cnet.com Professional Review.
Sony VAIO NR160E/W - Core 2 Duo T5250 1.5 GHz - 15.4" TFT
QuickTake:
Pros: Least expensive VAIO laptop yet ; keeps Sony's excellent laptop keyboard, plus extras such as an Express Card slot ;
Cons: Looks and feels noticeably cheaper than more expensive VAIOs, loaded down with performance-killing bloatware ;
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E - Review of the Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E
Comments:
The NR160 offers a stylish exterior, but average performance.
The NR160 offers a stylish exterior, but average performance.
QuickTake:
Pros: >• Fast performance for the price, • Spacious hard drive, • Crisp display
Cons: >• No multimedia keys, OS: Windows Vista Home Premium, Display/Resolution: 15.4 inches/1280 x 800, , , , , , , Aside from some minor quibbles, the Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E/S is a relatively speedy, solid notebook, and the fact that you can get such performanc
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Sony VAIO NR160E/W
Comments:
Sony's VAIO family of laptops has traditionally been known for its high style and high prices, making these sleek machines (second only to Apple in design chops) popular with upscale buyers. With the new NR series, Sony is making its first real stab at a
Review Verdict: Kudos to Sony for releasing the sub-$1,000 VAIO NR160. It's a perfectly functional, budget 15-inch laptop--we just wish it didn't stray so far from the excellent industrial design of the company's more expensive systems.
Sony's VAIO family of laptops has traditionally been known for its high style and high prices, making these sleek machines (second only to Apple in design chops) popular with upscale buyers. With the new NR series, Sony is making its first real stab at a
Review Verdict: Kudos to Sony for releasing the sub-$1,000 VAIO NR160. It's a perfectly functional, budget 15-inch laptop--we just wish it didn't stray so far from the excellent industrial design of the company's more expensive systems.
QuickTake:
Pros: Least expensive VAIO laptop yet ; keeps Sony's excellent laptop keyboard, plus extras such as an Express Card slot ;
Cons: Looks and feels noticeably cheaper than more expensive VAIOs, loaded down with performance-killing bloatware ;
computershopper.com Professional Review.
Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E Laptop Review
Comments:
Review Verdict: Sony's first budget notebook delivers the entry-level performance you'd expect, but its design and feature set are lacking compared with low-cost systems we've seen from Dell, Gateway, and HP.
Review Verdict: Sony's first budget notebook delivers the entry-level performance you'd expect, but its design and feature set are lacking compared with low-cost systems we've seen from Dell, Gateway, and HP.
QuickTake:
Pros: Low price ; decent-looking case ; beautiful screen ; comfortable keyboard ; solid performance for the price ;
Cons: Ho-hum design ; lacks dedicated media keys, Webcam ; can't play media without booting up ; fixed config includes just 1GB of RAM ;
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E/T All-Purpose Laptop
Comments:
Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive all-purpose laptop.
Review Verdict: All in all, this is a nice unit for undemanding consumers who need to buy a portable companion to supplement a desktop PC without spending a lot of money
Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive all-purpose laptop.
Review Verdict: All in all, this is a nice unit for undemanding consumers who need to buy a portable companion to supplement a desktop PC without spending a lot of money
QuickTake:
Pros: Great price ; Good battery life and overall design ;
Cons: Slow processor ; Screen could be a little brighter ;
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Sony VAIO NR160E/T
Comments:
...this is a notebook for the family, not enthusiasts or business travelers..
...this is a notebook for the family, not enthusiasts or business travelers..
QuickTake:
Pros: Several color options ; decent battery life ; affordable ;
Cons: Lots of bloatware ; only 1GB of RAM ; sluggish performance ;
pcworld.ca Professional Review.
Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E/T
Comments:
Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive all-purpose laptop.
Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive all-purpose laptop.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Sony VAIO VGN-NR160E/T Review
Comments:
Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive unit.
Review Verdict: All in all, this is a nice unit for undemanding consumers who need to buy a portable companion to supplement a desktop PC without spending a lot of money
Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive unit.
Review Verdict: All in all, this is a nice unit for undemanding consumers who need to buy a portable companion to supplement a desktop PC without spending a lot of money
QuickTake:
Pros: Great price Good battery life and overall design
Cons: Slow processor Screen could be a little brighter
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Sony VAIO NR160E
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analyzed 159 reviews of Sony VAIO NR160E from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 140319 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 159 reviews of Sony VAIO NR160E from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 140319 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
VAIO VGN-NR160E / T Notebook
Comments:
Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive all-purpose laptop.
Review Verdict: All in all, this is a nice unit for undemanding consumers who need to buy a portable companion to supplement a desktop PC without spending a lot of money
Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive all-purpose laptop.
Review Verdict: All in all, this is a nice unit for undemanding consumers who need to buy a portable companion to supplement a desktop PC without spending a lot of money
QuickTake:
Pros: Great price, Good battery life and overall design
Cons: Slow processor, Screen could be a little brighter
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Review Verdict: Kudos to Sony for releasing the sub-$1,000 VAIO NR160. It's a perfectly functional, budget 15-inch laptop--we just wish it didn't stray so far from the excellent industrial design of the company's more expensive systems.
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