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    PCG-FRV35

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by rooojay, Nov 11, 2003.

  1. rooojay

    rooojay Newbie

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    I got a pretty good deal for this model and the timing was right for me to buy a laptop so I got it. I cant find any reviews for this model so I wanted to know if anyone has their opinions. So far i am very impressed by what i got for my money.

    P4 2.66
    512 Ram
    ATI graphics with 64 Ram
    40GB hard drive
    DVD-RW/CD-RW combo

    all this for 1500.00

    The only thing im very very disappointed with is battery life. I got less than two hours with the laptop just sitting there. Is this typical for this type/brand laptop?
     
    rooojay, Nov 11, 2003
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  2. Andrew Baxter

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    That battery time is not atypical, you should crank down the screen brightness to save the battery as it is often the #1 drain.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Nov 13, 2003
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  3. umm_mike

    umm_mike Newbie

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    Do you still like the laptop (Sony Vaio Frv35)??

    Just wondering where you bought it for such a good price. Was it in US dollars and did it include taxes??

    Mike[?]
     
    umm_mike, Feb 2, 2004
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  4. destroyer4

    destroyer4 Newbie

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    Seems like a nice laptop, a bit heavy though. Also hope to get more tthen 2 hrs out of the battery. Paid 1299.97 at costco.
     
    destroyer4, Feb 26, 2004
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  5. Slat

    Slat Notebook Evangelist

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by destroyer4
     
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    Slat, Feb 27, 2004
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  6. little-mac

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    I am also interested on the use of this model after a bit of use ..... i have just sent in my Sony PCG-GRZ630 for the 4th time ... problems overheating & shutting down - fan running like abanchie 100% of the time .... Sony's service & customer service is terrible.
    They have offered to replace it with the FRV35.
    anyone got any feedback ?
     
    little-mac, Mar 10, 2004
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  7. spyrilyptic

    spyrilyptic Newbie

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    Do you know whether I can install a second harddrive in this machine...?

    Also which F key is to access the bios...?


    Thank you.....
    I too had a DVD-RW/CD-RW drive quit is this machine, and any diagnostic information you have would be immensively appreciated..
     
    spyrilyptic, Oct 1, 2006
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