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Sony VAIO CW Series VPCCW21FX/B : Review

Posted to Notebooks 2010-05-17


Sony VAIO CW Series VPCCW21FX/B : Review
Sony VAIO CW Series VPCCW21FX/B: Review

Another affordable addition to the Sony VAIO collection is the Sony VAIO CW Series PC VPCCW21FX/B. This multi-functional laptop combines the performance of Intel's newest Core i3 processor with the ingenuity of Sony's top-quality manufacturing to offer consumers a powerful yet lightweight notebook at a great price. If you're looking for a nice mid-range Sony notebook with a variety of features and capabilities, then you may want to consider the VAIO CW Series.

Measuring approximately 13.44" x 1.52" x 9.18" and weighing 5.3 lbs, the Sony VAIO VPCCW21FX/B is not marketed to compete with ultra-portables or netbooks. If you are all about portability and do not mind substandard features, then you may want to select another notebook from Sony's ultra-portable models. On the other hand, if you need an affordable notebook with solid performance, large storage capacity, and trusted quality, then you may want to consider this laptop.


Rating:  4.2 out of 5

Value

Perhaps most impressive about this notebook is the sub-$1000 price tag, especially since this model comes with many capabilities found in higher-end laptops. The newest processor in Intel's mobile series is definitely a treat, as well as the huge 500GB hard drive capacity. And with stable NVIDIA graphics, adequate RAM, and 64-bit technology, you can perform virtually any task with ease and speed. This notebook is very well-suited for multimedia and entertainment applications, such as movies and music.

Features

If you need extra connectivity, the Sony VAIO VPCCW21FX/B can fill that void with built-in Bluetooth, Ethernet, and wireless Atheros 802.11b/g/n networking. This sleek and stylish notebook also features three USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, one VGA port, and an iLINK (IEE 1394) port. The double-layer DVD/CD-RW drive is especially useful for watching your favorite movies or burning your family memories. More importantly, the 2.13GHz Intel processor is supported by 4GB DDR3 RAM (max 8GB), and it allows you to run applications almost flawlessly. Also impressive is the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 310M (256MB) video card.

Summary

If you want a notebook that is light on weight yet large in screen-size and features, then you will definitely want to take a look at the Sony VAIO CW Series (VPCCW21FX/B) Notebook PC. Because it combines the functionality of Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) with the power of Intel's latest Core i3 processor, you can enjoy a nearly seamless performance among all your applications. The 500GB hard drive and extra networking capabilities are great additions, and with a price short of $1000, this laptop is certainly a great value. Overall, this isn't the most portable notebook, but it is very versatile.

Pros

  • Great value- balanced notebook for under $1,000
  • Large- not the most portable notebook, but still adequate
  • Updated- features Intel's latest Core i3 (2.13GHz) processor
  • Functional- Windows 7 (64-bit), Bluetooth, Ethernet, Atheros 802.11b/g/n
  • Multimedia-friendly- 500GB hard drive, card reader, HDMI, NVIDIA graphics

Cons

  • There are no cons for this product

Related Links

Sony VAIO CW Series VPCCW21FX/W:
Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz/ 4GB/ 500GB/ 14-inch screen/ Icy White

Sony VAIO CW Series VPCCW21FX/L:
Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz/ 4GB/ 500GB/ 14-inch screen/ Royal Indigo

Sony VAIO CW Series VPCCW21FX/R:
Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz/ 4GB/ 500GB/ 14-inch screen/ Fiery Red

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