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Delivering powerful performance for your everyday computing needs, the Sony Vaio VGN-FS570 notebook PC is also ready to grow with your multimedia demands. You'll be able to easily create high-quality DVDs in one click and display it on the 15.4-inch crisp, XBRITE LCD. Slim and lightweight (at just over 6 pounds), the VGN-FS570 also offers a battery life of up to 5.5 hours thanks to the battery-sipping Intel Pentium M Processor 740. It also features an 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, multiformat, dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive, 54g wireless connectivity, a Memory Stick slot for easy transfer of your photos from your Sony digital camera, and Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2).Read more

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SONY VAIO VGN-FS- garbage - garbage
I BOUGHT ONE NOTeBOOK, WHICH WORKED FOR BARELY 20 DAYS, LCD BLACKED OUT, THE BACK ILLUMINATING DEVICE FAILED AND NOW CANNOT SEE OR READ ANYTHING.BASICALLY BACK ILLUMINATING LCD NOTEBOOKS ARE BIG FLOPS. TRYING SONY SUPPORT TEAMFROM LAST 4 DAYS. I HEAR NOTHING EXCEPT RECORDING MESSAGES,PUSHING ME FROM ONE LOOPING PHONE TO ANOTHER WITH NO RESULT. ALREADY WASTED FEW CALLS EACH LASTING 40 TO 60 MINUTES. SOLUTION SUGGESTED BY SOME JERKS AT SONY:" PUSHING ON OFF BUTTON", "IF I HAVE CONNECTED BATTERY OR CABLE".THIS PRODUCT IS MADE IN CHINA AND NOTHING BUT GARBAGE FOR WHICH I PAID 1725 $. THERE IS NOTHING CALLED ON SITE WARRNTY THOUGH IT IS INCLUDED FOR A YEAR ON DOCUMENTS. THEIR DEALER "BEST BUY" ARE ANOTHER BUNCH OF JOKERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING UNLESS I PAY 89 $ PLUSI NEED TO BUY SERVICE PLAN OR EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN.
Garbage
Want a sony? Please, please for your own good take the time to read these following links. Thank you. My goal is to protect consumers from the problems that I and others have faced.
Not a computer nerd
I know nothing about mhz, ram or balh balh burning time. When I was looking for a lap top I told the sales person I just want a computer I can use to get online and check my emails and not get knock off.
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Editorial Review

Liberate yourself from the office with the highly portable and wirelessly connected IBM ThinkPad T43 corporate-class notebook PC. Equipped with a new layered approached to virus protection and the industry's most advanced mobility, security, data recovery and power management features, the T43 series is designed for business users who demand performance, security, and new levels of control.Read more

Features

• Affordable, lightweight business notebook with 1.73 GHz GHz Intel Pentium M processor (2 MB L2 cache)
• 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB RAM (2 GB max), combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
• Two USB 2.0, Type II PCMCIA slot, VGA, S-Video, parallel
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (up to 128 MB of shared RAM); 54g wi-fi connectivity (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Professional

Editorial Review

Take your entertainment center with you wherever you roam with the HP Pavilion zd8080 Media Center Notebook PC. Record your favorite TV programs and watch them on the widescreen 17-inch LCD monitor, view photoslideshows with your own soundtrack, or watch DVD movies, and control it all with the included remote. The zd8080 can also unleash your digital creativity with the multiformat DVD/CD burner and included Image Zone photo editing and management software. This multimedia notebook features a super-fast, hyper-threaded 3.4 GHz Pentium 4 processor, 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, 54g wireless connectivity, multiformat memory card reader, and a powerful video/graphics card with 256 MB of dedicated RAM. Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium 4 Processor 550 (3.4E GHz) with HT Technology
• 1MB L2 Cache
• 800MHz FSB
• 1GB of DDR2 400MHz Dual Channel SDRAM (expandable to 2GB)
• 2 RAM Slots (occupied)

Reviews (5)

I agree with the good and the bad reviews
The good:
Big Furness
I originally bought an HP Pavilion zd7500.After sending it in five times for the power cord not working and all the wasted time sitting on hold, they finally replaced it.They replaced it with this piece of garbage.I do extensive work on my laptop and I am telling you if you want a personal space heater by this machine.Not only will it keep you warm it will overheat and crash on you while running your screen saver or a word document.Note to user, don't place this unit on a table.This is unfortunately inherited by a lot of laptops that run the Intel Pentium 4 with Hyper Threading.I suggest looking for something better without Intel HT.

