I have owned this laptop for about six months and am pretty satisfied with it.  The battery life is pretty decent and the laptop responds quickly to commands.  This is the first Windows 7 computer that i have worked with and there are some quirky "things" that are different from previous versions.  So, there is a little bit of a learning curve. I would suggest that when buying the laptop that purchasers also buy a laptop case specifically for this model.  I ordered an after market laptop case and it just doesn't fit the laptop height-wise.  The design is pretty sleek and the unit is certianly light enough considering the size.  I've always tried to purchase the smallest size laptop avaialbe (always Sony laptops) with a cd/dvd drive - but this time I tried to go the route of a "desktop like" laptop.  Regarding the preloaded software - there is a lot.  If you are computer savvy you might be able to remove unwanted/unnecessary software.  But, other than that I've been happy with how quickly programs open and the ability to hover over icons of open programs to view tumbnail sized images of the document, webpage, etc. Overall, I think you will be impressed.  I have always found that Sony products are "leading edge" and this laptop is no different. 

shoppersfriend

Port Matilda, PA

I would have to say that this Sony Vaio laptop has been the best computer I have ever paid for. I bought this laptop over two years ago and it has been the best! It still goes as strong and fast as it did the day I bought it. I have a lot of music and photos on my computer and this does't slow it down at all... Ususally computers start bogging down after putting stuff on them but this computer definitely hasn't done that. I would suggest to everyone to buy this type of laptop! I have a ton of stuff downloaded on mine for music downloads and I use iTunes a lot because I have an iPhone so I need something that will still work fast with all the downloads. I have never had a problem with this computer and not to mention that it looks soooo sleek! I have a snake skin imprint on it that is silver and I get compliments on it everywhere I go! I think people should consider looking into these computers when looking to buy! TEAM VAIO!

kmpope

Waycross, GA