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sadistikdreams · 03-13-2004, 12:02 AM

I'm looking to buy a Sony Vaio TR series notebook computer. I just have a few questions about it.

Where's the best place to buy one (online or off)?

Are they reliable?

I don't deal with hertz, so how fast is it? Do programs open quickly, or is there a wait?

If there's a better sub-notebook out there under $2000, what would you recommend?

And, what's a USB 2 port?

WarWagon · 03-13-2004, 12:09 AM

You won't beat online pricing, plain and simple.

USB 2.0 ports have come into play as of recent. They look just like your standard USB 1.1 port, but are substantially faster. I REALLY wish I had them when I was ghosting my hard drive.

R3d · 03-13-2004, 12:09 AM

USB is the port itself.. 2 is the newest version just faster data tranfer through it.. i havent heard anything bad about sony laptops..

ChrisJericho · 03-13-2004, 12:28 AM

You will definitely pay for the Sony name....

Redjake · 03-13-2004, 08:02 AM

Don't get a Vaio!! The ones I've used are terrible. If you are going to spend 2000 bucks on a laptop, get a Hewlett-Packard (or alienware if you can afford it).

My friend's HP Laptop is the coolest fucking thing I have ever seen in my entire life.

Lasereth · 03-13-2004, 08:14 AM

I can't really give any recommendations for laptops, but I do have to suggest to get the damn service plan that comes with them. Two of my friends got incredibly expensive laptops, and both shitted out a month after they got them. PLEASE get a service plan or warranty on it!

-Lasereth

Buk · 03-13-2004, 09:38 AM

I've owned 2 Sony laptops and always been happy with them.

I don't reccomend buying something like that online, except maybe from Sony, because if you do have a problem initially its a big pain in the ass dealing with an online company.

Moskie · 03-13-2004, 09:53 AM

I got a Vaio laptop about six months ago, and I've been pretty happy with it. No major problems (or none that I couldn't fix myself, at least...)

From the small amount that I've used it, their web-based support seems a little lacking. I get the impression that since Sony is so huge and their computers are just a small part of the company, they don't go all out for things like tech-support. So if you're not so tech-savvy or whatever, you might want to go with a more "user-friendly" company.

MontanaXVI · 03-13-2004, 11:24 AM

I have not owned one myself, but used a couple and have heard little to nothing negative about SONY laptops.

I am kind of partial to SONY though, I have 2 PS2's a CyberShot digital camera, a SONY cordless home phone, a SONY AIBO (yes yes i know they are expensive but hey i wanted it).

soccerchamp76 · 03-13-2004, 12:28 PM

DOWN WITH VAIO!!!

They are awful machines. Pure and simple.
My mother's Sony Vaio freezes up at least 3 times a day. No Cntrl + Alt + Del works, everything frozen. She has been on numerous pointless hours with Vaio support on the phone to no avail. She has reformatted the HDD twice and the same thing happens.

merkerguitars · 03-13-2004, 01:39 PM

Ok here's my deal with sony Vaio's..

Desktops are junk.......but I do own a sony vaio laptop and I love the damn thing! It's been reliable as hell and has took a beating....I would definately recommened it

thephuse · 03-13-2004, 01:50 PM

wow... talk about mixed reviews

MontanaXVI · 03-13-2004, 04:14 PM

thats what we here for

merlin · 03-13-2004, 05:21 PM

maybe your problems aren't related to the fact that it's a VAIO....
i just know that they are rather expensive, the sony name i mean. sony does have a lot of software for video and multimedia though.
if it were me with 2k to spend, i'd go for a (you won't hear this a lot from me) emachines. their laptops are actually quite nice, Athlon 64 3000+, 512mb ram, 60gb harddrive, radeon 9600pro graphics, and a dvd burner all for $1550! that's a lot of computer.
someone also mentioned that you won't beat online pricing...well i woudln't be too sure. retail stores offer nice rebates on a lot of stuff, although i haven't actually paid a close attention to the prices. good luck on your lappy

www.emachines.com

oh, also, do you realize that alot of laptop changes are coming very soon? i would wait for new stuff to come out and then decide on what to buy, like pci-express and better graphics systems.

sadistikdreams · 03-13-2004, 08:26 PM

well, my family already has a damn good HP laptop, but I really want a subnotebook(see more at www.kemplar.com) to take to class. Subnotebooks are way llight, and compact. I dont think people understood when i said "subnotebook", so I clarified.

Also, the TR3 is on www.kemplar.com, along with specs. 7 hour battery!

propaganda · 03-13-2004, 08:32 PM

I havn't used a subnotebook Sony Vaio but I've seen them. It seems like their battery would be a major pain. Its just like a tube attached to the back of the computer. Doesn't seem like it would have a very long life either. But then again those things are incredibly thin.

03-13-2004, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Location: Seattle.	Vaio I'm looking to buy a Sony Vaio TR series notebook computer. I just have a few questions about it. Where's the best place to buy one (online or off)? Are they reliable? I don't deal with hertz, so how fast is it? Do programs open quickly, or is there a wait? If there's a better sub-notebook out there under $2000, what would you recommend? And, what's a USB 2 port?

