Alright, I wanted to wait a while before writing this review because most people review products pretty quickly after purchasing. This really leaves out a lot of important info considering the first month of ownership usually leaves out a lot of experience with any product. I bought this laptop January 8th 2011 for $750. It is now January 28th 2013. I think two years is enough time to get a good feel for a laptop!So here's what I've found:
Once you eliminate the unnecessary processes that WINDOWS 7 runs, this computer is quick and can perform many things at the same time. Right now, I'm running Google Chrome, 2 windows open, with 9 tabs between them. I'm also running Vaio care (a very nice program that cleans up everything like defragging) as well as TrendMicro (my antivirus). I frequently use photoshop CS6 and chrome simultaneously without issues. ***I've given this laptop 4 stars out of 5 because Windows is a part of the computer and my issues are all with this operating system.***
It works well with my Bamboo Splash tablet, I absolutely love the HDMI output. I play movies all the time on my 42" 3D LCD TV directly from this laptop because it's so much quicker than my Blu-Ray player. Any issues with speed are directly related to the programs run. Just get rid of the stupid bloatware (Windows Media Player, internet explorer, basically any Windows stuff ) and get things like VLC Media Player, Google Chrome, etc. As long as you take care of this computer, it's well worth the money. Nothing is broken on it, USB ports all work, HDMI works, SD card slot works, all the keys are still functioning properly. The only wear you can really see is that the matte finish on the keyboard is slightly worn off on some keys (you can only see it when you're looking at it from a strange angle). It makes the keys look a *little* more glossy. The little bumps on the mouse pad area are also slightly worn off in the center, something I noticed about a week ago.
It's impossible to keep the outside clean of fingerprints, I've tried everything, but now I've just accepted it.
Overall, I'd recommend this computer for any daily user. I'm a college student and it serves every purpose I need for classes and for hobbies of mine. I've never had a computer that wasn't outdated within a year, considering I've had this one for 2 years and it's still working perfectly, I don't plan on getting a new one any time soon!
I was skeptical about it, because i was so used to my old laptop and i tried out any, many laptops but ended up returning them because i didnt like them and could get used to them. This laptop has a great performance rate. Only a fool would dislike this laptop. I loved the color as well. Its fast, no lags. I can actually play Fifa 12 on this without lags. FOR REAL! Just buy it, you wont regret it. I promise you that!I had gotten this laptop back in 2011 as a late b-day present, and I have to say compared to my old 2004 Sony laptop, it's a LOT better!
I only wished I bought it online and not from Best Buy, reason being they replace the hard drive on my laptop with a much cheaper, non Sony part. Long story short lost everything about a month ago.
Though I did notice it freezing and such, I blame Best Buy 100%.
Now the laptop runs well again, the only issues I have with it is the slower boot up when you turn it on, and the fan going off for a while, it's not that loud but it can get on your nerves.
Don't bother buying it from the store, because you might get ripped off the same way.
The Color is beautiful and rich, but enjoys keeping fingerprints everywhere.
I highly recommend this laptop for anyone out there! (Just stay away from Best Buy)buying this laptop is become my 2011 biggest mistake. it totally not worth it, i really didn't wanna write a bad review but then again, i have to spare purple lovers the trouble. i totally fell in love with this laptop because of it color (purple), turns out that's all it has going. the laptop freezes up all the time, it takes so long to come on and then goes blank. i really regret buying this. and i misplaced the receipt so i cant take it back. would have given no star, if i could.
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