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Sony VAIO VGN-AR270P3 Notebook

Sony VAIO VGN-AR270P3 Notebook

(2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7600, 2GB DDR2, 240GB, BD-RE/DVD±RW DL, Windows XP Pro, 17" TFT - MPN: VGNAR270P3)
Description: From the moment you take it out of its box, you ll notice the VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook is more than just a device, it s a showpiece. First of all, it s gorgeous. With its black exterior and sleek profile, interfaces and ports that ar.... Read More

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4 Star Review(1 Review)

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Date Reviewed:  04/07/2007
  • memker
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Strengths: one of the best configuration you can get
Weaknesses: power management and consumption, little pricey
Summary: This is a great desktop replacement. I won't elaborate on the computer specs since they speak for themselves. The screen is huge at 17" with very fine display resolution. Sony claims that this is full HD quality (1080p) and I wonder if they referred to the screen display or just the HDMI output. The speakers sound great but the audio output should be louder, unless I'm going deaf already.

This model comes with a Blu-Ray recordable drive which is supposed to output at full 1080p resolution through the HDMI output connector. Quite honestly, I can't tell the difference between a Blu-Ray movie (one is provided gratis as part of the laptop package) and a regular DVD movie. I don't know if it's because the screen is only at 17". They both looked awesome on the display. Sony also provides a recordable Blu-Ray disc and software to play and record. I have yet to find 25 GB worth of data that I want to burn into this Blu-Ray disc permanently.

My main complaint is power management and consumption. This sucker is HOT and I suppose that's legitimate with all the industrial strength stuff in it. Do not leave it on your lap while working for extended period of time. It runs HOT like a furnace as the fans try to cool the machine.

This leads to the 2nd part of power management - battery life. I can't get more than 2 1/2 hours of battery time with all the bells and whistles running even when battery is fully charged. Sony has a battery with 50% longer life for another $400. But shouldn't it come with the laptop if they're going to charge $3000 already?? Why cheap out on the battery?

The last noteworthy item is its 8 1/2 lb weight. I did say it's a desktop replacement so it's not light to lug around. And I expected it. But if you're in the market for a very powerful computer (with free built-in furnace), this will fit the BILL. Once they fix my other complaints, I will upgrade it to 5 stars.

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