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Summary: Surprisingly great
Review: Bought the Sony so I wouldn't break my shoulders on trips but found that the small size is only one of it's many virtures. The screen, even though small, is extremely bright, clear and accurate and is wonderful to use. The built in WiFi card is just terrific for absent minded travelers like myself; no need to remember to carry an PCMCIA card and nothing to break when stuffing the PC into a carry bag running for the airport gate. Battery life is absolutley amazing and there is very little heat that is produced from this laptop. Having a cd/dvd drive on such a little unit is a definate plus, though upgrading it seems impossible. I always thought that not having a cd/dvd drive would be ok, but I find I use it more often than I thought. There is one thing on this laptop I would change. The little keyboard, in it of itself, is just fine, but the right hand shift key is just not placed correctly and should be double wide like the left hand one. Most often, when one goes to shift, the up arrow key is hit which causes lots of cut and pasting when trying to complete a document or spreadsheet in an hurry. It has some neat features as well, that I really don't use. The video camera is a nice feature, but for the life of me, I have no idea what to use it for. Really more to impress your freinds than anything else. Overall, the lightweightness, bright screen, long battery life, and cd/dvd drive for watching movies on airplanes when you don't want to do any more work, really makes this one of the best laptops on the market today. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Failed in a week; customer support is dire
Review: Caveat emptor. A beautiful piece of design and technology but is it reliable? Mine broke within a week of purchase. The customer support is useless.
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Summary: never buy vaio
Review: I am having sony vaio and it is like a liability for me. Sony laptops suck...
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Summary: I sleep with it
Review: i am in love with my new vaio. I was hesitant to choose between the Z1 vaio or TR3A for a long time and finally decided cause of the lighter weight and the built in camera. I bought a wireless router and i am video chatting with my friends all over the world lying in my bed. Pros: lightweight, whoever sees it with you see that you have a style, long battery , relativly fast performance with pics and videos , very good keyboard i can type faster on it than my pc and doesnt tire my hands , sony picture and vidosoftware is great, the built in cam gives you the freedom t o re cord a meeting easily what i often do since ..in fact that is why i shoose this model, excelent screen quality , if you buy it you will be simply happy with it, but dont forget this is a second notebook Cons: if you are not a mediaperson like me and rather wanna use it for business like word, office ..i wouldnt suggest it cause this screen is too small for a long use with document. and if you are not using the built in mic which has excelent qualty and cam which is good for the net, i would rather suggest an asu with 12 screen, or the Z1 modell from sony which has 14 screen and mic too and bigger processor. For some reason though Cnet has bad revews on that modellbut if the little heavier weight doesnt disturb you and dont need built in cam i might go with that .And important if you do not see well close choose a modell with bigger screen cause with this one you have to be a bit shortsited that i am though..lol.. SUmming it up i love my vaio.
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Summary: Great little machine
Review: I bought my Vaio through Amazon and love it. The reviews on here were spot-on, and this has been exactly the right purchase for me. I am a student who is looking at several years of heavy computer use ahead of me, and at first I was worried that it's so small! But the screen really is so bright and so clear that you forget instantly. Also, the light weight is key.
A side note about the screen: yes, it is a little sensitive to touching. However, I opted for the ($75) privacy screen for this model, which has the two-fold advantage of making the screen hard for people nearby to read (through darkening, not blurring) AND protects the screen itself. It makes the screen *slightly* darker, but it is worth it for the protection and does not cause eyestrain whatsoever. Unfortunately, the privacy screen is not a cheap accessory, but it is available on Amazon.
As for the right-hand shift key being half-size, I have a typing quirk that never uses that one. I can see how this might be annoying, but it is not a problem for me.
A great feature that I have not seen mentioned here is that tapping on the mousepad has the same effect as left-clicking the mouse buttons. This is a fantastic feature as it minimizes hand motion over the mousepad.
Also, everyone talking about how cute and sexy this thing is ... well, they're right. I thought some of the reviews were over the top in this regard, but strangers have *literally* complimented me on the laptop (esp. its size) and of course my classmates are jealous that it's only 3lbs!
Another accessory is the "envelope-style" case available only from Sony Style website (again, not cheap -- around $40) is great as it is custom-fit, BUT it is rather puffy and takes up real estate in whatever larger bag you carry it in. It, too, looks cool (although a little bit like a snowboarding outfit for your laptop).
And the motion eye camera is super cool. It takes less than a minute to get the camera on and in business thanks to a "capture" button that auto-launches the camera software. Also, the volume buttons are easily accessible alongside the screen, which is fantastic.
As for technical specs, everything seems to be running fine after 2-3 months so far, which should be expected. The wireless card is also as easy as everyone below says -- if there is a network, this machine finds it instantly. Another great detail: the port covers pop out and are attached to the machine with rubber -- which is a very smart detail, as it gives you (literally) flexibility when you are plugging in your accessories. I will say, however, that the machine can get rather hot to the touch occasionally, esp. if it is directly on your lap.
This computer is the epitome of attractive, 21st century portable computing.
