First of all, I spent a significant amount of time researching just about every manufacturer and type of netbook available prior to this purchase.
The Sylvania is simply the best deal out there when you make any comparison, and it works beautifully. It feels solid and well built. Probably because it is the exact machine as the MSI Wind U100, only 100 dollars less. I bought this from Amazon for 249.99.
I bought this netbook for my wife and the two deciding factors were the high-resolution screen (1366×768) and its build quality. I checked out a lot of other netbooks and most have lower resolution screens and are built with too much plastic that makes them feel cheap. This Vaio is solid - it feels like a mini version of Apple’s classic 12″ Powerbook (without the heft). The screen is also fantastic in its brightness and clarity. It’s perfect for movie viewing, web browsing and even book reading. The clarity makes reading a Kindle book a breeze even though horizontal mode isn’t the ideal way to read an electronic book. The sound is excellent when using headphones but the built-in speakers are worthless, which seems to be typical of most notebook computers.
this is my 5th vaio. last week i had the 211 which unfortunately for me i got the defective wifi so had to send it back, spend extra i shouldn’t have to spend but amazon customer service is the best always! so i got this instead & i couldn’t be more happier. the size, the color (love the light green shade on the keyboard), the weight, and even the little brown bag that comes with it. it could’ve been perfect except for the large capacity battery. when it’s just sitting on my desk it doesn’t bother me but when i put it in my vaio case to take out, i really don’t like the bulging battery. i wish it is an option to buy a standard one & a large capacity. i don’t care much for the 8 hour battery life. this vaio reminds me of my TR except with the TR it has the cdrom. the windows starter i don’t mind much, will upgrade eventually. also the memory. however, i am going to get the standard battery asap if i could find one. sony website doesn’t have it anymore.
Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Starter, 3 Cell,160GB Hard Drive, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, 1.3 MP Webcam, 4-1 Card Read (XD/SD/MMC/ MS) 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45
Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Starter, 6 Cell,250GB Hard Drive, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, 1.3 MP Webcam, 4-1 Card Read (XD/SD/MMC/ MS) 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45
Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Starter, 3 Cell,160GB Hard Drive, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, 1.3 MP Webcam, 4-1 Card Read (XD/SD/MMC/ MS) 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45
I found this computer to be what it was advertised and more. I did check into warranty info before I added the memory and was assured by MSI that adding memory would not void the warranty. It is very fast and easy to use. The only thing I found challenging is the touch pad while typing but there is a function key to disable it. I will eventually add the larger battery to gain more user time but currently it more than is sufficient for my use. i would highly recommend it to others and have already to those who have seen it.
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