Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/T 10.1-Inch Brown Netbook Review

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/T 10.1-Inch Brown Netbook - Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/T 10.1-Inch Brown Netbook - Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
Brand : Sony Model : VPC-W121AX/T

Overall Rating :
From : 13 Reviews
Color : Brown

Technical
  • 1.66GHz Intel N280 Atom Processor
  • 1GB DDR2 533MHz Memory
  • 250GB Serial ATA 5400RPM Hard Drive, 802.11 b/g/n Wifi
  • 10.1¿ (1366x768) LED-backlit LCD Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Windows 7 Starter, Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life

Description

Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/T Notebook Intel Atom Processor N280 (1.66GHz) Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32-bit 250 GB HDD 1 GB of RAM  [...]
Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/T 10.1-Inch Brown Netbook - Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)

Rating & Reviews (All-Reviews)

J. Vidaurri ( Texas United States )
Sony is a major brand, I use to have a 2500 dlls sony laptop, in 5 years, it never broke, and give excellent results, so when the time came, I not doubt it in buy another sony, this time I just need a light computing, so, I tough this model its more than enough, and I am not wrong, this is a great netbook, excellent specs, good quality components, the only thing missing is the dvd, but you can get an external one very cheap. So conclutions, this is the best option for the price... I am happy with it.
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Desert Hammer
The Vaio W could have been a whole lot more but isn't.

If you are an extremely light user then this netbook/mini-notebook is for you.
However, if you are doing anything resembling multitasking (surfing the web, downloading something and possibly watching a video on YouTube) then this computer hangs, stutters and suffers program crashes, also Explorer crashes.

As has been stated in another review once the fan kicks in it is constant, continuous and loud which makes for a very annoying experience if you are in a quiet environment.

I'm also surprised that no one has commented on the following: Windows 7 Starter edition actually punishes you for having the base version of Windows 7. You have no way of changing the desktop background. If you want to do that you have to download and install a non-Microsoft external application! Go figure.

For something in the $500 price range I find the above shortcomings inexcusable. Perhaps this is another demonstration of Sony Vaio's Achilles heel: Form over function.

I wouldn't buy this if I had the chance all over again.
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tien
very nice ,but the price is too high, and when I bought just one month the price changed 10% lower than the price I got it, I feel very sad
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Richard T. Berman ( Minneapolis, MN USA )
I read all the Amazon-based customer reviews and ended up purchasing the white VAIO. I had a netbook already, an early issue bargain-basement Dell 9" that mainly taught me what I wanted instead, and this Sony is it. Let me react to a number of specifics some others have voiced concerns about. I list the two downside comments at the bottom of this review, but here is the long list of the upside points:

Battery -- (1) it is large and unconventional in shape, but I actually like it -- it tilts the netbook at a great angle; (2) battery life is as advertised -- over seven hours -- and that is terrific (my Dell lasted only two hours off a full charge).

Chip -- the 1.66 (rather than 1.6) is unusual among netbooks of this generation.

Fan motor -- it is just about ever-present, but it is low-tone and I easily got used to it; more important, it does its job, keeping the netbook cooler -- my Dell was hot to the touch and I couldn't do anything about it, except take it out of action, to cool it down.

Keyboard -- HUGE difference from Dell and many other brands; the VAIO keyboard is right-sized, has more keys in better locations, and are elevated from the deck, all making this keyboard much better.

The 250g hard drive easily accommodates a range of software, where my Dell struggled with its 80g.

Built-in camera is way better than the one is the Dell, one Skype with my son made that clear.

I haven't used the on-board slots for memory cards yet, but look forward to using them and am pleased they are there.

Resolution is great; on-board speakers are dreadful, but it does have high definition capability for headphones and external speakers.

Just so you know, the white color is more a seashell than white -- really nice, but cosmetic value only.

The downside -- (1) I love Windows 7, but wish I could upgrade to Home Premium; (2) biggest downer is the 1G limitation on memory -- with lots of software loaded it seems like it will drag a bit, but hasn't yet -- and besides, most netbooks are similarly limited.

