The VAIO AW series notebook combines the convenience and portability of a notebook with the power and performance of a desktop. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and an extra-wide... more
experience. Youll enjoy blockbuster Blu-ray movies on the large 18.4 inch high definition display. The big LCD is great for working on as well it allows you to accom...
A review by Ruggr88 on Sony VAIO AW11S/B Core 2 Duo P8400 November 14th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Speed
Fast
Look & Feel
Good
Comfort & Portability
Satisfactory
Robustness & Durability
Poor
Value For Money
Very poor
Advantages:
Nice laptop
Disadvantages:
Absolutely terrible after sales support
Recommend to potential buyers:
no
Full review
Nice laptop. However, Sony after sales service completely spoils it - and you'd better be prepared for them, because every Vaio laptop I've ever owned has had to go back at least once. It's up to you whether you're willing to deal with that but, just so you're forewarned:
No Customer Service line. You'll be speaking to the repair centre ... not people who are concerned with your satisfaction.
They are:
- difficult to reach - never able to return your call, or provide information when they say they will - frequently rude - disinterested - unable to explain issues fully, or clearly - not focused on solving your issues - more on how they can make money out of you - EXTORTIONATELY expensive, if they do happen to weasel their way out of the warranty agreemend ... and they WILL try
The Vaio customer website says "your serial number is your key to premium-class support".
Well, they gave me the wrong blinking key. I've no support and the service I've experienced has been absolutely awful.
Before you buy one ... ask yourself how much you're willing to endure.
Quick review of Sony VAIO AW11S/B - Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26 GHz - 18.4" TFT Review ofSony VAIO AW11S/B Core 2 Duo P8400by
mj1666
Great laptop, i love it.
My personal experience of Sony after sales service is fantastic. I have owned Sony products for years and although occasionally I get let down by something defective but Sony have always sorted it out in a timely manner.
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Compliant Standards: Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0, High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater, Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0, DirectSound3D, High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater, Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0, DirectSound3D, High Definition Audio
Features: Sound Reality technology
Audio Input: Microphone
Notebook camera
Camera Type: Integrated
Sensor Resolution: 1.3 Megapixel
Capture Resolutions: 1280 x 1024
Input device(s)
Type: Keyboard, touchpad
Manufacturer's product description
The VAIO AW series notebook combines the convenience and portability of a notebook with the power and performance of a desktop. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and an extra-wide 18.4" LCD coupled with loads of RAM, external NVIDIA graphics and ample storage, this multimedia powerhouse is the perfect productivity and multimedia companion. Enjoy the clarity and brilliance of a 1080p HD viewing experience wherever you go on the AW series notebook. Whether you're powering through your workload or viewing a Blu-ray disc movie, XBRITE-FullHD technology delivers an industry-leading viewing experience marked by super-crisp high-definition detail, richer colors and a brighter display. And this stunning picture quality is made available in a 16:9 aspect ratio. This means that the AW series notebook's extra-widescreen display offers a much wider workspace than standard PC displays - perfect for creative professionals and those who require more viewing real estate.
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Software: VAIO Music Box, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6, Google Picasa, McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Google Software Pack, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, WinDVD BD for VAIO 8.0, Adobe Reader 8.1, VAIO Content Importer / Exporter, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial), VAIO Movie Story, Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0, Sony Click to Disc Editor 1.0, Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.5, Roxio Easy Media Creator 10
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