SONY VAIO VGN-AR61ZU REVIEW – SONY’S REPLY FOR DESKTOP REPLACEMENT

Require a notebook that can run the extent of tasks with the greatest of ease? Look nowhere beyond than the all new series of desktop replacement variant Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZU. It's implausible to let down as it more than satisfies the role of desktop replacement with the heart of doing almost anything that would make you feel contended.

Design
Design wise the Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZU is a compact structure. This notebook is definitely aimed at the upcoming PC replacement sector, with matching features of the common desktop needs. The build wise it is rugged and the keyboard and touch pad are purely on the merit side of the SONY product range. Overall a decent desktop replacement.

Performance
Weighing at approximately 3.9kg, the AR61ZU is at the lower end of the desktop replacement gamut. It's also enormously powerful package, thanks to its 2.4GHz Intel T8300 Core 2 Duo processor and monstrous 4GB of RAM.

When it falls over to gaming sector, the AR61ZU excels. It sports a revolutionary powerful NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics flake. It's also an exceptional entertainment unit. With the amalgamation of its in built Blu-ray drive and its big 17-inch display with a resolution of 1,920x1, 200 pixels, you can even watch HD movies and 1080p HD content without having to downsize the image. Connectivity options are wide open with the provision of HDMI ports.

The operating system is Windows Vista Ultimate edition; Microsoft's PVR Media Center function is also included. There's an TV tuner in built so you don't have to to mess around with bulky USB trimmings if you want to record your favorite program. The storage space is via dual 250GB hard drives that means awful lot of space for storage courtesy 500GB.

The battery life is not the best rated, unfortunately, if you do take it on the road, you better be ready to trip frequently to the power points to keep your notebook sprinting for life. This battery guzzler just manages a least desired score line of 1 hour 10 minutes during the battery test.
The pricing is also a bit on the higher side.

Conclusion
In case if you looking for a semi-portable unit that has the package equivalent to that of a desktop computer and you are ably supported amount of money that burns holes in your trousers, grab the AR61ZU.

Pros
+ Amazingly powerful performer
+ Connectivity options are wide
+ Great gaming facilities with typical Sony quality graphics

Cons
- Too pricey
- Battery package needs to be redesigned.

Value For Money

Our Rating