03-13-2004, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisJericho eat more fruit Location: Seattle	You will definitely pay for the Sony name.... __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows us that faith proves nothing." - Friedrich Nietzsche

03-13-2004, 08:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	Don't get a Vaio!! The ones I've used are terrible. If you are going to spend 2000 bucks on a laptop, get a Hewlett-Packard (or alienware if you can afford it). My friend's HP Laptop is the coolest fucking thing I have ever seen in my entire life. __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

03-13-2004, 08:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	I can't really give any recommendations for laptops, but I do have to suggest to get the damn service plan that comes with them. Two of my friends got incredibly expensive laptops, and both shitted out a month after they got them. PLEASE get a service plan or warranty on it! -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

03-13-2004, 09:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Moskie Pure Chewing Satisfaction Location: can i use bbcode [i]here[/i]?	I got a Vaio laptop about six months ago, and I've been pretty happy with it. No major problems (or none that I couldn't fix myself, at least...) From the small amount that I've used it, their web-based support seems a little lacking. I get the impression that since Sony is so huge and their computers are just a small part of the company, they don't go all out for things like tech-support. So if you're not so tech-savvy or whatever, you might want to go with a more "user-friendly" company. __________________ Greetings and salutations.

03-13-2004, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
WarWagon Loser	You won't beat online pricing, plain and simple. USB 2.0 ports have come into play as of recent. They look just like your standard USB 1.1 port, but are substantially faster. I REALLY wish I had them when I was ghosting my hard drive.

03-13-2004, 12:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
R3d Insane Location: Sask, Canada	USB is the port itself.. 2 is the newest version just faster data tranfer through it.. i havent heard anything bad about sony laptops..

03-13-2004, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Buk Addict Location: Seattle, WA	I've owned 2 Sony laptops and always been happy with them. I don't reccomend buying something like that online, except maybe from Sony, because if you do have a problem initially its a big pain in the ass dealing with an online company.

03-13-2004, 11:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	I have not owned one myself, but used a couple and have heard little to nothing negative about SONY laptops. I am kind of partial to SONY though, I have 2 PS2's a CyberShot digital camera, a SONY cordless home phone, a SONY AIBO (yes yes i know they are expensive but hey i wanted it). __________________ Spank you very much

03-13-2004, 12:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	DOWN WITH VAIO!!! They are awful machines. Pure and simple. My mother's Sony Vaio freezes up at least 3 times a day. No Cntrl + Alt + Del works, everything frozen. She has been on numerous pointless hours with Vaio support on the phone to no avail. She has reformatted the HDD twice and the same thing happens. __________________ Brian Griffin: Ah, if my memory serves me, this is the physics department. Chris Griffin: That would explain all the gravity.

03-13-2004, 01:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	Ok here's my deal with sony Vaio's.. Desktops are junk.......but I do own a sony vaio laptop and I love the damn thing! It's been reliable as hell and has took a beating....I would definately recommened it __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

03-13-2004, 01:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
thephuse Psycho Location: NY	wow... talk about mixed reviews __________________ b000yahed up your w000pah!! Joygasm~!!

03-13-2004, 04:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	thats what we here for __________________ Spank you very much

03-13-2004, 05:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
merlin Tilted	maybe your problems aren't related to the fact that it's a VAIO.... i just know that they are rather expensive, the sony name i mean. sony does have a lot of software for video and multimedia though. if it were me with 2k to spend, i'd go for a (you won't hear this a lot from me) emachines. their laptops are actually quite nice, Athlon 64 3000+, 512mb ram, 60gb harddrive, radeon 9600pro graphics, and a dvd burner all for $1550! that's a lot of computer. someone also mentioned that you won't beat online pricing...well i woudln't be too sure. retail stores offer nice rebates on a lot of stuff, although i haven't actually paid a close attention to the prices. good luck on your lappy www.emachines.com oh, also, do you realize that alot of laptop changes are coming very soon? i would wait for new stuff to come out and then decide on what to buy, like pci-express and better graphics systems. Last edited by merlin; 03-13-2004 at 05:24 PM..

03-13-2004, 08:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Location: Seattle.	well, my family already has a damn good HP laptop, but I really want a subnotebook(see more at www.kemplar.com) to take to class. Subnotebooks are way llight, and compact. I dont think people understood when i said "subnotebook", so I clarified. Also, the TR3 is on www.kemplar.com, along with specs. 7 hour battery! __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang hearts, by d.a. Last edited by sadistikdreams; 03-13-2004 at 08:29 PM..

03-13-2004, 08:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
propaganda Psycho	I havn't used a subnotebook Sony Vaio but I've seen them. It seems like their battery would be a major pain. Its just like a tube attached to the back of the computer. Doesn't seem like it would have a very long life either. But then again those things are incredibly thin.