Sony VAIO super slim rocks~!

[isekii]

I just got this delivered to me today.
Bought it used for $625 shipped.

PIII 750
20gb hd
384mb ram
officexp pro
winxp pro

docking station and case.

First impression: "DAMN THIS THING IS TINY"
Going from a Dell Inspiron to a Super Slim is a big difference.
It weighs less than 4lbs

I dont think I can ever go back to that Inspiron 4150


Now to figure out if this has a mini pci slot so I can add an internal wireless card

 

[DaWhim]

always heard bad things about VAIO. hopefully, Sony customer service is the best on the earth. so let's hope your VAIO never break.

 

[HiTek21]

Pics?

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: DaWhim
always heard bad things about VAIO. hopefully, Sony customer service is the best on the earth. so let's hope your VAIO never break.

I owned a Vaio Laptop previously.
I bought htis laptop used so the warranty is well over.
I'm not really worried about this laptop. I'm only gonna be using it for internet browsing, emails, mp3s and office

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: HiTek21
Pics?

looks like this

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: DaWhim
always heard bad things about VAIO. hopefully, Sony customer service is the best on the earth. so let's hope your VAIO never break.

I owned a Vaio Laptop previously.
I bought htis laptop used so the warranty is well over.
I'm not really worried about this laptop. I'm only gonna be using it for internet browsing, emails, mp3s and office

I am heard enough horror stories of sony customer service, so let's hope your laptop last. (only heard IBM laptops do last )

 

[dcdomain]

Ugh... I'm sick of super slim laptops, I hope you are happy with yours cuz my Toshiba Portege 2000 is CRAZY SLOW because of the harddrive. Almost unbearable, thankfully it's only my secondary PC.

 

[geckojohn]

It's true that IBM laptops are rock-solid and last a long time... but Sony makes sleeker and smaller laptops. I'm having this debate right now... my CEO wants to get a small Sony laptop, but it's really expensive and probably not as durable as an IBM. But, since he's paying the bills, i think i'll order the Sony for him.


Sony LINK

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: geckojohn
It's true that IBM laptops are rock-solid and last a long time... but Sony makes sleeker and smaller laptops. I'm having this debate right now... my CEO wants to get a small Sony laptop, but it's really expensive and probably not as durable as an IBM. But, since he's paying the bills, i think i'll order the Sony for him. <a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SDisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=p_EVeJPowlMVXKw93hcfc9zmkhJpeOpbonc=?CategoryName=cpu_VAIONotebookComputers_TRSeries&ProductSKUY_=PCGTR2A&Dept=cpu" target=blank>Link</A>

The sony slim is built pretty well.
Metal casing, and it feels solid.

if your boss wants something slim try to find something directly from Japan. They got laptops 1/2 the width of the ones here

 

[luckydragon]

i wish you had saw my old posts on my sony vaio which is the same model as yours....

i had the most horrible experience with it. do not use Nero for burning cds, otherwise you can kiss the docking station good bye and sony support is the worse ever, i had the laptop for only a few months and they would not do anytihng to help me. they almost wanted to charge me for the phone call.

from my personal experience i can say i hate sony laptops sorry

 

[gsaldivar]

I have the older model of this notebook and it ROCKS.

There's nothing like the freedom that 4 lbs. gives you when your campus is 350+ acres.

When you think about it, all you REALLY need is a network jack or a wireless card - all the extra CD/DVD/Floppy drives are just dead weight 99% of the time, so leave them at home.

In my opinion, Sony's engineering & workmanship are second to none - take care of your equipment and it will last a long time....

Good luck!

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: luckydragon
i wish you had saw my old posts on my sony vaio which is the same model as yours....

i had the most horrible experience with it. do not use Nero for burning cds, otherwise you can kiss the docking station good bye and sony support is the worse ever, i had the laptop for only a few months and they would not do anytihng to help me. they almost wanted to charge me for the phone call.

from my personal experience i can say i hate sony laptops sorry

1 testimony so far

 

[ndee]

yeah, Sony support does suck, just hope it doesn't break down like mine did

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: DaWhim

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: DaWhim
always heard bad things about VAIO. hopefully, Sony customer service is the best on the earth. so let's hope your VAIO never break.

I owned a Vaio Laptop previously.
I bought htis laptop used so the warranty is well over.
I'm not really worried about this laptop. I'm only gonna be using it for internet browsing, emails, mp3s and office

I am heard enough horror stories of sony customer service, so let's hope your laptop last. (only heard IBM laptops do last )

Thinkpad 4 eva!

