Due to the fact that I run and build websites and the fact that I am somewhat addicted to the internet in general, I need to have a laptop that can do everything my desktop is capable of and as my desktop is a top of the range Sony only Sony could provide a laptop that could come close. Just ... Read review
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Advantages: ultra thin, light and very powerful. Disadvantages: sony dont do disadvantages.
...a top of the range Sony only Sony could provide a laptop that could come close. Just over two months ago I went on the search for what I needed and after hunting through various websites, electrical stores and specialist computer shops I came up with the Sony VAIO FE41Z, an amazingly powerful machine which I have found so far to be almost as capable as my desktop and believe me it has been put through its paces.
As I also work from ... ...quite badly, this new Sony however breezes through it as easy as any desktop I have used.
My Sony vaio has a 15.4 inch widescreen, perfectly big enough to give a clear view of what I am up to and also enough room to have a few windows opened on the screen at the same time. The screen is equally big enough to catch a movie on if I find the time or to simply watch clips I am loading to websites. Another of its attributes is the huge ... more
Due to the fact that I run and build websites and the fact that I am somewhat addicted to the internet in general, I need to have a laptop that can do everything my desktop is capable of and as my desktop is a top of the range Sony only Sony could provide a laptop that could come close. Just over two months ago I went on the search for what I needed and after hunting through various websites, electrical stores and specialist computer shops I came up with the Sony VAIO FE41Z, an amazingly powerful machine which I have found so far to be almost as capable as my desktop and believe me it has been put through its paces.
As I also work from home mostly online, being stuck in my computer chair can get a bit tedious so it's nice now to be able to lounge about on the sofa taking care of my business. The type of work I do involves a lot of uploading and downloading huge files and my previous laptop both through the internet connection and through the lack of power tended to struggle quite badly, this new Sony however breezes through it as easy as any desktop I have used.
My Sony vaio has a 15.4 inch widescreen, perfectly big enough to give a clear view of what I am up to and also enough room to have a few windows opened on the screen at the same time. The screen is equally big enough to catch a movie on if I find the time or to simply watch clips I am loading to websites. Another of its attributes is the huge 200gb hard drive although there are much bigger hard drives out there in desktops mine included this is more than enough and very impressive for a laptop. Having all this storage means I can just keep files I have downloaded on my laptop rather than transferring them to my desktop for storage.
The processor that runs this laptop is the Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 / 2 GHz, having dual-core technology is a big advantage as I quite often will be downloading huge files whilst listening to music and browsing the web or watching video clips. This laptop is multi tasks very well and is more than capable of letting me do all these things and more. The processor combined with the 2 GB of ram installed is sure to be enough for whatever you intend to use this laptop for and probably much, much more.
This particular laptop I feel is the ultimate in all round computing and has the functions required to meet almost all needs. It comes with a built in cam so if you are planning to use it for online conferencing or if you are just big into instant messaging then it will suit. It also comes with a cd/dvd writer so if you plan to use it to burn your own cd`s or DVDs then it is perfectly capable of this too. It has the capacity to game at the highest level also, so as you can see this doesn't have to be a laptop just to enable you to have the internet on the move it could easily replace a desktop if you wanted to save a bit space or just be able to use the computer anywhere in the home.
One of the most important thing for me in a laptop is battery life and this is another thing this laptop excels in. The battery type is a Lithium Ion and once fully charged which incidentally it does very fast it can last up to 3 and a half hours constant use even with Wi-Fi on and the processor running full power. I was very impressed with this as my last laptop would die in under two hours if Wi-Fi was being used and there is nothing worse than being smack bang in the middle of something and getting the warning that you have 15 minutes battery power left then rushing through what you are doing and making mistakes.
The built in card reader is another function that I found very useful as I am a keen photographer it is good to be able to take pictures whilst away on holiday or just out and about and get them straight on to the laptop for uploading to websites or emailing back home. I like to perfect my photos using some very powerful software that I purchased a while back and being able to go away for weekends or longer and take my holiday snaps then sit in the hotel at night and have the software and the internet right beside me is just brilliant. What happened to the days of handing your spools into boots when you got home?
The one thing I was a bit sceptical of was the fact that this laptop came running windows vista which I had heard so many nightmare tales of but I have actually found it quite good. I would still choose xp over it but perhaps that is mainly because I am accustomed to it now and as they say better the devil you know.
I am not going to go down the line of adding a huge list of specifications but I will list the most appropriate ones that people will look for when buying a laptop.
The important specifications.
