The VAIO AW notebook is an HD multimedia powerhouse boasting an 18.4-Inch extra-widescreen display with XBRITE-FullHD LCD technology. Designed to maximize LCD space while minimizing chassis size, this user-friendly notebook packs a powerful punch with Blu-ray Disc technology, NVIDIA graphics and Intel Core 2 Duo processor technology. Whether you’re a gamer, photographer or movie enthusiast, this cutting-edge notebook lets you enjoy all your media in full 1080p high definition. And with Dolby Home Theater surround sound you’ll enjoy an immersive audio experience that puts this machine a step ahead of the pack
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I would not rate a 5-Star because the Eject button on the keyboard failed to eject the CD/DVD drive but this is relatively minor. Otherwise great laptop. I suggest the following accessories:
- Sumdex carrying case CKN-003. Although it’s rated to fit up to 17″, it’s the slimmest, lightest an best designed case I found for the Sony AW 18.4″ after a month’s worth of research. The power adapter can be stored in the front compartment along with extra hardware such as an extra CD/DVD writer, and still maintains an extremely slim fit.
- Get a TV tuner. Mine was a Hauppauge 950Q but any comparable tuner would do. It is worth noting that the 950Q software interface failed to load the digital channels to Win Vista 64-bit, the tuner itself works great with Windows Vista Media center 64-bit.
I hope this balances out the review on May 19, 2009 which brought up two items which are very insignificant and misleading.
Pros:
Great display
Full size keyboard
Cons:
Vista 64bit. Many programs don’t work with 64bit. You have to buy them again for 64bit or they’re not even available.
No drivers for XP, so you won’t be able to us XP.
Battery life is short, and the power adapter is hot.
Update:
Vista 64bit really sucks. Lot of trouble with IE 7. Then upgraded to IE8. Still problem. Freeze on many websites. I really want to use XP, but Sony doesn’t have drivers for XP, not even Vista 32bit.