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Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP

Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP
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alaScore 81

16 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews of Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and price. The performance and screen are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the battery and portability.

screen, performance, price, durability

portability, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Vincent Chang (hardwarezone.com)

Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP

 

The widely anticipated Blu-ray drive makes its debut on a notebook and predictably, the honor goes to the Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP. Here's what we thought of this high-tech luxury.

Jun, 2006
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem and Ben Gerholt (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-AR18GP

 

Blu-ray playback, Blu-ray burning, Great games performance, Big screen

Not much Blu-ray content, No TV-Tuner

An awesome all purpose notebook which has great gaming performance, and Blu-ray support complete with HDMI. For the early adopter, it doesn't get much better than this.

Jul, 2006
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem and Ben Gerholt (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Vaio AR18GP

 

The Sony Vaio AR18GP is the first notebook to include a Blu-ray high definition optical drive. The notebook combines high definition playback with a w...

Blu-ray playback, Blu-ray burning, Great games performance, Big screen

Not much Blu-ray content, No TV-Tuner

An awesome all purpose notebook which has great gaming performance, and Blu-ray support complete with HDMI. For the early adopter, it doesn't get much better than this.

Jul, 2006
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Expert review by : Asher Moses (cnet.com.au)

Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP

 

Blu-ray drive. Great raw performance. HDMI output. High quality screen. Plenty of bundled software.

Current dearth of Blu-ray content. No TV tuner. Bulky. Poor battery life.

If you're happy to wait a few months for more Blu-ray content to land, the AR18GP is a powerful, multimedia-rich laptop whose only glaring omission is a TV tuner.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Asher Moses (zdnet.com.au)

Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP

 

Sony looks to have a winner on its hands with the AR18GP -- the first Blu-ray capable notebook to hit our shores. It's powerful, packed with multimedia features and, frankly, looks suitably sexy.

Jul, 2006
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem and Ben Gerholt (goodgearguide_com_au)

Sony Vaio VGN-AR18GP

 

Blu-ray playback, Blu-ray burning, Great games performance, Big screen

Not much Blu-ray content, No TV-Tuner

An awesome all purpose notebook which has great gaming performance, and Blu-ray support complete with HDMI. For the early adopter, it doesn't get much better than this.

Jul, 2006
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP

 

Over piriced but looks great

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP

 

Everything about it is bad, it's bulky and performance isn't all that great for how much it costs. Wish I bought something else

Oct, 2007
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"I WILL BUY THIS PRODUCT IN ABOUT A YEAR."

 

I WILL BUY THIS PRODUCT IN ABOUT A YEAR.

IT HAS GOT THE LATEST BLU-RAY DRIVE AND 2.16GHz INTEL CORE DUO PROCESSOR AND 1GB OF RAM WITH WUXGA LCD SCREEN

THERE IS NO TV TUNER CARD AND IS HEAVY WEIGHING ABOUT 3.8 KGS WHICH IS NOT GOOD FOR A NOTEBOOK PC IT SHOULD BE LESS THAN 2 KGS

Sep, 2006
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"I WILL BUY THIS PRODUCT IN ABOUT A YEAR."

 

IT HAS GOT THE LATEST BLU-RAY DRIVE AND 2.16GHz INTEL CORE DUO PROCESSOR AND 1GB OF RAM WITH WUXGA LCD SCREEN

THERE IS NO TV TUNER CARD AND IS HEAVY WEIGHING ABOUT 3.8 KGS WHICH IS NOT GOOD FOR A NOTEBOOK PC IT SHOULD BE LESS THAN 2 KGS

Sep, 2006
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