Home > Consumer Reviews > Sony VAIO VGN-NR430E/S 15.4-inch Laptop (1.86 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2390 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Silver

So much can be say about Sony's VAIO, but one thing is for sure: it's the perfect companion for working, studying or even for just have some fun on-the-road. I've bought this unit 2 weeks ago, and I couldn't be happier. Its runs smoothly with the 2 Gbytes RAM, the display is bright and clear, the keyboard is very comfortable (the keys are very well spaced), it comes with 4 USB ports (more than enough!) and with a 160-Gbytes hard drive (not too big, but considering it's a laptop you shouldn't keep all your data on it). The design is very stylish (I bought the night-blue model; I'm a blue-freak!). It's elegant and (perhaps the most important thing to consider) it is totally affordable. Honestly, I just can't believe I've got a VAIO for less than 700$!
Windows Vista runs quiet and quickly in this VAIO. Although many people find it annoying, I don't fell offended for all the software trials that come with it. And it takes only about 5 minutes (10 minutes top) to uninstall all of this software. I'm very sure you won't be regret if you decide to buy this VAIO. Check the technical specifications for more details on the hardware. And then just choose a color!

I am enjoying the processor speed and the substantial memory in the ram. I would not consider the battery life stellar but it is good. I have been getting close to a couple of hours on a fully charged battery. The laptop looks sturdy and well constructed. I carry it around a lot (home, school, work) and therefore how it handles being moved around a lot is important. So far it is holding up pretty well.
I had to restart it in one instance because it would not read my sound card. other than that, it has been working very well.
I have a bone to pick with Vista though.I will admit that it has made windows a very user friendly interface. it does however take up a lot of ram (about half of what is available) I hope microsoft optimises it in the future and trim the somewhat silly bells and wistles. The biggest problem so far is how vista handles set ups with different applications, hardwares and connections. Sometimes does not want to play nice in the sand box.
the laptop has otherwise been working really well and i am a satisfied customer

This is so overpriced since it uses an outdated Intel Chipset and the absolutely bottom of the line GM3100 video controller found in the cheapest Netbooks and Notebooks around. Rates as a Class 5 video Processer.
For this money you can easily buy a 17" screen with dual 160GB 7500rpm drives, Excellent Nvidia High end graphics (9000), with a New LED Screen too IF you know what to look for. My guess which is educated since I am in IT is that Sony makes 100% markup on most things and the dealer will also come close too. Don't be a sucker. Research your products. This is no more than a $350 - $450 Notebook nothing more.

Great little pc for the money! The connection to my wifi network was painless as well.
Had this unit about one month and am totally satisfied!

I was in the process of replacing my desktop PC. I had to go through three PCs before I got one that worked. The first two I had to keep power cycling it after they locked up(returned them). I decided I needed a laptop for when I was away from home. I decided to go with a brand name I could trust. I ordered the Sony VAIO VGN-NR430E/S 15.4-inch Laptop (1.86 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2390 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Silver.

Out of the box it worked and the only trouble I had was finding the icon on the desktop to configure the network adapter