Sony VAIO VGN-AR630E Notebook

(2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7250, 2GB DDR2, 320GB, BD-ROM/DVD±RW DL, Windows Vista Home Premium, 17" LCD - MPN: VGNAR630E)

Description: The VAIO AR630 notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with a spacious 17-inch widescreen display featuring XBRITE-ECO LCD technology and a BD-ROM drive for Blu-ray Disc HD video playback. Backed by Intel Centrino Duo processor technology and I.... Read More

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Date Reviewed: 05/06/2008
z3540 Member Since: Jul 2006 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 3 Months	Great Computer!! Strengths: Blu ray, HDMI 1.3a, discrete nVidia video card, 17" screen Weaknesses: Wrong processor info displayed under device manager, old video card with only 256 vram, useless extra software. Summary: I got this on clearance at BB for $1049.99 to replace my 14.1", 750 mghz Pentium II, 512 RAM, WIN 98 laptop. The large screen and the speed difference are worlds apart compared to my old computer. I have no more choppy videos. Internet surfing is faster. Need some time to get used to Vista though. In the end, a good computer with a lot of bang for the buck. 100% of People (1/1) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are 2 comments for this review. Read all comments. Post a comment. $1,049.00 as an new or used laptop thanks

Date Reviewed: 09/29/2008
richdvn from MD Member Since: May 2004 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 21 Days	Love It Strengths: BIG beautiful screen, lots of bundled components, good price (on the refurb.) Weaknesses: Standard battery life sux, extended battery is huge and hot. Summary: I am coming from a 5 year old Inspiron 500m; good machine, still runs, but a jalopy compared to what you can get now. The Sony is huge and the screen is gorgeous. Other reviews are right; the touchpad placement, particularly the buttons, is ridiculous. Get an external mouse and disable the touchpad. The USB ports are in funny places; one in back next to the power jack, and two on the side, but both close to the right hand. You will want to get a 2GB memory module. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 05/09/2008
cmac76 Member Since: May 2008 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 2 Months	Impressive Strengths: Everything it comes with. Weaknesses: The size, I had to really shop around to find a case it will fit in along with it's accessories. I recommend Vanguard Luxor 85C. Bluetooth would have been a plus. Summary: Overall I would recommend this laptop. I'm not a Vista fan but I'm getting by. I'm very happy with this laptop. The Blu-Ray player is the bomb! There is an icon for Bluetooth but I haven't been successful activating it so I'm assuming it doesn't work. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.