Sony VAIO VGN-FZ250E/B 15.4" Laptop Review
Sony VAIO VGN-FZ250E/B 15.4" Laptop Review from Framecrash Chemical artist type. Why are new Windows computers vehicles for advertising?, As far as features go, it’s hard to beat this notebook - the dual-core processor and 2 GB ram suggests that it should scream. But it doesn’t, for two reasons:
The first is Vista. Compared to XP, there’s nothing much new under the sun. Sure, there’s some GUI candy, but that just makes it run slower. I’ve turned it off as much as I can. Indeed, I’m currently looking for a copy of XP to install.
My biggest complaint is the CRAP that’s loaded on here. Sony has “utilities” that are nothing more than thinly-veiled 60 day trials. Microsoft doesn’t get off the hook either: They’ve got trial versions of Office. This is all good, if you’re new to computers, but if you just want to get down to business, expect to take about 3 hours to get all the bloatware off. Note to vendors: This is MY system, not yours. It is not another medium to sell me junk. So, this is the last Sony I’ll buy.
Compare this to Apple’s OSX: You start the system, personalize it, and you’re working from a new install in 10 minutes.
Synopsis: Hardware’s great! OS sucks (but functional)!
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