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Thank`s again Sony!
A review by thebigc1690 on Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21Z
January 25th, 2008


Author's product rating:   

Speed Very fast 
Look & Feel Excellent 
Comfort & Portability Excellent 
Robustness & Durability Good 
Value For Money Excellent 

Advantages: Powerful, long battery life, lightweight, strong and looks stunning !  !
Disadvantages: Absolutely none !

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

Full review

When it comes to laptops there really is just no beating Sony, they just keep coming out with better and more powerful laptops on such a regular basis it's hard to keep up. One of their latest offerings the VAIO FZ21S - Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2 GHz - 15.4" TFT really is something to behold. This laptop has the power and specifications to put some of the best desktops to shame, including X-black LCD technology reproducing amazing colour trueness. If money is no option then this is the laptop you simply must have.

As a website designer in my spare time and just generally a computer addict I put both my laptop and my desktop thoroughly through there paces and its very, very rare to find a laptop that will cope with everything I throw at it without jamming up or over heating but this little wonder breezes through it most admirably.

The processor running this laptop is an Intel core 2 duo (which I will explain a bit about later)this particular processor is a T7500 / 2.2 GHz which is amongst the highest speed processors you will find in laptops and is more than capable of coping with gaming, DVD converting and burning and serious multi tasking. The fact that it is dual core is of huge advantage to me because I very rarely sit in front of my pc or laptop performing only one task at a time.

As a professional photographer I do a lot of work with heavy CPU usage programmes such as adobe Photoshop, Corel pro and others whilst at the same time wanting to be able to browse for ideas online and usually listen to some music or that too. With most desktops these days that is easily possible but many laptops would still struggle badly to perform this sort of multi tasking but no such problems here.

After the processor the next major issue with a laptop is the amount of ram it has, most dual core laptops come with at least 1gb although this is not always the case, this particular one comes with a much more beefy 2gb which allows the start up of the laptop and the opening of programmes even hen other programmes are already running to be very quick indeed.

In the past laptop`s were mostly used to compliment our desktops but nowadays like myself many people spend almost as much time on their laptop`s as they do on their desktop`s. Some people even opt for owning just a laptop because they perhaps don't have the space for a bulky desktop. With this in mind it is now more important than ever that your laptop should have a hard drive with plenty room for storing your favourite music, videos and you're all important work files. With the massive 200 GB hard drive on the Sony VAIO FZ21S this is no problem.

So we have spoke about the processor the ram and the hard drive of this machine but just as important as those things when it comes to laptop`s is the battery, I mean you don't want to have all this power at your finger tips but be unable to use it because the battery has let you down. With the combination of the new Intel chip which uses less battery power and the awesome battery power of the Lithium Ion that Sony have installed in this laptop you need not fear that happening. Once fully charged this laptop will allow you to work flat out on it doing whatever for over three and a half hours before you get a warning about battery power, regular laptop users will realise that, that is really impressive.

With the really important issues out the way we can now discuss the cool extras that we all like to have and there's plenty available with this laptop. The Sony VAIO FZ21S comes with a built in 1.3 Megapixel webcam which has a capture resolution of 1280 x 1024. It also has a built in microphone so if you use msn to chat or if you use Skype then there's no need for an external mic. Along with this the laptop also has a NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS graphics card with 256 MB Video Memory and a total graphics memory of 1023 MB so if gaming is your thing then this laptop will handle most of today's top end games no problem. Another thing added to this laptop is a card reader which will read SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo so if uploading video clips or photos from your phone or camera is big on your list of things to do then again this laptop makes it easy, if your phone does not take a memory card then fear not for as long as you have Bluetooth then you can upload using that because this laptop also has Bluetooth built in. Add to this the built in WI-FI, speakers, CD/DVD burner, touchpad keyboard, built in fire wire, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium and the HD ready screen and what a package you have.