Overall? Love it! Recommendation -- do it once and do it right -- buy this one.
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R. R. Weber ( Cambridge, UK )
I am very happy with the computing experience I am obtaining from on this notebook. I think the quality and style justifies its premium price.

I partly decided to buy this notebook because I have had very good experiences owning two other Sony Vaio notebooks. (I have also owned Toshiba, Dell and HP notebooks). I like the fact that the function keys and software operate on the VPC-W121AX/T the same way they do on my VGN-SZ670NC. I also spent a lot of time playing with netbooks in shops. In my opinion this Sony has the best styling and build quality.

The keyboard is easy to use. My hands and brain have quickly accommodated to it and I can type fast on it without errors. In bed (where this notebook is now replacing my ipod touch for late night internet browsing), it is sometimes convenient to be able to browse using only one hand. The extra Fn key on the right hand side means I can easily do PgUp, PgDn, Home, End using my right hand alone. The track pad has just the right sensitivity, and I find that I can be very accurate with it.

This notebook is great to use while watching tv, while in bed, or travelling. Some reviewers complain about the battery size, but I find it advantageous to have the battery lift the keyboard at an angle. The way the computer looks with the battery is not unattractive and the notebook and battery still fit within the matching Sony slip case.

The 1366 x 768 display means that videos and photos appear crisper than on other netbooks. However, the default text size is smaller. If it is too small for your eyes to read easily, then you can use an option in Windows 7 to increase the text size by 125%. If you do this then the text size appears similar to what you get with other notebooks.

The fan never shuts off. When I am using the notebook on my lap or table then the fan is sufficiently far from my ears that it does not irritate. But when I am lying in bed, with the computer resting on my chest and close to my face, the fan noise is a minor annoyance. The built-in speakers are sufficiently strong for me to watch films on my own, but not enough to fill a room with sound. The sound produced through the headphone jack is very good.

Windows 7 Starter pretty much the same as the Home Premium that I have on my other computers. The features it omits are not really essential. Nonetheless, I upgraded to Home Premium so that my notebook looks exactly the same as my others Windows 7 computers. Also, I have upgraded the memory to 2Gb (which took about 5 minutes). Neither of these upgrades was really necessary. If they had not been possible I would still be pleased.

My W121AX/T is not going to replace my Vaio SZ when I want to do type an entire research paper or do advanced computing (the SZ has a duo 2.4GHz processor). It is a bit slower than my SZ in browsing web pages. However, it fills a gap. It is more (much) powerful than an ipod touch and more portable than my SZ. The AC power adaptor is lightweight and tiny (about 1 x 0.75 x 2.5 inches). When I am not using it for travelling it will be great on my bedside table (for listening to internet radio or watching late night films). Highly recommended.
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Brand : Inland Model : 02464

Overall Rating :
From : 7 Reviews
Color : Black

Technical
  • Material : Black neoprene material
  • Elastic straps to secure your netbook and keep it from moving
  • 5 x 3-Inch Pocket for flash drives
  • 11-Inch x 3.5-Inch mesh pocket for small accessories
  • This case also fits many portable DVD players

Description

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Rating & Reviews (All-Reviews)

G ( Bay Area, California )
Not taking anything away from other reviews, but when i was looking to buy a case, the reviews on here mixed me up. I read all the reviews and took bits of info from each to make my choice. I bought it and that paid off.

