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Sony VAIO R505

Sony VAIO R505
Sony VAIO R505
alaScore 71

29 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of Sony VAIO R505. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the usability and size are on the whole positive. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are mixed views on the screen and price. Many are less positive about the energy efficiency and battery.

portability, performance, design, size, usability

reliability, keyboard, battery, energy

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony VAIO R505 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Review analysis

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony VAIO R505

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Sony VAIO R505 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the usability and size are generally positive. The design and performance also get good feedback. There are some less positive comments about the energy efficiency and reliability, and there are some mixed comments about the screen and price.

portability, performance, design, size, usability

reliability, energy

74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony R505dl, very well thought out real world laptop

 

I am a heavy laptop user, meaning I use my laptop for presentations to clients, presentations to groups of people and for managing my office affairs. I use my laptop, at home, at the office and in my car. It is with me whenever I am working. It is for...

size, screen, weight, docking, dvd

sorry, can't think of any... it doesn't do dishes?

Apr, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great little notebook

 

I was looking for a lightweight, portable, fully featured notebook.

Lots of features, lightweight, acceptable battery life, good looking.

Keyboard is a bit small.

Oct, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Style, Elegance and Power

 

I purchased this notebook from bestbuy and I am very happy with it. I have had it for the past month and I have no beefs or complaints whatsoever.

Light weight, portable, powerful

Expensive, loud fan,

Oct, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The Sony VAIO R505DL Super Slim Pro Notebook!

 

The Sony VAIO R505DL is one of the sleekest in small designs that I have used so far and it is loaded with lots of software, hardware and add-ons if needed.

A very nice looking Notebook with a lot of features!

They should have included the Double-Capacity Battery.

Aug, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Size Matters!

 

The Sony R505 contains all the features that you could possibly need in a small package. The R505DL comes with the supplied CDRW and built in built in floppy. Pro's you can just carry the laptop unit with you, thus making it very light weight and...

Size, power, design

keyboard, fan noise, battery fit is poor

Jul, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Finally, my wife got one.

 

My wife and I plan to publish images from an upcoming trip. We needed a laptop to store digital images. While we were doing this, we wanted a laptop adequate for other tasks as well. Both of us wanted a laptop, not a scaled down desk top. The Sony...

Very compact, attractive, slim and light. Powerful with bright screen.

There is perceptible motor noise. I could grow smaller finger tips.

Apr, 2002
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