Price range: £805.79
What is it: 16.4-inch desktop-replacement laptop
What we think: It's a capable laptop, but the bigger Vaio VGN-AW31M/H is arguably a better deal
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 August 2009
Tags: Sony, Sony Vaio VGN-FW41E/H, battery life, consumer electronics, HDMI
We like:
Good all-round performance; large, high-resolution screen; big keyboard
We don't like:
The bigger, better VAIO VGN-AW31M/H doesn't cost too much more
CNET UK judgement:
The price may be high, but the Sony VAIO VGN-FW41E/H is a premium machine, and its performance justifies the outlay. The only snag is that the bigger VAIO VGN-AW31M/H is arguably a better deal if you need a laptop that won't stray far from your desktop
Full review:
If you're looking for a high-end desktop-replacement laptop and the Sony Vaio VGN-AW31M/H is too bulky for your liking, the Vaio VGN-FW41E/H may be more up your street. It's essentially a scaled-down version of that 18.4-inch monster, with a lower specification and price, but it's still an impressive lump of laptop. It's available for around £880. Continue Reading...
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