Sony Vaio FW laptop - Blu-ray Forum

Blodiak · 02-21-2009, 10:33 PM

anyone here have a laptop from the FW series of Sony VAIO ?!?!? I'm planning to buy this laptop:

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/ser...n100299n100490

I was wondering if I make a good choice...thx

ckent22 · 02-21-2009, 10:37 PM

I have a Sony Vaio, and I think it's the best CPU I have ever had. Definitely go for it!!

Blodiak · 02-21-2009, 10:38 PM

the video card on the model I listed seems to be not very good so will the blu-ray playback be that bad?

ckent22 · 02-21-2009, 10:41 PM

I'm not sure about that, but I don't think you'll have a problem.

StereoMike · 02-22-2009, 03:21 PM

I have a FW170D and I love it.

harryviewty · 02-22-2009, 04:53 PM

I have a sony fw21l

it has blu ray

and 1080p screen
its great

much better than a mac

harryviewty · 02-22-2009, 04:54 PM

The video card, is good!

Blu rays and dvds play like normal

and games like the sims are great

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-22-2009, 05:00 PM

Better than a Mac, huh? I'm searching for a new computer and was thinking about buying a Mac but your opinions on the Vaio will probably change my mind. Thanks for the feedback

ckent22 · 02-22-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Better than a Mac, huh? I'm searching for a new computer and was thinking about buying a Mac but your opinions on the Vaio will probably change my mind. Thanks for the feedback

Depends on your needs, but I can say that my Vaio is the best cpu I've ever had.

kevfree · 02-23-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blodiak

anyone here have a laptop from the FW series of Sony VAIO ?!?!? I'm planning to buy this laptop:

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/ser...n100299n100490

I was wondering if I make a good choice...thx

I just purchased a FW280 about a month ago and I love it. 1080p screen, BD burner, best laptop I have ever owned, I would definetly recommend getting one. Here is what I bought.

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...PROD%3a1578448

dadkins · 02-23-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevfree

I just purchased a FW280 about a month ago and I love it. 1080p screen, BD burner, best laptop I have ever owned, I would definetly recommend getting one. Here is what I bought.

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...PROD%3a1578448

Great machine but, and no offense or disrespect intended, the display is not 1080p:

Diagonal Size: 16.4 in

Display Resolution Abbreviation: WXGA++

Max Resolution: 1600 x 900

kevfree · 02-23-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadkins

Great machine but, and no offense or disrespect intended, the display is not 1080p:

Diagonal Size: 16.4 in

Display Resolution Abbreviation: WXGA++

Max Resolution: 1600 x 900

Yeah my bad I guess it isn't 1080p, even though they put the sticker on it saying it is. I do think they make a true 1080p screen on the FW series though

dadkins · 02-23-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevfree

Yeah my bad I guess it isn't 1080p, even though they put the sticker on it saying it is. I do think they make a true 1080p screen on the FW series though

The 1080 sticker is because it can output Full HD 1080 out of the HDMI to a HDTV quite well!

This AR730E/B has a 1440x900 display, HDMI to the HDTV is outstanding!
My other VAIO laptops have 1920x1200 displays... 1920x1080 is there, and a bit more.

Sonys rock!

realdeal · 02-24-2009, 01:48 AM

ok guys dont get mad but i had a sony vaio but for some reason dont like it to much it makes loud noises and gets on my nerves

What im talking about is suppose you are idol for like 5 mins it will start making that noise on the screen saver and it is so irritating to me ... bare in mind i had a 2002 verison of sony vaio just my 2 cents lol

DiverDRA · 02-24-2009, 02:50 AM

I've had IBM/Lenovo ThinkPads (T40, T41, T43, X60) over the past several years - great laptops. But the Sony VAIO FW is an awesome product and my favorite by far. It truly can replace a desktop workstation. With 4gb memory, 250gb HD, 16.4" bright bright display, BD drive, it generates very little heat and the battery life seems to go on forever. Highly recommend it. Might be a Mac notebook killer (kind of looks like a Mac).

groovyone · 02-24-2009, 02:55 AM

There is a full HD screen option for the FW. I haven't seen a prebuilt with quite everything I want. If it wasn't for my attempting to wait for Windows 7 I would have ordered a custom FW-3XX by now.

marine92104 · 02-24-2009, 06:21 AM

I got a Sony Vaio laptop right before Christmas at Fry's. It was a 1080p widescreen model.

I took it back 2 days after I got it. The screen was so bright I could never get a good picture while watching Blu-rays.

l ended up getting a Hewlett Packard HDX 18.4" 1080p laptop that plays Blu-ray.