1st: What I'm using it for (How im using it)?
I have a 11.6 inch HP MINI 311, and I have a breifcase that im using that holds my netbook and its power supply & 500gb Portable Harddrive. BUT my Netbook will slide around and get scratched and banged up if i dont have a small sleeve or case i can put it in to protect it. So I bought this cheap case, put my netbook in it and strapped it down in my breifcase. Im using this case for protection while in my bag/briefcase...i dont just carry it around in my foam case, this case by itself wont protect your netbook. If you want just one case to carry your netbook and all its supplies and protect it at the same time, LOOK FOR ANOTHER CASE: YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! One reviewer said that the handle broke, I hope that person wasnt using it as a carry around case. Sure its good to quickly pull out & take to a cafe, but if your continously on the move with it you need more than this to protect it. This case wont protect your netbook from a drop, but will protect it when rubbing against things in another bag. (EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED plus: I dont use the handles i hold my baby)

2nd: Is it a tight fit for an 11.6 Inch?
I read in one review that it was a tight fit. Well im here to tell you that it fits, and you dont have to force it closed. The reason it may seem tight is because of the lining around the case, which makes it take form around the edges. Only on the corners does it feel tight.

3rd: How much can it hold?
It will hold your Netbook a small thin mouse pad and some Earbud headphones, USB cord & or AUX input wire. The only thing i have in there is my Netbook and my headphones + USB cord.

MISC INFO: Another reviewer said that they cut out the screen mesh pocket because they were afraid it would scratch the surface of their netbook. I did this too since i wasnt going to use it & also just in case it would scratch the netbook, but im pretty sure it wouldnt of. Dont trust the handle, if your like me and take care of your electronics, you'll hold the case like a textbook. Yeah the handle is there, but it may not be stitched in tight. Its like a sleeve, and sleeves dont use handles.

I hope this review helps, Im pleased with my purchase and with this price you cant go wrong. $14 including shipping was my total, hard to find a bargain like this in stores.

CHECK OUT THE PICTURES I POSTED, IT SHOULD GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF HOW IT SHOULD BE USED WITH A NETBOOK.
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Godzilla Morton ( Texas )
I bought this for my new Acer Aspire AS1410-8804 11.6-Inch Black Laptop - 6 Hour Battery Life. It seems to be put together pretty well and the price is great. It's just a little too snug for this particular notebook. So snug that it's kind of a pain to zip up around the corners of the notebook. However, once zipped it doesn't move at all. Still, it could've used an extra 1/4" of room all the way around. There is a tiny pocket inside but it doesn't matter because there is absolutley no room for anything else besides the notebook. Next time I'll just by a sleeve (no zippers).
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Arthur J. Decosta ( Belleview, Florida )
While it doesn't have room to carry any thing but the computer it does that well. Elastic holders in both the top & bottom allow using the computer after opening the case. A great buy if all you need is to carry the netbook. I recommend both the product & the seller.
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Rory B. Paddon
Hi,
After 2 days one of the handles of the case just broke loose. I'm very disappointed in this purchase
because it doesn't do what I purchased it for.
Bruce Paddon.
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A. Martinez ( Miami, Fl USA )
For the price, ten dollars, I have no complaints. The zipper works, my laptop fits, and there are a few little things inside to papers and the laptop in place. I like it, and I like the free shipping. You won't get much better quality for any price anywhere else.
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Brand : Hewlett-Packard Model : VM136UA#ABA

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From : 3 Reviews
Color : Black

Technical
  • 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor (512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
  • 1 GB DDR2 RAM (1 Dimm), Max supported 2 GB
  • 160GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
  • 10.1¿ Diagonal WSVGA LED Anti-glare Widescreen Display (1024 x 600); Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (shared) with up to 128MB total available graphics memory
  • Genuine Windows 7 Starter, *Up to 3.75 Hours of Battery Life
  • 10.1¿ Diagonal WSVGA LED Anti-glare Widescreen Display (1024 x 600);
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (shared) with up to 128MB total available graphics memory

Description

The Internet is at the center of modern life keeping you connected and informed through email, IMs, RSS feeds, social networking sites and Search. Keeping up often requires time shifting with companion devices like netbooks. Powered by energy-efficient Intel Atom processors, the HP Mini 110 is optimized for Web access and can handle standard productivity apps - but is light enough to carry everywhere at just 2.33 lbs. Its LED anti-glare display reduces reflection that can distract from the visual experience, especially when used outside. The 92% of full-size keyboard enables much more efficient and comfortable use than texting (or typing on smartphone keyboards) for most. Windows 7 makes locating and connecting to hotspots easier and faster than ever. The HP Mini 110 is the perfect device for staying productive, informed and in touch.  [...]
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Rating & Reviews (All-Reviews)

Jania Umana Figueroa
Hola soy de Costa Rica, y estoy muy contenta con el servicio de Amazon, muy agil y seguro. Compré para mi hija la HP Mini 110 y ya la tengo en mis manos!!. Recomiendo Amazon para las compras por internet, y esta computadora es genial, linda, con las aplicaciones que necesito para mi hija.

