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Summary: Monitor problems.......
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First computer purchase in 18 years...the ATARI 1200XL still works.This units (RX550) cd drive failed to read music cds correctly, however the DVD drive would read the disks the cd r/w wouldn't. Most problematic is the monitor which at any setting above 800 X 600 is off focus in the center of the screen. Went back to the store with it and the service personel agreed it was out of focus. Then checked 3 other SONY monitors and all had the same problem (went to other stores and haven't seen an acceptable one yet)!! Text which is razor sharp at the left and right 3 inches of the screen becomes grayer and fuzzier in the center. I expected better from the Sony Trinitron name. I will now have to pack everything up and return the whole package.........very disappointing. Unit has style and looks, just don't look closely at the monitor or set it to 800 X 600, a rather low resolution for this size screen. Back to the ATARI..............
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Summary: Great System, Poor Ethernet, Terrible Service Center
Review: Got one for X-mas - the computer ran great, hooked it up to the Internet via cable - and it didn't work. At first I thought it was my provider, however, when told to 'ping' to the IP address that was the default for the card, it wasn't communicating. So that one went back with a faulty Ethernet card. The second one (to replace the first) was reluctant to connect to the Internet and would take exactly 30 minutes. After hours and hours on the phone with my provider concluded that it wasn't their system, I called Sony AGAIN, only to be on hold AGAIN for 45 minutes waiting for someone to answer the phone. The "gentleman" that I spoke to immediately told me that he couldn't help, it was the provider's issue- . This was the diagnosis without even listening to the whole problem's history- and I disagreed. So we spent and hour on the phone trying different things - only to get nowhere. He told me he was going to put me though to an expert and I was AGAIN on hold for over an hour after which time, the line disconnected and I was forced to try to call again. Every time I called and went through the whole menu, the line was busy. I returned that computer too. I have no need to ever waste my time again on a company that would lose business due to poor customer relations. If the theory were to hook a customer in with well-equipped and priced merchandise and then badger and frustrate you if there is a problem with it - wouldn't you think that they would lose many future repeat buyer sales? Well I'm one. I'll never buy Sony again.
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Summary: Great System, Poor Ethernet, Terrible Service Center
Review: Got one for X-mas - the computer ran great, hooked it up to the Internet via cable - and it didn't work. At first I thought it was my provider, however, when told to 'ping' to the IP address that was the default for the card, it wasn't communicating. So that one went back with a faulty Ethernet card. The second one (to replace the first) was reluctant to connect to the Internet and would take exactly 30 minutes. After hours and hours on the phone with my provider concluded that it wasn't their system, I called Sony AGAIN, only to be on hold AGAIN for 45 minutes waiting for someone to answer the phone. The "gentleman" that I spoke to immediately told me that he couldn't help, it was the provider's issue- . This was the diagnosis without even listening to the whole problem's history- and I disagreed. So we spent and hour on the phone trying different things - only to get nowhere. He told me he was going to put me though to an expert and I was AGAIN on hold for over an hour after which time, the line disconnected and I was forced to try to call again. Every time I called and went through the whole menu, the line was busy. I returned that computer too. I have no need to ever waste my time again on a company that would lose business due to poor customer relations. If the theory were to hook a customer in with well-equipped and priced merchandise and then badger and frustrate you if there is a problem with it - wouldn't you think that they would lose many future repeat buyer sales? Well I'm one. I'll never buy Sony again.
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Summary: THE SONY VAIO DIGITAL STUDIO SERIES IS TOP NOTCH
Review: I bought a Sony PCV-RX series computer 6 months ago and it has performed nicely. My systems is a RX 463 model, with a 1.4 GHz Pentium 4 Processor, 400 Mhz Front Side Bus, 128 MB RDRAM, 40 GB Hard Drive Storage, Dual CD-RW, DVD-ROM drives and Win ME stage. The computer is very stable: I have had ZERO system program since I purchased it. And for the price, I think it is very hard to beat it. Computers of comparable price, do not deliver the kind of performance, hardware, and software that this little VIAO machines deliver. The computer is lightning fast... the machine can be loud at times, but do not let that deter you. Most computers have some level of noise. The Hard Drive is great: I beat the crap out of my Hard Drives, saving, deleting, moving, downloading, etc, etc, and NO problems! So it is the perfect computer for you if you want a digital video/audio editing workshop. My model is actually on the lower end of the series and is still better than most PCs in my experience. If you are a gamer, then this is an excellent choice as well. The GeForce 2 graphics card is powerful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Superior.
