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Title: Sony VAIO VGN-FZ11L
Verdict: The Sony FZ11L is a very capable notebook with enough performance and features to keep most people happy. However, other manufacturers have cheaper more powerful, and at least for me, more comfortable alternatives - the Acer Aspire 5920 would be a good fi
Summary: Sony's budget entertainment laptop gets a Santa Rosa makeover.
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60/100 |
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Title: Sony VAIO FZ Series (VGN-FZ180-E/B)
Pros: • Very thin and light • Bright and rich 15.4-inch display • Fast performance and good graphics • Blu-ray drive and HDMI port included
Cons: • Scratch-prone cover • Too much trial software • Relatively short battery life
Summary: A brilliant display, Blu-ray drive, and plenty of performance all wrapped up in a sleek package.
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80/100 |
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Title: Sony Vaio FZ series (VGN-FZ11L)
Pros: Design; HDMI port with HDCP
Cons: Limited storage space; only three USB ports; low-resolution screen
Verdict: It's a fine-looking multimedia laptop, but the VGN-FZ11L is let down by its lack of hard drive space, limited screen resolution and no real gaming ability. It is relatively good value for money, though
Summary: If you're after a desktop replacement, the Sony Vaio FZ series looks smart, has a crisp, clear screen and is equipped with a 1.8GHz Core 2 Duo processor and 2GB of RAM, meaning it can process image and video files without effort
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74/100 |
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Title: Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180E/B
Pros: Includes a built-in Webcam, Huge hard drive
Cons: Keyboard feels uncomfortable
Verdict: Midsize notebook with a nice screen turned in great performance and long battery life.
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78/100 |
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Title: Sony VAIO FZ Review
Verdict: The Sony VAIO FZ is a nice looking notebook with a solid set of features that are sure to appeal to people looking for a full-featured notebook with clean lines. While the entry-level version of the FZ with integrated Intel graphics lacks the power for se
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Title: Sony VAIO FZ180E/B
Pros: Typically excellent Sony design; handy media control buttons; Blu-ray drive and HDMI output.
Cons: Loaded up with adware and bloatware; no Bluetooth; not configurable.
Summary: We can't imagine the market for a 15-inch home theater laptop with Blu-ray is very large, but the Sony VAIO FZ180 certainly fits the bill--even if it's preloaded with unwanted come-ons for other Sony products.
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79/100 |
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Title: Product Reviews: Sony Vaio VGN-FZ18N
Verdict: This Vaio offers the full shebang in terms of apps and entertainment capabilities.
Summary: Usability wise, this Sony sports one of the nicest keyboards we've had the pleasure of typing on. Its keys feel solid and are super responsive to boot.
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100/100 |
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Title: VAIO VGN-FZ180E / B Notebook
Pros: Includes a built-in Webcam, Huge hard drive
Cons: Keyboard feels uncomfortable
Verdict: If you want a top-notch multimedia laptop, look to a Dell Inspiron or a Toshiba Satellite. For a nice work laptop with a great 15.4-inch screen, though, this VAIO fills the bill
Summary: Midsize notebook with a nice screen turned in great performance and long battery life.
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74/100 |
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Title: Sony Vaio VGN-FZ180EB laptop PC
Verdict: If you want a top-notch multimedia laptop, look to a Dell Inspiron or a Toshiba Satellite. For a nice work laptop with a great 15.4in screen, though, this Vaio VGN-FZ180EB fills the bill.
Summary: The Sony Vaio VGN-FZ180EB is a mid-size laptop PC with a nice screen.
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Title: Sony VAIO FZ180E/B
Pros: Typically excellent Sony design; handy media control buttons; Blu-ray drive and HDMI output.
Cons: Loaded up with adware and bloatware; no Bluetooth; not configurable.
Verdict: We can't imagine the market for a 15-inch home theater laptop with Blu-ray is very large, but the Sony VAIO FZ180 certainly fits the bill--even if it's preloaded with unwanted come-ons for other Sony products.
Summary: The midsize Media Center laptop is a hard concept to get one's head around. Those interested in playing movies, especially via Blu-ray, are likely to want a 17-inch or larger display, while mainstream users often turn to 15-inch laptops for their mix of p
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79/100 |
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Title: REVIEW: Sony VAIO VGN-FZ21M laptop
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Title: Review: Sony Vaio FZ multimedia laptop
Pros: One of the best laptop displays we've seen. Good variety of ports and options, including FireWire, Memory Stick and SD, and 802.11n networking.
Cons: Battery can't last through an entire movie. Lacks DVI port. Display 720p, not Full HD as suggested.
Summary: Sony's classy mid-size Vaio FZ packs Blu-Ray and a clear screen at its high-end. Did it stand up to our grueling tests?
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72/100 |
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Title: Sony VAIO VGN-FZ180E B
Summary: Midsize notebook with a nice screen turned in great performance and long battery life.
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Title: Sony Vaio VGN-FZ11Z
Pros: Well designed, Easy to use, Powerful, Blu-ray drive included
Cons: Non-Full HD display
Verdict: The use of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at 2GHz is more than quick enough to handle Windows Vista Home Premium and the addition of 2048MB of memory means that we had no problems loading and running applications with ease. The 200GB of hard drive
Summary: The design is nice and clean and the inclusion of media buttons above the keyboard helpfully reinforce the idea this is a multimedia laptop
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80/100 |
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Title: Sony VAIO VGN-FZ21M
Pros: Blu-ray optical drive; Stunning screen; Excellent 3D performance; Great value for money
Cons: Poor mobility; Lacklustre performance
Verdict: The Sony VAIO VGN-FZ21M is an outstanding laptop, but is unfortunately flawed within the semi-portable criteria. However, while its rivals provide greater power and mobility, this is neverthless a fantastic choice for mobile multimedia use and is a real b
Summary: The Sony VAIO VGN-FZ21M is an outstanding laptop, but fails on mobility
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70/100 |