Cache Memory: installed 4mb
Dimensions & Weight: Depth 27.5 cm, Height 2.6 cm, Weight 2.8 kg, Width 36.6 cm
Graphics chip: NVIDIA GeoForce Go 7600
Max Resolution: 1280x800
Mainboard: Data Bus Speed 667MHz
Clock speed: 2GHz
Technology: Dual-Core
RAM: installed 2GB, max permitted 2GB, Technology DDR II SDRAM
Hard Drive capacity: 200GB
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Dual-core processing is exactly what it sounds like, two processors running instead of one. The reason this is good is quite simple, imagine the processor in the computer to be similar to the brain of a human. The processor as the human brain would do feeds info to the various hardware and software for them to in turn react, much as the human brain makes your limbs move. The faster it can do this the faster your hardware and software will react, if the processor is inundated with requests it takes more time to pass it on to the correct hardware or software so having two makes lots of sense. When one processor is taking care of your cd burning and music downloading for instance the other processor will be only too happy to pass on any other info you need delivered to your hardware or software appliances in order for them to carry out their tasks simultaneously. This requires plenty ram to be available also though as the ram is the memory used to open up programmes and if there isn't enough ram then the processors speed and power becomes useless. Although you would think that desktops and laptops with dual-core processors would automatically be built with enough ram this is not always the case so make sure when you buy that there is at least 1GB of ram but preferably as this Sony laptop has 2GB this will allow you to get the best out of the dual-core technology.
Although there are literally thousands of uses for personal computers these days I am sure you will see from what you have read that this laptop is more than capable of taking care of most of them. A very good friend of mine works as a DJ he does discos for wedding and birthday parties and the likes and he does it all through a set of usb mixing decks some very smart software and his Sony vaio FE41Z laptop. This laptop really is a very powerful machine capable of powerful burning of cd`s and DVD's, giving very decent sound for listening to music, sharp clear pictures for watching downloaded movies or DVD's and exceptional graphics and speed for the gamers out there.
I would be more than happy to recommend this laptop to anyone whatever their needs. It's not a cheap laptop but then again it's not too expensive either. I purchased mine from pc world in the end as they were giving the best offer at the time I got the laptop, a very smart carry case and an extended three year warranty for £1099 I am unsure if this offer can still be obtained but I do know that most other places were at the time looking for around £1199 without any extra warranty or the carry case so it was a very good deal at the time. Since my purchase a little over two months ago I would say I have spent somewhere in the region of 220 hours on this laptop and have never had a problem with it including it even running a bit slower. It just gets on with whatever I throw its way, at a very fast speed.
I have attempted to list everything you are likely to need to know about this laptop including some comparison and I hope I have succeeded without becoming boring. I have also tried to explain things in a way that everyone whether experienced or novice will understand as i read a lot of reviews on this type of thing which are written in such a way that if you dont know all the jargon then they will mean very little to you. I hope if you are currently trying to figure out which laptop to buy or are considering a purchase in the near future that this review will have been of use to you.
Advantages: Very Quick Well built, Exceptional dispaly. Disadvantages: Battery life could be better
...I purchased for MY Sony from Comet for a small snippet under £1180, basically because a) they were offering free delivery, b) I didn't have the time to go a pick one up myself.
For all the Boffin's and Tech-Heads out there here first of all is the spec.
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OPERATING SYSTEM:
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Windows Vista Home Premium
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Intel Core-2 Duo T7200. ... ...a family and friends that Sony screens were considered to be the best available. Having seen it for myself, I can whole-heartedly agree. The clarity of picture is outstanding. Yesterday (whilst having a pose with my new toy) I used my laptop on the train. What was very impressive was that even sat by the window, the screen was still nice and bright.
A big help with the display is the graphics card. The card has a "dedicated" 128Mb memory. The advantage ...
trevorhigham 09.05.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Sony Vaio VGN-FE41Z
Advantages: Quick, Sleek, Smart, Lightweight, Brilliant picture quality, Nice Size, Easy to Use Disadvantages: Fan
The new smart Sony VAIO offers you with a stilish solution to your everyday work life or just for a bit of a play with its portability. Firstly the size and shape of it make it easy to fit in to any laptop carrier case or bag and also its lightweight so there isnt much hassle with carrying it around which was a huge improvement from my past laptop the acer aspire 5670. Another outstanding feature is the dual core processor with windows vista makes ... ...exceptionally detailed and smooth. And also th 15" TFT monitor brings high quality detail to images, videos and games. The only concern is that the fan isn't the best of fans but it is not particularly bad just as long as it isn't covered up. All in all this laptop has a brilliant value for money quality and top of the range features, this laptop completely won me over so thats why i would give it 5 stars. ...
Chuf 06.06.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Sony Vaio VGN-FE41Z
Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0, High Definition Audio, High Definition Audio
Audio Input
Microphone
Notebook camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Sensor Resolution
0.37 Megapixel
Capture Resolutions
640 x 480
Input device(s)
Type
Keyboard, touchpad
Telecom
Modem
Fax / Modem
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.90, ITU V.92
Networking
Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Wireless NIC
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
2 ( 0 ) x memory
1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - type I/II, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
2 ( 0 ) x memory
1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - type I/II
Interfaces
1 x docking / port replicator
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x display / video - S-video output - 4 PIN mini-DIN
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 PIN FireWire
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Memory card reader (PC card)
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology
Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software
Adobe Acrobat Standard, Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial), Skype, VAIO Edit Components 6.0, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6, Microsoft Works 8.5, Google Software Pack, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, Adobe Reader 8.0, Norton Internet Security 2007 (90 days subscription), Roxio Easy Media Creator 9, Sony Click to DVD 2.6, Sony DVgate Plus 2.3, Sony SonicStage CP 4.2, Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Manufacturer's product description
Experience the brilliant picture and enhanced features of the VIAO FE series notebook, designed to bring the best out of mobile computing and communications.