Sony Vaio VGN-B1VP review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Brian Nadel

Reviewed on: 1 February 2005

Tags: Sony, Sony VAIO VGN-B1VP, portable, AC adaptor, radio

We like:

Solid performance; quality keyboard; smart design; highly configurable; good support

We don't like:

On the expensive side; lacks long battery life; fewer security options than on other systems we tested; no Bluetooth

You might also need:

Extended warranty and an extra battery

CNET UK judgement:

The Sony VAIO VGN-B100B02 offers all the features and performance a business user needs, but it falls behind on battery life, and it isn't the cheapest option available

Full review:

With the VAIO VGN-B1VP, Sony presents a well packaged thin-and-light with mobile workers in mind. At 2.3kg (2.7kg with its small AC adaptor), it's heavier than the Acer TravelMate 3200 and the featherweight Panasonic ToughBook Y2, but it's lighter than the IBM ThinkPad R51 and certainly portable enough for daily travellers. The VAIO VGN-B1VP is 321 by 43 by 255mm (though it's 50mm thick at the hinge, giving it something of a big butt). Continue Reading...