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Sony Vaio PCG-TR3A

Sony Vaio PCG-TR3A
Sony Vaio PCG-TR3ASony Vaio PCG-TR3A
alaScore 71

71 reviews

Dec, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 reviews of Sony Vaio PCG-TR3A. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and battery. The size and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some less positive opinions about the sound and energy efficiency.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Vaio PCG-TR3A is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Vaio PCG-TR3A

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 user reviews of Sony Vaio PCG-TR3A from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability and battery. The size and portability also get good feedback, but comments are divided on the screen. Some have doubts about the sound and energy efficiency.

usability, portability, size, battery, durability

price, energy, sound

76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2025

Expert review by : Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

Sony VAIO PCG-TR3AP3

 

Nicely configured ultraportable notebook offers a camera, a DVD burner, and Wi-Fi.

The Sony VAIO PCG-TR3AP3 is a pretty good ultraportable with a fun bonus--a built-in digital camera. But you'll pay dearly to play.

May, 2004
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SONY VAIO TR3AP1 NoteBook Intel Pentium M 1.00GHz 10.6" Wide XGA 512MB Memory 40GB HDD DVD/CD-RW Combo Intel Extreme Graphics 2

 

I have had this computer now for a month. So far it has been an impressive laptop; it is fast, quiet, and very portable. It has everything built in and the battery life is extremely good.

Jan, 2005
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SONY VAIO TR3AP1 NoteBook Intel Pentium M 1.00GHz 10.6" Wide XGA 512MB Memory 40GB HDD DVD/CD-RW Combo Intel Extreme Graphics 2

 

Out of all the ultra portables on the market this is my favorite. Most don't even offer a built in optical drive, which I thought wouldn't be a big deal until I realized how much I use it. The design is wonderful. The speakers while tiny sounding are...

Jan, 2005
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Ultra-Portable head turner

 

This thing is great, ultra clear screen, wireless G, webcam. Small and light so you can take it anywhere, and still powerful enough to do anything I need it for.

Oct, 2004
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Hard drive failed after 1 month

 

I was really loving this thing until the hard drive died - totally gone - nothing but grinding sounds (and the computer was never dropped or punished in anyway). Very disturbing to have to send it to the repair shop after 1 month. I will certainly try...

Sep, 2004
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