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Review: Sony Vaio Laptops

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** This is a guest post by Charlie Bensone, one of our new readers **

I’ve been using Sony Vaio laptops for a while now. The general view for netbooks when it comes to hardware hasn’t really changed too much. Most people still use an Atom processor, 1-2Gb Ram memory and a hard drive. The software on the other hand, has in fact changed. In most cases, Windows XP is finally well forgotten. Windows Vista, with its ups and down, had a tremendous hype that was transmitted into most computers, and now the most predominant OS in Vaio laptops, is Windows 7.

The past two weeks, I have been able to use the new Sony Vaio P Laptop Series quite a lot because my roommate owns one. So how good will this new model series fit with the rest of the competition? With a first look at this Vaio, maybe we might not notice much change. As a matter of fact, its weight, screen size, and general aspect, is pretty much the same, with the exception its colors, of course. If we make a quick hardware analysis, we will find that even the specs are basically the same as the Vaio model from last year. The same Atom processor, 2Gb of Ram, an 8” screen, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a Memory stick PRO and SD reader.

But once we start to actually use the laptop, we will find some major improvements from Sony that will make it one of the best college laptops I’ve seen. The improvements made to this Sony Laptop model were consequence of the large amount of criticism the first model received. One of the primary reasons people weren´t satisfied was that fact that in spite of having an 8” screen, it had a 1600×768 pixel resolution. Even though this would images and videos look pretty spectacular (It´s a LED screen) it made text look almost impossible to read in certain websites. Sony has now implemented a very useful button that lets us jump from 1600×768 to 1280×600. The joystick on the other hand was never really user friendly, now it´s much more comfortable to handle. Sony has also added a trackpad with buttons that gives us a different option for a much better use of our Laptop.

The new Sony Vaio Laptop P Series not only looks good, but is also extremely light, allowing us to use it while lying on the couch and using its tactile control to move around. I would even dare to say that this new function works better than if it was a touch screen. This is because even though Windows 7 has this “touch” capability, the operating system is not built for it. The options menu, for example, would be impossible to select with a touch screen. The trackpad on the other hand, becomes very easy to use the Sony Laptop.

Once again we see how every year; Sony delivers an even higher quality laptop to the market. The new Sony Laptop P Series carries a better battery, a well implemented trackpad, and a screen with an alternate resolution capacity, all this, while still retaining the great advantages from last year’s model. This new Sony Laptop has become one of best models out there when it comes to its characteristics, functions and lightness.

Laptops For College

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Choosing a laptop for college can be a complicated thing. There are so many options out there, offering such a vast array of capabilities, features, and bells and whistles that selecting the right one can be daunting. Laptops can run anywhere from about $300 to $2000 or more, and that price difference often has less to do with quality and reliability than with features and capabilities you may never need or use. How, then, should you make your choice? Read our tips for choosing the best laptops for college and use the coupons and codes listed here to save even more money!

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The first thing to do is to develop a clear sense of exactly what you need in a college laptop. If you are primarily concerned with the basics, like word processing, internet access, wireless, et cetera, you may be fine with something as inexpensive and simple as a netbook. These are extremely compact, relatively no-frills laptops intended for basic needs. Unless you plan to study something like music or video editing, which may involve more elaborate software and capabilities, a netbook should meet virtually all of your academic needs.

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For most courses, you will only need to be able to write and edit on your computer, to participate in online discussion groups, and to e-mail, and almost any currently sold laptop will allow you to do those things. If you intend to study music or something involving video editing, you may need to do some research into higher-end laptops with more memory and possibly with more software included at the time of purchase. If you know your potential major and believe it may require particular computer capabilities, you might contact a professor or department chair to inquire about recommendations. Remember, the best laptop for college students depend on each individuals needs.

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Aside from academic needs, of course, you may want to consider other uses in a laptop for college. If you are interested in watching streaming video, for example, you may want to select a laptop with HD (High Definition) video capability, or higher-end wireless technology. You might also think more about audio and speaker quality than you would if you were thinking of your computer as a primarily academic tool.

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Once you figure out what features and capabilities you need, do some research about what brands are most reliable and represent the best deals. Consumer Reports is a good site for product reviews, and customer reviews on sites like Amazon.com can give good guidance. Hewlett Packard, Toshiba, and Dell are all reliable and well-reviewed throughout the range of laptop options, but each produces some specific models that are superior to others. You will also need to decide whether you want to go with a PC or a Mac. Both have advantages — PCs tend to be loaded with software that will be compatible with what most others have (like Microsoft Word), while Macs tend to be very good for music recording and similar applications.

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In closing, choosing laptops for college comes down to three steps: decide what you need for school, decide what you want beyond those necessities, and do some research to find out who makes what you need best for the best price. If you think of the process systematically like this, you should be able to make a solid choice with a minimum of worry.

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