Sony Vaio CR series review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 30 July 2007

Tags: Sony, Sony Vaio CR series, travel, HDMI, left side

We like:

Beautiful design; good spec; price

We don't like:

Base of the laptop lacks the attention to detail seen elsewhere

You might also need:

USB hub; spare battery

CNET UK judgement:

The Sony Vaio CR series -- the blue, pink or white CR11S, and the red CR11Z -- is difficult to fault. It comes in a range of superb colour finishes, has a very good overall specification; and best of all it won't cost you the Earth. If you're looking for a big-name laptop that delivers in all aspects, then look no further

Full review:

The CR series is is the latest in a line of colourful laptops from Sony, designed for the style-conscious user. They come in a range of colours, including white, pink, blue and the flagship red. Unlike the slightly tacky-looking C series, the CR promises a premium finish and modern components, without breaking the bank -- it comes in under £1,000. Is that even possible for a Sony Vaio? Continue Reading...