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    Is it me, or do VAIOS have extremely good build quality?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Learning_ASUS, Mar 24, 2006.

  1. Learning_ASUS

    Learning_ASUS Notebook Consultant

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    WOW, I am extremely impressed. Like seriously, lets bow down to Sony right about now. Like I am talking almost on the level with Apple. Vaios really do have the apple feel to them, white look, the keyboard keys are the same, much thinner with less keystroke distance than other PC laptops. Hinges I heard are plastic though. Palm rests solid, very light weight, no flexing or creaking. Keyboard is amazing to type on, so soft, light, effortless. And for the most part no flex in the keyboard, when I say it feels like an apple, it really does.

    The model im lookin at is the FS830W

    So good, I would buy it just for the look, keyboard feel and screen.

    The only question is, (from you long time users), how is the long term durability of VAIOS? Do they start falling apart like some say? Hinges breaking, etc.
     
    Learning_ASUS, Mar 24, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Sony is better than average, but the word extremely is far too generous. You might consider looking through some of the other threads, though it does vary depending on model.
     
    Brian, Mar 24, 2006
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    I wouldn't say extremely. I have to agree that it's just good build quality. However, their quality control is lacking.
     
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  4. Learning_ASUS

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    just above avg? Well the FS830W was very impressive. I couldnt find any reviews on this model, what is the word on the FS line?
     
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  5. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Where did you look for the reviews? You really have to be ...... to not find a review... http://www.notebookreview.com/defau...+VAIO+FS830/W+-+Pentium+M+740+1.73+GHz+-+15.4
    thats, its review on NBR itself, then Google for it, I found tons http://www.google.ca/search?q=sony+...ient=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

    First search rather then just say your searched.
     
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  6. Learning_ASUS

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    Oh I was looking for revs on this exact model. But I guess all models in the FS line are the same, build and design wise?
     
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    They might look solid, but its either the way they put them together or the components they use which ends up providing a 3rd rate product which gets better than most over hyped advertising
     
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    Yeah, all FE are the same make and build quality.
     
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    FS you mean?

    Ive always wanted a sony lol.
     
    Learning_ASUS, Mar 24, 2006
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