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I bought the Sony because :-
1. I like Sony Products (I have a Sony tv , a Sony PSP and a Sony SatNav)
2. It looked comparable to a Macbook Pro in layout and keyboard design but was
half the price.
3. pots of memory, pots of disk space and a fast processor
I bought it at comet at ... Read review
This Replacement Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger for your laptop enables you to operate ... more
your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:£3.49 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
This Replacement Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger for your laptop enables you to operate ... more
your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge.
Postage & Packaging:£3.49 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Beautiful to behold, quick , lovely screen , lovely keyboard Disadvantages: Battery life is not too brilliant
... I bought the Sony because :-
1. I like Sony Products (I have a Sony tv , a Sony PSP and a Sony SatNav)
2. It looked comparable to a Macbook Pro in layout and keyboard design but was half the price.
3. pots of memory, pots of disk space and a fast processor
I bought it at comet at a discounted price of £675 which was an absolute bargain the screen is bright and sharp (if somewhat ... ...type on and I think it actually reduces the spelling mistakes that I usually make.
everything i have thrown at it so far in regards to development environments to movies to music has performed spectacularlty.
I would recommend this product to anyone.
I have to say that I am absolutely delited with the purchace . The only negative aspect is the life of the battery, at a little over two hours it ... more
After having spent years relying on company supplied laptops for my working life of software development and endless documentation, speed issues persuaded me to buy my own kit.
I bought the Sony because :-
1. I like Sony Products (I have a Sony tv , a Sony PSP and a Sony SatNav)
2. It looked comparable to a Macbook Pro in layout and keyboard design but was half the price.
3. pots of memory, pots of disk space and a fast processor
I bought it at comet at a discounted price of £675 which was an absolute bargain the screen is bright and sharp (if somewhat reflective)
The keyboard is a joy to type on and I think it actually reduces the spelling mistakes that I usually make.
everything i have thrown at it so far in regards to development environments to movies to music has performed spectacularlty.
I would recommend this product to anyone.
I have to say that I am absolutely delited with the purchace . The only negative aspect is the life of the battery, at a little over two hours it is not great but as I am plugged into the national grid for much of the time this is not really an issue.
I purchased the Sony Vaio VGN-FW31E for my studies and also to double up as a bluray DVD player. The first thing you notice with this laptop is the quality of the screen. The screen is probably one of the best features of this laptop with a resolution of 1600 x 900 and makes this an excellent choice if it is to be used primarily for multimedia. The screen easily matches anything that is currently out there in terms of quality and will be the first ... ...included. As it is a Sony brand there are several software packages that come with it which may be either irrelevant or incompatible to anyone who has not had a Sony laptop before. ITunes does however work. The laptop is also rather bulky which doesn’t make it the ideal machine if you plan to use it frequently whilst on the move.
In short this is an excellent laptop although as it’s a Sony the price tag is relatively steep and it size and weight ...
richardallan100 07.09.2009 (09.09.2009)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Sony VAIO FW Series VGN-FW31E
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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
Telecom
Modem
Fax / Modem
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.90, ITU V.92, ITU V.90, k56Flex, ITU V.92
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
Networking
Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
Power
Power Device
External
Battery
Technology
Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Run Time (Up To)
2.7 hour(s), 2.8 hour(s), 2.2 hour(s)
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - English, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition - English
Software
VAIO Music Box, DivX Player & Converter, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), WinDVD BD for VAIO 8.0, VAIO Movie Story, Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0, Sony Click to Disc Editor 1.0, VAIO Media Plus, Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.5, Roxio Easy Media Creator 10, Adobe Reader 9, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial)
Miscellaneous
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Manufacturer's product description
Powered by the latest technology from Intel, the VAIO FW notebook features an extra-wide 16.4" LCD display - great for widescreen movies and viewing two full websites side-by-side.