ESTOY FELIZ!!!
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Fernando Sanchez, Jr. ( Fresno, CA )
I just got this same laptop yesterday from Verizon, and I wish I would have thought of the battery life. I have managed to run it with the Verizon Mobile Broadband service for around 2 and a half hours on Linux with the 3 cell battery (I may not have set the optimum power management settings and the mobile broadband modem probably consumes a lot of power).

My next purchase will be a six-cell battery, though, cos I love this netbook. Once you get used to the layout of the keys (all keys were about one key left of where I expected them to be), it is a wonderful and zippy little thing.

It runs Windows very nicely, and runs Ubuntu Netbook Remix beautifully (once you figure out how to install bcmwl-kernel-source from the installation ISO). I had no problem installing Ubuntu using a usb drive and unetbootin. Once I had the wi-fi working, I was able to set up the Verizon Wireless Broadband with gobi_loader.

All in all, this is a wonderful laptop that would be even more incredible with the six-cell battery.

Just to give people an idea, I am a django developer, and this has now become my work computer.
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M. West ( Germantown, MD, US )
I am extremely happy with my HP mini in pink, from Amazon. It arrived several days before the expected delivery date and was securely packaged. I've owned it less than 24hrs, but so far I am pleased with this mini pc. It is perfect for people who do basic functions like surfing the web, checking email, and chatting. I purchased mine mainly to participate in my online classes, while on the go!
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Technical
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  • Light and slim compact design / Internal supporting bands

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Rating & Reviews (All-Reviews)

Young Nana
Great event to bring my netbook and marrow inside, a lot more than I use if I have a place for some time and they need more evidence, like my external DVD player. I use this bag to put in coffee and place.
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Kathy A. Pippig ( San Joaquin Valley, CA USA )
When I bought the Acer Aspire One AOD150-1920 10.1-inch netbook I found this case, announced as expected for this netbook. I have a case, as I read many reviews of this case and other cases, different degrees of satisfaction. This seemed the best choice. I am very happy with the case, adaptation and quality. Price was good as well.
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Canoe ( Upstate NY, USA )
I give this case 5 for being so comfortable and stylish, but a 1 for the claim to be designed for 10.1-inch Netbook Acer - there is a margin of about two inches on the sides of three to three and the edge of the Netbook edge of the case. With all that foam and memory space, it would seem appropriate to protect a netbook.For bigger than me, I chose a small netbook. I like the fact that it seems that I pressed my power cord and maybe even a mouse in front pocket, but the pocket has nothing to do with the fact that the main compartment is oversized. I liked it until I put my netbook there and saw how long is too big. I send you away.
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Shonda ( kansas city, mo )
I read previous reviews and are not afraid of my Acer Aspire One 10.1 assembly. When I received, I tried once. It fits perfectly! If you consider this case to 10.1, you should definetely buy it.
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E. Breen ( Chester, PA United States )
Acer 10.1 "Slim said netbooks could also be called slim fit! When installing the lithium battery, the stock can hardly be zipped closed, without fear of tearing the bag. I think the pictures are too small for the 10.1 -- - Netbook inches. This may be the bag for the 8.9 "Netbook, but does not say on their site. This is the first disappointment with the products bought online through Amazon. I am reluctant to order a similar product line again.
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  • 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory
  • 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
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Rating & Reviews (All-Reviews)

