Return and Backspace keys both large and easy to hit. It's a shame that the battery life is so disappointing, because apart from that one issue the Z1RMP is a superb notebook. *

active protection system

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ170P: Laptopmag

Thanks to wide screens, faster CPUs, and long-lasting batteries, this ultraportable proves that smaller is better.

the system doesn't run particularly hot, the fan is quite loud and runs often.

Sony VAIO VGN-AX570G: CNet

We find it odd that a laptop the size of the VAIO VGN-AX570G has two diminutive pointing options; we preferred to use our own external USB mouse. *

stylish laptop

Sony VAIO® VGN-TXN25N/B 11.1” Widescreen Notebook PC: CircuitCity

Hard drive is slow. *

it the perfect desktop replacement PC

Sony VAIO VGN-AR38G: PCWorld Australia

A powerful system for powerful tasks, the AR38G can handle most things you throw at it and has a High Definition Blu-Ray drive, ensuring it will be useful for years to come.

optional Lithium-Ion battery

Sony Vaio PCG-C1VE: Vnunet

The PCG-C1VE has the potential to be a notebook to die for but its flashy extras come at the expense of such essential basics as a CD-ROM drive. The Crusoe processor isn't that impressive either, and performance issues could see the Vaio lagging behind the competition.

serious battery staying power

Sony Vaio VGN-SZ3XP: Trusted Reviews

It wasn't the smallest and lightest notebook around but at 1.7Kg it was still thin and light enough to slip into a bag. *

excellent all-round notebook

Sony Vaio VGN-S3XP: Vnunet

A very portable notebook that does everything a desktop PC can, but at a hefty price

the keyboard feels flat, providing almost no tactile feedback.

Sony VAIO VGN-UX180P: Laptopmag

The first handtop that performs like a real notebook crams in a ton of features but falls a bit flat when it comes to usability.

relatively spacious keyboard

Sony VAIO PCG-K115Z: biosmagazine

Software supplied with the laptop is impressive and includes Microsoft's Works 7.0 for everyday essentials, Sony's VAIO applications for audio-visual tasks, and Adobe's Companion Pack, which contains a Lite version of Adobe's Premiere 6.0 for creating videos and Photoshop Elements 2.0 for manipulating still images. *

full, backlit keyboard

Sony VAIO UX390: ZDNet

The pocket-size Sony VAIO UX390 makes solid improvements over the first generation of UMPCs, but its target audience is unclear.

shiny screen

Sony VAIO TR5AP: Laptopmag

A luxury-priced mini with plenty of eye candy.

the subwoofer certainly helps shore up the sound quality,

Sony Vaio PCG-NV109M: Vnunet

Powerful processor; great connection options; exciting range of features. Restrictive base design; lengthy set-up process.

Very poor battery life

Sony VAIO VGN-BX540B: Laptopmag

A versatile and secure business notebook that doesn’t last long enough on a charge.

very impressive battery life

Sony Vaio TX1: Vnunet

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classy business notebook

Sony VAIO VGN-FS18GP: PCWorld Australia

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truly great little notebook

Sony VAIO VGN-TX1XP: Trusted Reviews

The battery life is truly staggering, and for anyone that finds themselves having to work on the move regularly, this will be a huge boon. *

stylish Media Center Edition notebook

Sony VAIO VGN-FE570GC: PCWorld

It's easy to access the VGN-FE570GC's memory and the hard drive in their separate bottom compartments and you can expand storage to 240GB by connecting the $280 FE Series Multi Function Docking station equipped with an 80GB hard drive. *

active protection system

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ370P: Laptopmag

Sony now offers more speed with its stylish ultraportable for power users.

dazzling 17-inch widescreen display

Sony VAIO A290: Laptopmag

Maximum entertainment for the deep-pocketed.

there are factors additional to Bluetooth and battery life that make the PCG-C1VFK desirable

Sony Vaio PCG-C1VFK: TechRadar.com

The 15GB hard drive is able to cope with storage of digital footage, and the camera can be used in videoconferencing. *

solid but not spectacular MobileMark score

Sony VAIO VGN-T350P: Laptopmag

The first notebook with a built-in EDGE radio is a breakthrough for road warriors who care more about convenience than speed.

long battery life

Sony VAIO VGN-TX650P/B: Laptopmag

Strikingly compact and versatile notebook with all-day endurance.

the 3Dmark score was little to speak of at 1,781.