There is also some free and trial software loaded to this laptop when you buy it and those are as follows,

VAIO Music Box, VAIO Recovery Utility, Skype, Google Picasa, Microsoft Works 8.5, Google Software Pack, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, Roxio Easy Media Creator 9, Sony Click to DVD 2.6, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, Adobe Acrobat Standard 8.0, WinDVD BD for VAIO 8.0, Norton 360 (60 days trial), Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.4, Adobe Reader 8.1

As I mentioned earlier I will now delve into an explanation on dual core technology and try to explain it in the most simplistic of terms rather than the somewhat baffling reviews there are on it other places..

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.

This laptop exceeds any I have used before including previous Sony models and although it is a lot more expensive than many out there it truly does give great value for money. I purchased this laptop a little over three months ago and have been delighted with every aspect of it so far. It is very light weight but feels very sturdy and strong, there is no side to side movement in the hinges and the keyboard doesn't feel like you could push your fingers through it like some others do. As well as all its functionality and high performance this laptop also looks the part, very well designed, slim and very eye catching (a bit like me LOL!). having now used this laptop for literally dozens of different things now including, photo enhancement, DVD burning web building and even gaming I feel I can recommend it to others with the complete knowledge that what I am writing is fact as well as my opinion.

I purchased the laptop from laptop`s direct for £935.99 but it is already down in price on their site to £829.97 which I can honestly say is well, well worth the money. As it runs windows vista and has a top of the range mother board the option is there to later upgrade the ram to 4gb so this laptop will be able to stay strong with other new release models for at least the next two years which is pretty good going these days.

A last point to finish off, one my pet hates with laptops was the annoying sound of the fan spinning ever faster trying to cool down the laptop, this definitely interfered with the enjoyment of listening to music or watching a movie on it. For years now Sony has been trying to eliminate this problem with the fans getting quieter and quieter and the laptops needing less and less cooling. They have now just about got to the silent point they have been trying to find, the lack of noise from this laptop even after running continuously for over two hours is amazing and very satisfying.

I have attempted to list everything you are likely to need to know about this laptop 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 don't 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. If you have any further questions on this machine I will be happy to answer questions left in my guest book!

Thanks for reading!

©2008 thebigc1690 
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One for the January Sales: F is for Fabulous.
Review of Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21Z by piratess2104

Advantages: Powerful, Good-sized screen, excellent range of ports, sturdy.
Disadvantages: Disappointing camera, fiddly USB ports, a bit overpriced.

...neuroses drove me insane. The Sony and I are still very much in love. I could rhapsodise about its superior specs. I will, but not for long. He (er, why yes, it has a gender), comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor, with a Bus Speed of 800MHz, a Cache of 4MB and, since I upgraded, a 4GB memory. The hard drive comes in at 300GB with 4200 rpm. In plain English, it's All You'll Ever Need. The screen is a 15.4" WXGA Widescreen Active Matrix ...
...though. In conclusion, the Sony VAIO FZ21Z is a powerful, capable laptop that's almost worth the price. Hang on and get one in a sale, and you'll probably save some money. I should say that I have read a couple of negative reviews of this model, but I enjoy it and would recommend it to anyone. ... Read review

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14.01.2008
Sexy sexy laptop
Review of Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21Z by waitress88

Advantages: Looks great, high performing, clear screen, good music controls
Disadvantages: Gets hot quickly

...penny. As with all Sony VAIO laptops its design is sleek and it is very light. It's always nice to be typing into something that looks good!! Silver and black always work well together... One of my favourite features is the music controls above the keyboard, fitted into the speaker, which make listening to music very pleasant. Regarding the speaker itself, it is very load and clear for a laptop. The screen is 15.4" and extremely clear so would ...
...too much time playing the sims on it!) It's 160GB hard drive is impressive, although I personally opt for an external hard drive to keep all my files safe as I have a habit of spilling things on my laptop! It also has an in-built webcam, but I've never used this so can't comment about it. The only bad thing I will say about this laptop is that it gets hot very quickly, which can be annoying if it's literally on your lap...! ... Read review

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08.09.2008
great laptop
Review of Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21Z by punker123

