Sony VAIO VGN-FW465J/H 16.4-Inch Laptop – Gray

5 comments

1. 

   C. Pollock on December 19, 2009 at 4:16 pm

   This computer is listed as the replacement for the
   
   See VGN-FW373J. For the most part it is almost certain that my
   
   review for that model “Good for Casual Users, Bad for Technical Users” applies equally to this model.
   
   As would most of the other reviews.
   
   (The tech speci differences are that this has a slightly faster CPU and more video ram, but the screen
   
   for this model is likely to be lower-spec EcoBrite not the XBRITE-FullHD of the FW373J])

2. 

   GentlemanXP on December 19, 2009 at 7:10 pm

   I bought a Sony VAIO VGN-FW280J/H 16.4-Inch Laptop (2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 7200 RPM 320 GB Hard Drive, BD-RW, Vista Premium) Gray, in May 2009 for the good price of USD 999.99. I didn’t open the box for about one month, because I have 2 other Laptops an Apple and a HP.
   
   Then I used this Sony for about 2 months as a desktop, but not that much, so I didn’t move or bring this Sony on th go. Then for somehow it builds moisture inside the LCD, I believe due to the hot weather, I contacted Sony Support, they asked me to send the unit to Sony Repair in San Diego which I did and they received the unit on 10.05.2009. Yesterday on 10.20.2009 at 8 pm I got an email saying that the repair estimate is USD 699.99 plus tax, whaaaaaat?…I called right away asked them to send it back, this is crazy…
   
   I just can not believe that this is a SONY, one of the biggest company in electronics/multimedia/movie industry.
   
   I will never ever buy a sony anymore…
   
   Below is the email that I got from Sony Repair:

   Dear Valued Sony Customer

   We have completed the repair estimate for your unit based on the
   
   information you provided us. The estimated charge for your repair is
   
   $699.99 plus applicable sales tax. Please contact us at your earliest
   
   convenience by phone or email to approve or refuse this estimate. Our
   
   contact information is listed below. To help us expedite your repair
   
   please have your credit card number ready when you call. For your
   
   security we do not suggest including your credit card number in an email
   
   response.

   Thank you for choosing Sony and feel free to contact us if you have any
   
   questions regarding your service request.

   Customer Information
   
   Notification: 000300006324
   
   Model : VGNFW280J/H
   
   Serial : 28281639-3001748

   Sony Service Contact Information
   
   Location: SAN DIEGO, CA
   
   Phone number: (866) 942-9667 9:00AM – 4:00PM PST
   

3. 

   N. Gomes on December 19, 2009 at 8:21 pm

   My Buddy Vino did all the research on laptops..Came up with this one as a great deal with performance. I couldn’t agree more.

4. 

   RAyRAy on December 19, 2009 at 10:38 pm

   I love this laptop. Nice huge screen. DVD playback is smooth and crisp. Game play works exceedingly well, fast, and smooth.

   I like the keyboard design, where the keys are seperated from each other, sort of a mac look. I do not like macs, because they are over priced and is not Windows. The keyboard feature is nice, keeps dirt, dust, crumbs, etc out of they keys.

   Performance of the CPU, bus, memory, etc works very fast. A great overall laptop for gaming, business, and entertainment.

   It feels sturdy overall and solid. I have windows 7 Ultimate on here and no problem. I didn’t reinstall all the other junk it came with.

   One thing to note is when I open up the screen each time the point/hinge where the screen meets the laptop presses down on to the table or my lap and I feel like I will damage the screen while opening it.

5. 

   Vinicius C. Carvalho on December 20, 2009 at 1:37 am

   Well, after a week using this computer, I have a few considerations for those wishing to get one:

   Bad points
   
   * Screen : Although very nice the 16″ screens suffers from reflection, its a pain to get a good view position, bright environments makes it almost impossible
   
   * Battery: The worst I ever had: Lasts less than 90 minutes with bright dimmed
   
   * Keyboard: Really, really bad. the individual keys makes a lot of noise, and its somehow hard to press them, not as good as Macbooks
   
   * Software: Every single software installed from Sony are broken (Vaio update, crashes all the time)
   
   * Temperature: The place you are supposed to rest your right hand, next to the stickers is really hot (maybe HD is beneath it)

   Good points:

   * Graphic card is really nice
   
   * Sound: Good sound speakers
   
   * Appearance: Its a Vaio no need to go further, very nice, beautiful piece of hardware
   
   * Silent: Really quite, really nice to use