Sony Vaio PCG-TR1MP: Vnunet

Looks; battery life; screen. Performance. If you've got £1,800 in your pocket and don't need high performance, this is the best ultra-portable money can buy.

all-purpose portable PC

Sony Vaio VGN-AR18GP: GOODGEARGUIDE

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beautiful notebook

Sony VAIO VGN-FJ180/PR: Laptopmag

A speedy notebook that stands out from the crowd.

this little notebook should be very robust indeed.

Sony VAIO VGN-X505VP - Ultra Slim Notebook: Trusted Reviews

This isn't the best battery life by today's standards, but considering the size of this notebook, it's pretty impressive. *

generous 15in display

Sony VAIO PCG-NV109M: Vnunet

The ATI Mobility graphics hardware is powerful and can handle most tasks. *

makes this a decent gaming system

Sony VAIO VGN-FS680/W: Laptopmag

A big entertainer that's light enough to take out of the house.

poor battery life

Sony VAIO UX50: ZDNet

The Sony VAIO UX is one of the best tiny tablets we've seen, but its high price, poor battery life, and less-than-ideal typing experience keep it from being a home run.

The SYSmark 2002 score of 204 is also very respectable for a slim and light notebook

Sony VAIO VGN-S1VP - Notebook: Trusted Reviews

Sony has yet again produced a superb slim line notebook computer that can handle anything you're likely to throw at it. Now, I'm usually willing to accept a bit of fan noise in a very slim notebook, but the constant whine of the S1VP soon started to drive me mad. *

small and slow hard drive

Sony VAIO TXN17P/B: ZDNet

Sony adds Windows Vista to its ultraportable VAIO TXN17, which doesn't change much otherwise from its XP-based precursor. With a gorgeous design, excellent battery life, and wireless broadband, it remains one of the best ultraportables on the market for business travelers.

great little notebook

Sony VAIO VGN-S4M: Trusted Reviews

Inside the spec is more than adequate for a slim and light notebook. Despite the S4M being a small notebook, the Shift, Return, Backspace, and Tab keys are all oversized. *

The underside of the notebook doesn't get too hot, with the lightweight unit helping.

Sony Vaio PCG-C1VE: TechRadar.com

The underside of the notebook doesn't get too hot, with the lightweight unit helping. *

thin notebook

Sony VAIO FZ: NotebookReview

The Sony VAIO FZ is a nice looking notebook with a solid set of features that are sure to appeal to people looking for a full-featured notebook with clean lines. While the entry-level version of the FZ with integrated Intel graphics lacks the power for serious gaming, even the Intel chipset provides enough performance for a mobile multimedia center. The optional NVIDIA graphics, blu-ray and HDMI make the FZ a perfect HD powerhouse. If Sony could only find a way to fix the annoying AV Mode but...

full PC functionality

Sony VAIO VGN-UX17GP: GOODGEARGUIDE

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terrific system

Sony VAIO FS570: Laptopmag

Good-looking widescreen performer is a little short on endurance.

lightweight ultra-portable system

Sony VAIO VGN-TX47GP/B: PCWorld Australia

An ultra-portable ideal for road warriors, the VAIO TX47 offers outstanding battery life, and a stylish design.

at this price point we expect something that is far more serious and ideally has a larger screen.

Sony Vaio VGC-LA1 all-on-one PC: Reg Hardware

In another bit of cross-marketing the screensaver triggers a trailer for the new Bond movie It's fun the first time or two but when all is said and done this is an advert for a Sony movie on your brand new home entertainment system, and that's a diabolical liberty. *

A solid, reliable notebook

Sony Vaio VGN-TX3HP notebook computer: Vnunet

: The diametric opposite of a desktop replacement both in terms of size and power, the Sony Vaio VGN-TX3HP has a lot in its favour, but £1,500 is a lot of money for not a lot of computer.

offers an impressive combination of power, sleekness, and portability.

Sony VAIO VGN-S470P: PCMAG

The 80GB, 5,400-rpm hard drive is also extremely attractive for such a small system, worthy of handling all your music and movie files, as well as adding a performance boost. The 1,280-by-800 resolution is good for graphics, movies, basic office apps like spreadsheets, and composing e-mails. *

a dedicated button on the keyboard makes snapping a shot easy

Sony VAIO PCG-C1VN PictureBook: PCMAG

The rated battery life of 2.5 to 5.5 hours is good but not amazing. *

poor battery life

Sony VAIO VGN-N27GH: GOODGEARGUIDE

The VGN-N27GH is a solid, but not outstanding notebook for anyone looking for basic performance in a stylish package. Unfortunately, poor battery life and sluggish performance are turn offs, and may turn away users looking for performance on the road.

the built-in hard drive is incredibly small, with only 30GB of space.