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Summary: I love this Centrino
Review: I bought one of these little things because I wanted something small enough to carry aroud without feeling like I was going bowling. It's a great little computer and with the ULV CPU the battery last forever (I went almost a four days of moderate use without recharging the battery!) I also like the fact that the wireless setup was so easy. I can see why people love Centrino, I know I'm hooked.
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Summary: Looks 10 reliability 0
Review: I have had this expensive machine for a little over two years and have not gone six months without major problems. This includes two trips to the service center in San Diego. I love the size, its features and it's eye catching looks. However it's lack of an internal fan leads to overheating which I am sure is contributing to the poor performance--including the need to replace the hard drive after less than 6 months of light home use by my wife. I noticed that Sony produced an early micro similar for the Japenese market which was pulled due to over heating problems and have wondered if the TR3A is a relative. I have anorther VAIO desktop that runs Media Center XP and it is outstanding. I also believe Sony's technical support is one of the best---I just wish I wasn't on a first name basis with them. I would strongly recommend against anyone purchasing this machine.
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Summary: Vaio PCG-TR3AP GREAT!
Review: I have the PCG-TR3AP, which is the "loaded" version of the unit. I had a bad experience with a G4 12" (burned, long story) I decided to leave apple for good. I was hesitant because I did not know if I would like to go smaller screen size (10.6".) I have to admit, I am amazed by the so-called XBRITE screen, never seen such clear picture and that from every angle. It is so good that one hardly realizes the smaller size.
The unit is very light and easier to carry around than the 12" units, yet it includes all the bells and whistles; like cd burner (even dvd burner in my case) wireless connection is a great plus. You can manually turn it on and off saving battery power.
The overall battery use is great thanks to centrino and thanks to the fact that you can fine-tune the screen properties to extend battery life. In addition I purchased the larger battery as well, which gave me almost double the original battery time.
Overall, the unit is sturdy and the integrated camera is a nice gadget that is useful, especially considering that video conference is becoming more available every day.
The only thing my unit is missing is Bluetooth (I can't lie, I am disappointed), but you can buy a d-link usb dongle for 35$. The memorystick slot is very useful if you are using other sony products. Another issue I was not very found of was the fact, that sony does not send you any software/cd's, so a word of advise as soon as you take the thing out of the box, following the instruction make the system restore cd's they recommend.
My experience with the keyboard is very good as well. It took only couple of hours to get used to the 17mm keys, one thing I am missing is the larger shift key on the right-hand side.
This is not a low-budget item, there are laptops on the market for 800$, this clearly is more expensive, but you get what you pay for. I travel a lot and I appreciate the capabilities of this laptop especially since it is delivered in such a small package with little or no compromises. So if you are looking at this item, make sure to count the extras that you would have to add to another laptop to make it do all the things this one does.
Although the look of a computer is one of the least important, admittedly, it is very attractive and a discussion piece no matter where you go.
I do not want to talk about the harddrive size and memory since this will be different in different models.
Pros:
Size
Display
Integrated CDRW/DVD(RW)
Integrated Wifi
Integrated Camera (Still/Video/Webcam)
Centrino (low voltage)
Battery life
MagicGate Memorystick slot
The TOuchpad has special sections that let you add extra functionality Cons:
No restore cd's
No Bluetooth (some models do include Bluetooth)
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Summary: Awesome Laptop!!!!
Review: I just bought this Laptop from a CompUSA, they were the only store to actually have one on display, the unknowledgeable staff at Best Buys said that this model didn't even exist! I am a student and wanted something with wireless connectivity, portability, and very small/lightweight. This laptop met all those requirements. I use my Treo 600 phone/PDA with PDA net and a USB cable to access the wireless internet when I'm away from home and I a Linksys wireless-G router with Speedbooster at home. I also have cable modem access at home. The laptop immediately recognized my home network with no adjustments needed. Web access was really fast. If I am surfing the web I will get 3.5 hrs. battery life using the standard battery that came with it. I'm thinking about buying the double capacity battery that's available, (lists at $349 but you get 20% off when you register the laptop.) It's also very quiet and doesn't get "hot", just very warm. Yes, the keyboard is a little small for my hands, but I just type a little slower and check for accuracy more often. I read all the reviews here before buying. I also considered the Z series, but seeing the X-brite screen on this TR laptop really made me want this one. The screen is awesome. Very crisp, clear and bright. Yeah, the warranty isn't so great, but I bought a 2 yr. warranty through CompUSA for $349 that covers everything, even the screen. If anybody has any questions about this laptop, I highly recommend it and you can e-mail me your questions at: JJS070470@cox.net. Thanks!
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Summary: Gem
Review: I looked around quite a bit before settling on the VAIO TR3. I am more than pleased with it and heartily recommend it. It is a perfect size for personal use in tight spaces. I use it on business travel and also when I take a break from work, by going to the local coffee shop.
The letters on the keyboard are in a different kind of font and sometimes, if you look down at the keyboard, it can disorient you. Yes, the machine does get warm - but it is not a problem at all. This machine is jam packed with features, from the cd burner to the camera - which takes great still shots by swiveling the camera around.
I say - get this gem now.
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