Sony - VAIO Laptop / Intel® Core™ i3 Processor / 14" Display / 4GB Memory / 500GB Hard Drive - Violet

This computer is wonderful. I love the fact that it is sony. I am very happy with my purchase however my only complaint is that the pictures of the color of the laptop are much brighter than the laptop is in person. I purchased the violet and it pretty much looks black /violet unless you are in direct sunlight. I would have to assume that some of the other colors like the blue, pink, and green are probably brighter than the violet in person. The color is what stuck out to me the most over all the other laptops out there so when I got home and opened my laptop I was disappointed. And of course best buy has a %15 percent restocking fee and on a $800 laptop, I'd really be losing out so I decided to keep it and trade it in for a brighter color next year.

This is my first Sony laptop and so far so good. However, I can't believe Sony would put out a product with such terrible audio output! But maybe that's the point. Do they sell speakers for laptops? LOL. Anyhow, this is a really great little computer, super fast and at a really good price. I just can't get over how low the output volume is on the speakers! UGH!

I've tried several laptops over the years, and none has quite met my needs. My last was a Gateway, which is not very old. I liked the features and sound on that one, but the keys turned out to be too large for my hands and so I had a rough time typing fast. I had been looking at this laptop for a while, primarily because I love the color purple, but I wasn't sure about the screen size because I'm to the point in my life where I need reading glasses and I wasn't sure if it would be large enough for me to see. I needn't have worried. What I had wanted all along was a laptop small enough to sit on my lap when laying on the couch - this is the most comfortably sized one I've had. And seeing the screen is no problem. The keys are a wonderful size, and I really like the pebbled mousepad because it slows my fingers down enough where they don't accidently fly off the pad and shoot my coursor off the screen. This little baby is the speediest computer of the ones I currently own, and I think will probably end up being my primary computer. The speakers ARE awful - I just won't use them. My only other complaint is that the only one my local store had in stock was a "preloaded" model that the Geek Squad had gotten hold of, and so I had to pay an extra $100 for backup disks. Which I know very well how to do on my own. But I could have waited and ordered one through the websit and avoided the cost - I was just too impatient. All in all, I do love this model!

This laptop is awesome. It is priced reasonably and functions so well. No complaints. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

This computer was a gift from my parents for college and I am very pleased to receive it. I recieved it in violet which is a real warm color that I love. The blu-ray player was a huge extra from anything I was asking for. My complaint, is that the screen is not high definition. It is not 1900X1080 so it seemed a bit overkill, but the HDMI output allows the laptop to double as my blu-ray player at home, so I don't have to deal with having two different devices. The battery life is average, only about 4 hours but it does the work I need and doesn't get excessively warm, even if I plug in the unit and leave it attached while I'm working. Since the E series is relatively new, I'm having difficulty finding skins for my laptop that cover the screen from smudges or fingerprints. my only major complaint is where the power button is located. I have turned off my computer several times on accident by simply reaching across the keys. I turned my settings to where it asks me if I want to shut down, or automatically hibernates. Overall a great computer, with great features.

I just purchased this laptop about a week ago, and I am in love with it. Not only is my favorite color purple, but the keyboard is touchpad is really nice, and I do love the additional blu-ray player. There are a few things that I didn't like, & one are the speakers. I used to own an HP DV4 Entertainment notebook, and the speakers on it were amazing. The first time I turned on the music on without headphones on this laptop, my fiancé and I looked at eachother like "What is that?!" But I learned that if you adjust the volume to where it's equalized, the speakers sound fairly good. I would recommend this computer to everyone, though. It's an amazing machine & plan to keep it for a very long time!

It's a very nice, slick design for a laptop. Plus it has so many little features, such as the built in camera, HDMI hookup, and BluRay player that you may not think you will use, but it's nice. I've had it for a little over a month and I am very pleased. I bought it for every day use, such as internet, email, pictures, documents, etc. At first I wasn't sure what the other reviewers meant that they accidentally were turning their computer off. I actually did this a couple of times already. Although not a big deal, it starts up so quickly. The speakers, same thing, not the greatest, but what laptops speakers are? The battery life gets about 3.5-4 hours, but I really don't need it for much more, since I typically use this laptop at home. I have recommended this laptop to family and friends. They didn't have the white/silver in stock when I bought it, but I wanted the purple anyway. I actually thought I'd have to pay more for the purple.

Very fast, lightweight and reasonably priced for its quality and the fact that it has blue-ray as well as a variety of nice colors. This was a gift for my Daughter and I'm very picky about what I get her. However, I'm very pleased with this.