Sony VAIO PCG-FXA36

usability, screen, connectivity, reliability, value for money

75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

I had this thing since early 2002. Bought it refurbished, with 90 warranty, and never had problems with anything! The only weak point is the built-in modem, which connects slower on my noisy phone line than another (and newer) laptop. With a recent...

I had this thing since early 2002. Bought it refurbished, with 90 warranty, and never had problems with anything! The only weak point is the built-in modem, which connects slower on my noisy phone line than another (and newer) laptop. With a recent OS...

What a piece of crap!!! Thank God I bought an extended warranty...too bad for the warranty company. There have been over $10,000 in repairs done to this unit, the original cost before warranty $2300. I don't travel much with it, it sits on a desk. ...

I've had this computer since Dec. 2001. You name it - I've done it to this computer. Dropped on an asphalt street several times, taken on several tours with me in the Navy and even helped me meet my current spouse online. It's still running great and...

I've had this computer since Dec. 2001. You name it - I've done it to this computer. Dropped on an asphalt street several times, taken on several tours with me in the Navy and even helped me meet my current spouse online. It's still running great...

most who attempt to write reviews do not have time on thier side. i have had a hard drive,two CD-roms,and a power card fail on this machine. after calling sony and getting either the parts or service done,i found that i always had the machine back...

The FXA series suffers many problems that almost require a website to build some solidarity amongst users it has been burdened with. You may wonder how I know the things below. Well having had two models of the FXA series you can find the problems...

The FXA series suffers many problems that almost require a website to build some solidarity amongst users it has been burdened with. You may wonder how I know the things below. Well having had two models of the FXA series you can find the problems...

I am using this laptop almost one year. Since this time I have naver had any problems with this computer. I am Professor of chemical physics and I use this computer for the theoretical modelling of the magnetic properties of molecules and solids. This...