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Summary: Great PC with a Future
Review: I bought this PC for two reasons. After about 4 months it has not let me down. It is close enough to the cutting edge (huge hd, fast processor, graphics, cdr) for me and all my foreseeable future demands. I like to edit photos and archive them, create web pages, and play music on my computer. You could by a cheaper machine with a celeron or other older chip and lower graphic capabilities, memory etc, but then where will you be in 2-5 years. This VAIO should have the horse power to be usefull well into the next decade. The second reason is that this is a great value. You still can't get a laptop that has these features for less than twice this much. If you want to significantly upgrade to dvd-r and a top of the line processor and graphics, you have to go up at least a grand if not two. I still find many less equiped machines for the same price or more, and this is a Sony. Sony wants to play in the PC hardware market and are offering some great deals to spark some interest. Take advantage.
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Summary: The Best Computer On The Market!
Review: I have been searching for a computer with a DVD-Rom, CD Burner, Good Graphics, And Big And Fast Ram & HardDrive! I looked @ Dells, IBM, Gateways, & E-Machines, But This Was The Best! Everbody Said To Buy A ComPauq, but compauq's stink! I looked for over 4 months for onw with all the stuff i wanted and with the best price! I Would give this computer 5(*****) Stars! I would recommend this computer to anyone, whos out there looking for a new PC! This is the best computer out on the market. Good Luck!
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Summary: Sony VAIO
Review: I just bought my first Sony RX550 yesterday and it is amazing how this thing runs. It is blazing fast with graphics programs and online games. The CD-RW runs without a hitch and the DVD-ROM plays crisp, clear movies on my monitor without any lag at all. The only problem I am having is the network card connecting to my other PC, but that is no big deal. I can live without the network. I did not purchase the Sony monitor with the VAIO, I prefer to use Samsung SyncMaster 753DF. Beautiful color at any reselution. If I could give it 6 stars I would, good job Sony. Keep up the good work.
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Summary: Sony VAIO
Review: I just bought my first Sony RX550 yesterday and it is amazing how this thing runs. It is blazing fast with graphics programs and online games. The CD-RW runs without a hitch and the DVD-ROM plays crisp, clear movies on my monitor without any lag at all. The only problem I am having is the network card connecting to my other PC, but that is no big deal. I can live without the network. I did not purchase the Sony monitor with the VAIO, I prefer to use Samsung SyncMaster 753DF. Beautiful color at any reselution. If I could give it 6 stars I would, good job Sony. Keep up the good work.
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Summary: Solid, Stylish, Sony PC
Review: I just bought this unit about a month ago. The instructions to set up the unit were simple to follow. The tower is one good looking unit, and the neon blue light on the front gives an expensive look. The system came feature packed with a whole bunch of software that is geared towards the home user. It came with Corel draw, SonicStage, PhotoShop, etc. The hardware components are also configured with the home user in mind. Start-up and Shut-down times are lightning fast (but then again, my previous computer was a 166MHz). The audio card is good, and I enjoy listening to music on this computer. The speakers are good, but I don't think audiophiles would be impressed by them. The DVD player works smoothly with the 32MB graphics card. It's a satisfying combination. The CDR-W is fast and it burns cd's at 16X, just 4-5 minutes to copy a CD! However, the CDR-W doesn't read certain cds sometimes. I think it may be a problem with Sony, since other owners have had similar experiences as well. Also, this is a noisy unit. It gets loud sometimes, especially when the cooling fan kicks in or one of the CD drives is used. I didn't buy a monitor with the unit; I think Sony monitors are very expensive for the performance they offer. I am still shopping around for monitors. Overall, I like my Sony Vaio computer and am satisfied with the performance and features. I would recommend this computer.
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Summary: SONY-Not at home
Review: I purchased the RX550 from a retailer other than Amazon three weeks ago. It has never worked. The monitor has flickered and the tower has a funny smell.
At first I thought it was something that could be easily corrected. After going back and forth with Technical Support on at least three separate occasions, I learned that there is no authorized dealer in North Jersey who can come to my home, even if I were willing to pay. My only options are to convince the retailer to take it back or send it for repair. The tower would go to one place (paid for by SONY), but I would have to return the monitor at my own expense.
If it works, it may be a great machine, but if it doesn't you are stuck. No one should buy this.
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