Awesome laptop
I bought this machine after doing a lot of research.In my opinion it is exactly what it is suppose to be.I love the media center.I love the dvd burner I am looking to upgrade the memory.I have some digital media so the slots are good for me.I love this machine. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Easily mobile at just 6.2 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite M45-S269 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch screen (which is also great for watching DVD movies when you need a break). This affordable notebook PC also features a battery-sipping 1.73 GHz Pentium M processor, 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD burner, integrated 54g wireless connectivity, and Windows XP Home edition. Read more

Features

• 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium M processor 740 with 533 MHz front-side bus and 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, headphone, microphone
• Built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g LAN, 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet and 56K V.92 modem
• Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2

Reviews (4)

THIS LAPTOP AND TOSHIBA ARE HORRIBLE!!!!
I had my laptop for about 10 months before the hard drive inexplicably crashed on me.I would rate this a zero if I could, but the lowest is a 1.The service center Toshiba told me to have it repaired at couldn't identify any specific problems.They simply told me it was faulty and had to be replaced and none of my files were recoverable.The service center didn't even replace it with another hard drive of the same capacity.Toshiba won't take responsibility for helping me recover my files through another resource, reinstalling my software or reimbursing me for hundreds of dollars worth of music downloaded on my original hard drive... or, even worse, the countless and priceless pictures I had saved to my computer in the past year.I have yet to speak with anyone at Toshiba who has been able to help resolve any problems.No one in their customer relations is ever available to talk.I have been on hold waiting to speak with someone for hours!!!As a single mother whose livelihood depends on the use of a computer, this whole thing has left me beyond angry.Shame on Toshiba for building such undependable products and not standing behind them or taking responsibility when they break.

Get a free Sony VAIO FJ instead!
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Exceptional Value for price
I've had my M45-S269 about 6 months now, and I'm quite satisfied with it. The build quality is above-average for the pricepoint, the full-size keyboard is well laid out and has a tight, positive feel, the display is big, crisp and bright, the Super MultiDrive is an excellent feature allowing reading from/writing to just about any optical media. Connectivity options abound, including Wireless 802.11 b/g (with excellent range and stability), BlueTooth, IrDA, 10/100 Ethernet, V.92 Modem w/hold, USB 2.0 x3, FireWire 400 x1, S-Video out, PCMCIA I/II x1, and a 6-way built-in memory card reader. Its ability to play media without booting is another real plus. Hardcore gamers should look elsewhere, but folks looking for a laptop to actually do work with likely will find the M45-S269 high on the short list.
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The HP Omnibook 6000 is a strong business-oriented or desktop-replacement notebook. Its features include an 800 MHz Pentium III chip, 128 MB of memory (expandable to 512 MB), and a 14.1-inch, active-matrix display with 1,024 x 768 resolution. Additionally, it comes with a 20 GB hard disk drive, an 8x DVD-ROM drive, 56K modem, and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networking. The installed operating system is Windows 2000, an OS that offers the networking support and reliability that business users demand. ... Read more

Features

• MODEL- 0761-23U VENDOR- LENOVO FEATURES- 3000 C-100 Series Notebook Computer Celeron M 370 (1.5GHz), 512MB RAM, 80GB 5400 RPM HD, 15" 1024x768 LCD, Intel 900 Grapics, CD-Rw/DVD, 802.11a/b/g wireless, Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, Touchpad, 8 cell Li-Ion battary, Windows XP Professional. The Lenovo 3000 Family of innovative notebook PCs offer worry-free computing at a great value. These full-featur

Editorial Review

Access your digital audio library wherever you roam with the HP Pavilion dv1440us notebook PC, which weighs just over 5 pounds and comes with 100 GB of storage space. It features a widescreen, BrightView 14-inch display, which provides improved viewing in direct sunlight, and dedicated external media and menu control allow you to navigate your video and music files quickly and easily. Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the optional HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. You'll keep the party going thanks to the battery-friendly 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium M 760 processor (Centrino). This notebook also features 1 GB of installed memory (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g wireless connectivity with 125 HSM/Speedbooster support, dual layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), multiformat memory card reader, and Bluetooth wireless capability (for connecting to compatible PDAs, cell phones, printers, and more). Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with widescreen 14-inch LCD and 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium M 760 processor (Centrino), 533 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (2 GB max), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Three USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, 6-in-1 memory card reader
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with HSM/Speedbooster support; Bluetooth connectivity
• Windows XP Home edition (Service Pack 2); HP Image Zone Plus

Reviews (3)

