Sony VAIO: Made for Multimedia
Friday, April 3rd, 2009Sony VIAO: Made for Multimedia
Sony is not known for producing cheap laptops and the VAIO doesn’t pretend to cater to the discount crowd. The engraved VAIO emblem makes the computer immediately identifiable. In fact, standing out from the crowd is part of what makes this multimedia machine so endearing to its loyal customer base.
The Sony VAIO was created for media consumption. The VAIO comes standard with proprietary software for photo editing, creating music, and watching movies. It also boasts enough memory to make multitasking between editing, listening to music, and surfing the web a snap. These added features up the price of the line to the middle/high-end range. If you’re the type that’s accustomed to having eight (or more) windows of a browser open, it’s well worth dropping a few hundred bucks more.
One of the latest VAIO models is the P, touted as the world’s lightest 8” notebook by Sony. The smallest and least expensive VAIO features a 1.33 Ghz Intel processor, LED backlit display, 60 GB hard drive, and four hours of battery life. To the chagrin of many users, it also comes with the dubious Windows Vista operating system.
Staying in line with the mini theme, another recent Sony release is the VAIO TT. The TT is described as the world’s smallest Blu-ray Disc notebook. With an 11.1” screen and weight of 2.87 pounds, you can watch your favorite movies anywhere. Also, the TT comes with a “smart LCD,” which automatically adjusts brightness to conserve battery life. This model provides up to a 256GB hard drive and generous 4GB of RAM.
If you like the Sony VAIO, but are turned away by the Windows Vista operating system there are alternatives. For example you can “downgrade” your VAIO TT to Windows XP. This option is only available with some models and there may be a small fee associated with it.
The Bottom Line: If you’re interested in ripping music, photo editing, file sharing and checking your email simultaneously—the Sony VAIO line will not disappoint. If movies is your thing, they VAIO TT is a godsend. For specific product details, visit SonyStyle.com.
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