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    Got my FS

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Michael1980, Aug 31, 2005.

  1. Michael1980

    Michael1980 Notebook Consultant

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    Just got my Vaio FS 285E (the latest bottom version, Celeron-M and Integrated graphics).

    Nice machine, amazing screen, not as bright as I thought it would be.
    Can't imagine going back to normal screens now.

    Will answer questions if needed.
    Thanks
     
    Michael1980, Aug 31, 2005
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    Greg1066 Newbie

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    I was curious about the sound quality on the FS series... I've been looking at them at Best Buy and I noticed that you have to max out the volume to even begin to hear anything (and at this setting it's still just a whisper). Are the speakers really that weak?
    Thanks!
     
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    Michael1980 Notebook Consultant

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    Speakers ain't that good, but no laptop is as good as ok stand-alone ones.
     
    Michael1980, Sep 1, 2005
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    Michael1980 Notebook Consultant

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    It is going back because of a hardware issue causing it to freeze every day.
    Nice laptop, I really liked it though. If it wasn't for the issue I would have definetely kept it. Great value as well, how many good laptop are there for £650 in the UK?

    Nice build quality and the screen is amazing.

    Now, I might try some eBay Thinkpad T-series.
     
    Michael1980, Sep 12, 2005
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    ilikefreestuff Notebook Guru

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    How is the battery life?
     
    ilikefreestuff, Sep 14, 2005
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    Michael1980 Notebook Consultant

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    It was a Celeron-M and with the Bluetooth Card in and screen at max brightness I would say about 1.5 hours. Although can't say I checked that in detail since I had it as a desktop replacement.
     
    Michael1980, Sep 14, 2005
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