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: SSP

Originally posted by: DaWhim

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: DaWhim
always heard bad things about VAIO. hopefully, Sony customer service is the best on the earth. so let's hope your VAIO never break.

I owned a Vaio Laptop previously.
I bought htis laptop used so the warranty is well over.
I'm not really worried about this laptop. I'm only gonna be using it for internet browsing, emails, mp3s and office

I am heard enough horror stories of sony customer service, so let's hope your laptop last. (only heard IBM laptops do last )

Thinkpad 4 eva!

the best T40 I have seen is the one my friend gets from his college, $1500 linky

stats:
Hardware

Intel Mobile Pentium M Processor at 1.6 GHz
512MB RAM
80GB internal hard drive
14.1" SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT display
32MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 video chipset
10/100/1000 on-board Ethernet and 56K modem
80211.a/b integrated wireless
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive
Full complement of ports (including: 2 USB 2.0, parallel, S-Video out, headphone, microphone)
UltraNav (touchpad/TrackPoint) pointing device
Bluetooth
Lithium-ion battery (one-year warranty)
Three-year manufacturer's warranty
Three-year ThinkPad Protection (accidental damage)
Weighs less than 5pounds

Pre-Installed Software*

Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Office XP Professional
Microsoft Visual C++ , Basic, C#
Maplesoft Maple (symbolic algebra program)
Mathworks Matlab
SolidWorks (a CAD package)
National Instruments LabView
Bentley Systems MicroStation
SecureCRT
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Symantec anti-virus software
and more
* The software is pre-installed on the laptop computer. Right-to-use licenses are included but installation media, such as CDs, and manuals are not.

Also included:

Laptop security cable with lock
Ethernet cable
Kelty laptop carrying case (padded backpack shown above)

you really can't beat this for $1500
*very jealous*

 

[Chau]

Originally posted by: DaWhim

Originally posted by: SSP

Originally posted by: DaWhim

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: DaWhim
always heard bad things about VAIO. hopefully, Sony customer service is the best on the earth. so let's hope your VAIO never break.

I owned a Vaio Laptop previously.
I bought htis laptop used so the warranty is well over.
I'm not really worried about this laptop. I'm only gonna be using it for internet browsing, emails, mp3s and office

I am heard enough horror stories of sony customer service, so let's hope your laptop last. (only heard IBM laptops do last )

Thinkpad 4 eva!

wow that's a really good deal

i love superslim laptops, i got a portege 7200 its about an inch then, then over the summer i bought a sharp actius um32w, .8" thin
the best T40 I have seen is the one my friend gets from his college, $1500 linky

stats:
Hardware

Intel Mobile Pentium M Processor at 1.6 GHz
512MB RAM
80GB internal hard drive
14.1" SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT display
32MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 video chipset
10/100/1000 on-board Ethernet and 56K modem
80211.a/b integrated wireless
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive
Full complement of ports (including: 2 USB 2.0, parallel, S-Video out, headphone, microphone)
UltraNav (touchpad/TrackPoint) pointing device
Bluetooth
Lithium-ion battery (one-year warranty)
Three-year manufacturer's warranty
Three-year ThinkPad Protection (accidental damage)
Weighs less than 5pounds

Pre-Installed Software*

Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Office XP Professional
Microsoft Visual C++ , Basic, C#
Maplesoft Maple (symbolic algebra program)
Mathworks Matlab
SolidWorks (a CAD package)
National Instruments LabView
Bentley Systems MicroStation
SecureCRT
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Symantec anti-virus software
and more
* The software is pre-installed on the laptop computer. Right-to-use licenses are included but installation media, such as CDs, and manuals are not.

Also included:

Laptop security cable with lock
Ethernet cable
Kelty laptop carrying case (padded backpack shown above)

you really can't beat this for $1500
*very jealous*

 

[Spikey217]

I don't have anything bad to say about Sony besides the high prices.

Using two different Sony laptops here with no problems. One is about 6-7 months old and the other is about 5 months.

BTW, the TR series looks very good.

 

[RichieZ]

Nice but I prefer my IBM THinkpad X31
1.4G Pentium M
1GB RAM
60GB 7K60 7200RPM HD
802.11/a/b/g mini pci card
3.5lbs

all the free microsoft software I want though MSDN

 

[Skyline622]

IBM all the way.

Went with Sony once.

Went back to IBM after the Sony died on my thesis.