Computing Mayhem Amazon Shop - Sony VAIO VGN-CR425E/B 14.1-inch Laptop (2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Black
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List Price: $1,249.99
Our Price: $1,399.84
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Manufacturer: Sony
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Sony
Color: Black
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.1
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Display Size: 14.1
EAN: 0027242741072
Feature: Stylishly designed notebook in multi-layer glossy black with 14.1-inch screen and multimedia playback control buttons
Hard Disk Size: 250
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: VGN-CR425E/B
Processor Count: 2
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2008-04-15
Studio: Sony
System Memory Size: 3000
System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
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Features
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Stylishly designed notebook in multi-layer glossy black with 14.1-inch screen and multimedia playback control buttons
2.10 GHz "Penryn" Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB RAM (4 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive
Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth (with stereo music streaming), 10/100 Ethernet, Intel X3100 video card with up to 358 MB of shared memory
Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, ExpressCard 34 slot, Memory Stick & SD readers, VGA & S-Video output
Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)
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Customer Rating:
Summary: My kid loves it
Comment: I ordered this Vaio from Amazon over a month ago when it was offered as a Gold Box item. His Compaq mini-tower had died two months prior and I thought a laptop would make more sense for him now.
I am not going to go into the technical mumbo-jumbo because you can see the specs posted in the product description section. Suffices to say that it is adequately supplied with memory, has sufficient disk storage and comes with... hmmm... Vista.
On the computer itself, it is a true laptop, meaning that it's not a TOO large mini-super-computer-emulator but not too small either. The display looks great. The keyboard is only adequate. This model does not come with a mouse so, if you don't want to depend on the little touchpad, make sure you have a USB mouse handy.
Installation... well you turn it on and it works. As it is always the case with 'consumer' computers, as soon as you turn it on, you are bombarded with tons of tutorials and various pre-installed trashware/bloatware - the usual suspects: AOL, Macaffee, Adobe, Norton... It took me a couple of hours to clean it up and leave only the stuff that was not on a 'trial' base and get rid of all the well-meaning spyware.
So, after cleanup, we got ourselves a nice, Wi-Fi enabled, AOL/Explorer/Macaffee/Norton-free little laptop that my son loves using for his personal entertainment and for the occasional school homework - Microsoft Works comes pre-installed for that.
Battery life appears to be adequate but the battery is relatively slow to charge - I guess you can't have everything at the same time.
On the 'cool' factor. The laptop comes equipped with a built-in camera almost invisible, it plays DVDs and, of course it has a microphone. My kid also likes the text-to-speech capability but he's telling me that the computer is more often wrong than right when interpreting his words. The cool stuff that DOES work is the fingerprint authentication. You provide the computer your fingerprints and you no longer need to enter username/password ever again. You simply slide your finger (any finger) over the reader and, you're authenticated.
I never had to call the Sony customer service, so I can't comment on that. I am very much a do-it-yourself type when it comes to computer (never on cars).
Overall rating: I am satisfied with the the laptop but the keyboard could have been better.
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Summary: LOVING IT!!!
Comment: This was a very good deal on GOLD BOX DEAL. I bought it with affordable price and the product functioned overall were outstanding. I loved it so much.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Sony
Comment: I had waited to get a Sony Vaio because that was what I had before and was totally sold on Sony. Then I saw the great deal on Amazon, just what I was looking for big HD lots of RAM, SOLD!
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Summary: Good size for travel
Comment: I bought this because it's a bit smaller than my other laptop (an HP)and am happy with it so far. It starts up faster than the HP. The only negative about it is the sound. I haven't called tech support about it yet and there may be an update that will take care of the problem. So we'll see.
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Summary: Excellent compromise between performance and price
Comment: If you're looking for a laptop to replace your bulky home desktop, this is an excellent option. Though Intel's 5550 is not the fastest CPU on the market the whole system performance it's really good. It loads MSOffice quite fast as well as other home/office applications. Web surfing is perfect. The system features USB, firewire, mem stick and bluetooth ports. If you're considering this machine with gamming in mind go for a different model with a dedicated graphics adaptor -like NVIDA or ATI- included, the VAIO VGN-CR415E it's not expandable.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Step out and be seen with the portable, powerful and incredibly beautiful VAIO(R) CR425EB notebook. A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO(R) CR425EB is a slim, lightweight PC measuring less than 1" thin, with a stunning 14.1" widescreen with XBRITE-ECO LCD technology while weighing only 5.49lbs is an astonishing sight to behold. Experience the powerful performance of the newest hafnium-based Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 2.10GHz processor with 3MB of L2 Cache with 3GB RAM memory and store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy 250GB (5400RPM) hard drive. Backed by the Windows Vista Home Premium operating system and Intel Core 2 Duo processor, this lightning-fast, super-powerful mobile notebook is slim, lightweight, and packed with entertainment and design extras. Extend the reach of your CR425EB notebook with Stereo Bluetooth technology that is ideal for advanced Wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth speakers or headphones. From a built-in web cam and AV controls to its unique paint colors and comfortable, easy-to-clean keyboard, the remarkable VAIO(R) CR425EB notebook delivers entertainment, power and pizzazz. 14.1 WXGA (1280 x 800) XBRITE-ECO Display Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with up to 358MB Shared Video Memory Built-in Webcamera and microphone DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11A/B/G/N 10/100Base-TX Ethernet Intergrated A2DP Bluetooth Technology Fingerprint Reader Memory Stick Duo Card Reader with MagicGate(TM) functionality Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot ExpressCard 34 Slot 3 USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, TV-Out (S-Video), IEEE 1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 13.2 (W) x 9.8 (D) x 1.51 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 5.49lbs
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