First look: Sony VAIO CR35
This week I got a chance to look at the latest Sony VAIO series laptops recently launched in India.
I was looking for a laptop in the sub 50k range and I am very lucky to be probably to be one of first owners of CR35 in India.
I usually do not like Sony’s laptops. 2 reasons.
First they do not have any offerings in the budget category.
And second that their laptops are usually expensive.
However, my notion changed after I looked at the new CR series.
This week I got a chance to look at the latest Sony VAIO series laptops recently launched in India.
I was looking for a laptop in the sub 50k range and I am very lucky to be probably to be one of first owners of CR35 in India.
I usually do not like Sony’s laptops. 2 reasons.
First they do not have any offerings in the budget category.
And second that their laptops are usually expensive.
However, my notion changed after I looked at the new CR series.
Here is the configuration of CR35:
- Intel T8100 2.1 GHz Core 2 Duo
- 2 GB DDR2 RAM- 200 GB HDD
- ATI Radeon 128 MB dedicated graphics
-Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera: MOTION EYE
- 14.1” LCD screen
- DVD Superdrive
-Windows Vista Home Premium
- Apple type keyboard (not backlit though)
Some other features include:- AV mode (no need to boot windows to watch DVDs or watch photos or listen to songs)
- Color choice- The black one probably comes with a fingerprint reader(CR36).
This model is available at a MRP of around 54k at all the Sony showrooms. You can also purchase this from some shops in Nehru Place for about 52.5k.
As is evident from the config above, this seems like a nice deal.
You cannot get a similar config in any other brand for this price.
I used the laptop for a few hours and here is how I rate it
(on a scale of 1 to 5. 1 being poor and 5 being excellent)
- Intel T8100 2.1 GHz Core 2 Duo
- 2 GB DDR2 RAM- 200 GB HDD
- ATI Radeon 128 MB dedicated graphics
-Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera: MOTION EYE
- 14.1” LCD screen
- DVD Superdrive
-Windows Vista Home Premium
- Apple type keyboard (not backlit though)
Some other features include:- AV mode (no need to boot windows to watch DVDs or watch photos or listen to songs)
- Color choice- The black one probably comes with a fingerprint reader(CR36).
This model is available at a MRP of around 54k at all the Sony showrooms. You can also purchase this from some shops in Nehru Place for about 52.5k.
As is evident from the config above, this seems like a nice deal.
You cannot get a similar config in any other brand for this price.
I used the laptop for a few hours and here is how I rate it
(on a scale of 1 to 5. 1 being poor and 5 being excellent)
Performance: 3.5 (due to vista. Install XP and you are at atleast 4)
Value for money: 4.5
Features: 4
Build quality: 4.5
Overall: 4
And i am pointing this out. The above configuration is better than the existing CR23 and CR26 models in the Sony VAIO range. People considering to buy those should go for CR35 as it is considerably cheaper.
SONY VAIO VGN-CR35/Pink
NOTE:As per my opinion, Sony’s laptops only look delicate. But their build quality is superb. I am not saying that it is tough and robust as the Panasonic Toughbook, but if you treat it like a normal laptop, it will last equally long.
The only vulnerable thing which i noticed was the lid which is susceptible to scratches as it is very smooth. But it would not matter much as you rarely lay your laptop upside down.
Hope this helps.
Value for money: 4.5
Features: 4
Build quality: 4.5
Overall: 4
And i am pointing this out. The above configuration is better than the existing CR23 and CR26 models in the Sony VAIO range. People considering to buy those should go for CR35 as it is considerably cheaper.
SONY VAIO VGN-CR35/Pink
NOTE:As per my opinion, Sony’s laptops only look delicate. But their build quality is superb. I am not saying that it is tough and robust as the Panasonic Toughbook, but if you treat it like a normal laptop, it will last equally long.
The only vulnerable thing which i noticed was the lid which is susceptible to scratches as it is very smooth. But it would not matter much as you rarely lay your laptop upside down.
Hope this helps.
2 comments:
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