Typical price: £2,000
What is it: Laptop that thinks it's a desktop machine
What we think: Powerful, but expensive machine that gives desktop PCs a run for their money with performance
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 29 October 2007
Tags: Sony, Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU, RAM, native resolution, contrast
We like:
Sleek looks; large, HD display; extreme performance
We don't like:
Heavy; poor battery life; expensive
CNET UK judgement:
The Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU isn't cheap, but provided you're not planning on transporting it too far, it won't disappoint. Its performance, even with 3D gaming, rivals that of some desktop machines
Full review:
Desktop replacements don't need to be ugly or unstylish, as Sony elegantly demonstrates with the Vaio VGN-AR51SU. Continue Reading...
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March 4, 2009
Posted by: greengrass99
"Avoid at all costs"
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