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Sony VAIO NW Series VGN-NW21EF/S

Sony VAIO NW Series VGN-NW21EF/S
alaScore 74

104 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 reviews of Sony VAIO NW Series VGN-NW21EF/S. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the keyboard and usability. The screen and design also get good opinions, but there are some mixed opinions about the price and sound. There are some critical views about the energy efficiency and battery.

performance, design, screen, usability, 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 NW Series VGN-NW21EF/S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony VAIO NW Series VGN-NW21EF/S

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Sony VAIO NW Series VGN-NW21EF/S from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the keyboard and sound. The performance and durability also get good views, whereas some have doubts about the battery.

usability, durability, performance, sound, keyboard

battery

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

feels good to use, the matt black finish gives feel of quality to touch & keypad positive works as it should doesnt get to hot,

Its not the model you ask about Its a VGN-NW26M the viewing angle is not the best iv'e encounterd , sideways, if you look down on it etc, which for a sony surprised me a little but overal lgood to use & doesnt stress me .

Aug, 2011

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

Well since i've had it its been working fine this the first labtop that i've not fix going 2 years now casue of this my next laptop still going be SONY because i am happy with the performance with this one

Battery life, that only problem i've with this laptop seem they knowingly made sure it only works for one year so you can buy another, and they cost 2 much to buy

Jul, 2011

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

Within 1 year 11 keys on the keyboard stopped working.

Jun, 2011

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

This laptop is a nice little machine that is currently being used for study on a multimedia digital design course, and so far it is holding up very well when using Adobe CS5 software, especially when it comes to video editing and rendering, it does it...

The few bad things I have come across is the amount of software that does come with it, while some of it has proved useful I did have to go through and disable un-install a few things before I got the laptops true performance. I am also slightly...

Jan, 2011

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

Could be lighter. Screen too reflective.

May, 2010

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

Its perfect! It looks outstanding, sleek and very well built! Light efficient and very fast. Overall a great product. Screen is very clear, keyboard layout is good for fast typers like myself and the trackpad is very efficient

The battery life is a downside as it only lasts about 4 hours if your using it full on eg.. streaming a video while doing work and having the volume on full blast while the screen brightness is max.. however if you were to limit the factors such as...

May, 2010

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

Well transportable & lightweight, very nice CPU and RAM, Windows 7: performance index 5.0, all games&apps running fluently. Examples: 1. Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 (up to 1280x720 video dimensions) 2. Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 (runs @ 28 to 40 fps most of...

no sound card stereo mix input. no CF card input.

Apr, 2010

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

Excellent display and sound Stylish yet solid design "Display Off" switch

Number and location of USB ports (in particular for right-handed users who prefer an external mouse)

Apr, 2010

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

As I keep this on the dinning table, plugged in I can't really comment too much about the battery life. The design is totally sexy and beautiful!!!!

I do have a bit of trouble turning on but I think that is my problem, not Sony's!!!

Apr, 2010

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-NW21ZF

 

Although it is a bit on the heavy side, the performance and usablility makes up for this.

The battery life is not good at all, only last 1hour max!

Apr, 2010

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