Chase R. Robinson ( atlanta, GA )
I bought for my son and I was very surprised to see how the computer. To be so small and inexpensive, it will be nothing you can do with a normal notebook. Only bad part is not having a cd-rom, but not that big of a contract, because you can connect to an external drive.
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M. Allison
Do not start right out of the box. So the expected number of FedEx Back to repair incorrect. Concerns have only just begun. Very unhappy to say the least.
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K. Worthington ( Independence, KS United States )
I bought a netbook after seeing it demonstrated on television. Went into a retail store and great people find another brand and it is more convenient and is purple. Okay - attracted by color. However, it was so for about a week and sent packing back to the first place that sent and kept the Acer. The other was too hot, which cost more and was sent without works, such as advertising and customer service to try to get the manufacturer to suck! My brother came to visit and play with my Acer just a little 'and decided that she would find one and it did. He returned to Colorado and my father played with a little' and I bought. The two lovers. Father called Geek Squad and received his tweeked to adjust to macular degeneration and is now very happy.

Because of a small inheritance, I decided that I received 3 of these for my 3 grandchildren shop around to find the best deal I could get - before Christmas and then I could do it and them some 'Tweek' for boys. You will find here at amazon.com, for 3 (black, red and blue) and seemed to happen before the keywords - it was too fast. We opened 22 since I traveled with them for part of the holiday. The reactions are have been even greater than expected. Two of them will turn into January and February 12 and the youngest is 9 and received on these subjects and slept. Fortunately, there was no available WiFi at home with my son. They respond much faster compared to the old laptop for my son. I thought the mine, but he showed me, after downloading iTunes on 2 of netbooks and then try to download to your laptop computer - has finally given on the handset.

I highly recommend this little netbook. I have a big pile on my own, but should be updated about how the boys will be a way to ensure that from time to time and get his nose out of your computer. Even with the battery I have now, I think that connects most of the time at home, in any case, so really do not need the battery. As an album, bought a few "that has an external DVD burner that my PC at home does not have. I am a happy camper again - this highly recommended.
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B. Sassor ( Afton, MN USA )
Great buy, great item, easy to use and set up. Customer service was excellent re communication and shipping! Could not be more satisified.
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wagnerite ( Boynton Beach, FL USA )
Decision to purchase a netbook was made in consideration of what my son and daughter each wanted for this Christmas: An ipod Touch. After looking at the Touch and noting that the only interface to the device was through iTunes, I opted out. Sure, the Touch is sexy and sleek, but many reviewers complained that Apple in effect controls your use of the Touch through iTunes, so your "ownership" is not what you think it is. I didn't like this unnecessary restriction so looked for something else.

Then I had an idea to purchase something a little more useful. My children said they wanted the Touch to listen to music and surf the web. So I thought to myself, for about the same price I can get them a netbook which does the same thing and more with a larger screen. After reading reviews of the Acer and other brands, I decided to have the children try out some of the brands at a local electronics store to get a feel for their use. They loved Acer's sleek design and its overall feel. My next step was to purchase: One came from Amazon and one from another source since at that time the black one was priced too high at Amazon. (I don't understand why Amazon does this and so frequently.)

I am content with the purchase. I specifically wanted Windows XP with SP3 because my children like the interface and because I knew it well myself. For my son there was another benefit to using XP: He was able to load and run a school copy of Autocad for his drafting class. While the 3-D is pretty slow, the 2-D works fine. He is extremely happy that he can use his netbook at home for his drafting class activities using this tool. (BTW, Autocad has problems with Vista and is not fully supported on Windows 7 yet, hence the need for XP.)

My only complaint (and hence not 5 stars) is the relatively low battery life. You can get about 2 hours even when disabling the WiFi. But the rest is fine: The screen looks good, the speed is adequate, it is not too hard to get used to the smaller keyboard, the webcam is OK, and at about 3 lbs it is extremely portable. Sound quality is poor but for this price you can't ask for much; good headphones can be had at good prices nowadays.

