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Sony VAIO VGN-FW21 Series

Sony VAIO VGN-FW21 Series
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alaScore 80

161 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 161 reviews of Sony VAIO VGN-FW21 Series. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the portability and keyboard. The design and screen are also appreciated. Many are critical about the touchpad and sound, and reviews about the energy efficiency and reliability are different.

performance, screen, design, keyboard, portability

battery, sound, touchpad

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony VAIO VGN-FW21 Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony VAIO VGN-FW21 Series

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Sony VAIO VGN-FW21 Series from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and screen. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably, but comments about the size and durability are different.

usability, performance, design, screen, price

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

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Sony VAIO FW review: Sony VAIO FW

 

Sony VAIO FW

If this 16-inch laptop is any indication, the Centrino 2 platform offers excellent battery life; 16:9 screen perfect for HD movies; excellent keyboard; attractive, simple design.

No immediate performance gains seen here from Centrino 2; screen not really true 1080p, despite the sticker on the system that says so; clicky media buttons seem old-fashioned; still some advertising clutter, but less than previous Vaio models.

Sony's smart design, long battery life, and a big 16-inch screen, make the Vaio FW140--the first Centrino 2 laptop we've seen--an excellent, but still portable, media hub.

Jul, 2008
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Expert review by : Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

Sony VAIO FW Review

 

The VAIO FW is a brand new Centrino 2 platform notebook from Sony, offering a much needed facelift, as well as a 16.4" widescreen. What sets this apart from other widescreen notebooks is the aspect ratio of the screen lets movie aficionados enjoy a...

Great design ; Solid build quality ; Extra-Widecreen (neat for movies and more perceived screen real estate) ; Comfortable keyboard once you get used to it

Battery life with smaller battery is poor ; LCD backlight unevenness ; Speakers sound rather anemic

The VAIO FW is a great step forward for Sony, and a worthy competitor to the Dell Studio 15 or even the Toshiba A305. The design is great, but more importantly the build quality is excellent. It feels solid, with a reasonably firm screen cover and...

Jul, 2008
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Expert review by : Adam Weinberg (askmen.com)

Sony VAIO FW

 

With the VAIO FW, Sony has launched a portable movie theater, well, almost.

Known for its multimedia capabilities and elegant style, the Sony VAIO has continued to advance technologically with the latest FW model. Loaded with features rarely seen in a portable computer, such as a 16.4-inch screen and Intel Centrino 2...

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Expert review by : Adam Oxford (techradar.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-FW21L review

 

A great value Blu-ray laptop

Great screen ; Blu-ray drive ; Competitive price

Limited power

A great laptop at the price, with a mighty spec and performance for your money

Jan, 2009
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Sony Vaio VGNZ21MN/B

 

When it comes to supreme performance on the go, this Z-Series laptop manages to pack the power of a desktop into an ultra-slim, lightweight 13.1-inch chassis. Featuring 16:9 widescreen, high power graphics card, up to six hours battery life and...

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by (channelpro.co.uk)

Sony Vaio VGN-Z21MN/B

 

Is this the finest ultraportable Sony's yet produced? Sasha Muller goes mobile to find out.

It wasn't long ago that we looked at Sony's gorgeous, if pricey, VGN-Z11WN/B ultraportable, but now we've sneaked an exclusive first glance at its forthcoming replacement. The VGN-Z21MN/B is, to all intents and purposes, the big brother of Sony's...

Nov, 2008
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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

FW31J review

 

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Battery life and accesories

Dec, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN-FW21L

 

Easy to set up and use

none at the moment

Jun, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN FW21Z

 

high performance, good for gaming and watch movies

if you want to take around, it's a bit heavy and the battery won't last long.

Apr, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VGN FW21Z

 

usb slots on right side instead left side

Mar, 2009
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