Typical price: £800
What is it: Budget laptop with a Core 2 Duo processor and 15.4-inch X-black screen
What we think: Sony describes it as the "best value entertainment notebook" in its new FE range, and we can't disagree
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 December 2006
Tags: Sony, Sony Vaio VGN-FE31H, connections, gaming, budget
We like:
Core 2 Duo processor; very good value for money; neat design
We don't like:
No Bluetooth; mouse buttons are a touch awkward; the chassis is a bit flimsy
You might also need:
USB hub; spare battery; external display
CNET UK judgement:
Generally speaking you pay a hefty premium to own a Sony product, so it comes as a real surprise that the new VGN-FE31H has an SRP of £899 and is on general sale for £800. That's very cheap for a Sony, so it's worth snapping one up right away
Full review:
Three members of the new Vaio FE range are coming to the UK that share the same 15.4-inch X-black screen, run on Core 2 Duo processing power and use Nvidia GeForce Go 7-series graphics adaptors. Continue Reading...
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