Nice concept but fragile and HP support is terrible
If these machines would work consistently as promised they would be great.It's very fragile and best used as a small desk top.
Great Computer . . . While it lasted.
I finally bought this computer 4 months ago for college, after sampling and returning two different compaqs.Overall, I was very happy with it.I am not a gamer, but I had few problems with it.Occasionally the feature intended to run a DVD without turning on the hard drive (very handy) would freeze up, but other than that, wonderful!Good battery life, good graphics, nice screen, handy remote, pretty good speakers, nice keyboard, held up well when transported, and not too heavy.However, 4 months after purchase, it died.The monitor turned off in the middle of operation, and it would not turn back on for longer than 30 seconds.Still under factory warranty, I sent it in to Hp, but despite numerous phonecalls, no one even got back to me to give me a time estimate for its return for over two and a half weeks.Overall, I would recommend a more reliable brand of computer. (I had ZERO problems with my last laptop, a dell, in 3 years of heavy use.)

Great computer
I just purchased this computer and i really like it. The screen quality is excellent and the sound system is also above average for a laptop.I love the remote control feature for watching movies and dvd's. The only problem I have encountered in the week that I've had it is that sometimes it will freeze-up when I try to start a game or even when I start up the computer. I am really happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone. ... Read more

Features

• 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor T2400
• 2MB L2 cache
• 667 MHz FSB
• Mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset with up to 128MB shared graphics memory
• 15.4 TruBrite TFT active-matrix LCD display

Reviews (5)

Crappy support staff
Poor support staff.I would rate the helpfulness of the staff 0 but because I had used their product for some time, I would rate their product acceptable and their service (except for the sales people who are trying to get you to part with your money) 0.
BEWARE OF TOSHIBA
I sent my Toshiba Satellite to the company for warranty service and never got it back and the company has ignored all requests, including those by the Better Business Bureau.

Outstanding computer
This is a great laptop.The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is that it initially had a 'hang' or 'freeze' problem when switching between web-sites.After some searching on Toshiba's web-site, I found the simple solution and download.Highly recommended.Great speed, sound and display.I do not use the fingerprint reader so can not comment.
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Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor 753 (1.2 GHz)
• 2MB L2 Cache
• 400MHz FSB
• 512MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1GB)
• 60GB HDD

Reviews (4)

Very Cool - Meets the Need - Too Much Software
I did all the reasarch I could and found this to be the best of the mini notebook breed for the price. Its like the designers took a thinkpad and shrunk it. Fear not the 7" screen. The software allows you to Zoom in anytime by hitting FN + Spacebar. The fingerprint recognition is cool but the software took some getting use to. I'd advise reformating the HDand reloading XP or at least systematically removing some of the junk programs it comes loaded with to speed up the startup . Upgrade to 1Gig RAM helps also. The keys do take some getting use to and theres always a foldup usb keyboard for those with big fingeres. Bluetooth allows you to use a cell phone in a pinch to connect to the net as well as for peripherals like mouse and keyboard. For the money it is the prefect solution for the traveler who wants to stay in touch. For me it was worth the bucks.. Sure as heck beats a blackberry !

Amazing machine
It is more than I expected.The power, beauty, clear screen, and features - I have had it a week and it is has become like my good friend.Yes the keyboard is small but it is a small computer.The keyboard is fine for small jobs.

Nice machine.
This notebook is definitely for those people, who wants an extra-mobile device with the power of the laptop. U105 fills pretty nice on one hand while being typed by other hand.
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Features

• MODEL- TSM019US VENDOR- TARGUS FEATURES- Targus 15.4" Jak Messenger The Targus Jak Messenger is designed to fit notebooks with up to 15.4 inch screens. This case features a front pocket workstation with removable accessory pouch, business card/ID holder and pen loops. The Jak Messenger includes a hidden water bottle pocket and a front pocket lined with scratch-resistant fabric to store sunglasse

Editorial Review

Toshiba's Tecra 8200 is a commendable notebook in a number of ways. Despite being a strong business notebook, lightweight notebook, or desktop-replacement unit, it doesn't command a huge price premium. It weights just 5.5 pounds, yet includes a Pentium III processor clocked at 850 MHz, 128 MB of memory (expandable to 512 MB), and 14.1-inch active-matrix screen with 1,024 x 768 resolution. Additionally, the system has a 20 GB hard disk drive, an 8x DVD-ROM drive, 56K modem, and Ethernet. The system comes with Windows NT and Windows 2000, two versions of Microsoft's corporate-oriented OS. ... Read more