Advantages: fast
Disadvantages: could be more portable

like all sony laptops, this new viao also has a great design. when you buy a sony you really do know your getting somthing really cool youd be happy to show to every one you know and even people you dont. the mainly silver case looks great and sleek and the keyboard and handball suport are black contrasting nicly with the silver to make this laptop look somthing special. also when this laptop is closed you notice just how slim and elegant it looks. ...
...is great and imadges on it just look so much brighter and sharper. altogeather this laptops runs so fast, it has Intel Core 2 Duo processor mixed with a massive 2gb of ram which can even be upgraded to 4gb. this laptop only weighs 2.8 kg ans is therefore easy to carry round with you where ever you go. this laptops also great for multimedia things, its screen resolution makes viewing movies really good and also gaming pretty good too. also because ... Read review

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10.11.2007
Great looks, amazing value!
Review of Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21Z by Behindcitylights

Advantages: Very light. Great keyboard layout, nice added extras (seperate music controls) and great value.
Disadvantages: Battery life isnt amazing.

...so long i chose this sony Vaio, and...wow. First of all, price. Given the brand and the specs this laptop was amazing value! While searching for a laptop very few had similar specs for the price, and none of them looked as good. Ever since i got this laptop, many have comented on how sleek it looked and were all amazed at the price. Secondly..the specifications. Now i use this laptop mostly for home use and some work but it runs so fast, even with ...
...installed. The laptop comes preloaded with trials for microsoft word and norton anti virus but i strongly reccoment buying your own and installing them straight away as it just made things much easier. If you are looking for a great looking laptop, with great memory and a fast processor but without the £1000+ price tag, choose this one. I'm so glad i did i wouldnt change it. ... Read review

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05.04.2008
Quick review of Sony VAIO FZ21E - Core 2 Duo T7250 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT
Review of Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21Z by fazalf

My Experience with this sony vaio was great because i enjoyed the features it had and its lightweight protabilyty. One of the main features that i like about it was that it was a compact and stylish design and easy to carry around for its screen size. The screen quality is superb and crystal clear but the screen resolution is a bit too low for high definition viewing. Talking of portabilyty i found that the size of the overall laptop was smaller than i expected especially that it had a large widescreen screen. So overall i found this prodcut as a good and well made product for its price!!! Thanks for reading!!

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Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21Z

Card reader

Type: Card reader

Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS, NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT

Video Memory: 256 MB, 64 MB

Total Available Graphics Memory: 1023 MB, 831 MB

Audio

Audio Output: Sound card

Compliant Standards: Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0, 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

Keyboard - Localization and Layout: UK QWERTY

Manufacturer's product description

Remarkably compact and portable yet featuring a 15.4-inch screen, the FZ20 Series provides superb quality HD playback ideal for anyone who wants HD on a conveniently mobile platform, at an affordable price. Of course it's also powerful enough to edit Full HD content and showcases the latest Intel Centrino Duo processor technology and NVIDIA GeForce graphics with hardware HD decoding for superior performance. A Double Layer Blu-ray Disc Combo Drive lets you enjoy Blu-ray Disc format movies and provides up to 50GB of storage for personal video content. An HDMI output is provided for one-cable connection to an HD-Ready TV if desired. The VAIO FZ20-Series' own screen combines the latest version of X-black LCD display enhancement with a wide color gamut backlight designed using 'BRAVIA' TV technologies. This enables the screen to reproduce the vivid hues of life with remarkable precision - 90% True Color. Photos, personal video and films are revitalized as a result, making the FZ20-Series a visual treat with wide appeal.

Operating system / software

OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - English, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Software: VAIO Music Box, VAIO Recovery Utility, Skype, Google Picasa, Microsoft Works 8.5, Google Software Pack, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, Roxio Easy Media Creator 9, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, Adobe Acrobat Standard 8.0, WinDVD BD for VAIO 8.0, Sony Click to DVD 3.0, Norton 360 (60 days trial), Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.4, Adobe Reader 8.1

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