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First an explanation -I was in the first batch of people to buy this computer from Amazon. But I have had to return it because the bluetooth was defective (confirmed by tech support). Amazon quickly sold out and is now backordered 3-5 weeks, and since I need a machine "now" I have had to buy something else rather than get a replacement for this model.

That said, here is why, though I like the machine, I was not too disappointed to get something different.

What I did not like :

1. All 3 USB ports are on the extreme front of the right side -pretty dumb, because if you have devices always plugged in, the cables are always in your way. This may sound anal, but in fact I bet most people will find it a constant nuisance.

2. There appears to be no way (certainly no easy way!) to re-assign the three physical buttons above the keyboard. They do internet-without-computer (never use it), Vaio help (really, how often?) and the Sony photo etc program (NEVER use it and don't like it). But they can't be changed. (My old Vaio had buttons that you set to do whatever you wanted.)

3. I was all excited to have been able to order the MATT black, as I hate the glossy crap that is so popular these days. Well, yeah, turns out that it's matt ... EXCEPT for the most important part, in front of the keyboard where your wrists rest. That panel is super glossy, so it feels "sticky," you know, that annoying feel of rubbing against glossy plastic, exactly what I wantd to avoid. WHY do they do that on a "matt" black machine?

4. The screen is TOO GLOSSY (too much reflection). (I know, they all do that now...)

5. Touchpad is textured. Not bad, but I prefer smooth and dull.

(Final comment -why can't computer companies offer SOMETHING for those of us who do not like the wide screens? I long for the old proportions, higher and less wide.)

What I do like about the machine -well, all the obvious, good performance, good keyboard, very fair price, reasonable compromise on size, price, portability, power.

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Okay now I will tell you why do I call it the best laptop I have ever owned.

First, the look and the sense of buttons placed is perfect. Although I do not like all the three USB ports in line since it renders one port useless (they are very close).

Second, the keyboard. I know for a fact that many people who review laptops do not put up a decent review for keyboards and I am going to do just that. I can compare this keyboard with HPs that I had before I was forced to change and I got this Sony. Keyboard makes a hell of a difference specially when you are someone who has to write a lot. I tried to adjust to the HPs new keyboard but I could not. The keys were hard and I used to miss a lot of letters as i typed. This keyboard, however, is just amazing. It is so soft at the same time very nicely fitted. All keys a leveled, something HP can not do apparently. All keys need the same power to work, again something HP is unable to achieve with their chicklet style keyboard. I will recommend this laptop to everyone and specially those who are looking at using a laptop for some serious writing.

Third, very sexy. This laptop is very sexy. I got the black one and I am very happy with how it looks.

Fourth, battery life is good, about 5 hours.

Fifth, I think the laptop gets hot a little more than the HP dm4 (new) that I had but it is not something that I can not live with. All laptops these days are like that and that is why they started calling that Notebooks instead.

Sixth, RECOMMENDED :)

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What a great computer

had an old, slow dell inspiron that was great for 5.5 years, but a workhorse.

I can get on the internet in seconds, great size, love the 5 hr battery, light, easy to transport can watch movies good resolution

only thing I would change ports for headphones would like on side of computer but a small complaint

worth the extra money

hope this review helps someone I took a long time to make my decision

I have to transport it to work daily and it is great

cover scratches easily wish there was a fix for this

but for the important issues this is a great computer !!!

Amazon had a fast 2d delivery ontime as always

I have had this computer for 2.5 years nowstill love it -no problems except one and wanted to let readers know about it so that maybe Sony will correct it. The touch pad is way too sensitive and I have trouble with the cursor jumping to another place and messing up my typing

I found a solution tape a non-bar plastic card (shape of a credit card) and tape it over the touchpad and use a mouse. You can still use the split bars, and if you press hard you can use the touchpad this solution works for me but wish they would fix it but otherwise still a great computer.

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I am a little bit leery of writing a review of a product I've had for only a week, particularly since I once gave a 14 inch HP a great review, only to have it crack in half six months later. But...yes, so far this is a very nice laptop. Sharp images, very fast, and a lot of memory. I downloaded about 20 movies, and it barely put a dent in the available space. It's the lightest laptop I've ever had, and unlike my past laptops (mostly HP's), it doesn't attract fingerprints nearly as bad. The only reason I didn't give it five stars, is because the volume is pathetic. What is the point of dolby stereo speakers, if they're given no power? Fixed the problem with a logitech clip on speaker, which makes the computer sound like a two hundred dollar boombox. Well worth the 45 dollar investment. Now, if this computer holds up for a few years, I'll be happy. p.s...I do not know why some of the reviews are claiming only 3 usb ports, as there is a fourth one on the opposite side of the three inline usb's.

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I bought this product on-line from amazon and got it delivered promptly, through a friend, to Nigeria where i live. I must commend sony for a product like this, ie capacity, battery life etc. The only awful stuff are the 3 USB ports on one side which make no sense as only 2 can be used at a time.Secondly the sound output is not what i expected. It sounds like a gramophone but with ear piecegood to go.

overall, it is agood one.