I've had my Vaio laptop for going on four years now, and it's still going strong! I've only had minor technical problems over time, though as it gets older they increase in frequency (but not severity--I've fixed all of them on my own). It still functions very well, with excellent speed and more than enough hard drive space, even for a student in the visual arts field. Definitely would recommend it, especially as a laptop for a college student! Battery Life Great battery life initially (up to or exceeding four hours), now after four years of use more reliably 2 to 2.5 hours if on power saver mode. Still pretty good for my own personal use. Support & Service Sony has always been extremely helpful whenever I've been frustrated enough with a problem to crack and call their support line, and the online help websites have helped me solve problems more often than not. Speed/Performance Do be mindful of what programs you install and regularly run. I keep my laptop running quickly and performing well by limiting the number of programs that automatically run at startup, as well as keeping my desktop as free of programs as possible, as those are primed to run at startup too.

flamedancer9

USA

This Laptop make more easy my job, this lap have one year and yet works good. In sometime had problems as the screen blue (I have operative system - Windows 7) and it recovery alone repeatedly, I know that not is magic this laptop but is well very good. Is this all I have to say, thanks. Well I will follow telling, I buy a laptop severals laptop of others brands and broke down in less than one year, the laptop sony is until now the lap that works the other is left. One thing negative from this laptop sony is that hinges is some fragil, may be only my lap has that because one hinge is broken and I don't find refill. I will telling of graphic this not has very power, yes can play some game but not the new generation of games, however, the game that you find for this laptop is good, I have been several games and works good. The sound is enough, but if you want a sound theater this not has, the laptop sony vaio is good, has durability, works good, you can do several things and can leave in suspen estate for much days. Good hardware, good software.

Gerayet

USA

I first got this computer when I was in college so I could take notes easier. It was great. Nice and sleek to carry around campus and it ran great. Never had a problem in college with it. Ease of Use So easy to use and get to know. All programs are very simple and easy to understand. Seriously, even my mom would know how to use it -- which is really saying a lot. Battery Life Battery Life works great. Never had to worry about it dying throughout the day even though I would use it in all my classes to take notes. Remember though never to keep your computer plugged in 24/7. That will kill any battery. You need to let your computer run on its battery a few times a week to let it die out and recharge to keep the battery good. Support & Service I am not really sure about the support and service because I have never had an issue with my computer. Speed/Performance Great Speed and performance. I would always multitask while in class taking notes and I never had an issue. Design Love the white and sleek design. Makes it look nice and crisp and is easy to carry on the go. Durability Great durability. In college I would just carry mine in my purse with no protective case (dumb idea) so sometimes I would drop my purse or set it down to hard which cause bumps and scratchs on the outside shell. Never had any issues with the actually computer though so must be pretty durable!

lmitch224

USA

This is one of the smoothest running laptops I have ever owned! Its absolutely perfect for casual and business use. It may not be a high end computer for gaming use but its perfect for media, social networking, and streaming movies online! You cant go wrong by purchasing this Laptop, its a great buy for the price! Durability This machine has survived 3 kids ages 5 and under

jwhubbard

USA