The picture was a no comparison vs the Sony for Blu-ray.

I flew home over Christmas & watched Iron Man & Dark Knight on the plane. I was in heaven!

The best choice I've ever made for laptops.

I love Sony products but their display was way too bright to get good contrast & really weak blacks.

dadkins · 02-24-2009, 03:00 PM

Too bright?
Fn + F5 turns the brightness down.

This is the first time I have ever heard/read a complaint about a laptop being too *bright*.

marine92104 · 02-24-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadkins

Too bright?
Fn + F5 turns the brightness down.

This is the first time I have ever heard/read a complaint about a laptop being too *bright*.

I tried that & every other tweak but never could get great blacks or great contrast with the Blu-ray picture.

It was a no brainer when comparing the 2 side by side.

ckent22 · 02-24-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marine92104

I tried that & every other tweak but never could get great blacks or great contrast with the Blu-ray picture.

It was a no brainer when comparing the 2 side by side.

First of all, the brightness on a notebook is great. I don't like to squint to have to see a notebook.

Second of all, I have had nothing but problems when I purchased an HP notebook. I will never do that ever again. So, good luck with yours.

Third, the picture on the Sony is better.

02-21-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
Blodiak Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Le Canada 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:8	Sony Vaio FW laptop anyone here have a laptop from the FW series of Sony VAIO ?!?!? I'm planning to buy this laptop: http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/ser...n100299n100490 I was wondering if I make a good choice...thx

02-24-2009, 02:50 AM	#15
DiverDRA Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Austin, TX Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:11	Sony VAIO Laptop - VGN-FW245J/H I've had IBM/Lenovo ThinkPads (T40, T41, T43, X60) over the past several years - great laptops. But the Sony VAIO FW is an awesome product and my favorite by far. It truly can replace a desktop workstation. With 4gb memory, 250gb HD, 16.4" bright bright display, BD drive, it generates very little heat and the battery life seems to go on forever. Highly recommend it. Might be a Mac notebook killer (kind of looks like a Mac).

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02-21-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
ckent22 Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Hollywood, California VIA Smallville, Kansas Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I have a Sony Vaio, and I think it's the best CPU I have ever had. Definitely go for it!!

02-21-2009, 10:38 PM	#3
Blodiak Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Le Canada 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:8	the video card on the model I listed seems to be not very good so will the blu-ray playback be that bad?

02-21-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
ckent22 Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Hollywood, California VIA Smallville, Kansas Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I'm not sure about that, but I don't think you'll have a problem.

02-22-2009, 03:21 PM	#5
StereoMike Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Coldth Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:40	I have a FW170D and I love it.

02-22-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
harryviewty Banned Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	I have a sony fw21l it has blu ray and 1080p screen its great much better than a mac

02-22-2009, 04:54 PM	#7
harryviewty Banned Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	The video card, is good! Blu rays and dvds play like normal and games like the sims are great

02-22-2009, 05:00 PM	#8
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Better than a Mac, huh? I'm searching for a new computer and was thinking about buying a Mac but your opinions on the Vaio will probably change my mind. Thanks for the feedback

02-24-2009, 01:48 AM	#14
realdeal Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009	ok guys dont get mad but i had a sony vaio but for some reason dont like it to much it makes loud noises and gets on my nerves What im talking about is suppose you are idol for like 5 mins it will start making that noise on the screen saver and it is so irritating to me ... bare in mind i had a 2002 verison of sony vaio just my 2 cents lol

02-24-2009, 02:55 AM	#16
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	There is a full HD screen option for the FW. I haven't seen a prebuilt with quite everything I want. If it wasn't for my attempting to wait for Windows 7 I would have ordered a custom FW-3XX by now.

02-24-2009, 06:21 AM	#17
marine92104 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:43	I got a Sony Vaio laptop right before Christmas at Fry's. It was a 1080p widescreen model. I took it back 2 days after I got it. The screen was so bright I could never get a good picture while watching Blu-rays. l ended up getting a Hewlett Packard HDX 18.4" 1080p laptop that plays Blu-ray. The picture was a no comparison vs the Sony for Blu-ray. I flew home over Christmas & watched Iron Man & Dark Knight on the plane. I was in heaven! The best choice I've ever made for laptops. I love Sony products but their display was way too bright to get good contrast & really weak blacks.

02-24-2009, 03:00 PM	#18
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Too bright? Fn + F5 turns the brightness down. This is the first time I have ever heard/read a complaint about a laptop being too bright.

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