Sony Vaio VGN-AR51M

27 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
design (9)
performance (7)
durability (3)
usability (3)
screen (3)

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battery (4)
portability (3)
keyboard (3)
image quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Sony Vaio VGN-AR51M. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and screen. The usability and design are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the image quality and keyboard.

performance, design, usability, screen, durability

portability, battery, keyboard, image quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Vaio VGN-AR51M is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Review Sony Vaio VGN-AR51M Notebook

Sony and graphics… Besides a number of fine, small notebooks with

Aesthetically pleasing design ; High quality haptics ; Comprehensivly equipped with interfaces ; User-friendly input devices ; Very bright and high-contrast display ; Low temperature and noise emissions

Intefaces behind covers ; No separate numerical pad ; Limited 3D performance ; Low battery runtime

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Will Head (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Vaio VGN-AR51M laptop PC

The Sony Vaio VGN-AR51M is the sort of laptop you can quickly pack away at the end of the day (it's light enough to carry from room to room), but it's powerful enough to be used in place of a desktop PC.

The Sony Vaio VGN-AR51M is a good performer that can even turn its hand to gaming. You won't get much more than an hour out of the battery, but given its size and weight you're unlikely to be using it on the move much anyway. The inclusion of a Blu-ray...

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Will Head (techworld.com)