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Sony VAIO Z1VA

Sony VAIO Z1VA

24 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
portability (19)
design (10)
performance (10)
battery (7)
durability (7)

Negative
price (6)
usability (2)
keyboard (1)
touchpad (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of Sony VAIO Z1VA. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and image quality. The design and performance also get good opinions, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the screen. The keyboard and touchpad get negative reviews.

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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 Z1VA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony VAIO Z1VA

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Sony VAIO Z1VA from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and image quality. The design and performance also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the keyboard and touchpad.

portability, performance, design, image quality, durability

price, screen, usability, touchpad, keyboard

79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Stephanie Bruzzese (cnet.com)

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Sony VAIO Z1

Thin, stylish case; integrated wireless; big screen; excellent multimedia software.

Aging graphics chip; slow mobile performance.

The updated Sony VAIO Z1 is still a great choice for the fashion conscious, but slow performance puts it behind the best thin-and-lights.

Mar, 2004

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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Sony VAIO PCG-Z1A

Although keyboard preferences vary greatly, many will find the Z1A keyboard a bit flat and shallow. The volume control isn't well thought out eitherrather than directly adjusting volume with a button or wheel, you must first press Fn-F4, then the Left...

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Expert review by : abaxter (NotebookReview.com)

Sony VAIO Z1 Review

The Sony VAIO Z1 is Sony s entry into the thin and light style notebook market. Targeted at business users, Sony tags it as The professional's thin & light , the Z1 sports a 14.1 screen and a clean and sloping look. Sony and their VAIO line of...

May, 2004

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Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (hardwarecentral.com)

HardwareCentral - Sony Vaio PCG-Z1A Review.

Add an appealing software bundle -- with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, InterVideo WinDVD 4, the McAfee.com security service, Microsoft Works, and both Microsoft Money and Quicken New User Edition as well as Sony's high-quality, house-brand image,...

Apr, 2003

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Expert review by : Dushyant Khilnani (tech.firstpost.com)