Bloatware is present but easy to remove. Comes with McAfee trial version which I promptly uninstalled using AppRemover. Because of the WiFi connectivity, it is important to protect your computer as much as possible. Some good free options are Online Armor (firewall), Avira Personal (anti-virus), and Spybot S&D (for adware). Lots of other free goodies available including: OpenOffice, Firefox, FoxItReader (for Acrobat files), [...], 7-Zip, etc.

In summary, for about the same price as a Touch you can get a nice netbook that does much more without giving up your control to another company. Choosing the XP operating system was important for me, especially in light that it supports Autocad and Windows 7 Starter is intentionally restricted. Performance and features are adequate for the price. It is extremely portable and useful; met the needs of the kids and they couldn't be happier.
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Rating & Reviews (All-Reviews)

Shahrad Tadayon ( CA, USA )
I was looking for small computers netbook to travel in and out of office events and most of all life long battery life and offcourse reasonable price compare to the industry. After some research I found the Toshiba NB205 netbook, which fitted my needs. I'm glad I purchased the product. A built in webcam with Skype and collects the use of wireless Internet wherever you are available. My only problem was with decoder for portable DVD I bought, I finally repaired after the call to service Toshiba dept.
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Just Another Guy
This netbook is superb and the finish. I like the keyboard and mouse pad. The 6-cell battery that extends backwards is not a problem either for me, rather than extending downwards, as in some other netbooks. The only drawback of this netbook is the sound quality, I think it could be better, and would have made perfect, it deserves 5 stars. I am not impressed with Windows 7. I think it is worth the additional cost, Windows XP would have been sufficient.
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M. Ray ( Camarillo, CA )
I spent hours looking at different netbooks and decided to go with the Toshiba. Has the speed and power delivered by the battery life excellent. I use MS Office 2007 with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., and this netbook does not have problems in their management. I also use ProShow Gold to create videos on it. E 'light and elegant. I made a Skype video call and had no problems.

Although it is not advisable for the netbook game in high resolution, I recommend this netbook for the web, search functions and production, where a small package is desired. The clarity of the LCD is the best of all others in its class, as I'm concerned.
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Intelligent Consumer ( United States )
I looked at all the phones currently available and, in my opinion, the Toshiba NB205-330 is the best (definitlely you want to add memory to 2 GB)! I was originally to buy a Netbook Asus, but after seeing the ASUS Asus build me seemed fragile and cheap (and a refuge for fingerprints). Not so with this high quality Netbook Toshiba. There is a beautiful island-style keyboard that is easy to type on, high quality components and finish does not show fingerprints (anywhere on it) so that it does not feel the need to constantly clean his fingerprints. Moreover, with the 6-cell battery that lasts up to 9 hours, what do you want a cheaper netbook?

I waited until he came to order this netbook with Windows 7, but was disappointed that it comes only with Windows Starter 7 (no change in the office or watching a DVD, if you buy the external drive). Currently, you can upgrade to Windows 7 Starter "home" version for approx. $ 80.00 and there is a convenient link to update the software that comes on the Netbook. My only complaint is that Microsoft was too cheap to bring the DVD playback, as he should have known is tied to these cheaper netbooks! I have an external CD / DVD burner that I use to watch movies from time to time, but the upgrade to Windows 7 house would really increase the overall price substantially. Thumbs down to Microsoft for making this decision!
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D. Schwartz ( ATL GA USA )
So far I like this car. I have not yet installed the extra 2 shows I bought this and it works without problems so far. My complaint is only with speakers who are barely perceptible disgusting, but it is a minor problem considering that I rarely use without a helmet anyway. I am about to upgrade to the full version of Windows 7. I think there is a final agreement later this year for students who only costs 50.00 so that'll help. N. complaints to date. Battery life is impressive. The load at night and not even think to look for an outlet for the entire day. Very lightweight and fits in my bag. I had a little 'time to find the case law on this point, given the size of the stack, but it is a super cute with Office Depot that fits well. I just have to make sure that the side is inserted before battrery hinges and then close properly. If satisfied with the purchase until today.
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