Price range: £890.07 - £969.35
What is it: Blu-ray laptop with 1080p display
What we think: Its HD screen and Blu-ray drive make it the ultimate multmedia laptop
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 August 2006
Tags: sony, high definition, blu ray, pair
We like:
Blu-ray disc drive; high-definition screen; looks
We don't like:
Mouse buttons; excessive use of chrome
You might also need:
Large 1080p television
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S is the best multimedia laptop on the market. It contains all you need for enjoying full high-definition video on its own screen or on a larger display. If you're backing Blu-ray over HD DVD this Media Center laptop comes thoroughly recommended
Editors' Choice Nominee 2006
A Blu-ray drive and 1080p screen make this stylish laptop ideal for multimedia applications
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