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Features

• 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium M 740 CPU, 533 MHz front side bus, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 graphics controller (128 MB shared memory)
• 512 MB PC2-4200 533 MHz RAM, 100 GB hard drive, double layer CD-RW/DVD-RW optical drive
• 3 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire, Memory Stick media slot
• 802.11b/g wireless, 10/100 Mbps network interface, 56K modem
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works 8.5, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Sony VAIO Zone

Reviews (4)

Get a free Sony VAIO FJ instead!
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original colorful ultra-cool Sony VAIO FJ series laptop with 1GB RAM, 100GB disk, DVD writer, built-in webcam, etc. and all for Free! I got mine from this web site:nocostnow.info/laptop

VERY NICE LAPTOP / NOTEBOOK
At first I was also dubious of the purchase.However, once I installed a few software and deleted the many useless softwares that it came with I was very much satisfied.
Sony's FS series is mediocre at best!
Okay, there are some great pros about this laptop, but there is also a lot that Sony could've done better.The FS series has always been their consumer laptop, with low cost in mind, and it shows.Because of this, the FS series has always seemed to dampen Sony's quality as a computer manufacturer.Sony is most notable for their S and SZ series notebooks (13.3" Screen), or their ultraportable T and TX series, so the FS series kind of has a lack of flare in comparison.
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Take a load off your shoulders when you're racing for your plane with the sleekly designed and ultra-portable Sony Vaio VGN-TXN15P/B notebook PC, which weighs just an amazing 2.84 pounds and offers a sleek, durable carbon-fiber case in black and silver. And with 5 to 11 hours of standard battery life, it has the stamina to power you through your most demanding applications. With the integrated wireless WAN, you can access the national Sprint Mobile Broadband service to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots, giving you the freedom to go farther, do more, and stay connected. It also nicely balances form with function, thanks to the stylish, slim, and durable carbon-fiber casing and razor-thin 11.1-inch widescreen LCD panel (with XBRITE technology and a white LED backlight for brilliant colors and added clarity).Read more

Features

• Ultra-lightweight laptop for road warriors in charcoal--includes Sprint Mobile Broadband WWAN connectivity
• 11.1-inch screen, 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (1.5 GB maximum), 1.2 GHz Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core Solo U1400 processor
• Two USB 2.0, one Fire wire, one Memory Stick/SD slot; dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g), Bluetooth
• Windows XP Professional Edition--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

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Easily mobile at just 6.2 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite M45-S355 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch screen (which is also great for watching DVD movies when you need a break). This affordable notebook PC also features a battery-sipping 1.86 GHz Pentium M processor, 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD burner, integrated 54g wireless connectivity, and Windows XP Home edition. Read more

Features

• 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M processor 750 with 533 MHz front-side bus and 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, headphone, microphone
• Built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g LAN, 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet and 56K V.92 modem
• Windows XP Home edition

Reviews (20)

DON'T BUY THIS NOTEBOOK
I bought this notebook and it is completely broke. It went 4 times to the repair center indicaed by Toshiba and they were not able to fix the problem (it is under warranty). Since April, I have a total useless notebook. Problem: computer shuts dow, a blue screen appears saying that a problem occurred and windows was shut down to prevent damages. Do a Google search and you will see that several Toshiba computers have this problem. Don't buy it, you will have problems as I had and Toshiba will keep suggesting that you bring notebook to a repair center until warranty expires....

Terrible Product
Unit locks up, battery has to be removed and re-installed in order to power up on AC or DC about 30% of the time. Have hadd the DVD drive replaced and still does not work all of the time. XD card reader only reads 256 MB card. At times types "characters" instead of the letter I am typing, etc. etc. etc.
Chances of getting a lemon are high
I've only had my notebook for 3 months and in this time period I've had the notebook shutdown from overheating, drive errors, files constantly becoming corrupt, program failure, and drive failures. I've sent in the notebook twice now to be repaired only to recieve it a week later. It works fine for 5 minutes then all the problems happen all over again. What really bugs me is that whenever I call the support center the supposed "expert" has me go through repair steps I've done several times before I call them for help. I'm never buying a product from Toshiba again since all they sell are subpar products and refuse to acknowledge their poor performance. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The HP/Compaq Evo N610c notebook PC offers a good balance of mobility and technology. It features a thin, light, durable design, enterprise-level performance, and corporate-level features for dedicated road warriors. Weighing 5.5 pounds, this notebook features a 30 GB hard drive, 256 MB of installed RAM (1 GB maximum), 1.8 GHz Pentium M processor, a bright 14.1-inch screen, CD-RW drive, and Windows XP Home edition operating system.