Sony Vaio GRX Laptops - Opinions?

Russ331 · June 1st, 2002, 09:22 AM

I'm trying to choose a Laptop for use at home as a desktop replacement.

The GRX316MP particularly appeals to me, partly because it's 16" screen is the largest available for any Laptop... correct me if I'm mistaken here.

Please let me know if you would recommend the GRX316MP... or not.

Also, is Sony Support any good in the UK... I've heard/read that the service is bad.

TIA,

Russ
London,
England

tobu · June 1st, 2002, 09:30 AM

Welcome to TechIMO!

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http://www.apple.com/powerbook/

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Of coarse it costs a small fortune

But whoa!

Fingers · June 1st, 2002, 12:04 PM

Not sure about the GRX316, but I like my VAIO GR390.

The UXGA TFT's look really great, although not at the lower resolutions. My 15.1 SXGA+ TFT is crystal clear at 1400 x 1050 and 1600 x 1200, but looks fuzzy at 1280 and lower.

I had a Toshiba with a 1.6 P4, but I didn't like it and traded it for the Sony with a 1.2 Mobil Pentium3.

Here's a similar question at ResellerRatings.com

Sony PCG-GRX316MP

BTW, WELCOME TO TECHIMO

tobu · June 2nd, 2002, 03:37 AM

Bump!

Russ331 · June 2nd, 2002, 07:03 AM

Thanks for the replies.

The next issue of What Laptop? - a UK magazine - is out next Thursday & includes a test of desktop replacement laptops. I think I'll wait to see if it includes the GRX316 & find out out how it compares to the others tested.

Cheers,

Russ

edwelly · June 3rd, 2002, 04:15 PM

I like Sony's. I think they are GREAT laptops, but I would also check out an IBM... I don't think anybody makes as good as a laptop as IBM...
---edwelly