Sony Vaio VGN FW41

68 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Keyboard (16)
Performance (12)
Design (7)
Resolution (6)
Usability (5)

Negative
Battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the usability and resolution are generally positive. The design and performance also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Sony Vaio VGN FW41 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Philip Barker (techradar.com)

Sony VAIO FW41E/H review

The Sony FW41E's excellent multimedia abilities and a good design make it hard to beat

Gaming and multimedia erformance ; Great looks and build ; Lots of storage

Reflective screen

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by: Stephen Patrick (pocket-lint.com)

Sony VAIO VGN-FW41 notebook review

Along with a great range of ultraportables, Sony's VAIO range has also led the way when it comes to multimedia machines, being the first to bring Blu-ray to the laptop market. The VAIO FW41E/H is a mid-spec machine, offering impressive media...

Bright and colourful screen, comfortable keyboard, distinctive style

Quality could be better, office performance is a little underwhelming

An impressive multimedia laptop that offers performance, comfort and style, but it could offer a slightly more sturdy design

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by: Julian Prokaza (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Vaio VGN-FW41E/H review

The price may be high, but the Sony VAIO VGN-FW41E/H is a premium machine, and its performance justifies the outlay. The only snag is that the bigger VAIO VGN-AW31M/H is arguably a better deal if you need a laptop that won't stray far from your desktop

Good all-round performance ; Large, high-resolution screen ; Big keyboard

The bigger, better VAIO VGN-AW31M/H doesn't cost too much more

Conclusion For this kind of money, you can buy much more laptop than the Sony Vaio VGN-FW41E/H offers, but you won't be getting the smart sophistication that comes with the Vaio brand. The VGN-FW41E/H is a capable performer for a premium price, but...

Aug, 2009

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Best Buy!

Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

Sony Vaio FW41E/H review

Sony's Vaio FW41E/H is well equipped for entertainment.

Sony's generously equipped Vaio FW41E/H is a great laptop with something for everyone, including Blu-ray playback and a large hard disk.

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Sony Vaio VGN FW41

alaTest has collected and analysed 19 user reviews of the Sony Vaio VGN FW41 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptop Computers on Amazon.co.uk.

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95% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Ajay (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-FW41E

its good looking and smart in design

it has a problem that it hangs a lot and so its a bad point that should be rectified because when you are working its very embarrassing and disappointing at times and and there is a problem that the screen goes black when you start ur laptop this...

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: adel (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-FW41ZJ

it's stylish and well organized and the audio quality is good

too heavy, low battery perfomance,bad quality LCD monitor, graphic card failure while watching Movies and playing games

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review by: Gemma (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-FW41E

Bought this laptop due to the nice look and feel and the brand and wasn't disappointed

Laptop didn't even last a year without encountering serious software and hardware issues. Now just over a year old and I am unable to use at all and Manufacturer not interested in helping resolve any issues. Would not recommend buying this product if...

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review by: Krzysztof (reevoo.com)