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Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Model: VGN-NR430E/P
SKU: 8892914
UPC: 027242741355
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Average Customer Rating:
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Customer Reviews for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Review 1 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Great buy!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Georgia
on 10/21/2008
This computer actually exceeded my expectations. Perfect for students and those looking for a nice and attractive laptop with a few bells and whistles, but not too expensive. I have been VERY pleased!
What's great about it: Quick, easy to use, good screen resolution, keyboard is easy to use
What's not so great: I had a little trouble setting up wireless, but fixed easily with help from Sony chat
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
good laptop
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: snowbell92
from baytown tx
on 10/04/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Display
4.0
Performance
4.0
Convenience
4.0
great computor for my daughter. I would recommend it highly
What's great about it: user friendly
What's not so great: router was difficult to set for me
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Compared to a higher priced laptop, No difference
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: puma420
from Tucson Arizona
on 09/16/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
4.0
Convenience
5.0
I have to say the Vaio (which many say, is the "top of the line") so far, I've been thoroughly impressed considering the price I paid. I paid the $599 price and really see no difference than my Dell, which I paid over a grand on. I did think this Vaio would be faster than the Dell with Dual processor but haven't noticed a difference. However, it does buffer a bit faster than the Dell, which is good. I feel that for the price I got a steal. It's just as good if not a tad better than the more expensive laptop. I'm pleased with the quality. And feeling good about the money I spent. I'm really liking the glossy screen which I thought I wouldn't like as much but I do. Good stuff Sony. Thanks.
Oh one more thing, It does NOT get nearly as hot as my Dell. Neither does the battery charger. GREAT!
Oh one more thing, It does NOT get nearly as hot as my Dell. Neither does the battery charger. GREAT!
What's great about it: Same computer as a higher priced comp that I have
What's not so great: battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Pink Sony Vaio NR430
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Pearls
from Orange County, CA
on 09/15/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
I love my new laptop...it's exactly what I was looking for. I'm not big on gadgets and electronics but I needed a laptop to download pictures and music, and of course do some online shopping. I love the color of this notebook it's not a bright pink like the Dell, its a very subtle pale pink. And setting it up was very easy. The only thing I had trouble with was locating one in Orange County, CA. None of the Best Buys had them available onsite so I had to order it online. I went into my local Best Buy store and they ordered it for me so I paid no shipping fees. Since it is a 15.4 screen I had some problems finding a cute matching girly notebook case/bag but I finally managed to fine a pink croc one. All in all I love my new laptop.
What's great about it: Super Girly
What's not so great: A bit heavy...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Good Bang for the Buck
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MicroKool
from Pittsburgh, PA
on 09/15/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
4.0
Convenience
5.0
I bought this laptop for my wife because of the good price and nice enough features, and in my opinion it was a very good buy with the exception of the internal mic, it doesn't have one.
My wife was used to using it as a speaker phone and make calls using Skype, but now she needs to use a microphone which is not a big deal just seemed weird that a laptop these days wouldn't come with a mic.
My wife was used to using it as a speaker phone and make calls using Skype, but now she needs to use a microphone which is not a big deal just seemed weird that a laptop these days wouldn't come with a mic.
What's great about it: Cheap and Decent Performance
What's not so great: No Internal Mic
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
A Great Investment
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Margarite
from Huntsville, AL
on 09/15/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
Out of every laptop I've owned this is the tops, it's awesome, speed, quality, security, you name it, I love it, I can't say any more except that I SIMPLY LOVE IT!!!
What's great about it: I love the fact that you can password protect this w/a password &/or your finger prints
What's not so great: None!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
I rely heavily on reviews
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: franknbeanz
from Kansas Ciy, KC
on 09/15/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Display
5.0
Performance
4.0
Convenience
4.0
I ordered this for my wife as an early christmas present. I am in I.T. and only trust one brand which is Dell. I've never had any experience with Sony but I gave it a shot based on the specs for the money and so far it looks like I got a great deal.
I first removed all the junk that comes pre-installed with the machine and reluctantly left vista on there. Granted I've only been using it for a few days but it performs really well for basic functionality. Great value for the price. Very good specs for the price. The screen on this thing is NICE. Very impressed. Now we'll see how it does in the long haul but so far I am happy and my wife loves it (she saw it while I was setting it up so I gave it to her early)
I first removed all the junk that comes pre-installed with the machine and reluctantly left vista on there. Granted I've only been using it for a few days but it performs really well for basic functionality. Great value for the price. Very good specs for the price. The screen on this thing is NICE. Very impressed. Now we'll see how it does in the long haul but so far I am happy and my wife loves it (she saw it while I was setting it up so I gave it to her early)
What's great about it: Great value, good specs
What's not so great: bloatware
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
This product delivers
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Omerta
from Philadelphia, PA
on 09/15/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
Purchased this item for my daughter. It arrived in less than a week, she was up and running in less than 30 minutes.
