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    2 years with the SZ420 and Dell XPS1210

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by zazzn, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. zazzn

    zazzn Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is a follow up to my original tread.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=130575

    Well, it's been two years now, and I have even less love for the Sony.... So little infact that I've removed the faster CPU form the sony and stuffed it in the Dell.

    -The alps mouse still continually locks up and stops responding for a few seconds.

    -Keyboard skips some letters every now and then when they system stops responding while the HD swaps.

    -I DO like the speakers on the sony, they are plenty loud.

    -Still hate the speaker ports at the back, hard to get to

    -Resolution on the screen is great +1 for that sony

    -The Fans continue to churn loudly even with the power management settings to auto adjustment.

    -Case feels flimsy


    Dell XPS 1210

    -Cheap dell parts, had to replace the motherboard, since the power cable wouldn't charge anymore and the network cable didn't pick up a signal unless you jostled the cable vigorously. On the plus side they replaced the motherboard and bezel in 5 days, all under the extended warranty!

    -I ABSOLUTELY love the feature that disables the mousepad when a USB is attached.

    -Keyboard is very good and I find it easier to type on then the sony.

    -The two headphone ports came in more handy then expected

    -Do not like that everytime I hook in something to the MIC port I must open the client software to recognize it.

    -Battery life falls off far too fast with regular usage.

    Overall, I would choose a Dell XPS over a Vaio for future purchases.
     
    zazzn, Jan 10, 2009
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