Sony VAIO VGN-BX168GP: PCWorld Australia

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poor battery life

Sony VAIO PCG-GRT916Z: Trusted Reviews

Sony states a maximum battery life of 90 minutes, so in reality I managed to better that slightly. *

best equipped multimedia notebooks

Sony VAIO VGN-AR190G: Laptopmag

Sony's revamped multimedia flagship is the first notebook to boast Blu-ray disc technology.

huge hard drive

Sony VAIO FE570G: ZDNet

The Sony VAIO FE delivers solid performance and useful entertainment software, but alternative systems offer superior multimedia hardware and functionality for less money.

hybrid graphics system

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ170P: PCMAG

The Sony VAIO VGN-SZ170P ($2,799 direct) is remarkably powerful for an ultraportable, combining sexy looks with dual graphic options and a 1.83-GHz Intel Core Duo T2400 processor, bringing plenty of speed to this 3.8-pound system. *

small, lightweight notebook

Sony VAIO VGN-G118GN: PCWorld Australia

The Sony VAIO VGN-G811GN/B is a very nice option for people who expect to be on the road a lot. The battery life is good and for such a small unit it's nice to see an internal optical drive.

typically mediocre laptop sound

Sony VAIO VGN-FJ170/B: ZDNet

The thin-and-light Sony VAIO FJ170/B's well-built case, solid features, and decent performance and battery life are well suited to the work of typical home and small-business users.

this system is quite expensive, especially as no floppy drive is included as standard.

Sony Vaio PCG-GR114SK: Vnunet

Sony's Vaio PCG-GR114SK boasts a large memory for a notebook, at 256Mb, but can only be expanded to 512Mb. The laptop's large screen, integrated Lan adapter and FireWire port are also likely to appeal to corporate users.

good quality laptop

Sony Vaio VGN-SZ3XWP laptop: Vnunet

: Attractive, lightweight, good performance and battery life : Expensive, backlight bleeding on LCD : The new Vaio has a great feel to it, but we do feel it’s a case of style over substance

We found the eject switch for the DVD drive was uncomfortable to access

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ15GP: GOODGEARGUIDE

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excellent 14.1in screen

Sony Vaio PCG-Z1RMP: Vnunet

Lots of features. Stylish. Good software package.Quite big. Mediocre graphics.Another solid addition to the Vaio range which excels, despite its bulky design.

The slate grey shell is austere in the traditional notebook fashion.

Sony Vaio PCG-FX880K: PCAuthority

The slate grey shell is austere in the traditional notebook fashion. *

spacious full-size keyboard

Sony VAIO PCG-GRT30P: PCAuthority

It's bulky and weighty, but offers a brilliant mix of notebook and desktop functionality in a single unit, if you don't mind shelling out for it. The hardware feature set on this unit is incredible, with a NVIDIA's FX GO5600 graphics returning seven and a half thousand 3DMarks, this is a comfortable gaming platform. *

integrated graphics

Sony VAIO N170GT (Core Duo 1.6 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD): ZDNet

The Sony VAIO N170G/T uses an underpowered Intel Core Duo processor, but the bright screen and the slick styling will make it attractive to the design-conscious consumer on a budget.

compact keyboard

Sony VAIO TXN15P/W (Core Solo 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB HDD): ZDNet

One of the best ultraportables on the market today, the well-designed Sony VAIO VGN-TXN15P/W provides business users with a thorough feature set and record-breaking battery life.

slow 266MHz memory

Sony VAIO TX670P/B (Pentium M 753 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 60 GB HDD): ZDNet

Though it's expensive, the Sony VAIO VGN-TX670P delivers a great combination of business and entertainment features, long battery life, and unparalleled connectivity in an incredibly ultraportable package.

integrated graphics

Sony VAIO N170GT (Core Duo 1.6 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD): CNet

Additional batteries are available from Sony for $199, but there's no extended-life battery. *

fresh Intel Core Solo processor

Sony VAIO TXN15P/W (Core Solo 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB HDD): CNet

It's true that Core Duo-based ultraportables, such as the Asus S6F, offer more raw power, but the Sony VAIO VGN-TXN15P/W is the better choice for business users who can trade some performance for a great mix of features, thorough connectivity, and unparalleled battery life in an attractive, compact case. *
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