 Pretty in pink but the fan really stinks. |
| Review Date: February 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Amy Y., FREMONT, CA USA |
I love this laptop. I love that it is cute and, ok, I'm going to be politically incorrect here and say 'girlie'!
Overall, I think this is a quality machine. I like the keyboard- the keys are easy to press without being hypersensitive. The touch pad works well- my last Compaq laptop had a cruddy pad and it was terribly annoying and frustrating.
Plenty of storage and great performance for most tasks. I am a photographer part of the time and use this laptop to process a great many RAW files. It is a little on the slow side for resolving the images but the files are huge and I have not set this computer up to maximize the graphics handling.
It has a decent camera and I have installed MS Office and some other software. It did come with a bunch of stuff pre-loaded, much of which I uninstalled. It would be nice if the first time the computer booted up it wasn't like some kind of multimedia ad campaign, but easy enough to remedy.
So, finally- the reason this is getting one-star? The fan has been going nuts. It runs constantly, even when I only have one window open. And it's not just that it runs... it makes a horrible noise as it does so- some people have compared it to various aircraft- jumbo jet to helicopter. I've done lots of research online in an effort to remedy this issue and it looks like TONS of Sony VAIO's have the same problem. Though I am still under warranty, there is no service center in my area- AND I LIVE ON THE PERIPHERY OF SILICON VALLEY! I would have to pay to send the laptop in and no guarantee on how long it will take to repair, some customers have waited a month or two to receive warranty service! Crazy! I think I need to send it in but I am dreading having to switch to another laptop especially if it is going to be a couple of months.
Still, I can't decide what is more annoying- a computer that I can't have a conversation over because it is so loud or having to deal with Sony's so-called "customer care"- which after a couple of calls on the fan issue, I've found to be more of a "customer I-don't-care" department.
This situation, while maybe is a risk you run with any complex electronic equipment, has entirely soured me on the idea of buying a Sony anything. I think it is pretty miserable that the company knows there is an issue with these components and yet haven't seen fit to offer their consumers a fix.
That's what I get for allowing the pretty pink color to influence my purchase choice! |
No More Sony for me!
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| Review Date: December 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Chamberlain, Pasadena, CA |
No more Sony anything for me.
My pink laptop started making loud noises and CPU utlization goes up to 40% and stays there for having one browser window with no plug-ins opened.
Closing the lid does not put the computer to sleep as set. Sony Backup thing keeps popping up when computer is turned on and no way to make it go away, even after clicking "don't show again".
Media control button stopped working.
Function buttons that adjusts the brightness, sound, screen position stopped working.
Screen started flickering.
I've only had this computer for 3 months. Love the pinkness and hate everything else.
Spent hours talking to tech support on Dec 23 online and on the phone. Was told to take computer into local service desk. Found one at Beverly Center and spent Christmas Eve there. Technician told me I have to have the receipt with me (would be nice for them to tell me when I called to make the appointment). And that they have to ship in the computer and it would take at least 2 weeks for me to get it back because the Service Desk can't do anything at the store except help customers ship in the computer.
Spent another 45 min on the phone with Service Center on the phone to schedule someone to come out instead.
Was told technician would come out and fix it in 3 business days. 3 business days have come and gone... no calls.. so called in today to find out what's up. Been on the phone for 2 hours now just to try to get the time the technician would come out.
Asked them what part was shipped out to fix these problems and was told "the fan". AMAZING FAN!!! A simple fan can fix all these issues!!!!
Turns out that Sony outsource the service to a company called Nexicore and after 2 hours, Sony just told me here's the number to Nexicore... try calling them. Sweet deal. Back to Dell from now on.
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Sony Laptop
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| Review Date: September 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Fakhria Muskaan, |
Hi,
The laptop is nice and works good, but I have problem with Word, when ever I open it asked me to enter my prodcut key. I entered the one which is in the back site of laptop did not work either.
thanks |
Sony VAIO VGN-C5310J/R 14.1 Inch Laptop - RED
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| Review Date: September 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: slc, Grass Valley, CA |
I am still learning about my VAIO. It works right now for what I need.
I wish i would have looked around for a better deal (price wise) on this computer. |
perfectly pink
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| Review Date: July 31, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Firefighter, Branford CT |
| I love my new laptop. The keys are perfectly spaced, the small screen is awesome, the pink is perfect. I got this computer to go to college and I am so glad I did. I used to have another brand, but I always had issues. So far, this computer has done everything I wanted and has great features. I would highly recommend one if you dont want a mac or dell. Oh yea, the color is great. |
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October 12th, 2009
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