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Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)
Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)
alaScore 78

14 reviews

Jun, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM). The average rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the keyboard and size are on the whole positive. The connectivity and design also get good comments. The screen and price get negative views. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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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 VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

 

Sony's upscale Atom-powered Lifestyle PC has the components of a cheaper machine, but the design of a more expensive one. The end result will be a useful travel PC for some and a conversation piece for others.

Elegant, thin design ; Large keyboard ; Multiple networking and connectivity options ; High-resolution screen ; Less expensive than Sony's other UMPC experiments

Stuck with Windows Vista (for now) ; Trackpoint navigation isn't ideal

Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Windows Vista Home Premium; 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L7500; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 120GB Toshiba 4,200rpm

Jan, 2009
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CNET Australia is your best destination for Australian tech reviews and ratings, videos, news, buying guides, help and how-to and free downloads.

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

 

I road tested one at both the Sony store and Harvey Norman in Adelaide CBD and both failed to play full screen video (standard and hi def) using windows media player. Both sets of salesmen just stood there and shrugged their shoulders and said they...

looks good

video playback

Jun, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

 

Looks stunning. Excellent package. One slight problem...

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

 

Extremely Horrible. The Acer Aspire One is Much Better i terms of value, specs, price and design.

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

 

Considering that this comparison of specs mentioned is actually based on the P13 model (which is the entry level machine) - SRP $1599

Feb, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

 

Mochi, looks like you missed the bit where Australian machines won't have the GPS, or the built in mobile broadband and sim card slot.

Feb, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

 

i think its about time they made a really good looking netbook. the dell mini 9 was a close second, but it still didnt do it for me. this is amazing. im going to get one as soon as i have the cash

GPS inbuilt ; Sim card slot ; looks amazing ; good 'show off peice ; is capable of running windows 7 (its faster then vista on the machine) ; nice sized solid state drive

price ; screen may prove to be a bit to wide and not tall enough~ time will tell though ; in some videos i have seen of it the contrast and brightness on the screen have been set waaay too high. i hope this is adjustable

Feb, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

 

"if you manage your expectations appropriately, the P-series works great"

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)

 

absolutely appalling work from sony

i suppose the design...

specs and that trackpoint navigation thingy

Jan, 2009
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