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Sony VAIO VGN-C291NW/H

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the build quality and performance. The battery and value for money are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the screen.

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On average, users rate this product 60/100.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony VAIO VGN-C291NW/H

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Sony VAIO VGN-C291NW/H from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.com.

33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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The worst laptop I ever bought!

 

The worst laptop I ever bought!

Without a doubt this is the WORST computer I have ever owned (since I purchased my first in 1983). After owning it for only 4 months, it has needed to be repaired 4 times. Twice, the keyboard needed to be replaced because the keys wouldn't work...

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The worst laptop I ever bought!

 

The worst laptop I ever bought!

Without a doubt this is the WORST computer I have ever owned (since I purchased my first in 1983). After owning it for only 4 months, it has needed to be repaired 4 times. Twice, the keyboard needed to be replaced because the keys wouldn't work...

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Quality Machine Overall

 

Perfect combination of portability and performance.

The screen should have an option to get slightly brighter, but it is quite bright regardless.

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Nice, but limited.

 

Nice, but limited.

Good product, but not great. Fancy looking outside, inside function is only acceptable. Might be trendy for a while, one year or so. Frankly speaking, occatsional use is ok, day-to-day use is not recommended.

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Not White

 

Not White

I'm sure the technical aspects of this computer are on par with any Sony laptop. I'm just unhappy that it's labeled a "white" laptop. Or, I'm unhappy with my decision to purchase this laptop from a retailer that didn't have very good images of the...

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Not White

 

Not White

I'm sure the technical aspects of this computer are on par with any Sony laptop. I'm just unhappy that it's labeled a "white" laptop. Or, I'm unhappy with my decision to purchase this laptop from a retailer that didn't have very good images of the...

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Good, Vista not fully integrated with Hardware

 

Good, Vista not fully integrated with Hardware

I purchased this Vaio from the Sony website. You can get the same machine, only you can choose your own specs: (such as a larger hard drive, faster processor etc). It's an extremely attractive machine (hey, it's pink that's one of the reasons you are...

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Product Specifications

Celebrate your style with the sleek form, striking copper trim and dimpled surface of the portable, powerful and exquisitely designed VAIO C Notebook. In addition to its powerful Intel processor and light weight, it features a 13.3" widescreen display with energy saving XBRITE-ECO technology.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):5.5hour(s)
Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:2MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:9.3in
Height:1.5in
Weight:5.1lbs
Width:13in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:13.3in
Diagonal Size (metric):33.8cm
Max Resolution:1280 x 800
Technology:TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display: Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:VGN-C291NW/G/VGN-C291NW/H/VGN-C291NW/P/VGN-C291NW/W
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony VAIO

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:667MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Blush pink/Seashell silver/Spring green/Urban gray

Modem

Cellular Network Supported: Yes
Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.90 / ITU V.92
Type:Fax / modem / cellular modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g
Type:Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless Protocol:802.11a/b/g

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Type:DVD
Write Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows Vista Business

Processor

64-bit Computing: Yes
Clock Speed:1.66GHz
Manufacturer:Intel
Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core
Processor Number:T5500
Type:Core 2 Duo

RAM

Installed Size:2GB
Max Supported Size:2GB
Technology:DDR2 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Controller

Type:Serial ATA

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive

Type:Portable

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:160GB
Notebook Type:Notebook
Platform Technology:Intel Centrino Duo

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:Intel GMA 950
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