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Summary: It looks cool and works well
Review: It's is my third laptop and I like it the most. It looks very nice and works well with my appications. There are some points that I do not like:
- onthe web, it does not state where it is made
- the hard disc capacity only 32 GB, not 40 or 35 as specified
- no original CDs of softwares provided
I like Sony Vaio trade mark. That is why I bough this.
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Summary: The worst desktop ever.....
Review: It's the worst laptop I've ever had. It failed on us and became totally unbootable the second day upon arrival. I really doubt the qa of Sony.
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Summary: Do NOT waste your money on this junk!
Review: Now, I am on to my 2nd replacement FRV25, after the first 2 broke down. Pointing device was broken on the first one, the screen was broken was on the second one (since these were within the first 14 days, I got replacements from BestBuy). On this third one, the screen is slightly tilted and one of the keys popped out, so I need to take it back to BestBuy for repair.If you are looking for an advice and recommendation (from a software professional), I am warning you about this computer. Do NOT waste your money on this computer. Besides its extremely poor quality, original CD's don't come with the computer. So, if you want to have the original CD's, you need to buy them from SONY separetely.
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Summary: Desktop replacement, not for gaming
Review: The machine is nicely constructed, my wife loves the keyboard (which for her was the determining factor for the purchase). The 2.66ghz processor with 512m ram will be more than enough for anything she can throw at it for years to come, the machine is well suited to her needs. It sits in the same spot and rarely moves. The screen is sharp and bright. Here are some of the things that would bother me, but have no impact on the casual user: 1) It is not suitable for 3d gaming, it is an integrated graphics chip. You are much better off going with a discrete graphics package (ati 7500, 9000) rather than the 345 package. That being said, it plays dvds smoothly. 2) As someone has mentioned, the power brick is ENOURMOUS. I have literally never seen a power adapter this large before. It weighs at least a pound by itself. 3) Loud fans. This is a good thing and a bad thing, without the fans there would be internal damage due to heat, but the fans are really loud. The pitch of the noise isn't bad (doesn't whine). I guess that is what you get with a 2.66ghz processor. 4) Power cord plugs into the right side of the computer, not the rear. It sticks out a bit and you have to be careful when moving it. 5) No discs with software. Sony has implemented a backup image on the hard drive. If you ever need to reinstall you just run their software to get back to the factory installed software image. What happens if your hard drive dies? I don't know. I would rather just have the recovery CDs, but they don't supply them. The manual says you can buy them online, but when you goto the link they don't sell them. This also means you can't reformat the HDD or reinstall to get rid of the stuff they install on the machine. Other than these things, the notebook is well constructed. My wife has no real complaints, but I'm glad I have a centrino based laptop which is portable, powerful, and quiet.
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Summary: Much Maligned
Review: This is a fine laptop. It is fast and has been dependable. It is no hotter than any of the other laptops that I have owned, and I have held all of them in my lap while I did work. It is a superb value in todays market.
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Summary: VAIO PCG-FRV25
Review: This is my first PC experience. I am Apple man, so I have come to expect extremely reliable and well built machines. This laptop seems to meet my expectations so far. Solid feel and performance.
The only dislike I have is the battery life. It does not quite reach 2 hours of use.
For the price and feature ratio you can't go wrong with this laptop.
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Summary: Incredible Machine at a Great Price.
Review: This machine is incredibly powerful and the graphics are awesome. Definitely worth every cent -
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Summary: SONY Notebook: A Compromise That You Can Live With
Review: When I first beheld Sony's VAIO PCG-FRV25 Notebook computer, I could see that it was slightly less portable than other laptops in its price and power range. I tried it out in the store, but one rarely gets a 'feel' for a computer without extensive home use. Fortunately, I had a friend who owned this computer, and he graciously allowed me access for several hours. I put it through its paces, including a thorough testing of its DVD, internet capabilities, CD burning, downloading time, embedded software, ease of screen, and keyboard access. This SONY notebook passed with flying colors. What was particularly impressive was the overall speed of its 2.66-GHz Pentium drive. Yet it was not only for this that gave it its zip. Most computer users calculate speed mostly in terms of the often touted drive speed. Certainly there are both desktops and laptops that feature faster speeds than this one, but what may get overlooked is a far more reliable barometer of throughput, the internal bus speed. A speed of 266 is considered fast. This laptop has a bus speed twice that. The screen was well-lit with no fuzziness anywhere. True, the slightly reduced keyboard takes a little getting used to, but I adapted within minutes. For those who like to play Hollywood DVDs, the result is as crisp as one could desire. Generally, this SONY laptop does what it is supposed to do: provide portability and functionality at a price that most of us can live with.
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Summary: SONY Notebook: A Compromise That You Can Live With
Review: When I first beheld Sony's VAIO PCG-FRV25 Notebook computer, I could see that it was slightly less portable than other laptops in its price and power range. I tried it out in the store, but one rarely gets a 'feel' for a computer without extensive home use. Fortunately, I had a friend who owned this computer, and he graciously allowed me access for several hours. I put it through its paces, including a thorough testing of its DVD, internet capabilities, CD burning, downloading time, embedded software, ease of screen, and keyboard access. This SONY notebook passed with flying colors. What was particularly impressive was the overall speed of its 2.66-GHz Pentium drive. Yet it was not only for this that gave it its zip. Most computer users calculate speed mostly in terms of the often touted drive speed. Certainly there are both desktops and laptops that feature faster speeds than this one, but what may get overlooked is a far more reliable barometer of throughput, the internal bus speed. A speed of 266 is considered fast. This laptop has a bus speed twice that. The screen was well-lit with no fuzziness anywhere. True, the slightly reduced keyboard takes a little getting used to, but I adapted within minutes. For those who like to play Hollywood DVDs, the result is as crisp as one could desire. Generally, this SONY laptop does what it is supposed to do: provide portability and functionality at a price that most of us can live with.
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Summary: Very Capable Machine For The VAIO Enthusiast!
Review: When my older Toshiba laptop escaped from my custody by being stolen from the locked cab of my Ford pick-up truck not too long ago, I mused awhile about my options for a replacement. But since my Homeowner's insurance policy subsidized the cost for another, I did a brief but intensive market search and finally settled on this superb and cost-effective choice offered by Sony, one that is quite compatible to my home computer system, which is also a Sony VAIO system. This laptop is small enough to be light and extremely portable and yet has a relatively large and quite bright screen with terrific color and resolution. It is a rugged and hefty package at nearly 8 pounds, and it delivers a lot of capability with features such as a 2.66 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, has 512 KB Level 2 cache, a 533 MHz system bus, 512 MB DDR SDRAM upgradeable memory, and a 64 MB ATI Radeon IGP 345M graphics chipset. With all this built-in capability, this laptop will more than adequately meet or exceed all of your needs. Sony outfitted the laptop system with a 40 GB hard disk, and features an internal CD-RW/DVD drive for burning and listening to audio CDs, one that will backup important files and allow you to view a DVD movie. One of the best features is its large 15-inch XGA TFT display, which is capable of 1024x768 resolution. It also has an internal V.90 modem for low-speed e-communications and an Ethernet interface to facilitate high-speed connectivity. It also serves your needs by providing both headphone and microphone ports as well as an 86-key keyboard that has an electro-static touch pad, and a built-in pair of stereo speakers with surround-sound imaging. It comes preloaded with an interesting and useful selection of resident software, including Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Money 2003, Microsoft Works 7.0, as well as a number of audio, video and photo utilities. This is a terrific unit at a very reasonable, and one I have already had a lot of fun with in the several months I have owned it. Enjoy!
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