What's great about it: Fast, lightweight, easy to use
What's not so great: Non noted thus far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
evny of my class, just perfect
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Pauline
from Savannah Georgia
on 09/14/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Display
5.0
Performance
4.0
Convenience
5.0
Ideal for any college student or anyone that breathes oxygen! Had it for bout 3 months now. This is my first laptop. I was doing research between DELL and SONY for about 2 weeks. Chose this b/c of the Vaio reputation. Mines only gets hot if I have the power cord hooked up. Screen is bright but u can click on the battery icon to change brightness to preserve battery power. The Vista runs ok and when i have multiple applications open, it still runs well. The CD drive is very sensitive to the touch. This is a problem because it slides out/eject and it can be easily broken!! Very easy to travel with, I cant put it down, I take this everywhere even to bed. The wireless internet/LAN is fast and Excellent! If im out and need to get on the net I just stop by Burger King, lol. It burns DVD and CD very well. The memory is excellent, I download music alot and the capacity is great. U can always add more memory if u need it. U can sell your portable DVD palyer b/c this is better. The volume needs to be louder but its cool though. Easily hooks up to my printer via usb cable to print. Lets me edit pictures. Laptop has an alligator like texture and is good to minimize scratches. Keyboard and bulit in mouse is ok. Weighs like 6 lbs so I can carry it around in my paltop backpack with all my books. Its not to heavy, it's thin and does not take up alot of room on a desk. I just put it in my laptop backpack and go! Just remove the junk applications that comes with it. Love it, and the bubble screensaver,it adds the final touch.
Have the product for a couple weeks, not the same day, b 4 writing a review. We all know is's pink but this will not help the customer at all.
Have the product for a couple weeks, not the same day, b 4 writing a review. We all know is's pink but this will not help the customer at all.
What's great about it: Beautiful screen, super fast, multitasking, price, quality
What's not so great: sensitive cd drive, volume a lil low, comes w/dumb applications
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
amazing
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Lisse
from woodbrdige, virginia
on 09/10/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Display
4.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
This is a great ans beautiful. It is really convenient especially when you travel, definily best buy has the best computer ever you can ask for help and they will tell you what is convenient for you. I am really happy and I really recomended to a friend and everybody. both the computer and the store because they really help.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
OH YEa!!!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: freddyface
from folsom, ca
on 09/10/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
this computer is fast and reliable, and easy to set up, and cheap
What's great about it: it is the perfect computer for a first time laptop buyer or college student
What's not so great: havent found any
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
I love this computer
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Crystal74
from Michigan
on 09/09/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
I have had this laptop for almost a year now and I love it! It is the best laptop I've used by far. I also love that it comes in pink it is very cute. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.
What's great about it: everything
What's not so great: i haven't had any problems with it yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
lovin'thepink
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: pinknurselady
from Valdosta GA
on 09/07/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Display
5.0
Performance
5.0
Convenience
5.0
arrived super fast...performance is amazing for the price...I have wireless DSL and it's super fast! The pink textured finish is very chic!!!! I absolutely love it and recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Just What I Was Looking For
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Researched
on 09/01/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Display
4.0
Performance
3.0
Convenience
3.0
I'm currently a freshman in college and at first had no idea what I needed in a laptop. I researched and researched and found this to be the perfect one for me. It has a fair battery life and an average memory space. I saw what I liked in the store, which was the black version, but when I went online, I found the pink one for only a few dollars more. I got just the computer I was looking for!
What's great about it: Perfect shade of pink!
What's not so great: Extremely slow start up
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Great Purchase!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Satisfiedone
from Queens, NY
on 08/17/2008
I love this laptop! I've used other expensive laptops but this one is Dynamic! The price was excellent and definitely worth it! The display is vivid and true to color, the keyboard is great. Doesn't overheat like some laptops. I purchased a cooling pad (not the ones that you have to connect to the usb for power) which gives the laptop a boost and lets the air flow through from under and it's great!
The only thing is that there are no shortcut buttons but that's no biggie!!The system runs fast even with several applications running at the same time. The DVD quality is excellent. I love it!!! Would purchase another one just like it for family!
The only thing is that there are no shortcut buttons but that's no biggie!!The system runs fast even with several applications running at the same time. The DVD quality is excellent. I love it!!! Would purchase another one just like it for family!
What's great about it: Price, excellent specs, Vivid Display, Speed, size
What's not so great: Haven't found any!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Bang for Your Buck
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Crazyasiantechnerd
on 08/09/2008
This is a great machine with amazing battery life, and also very cheap. It has built in SD slots, which is useful for transferring music and other media. Also, the screen has beautiful resolution and quality. I absolutely love this machine and recommend it to anyone looking for a good performing laptop for a cheap price.
What's great about it: built in sd card slots, 160 gb hardrive, windows vista hom premium, 2 gb RAM, Dualcore processor, very cheap price
What's not so great: laptop overheats
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Great Budget Laptop
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: shoppingaddict
from Madison Heights, MI
on 08/07/2008
I like the price and the color. The laptop preforms at the standard I thougth it would. This is my first laptop purchase and I believe it is a wise one. I will definitely need a chill pad though.
What's great about it: Everthing but the free trials
What's not so great: All the free trials and unnecessary materials on the laptop you have to remove
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Cool Product
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: JuniorTexas
from Irving
on 07/28/2008
This is a very good laptop for this price. The only trouble you will have : Windows vista and Norton Free Trial. If you have an option to install XP and remove the Norton, go ahead !
What's great about it: Weight
What's not so great: Windows Vista
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Response to Previous reviews
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: CampbellStudent
on 07/25/2008
I saw where people mentioned the computer or the battery was getting hot, and I have had that same problem with my Acer (which is now 5 years old). This is because of the processor, locations of air slits, and the fan. Intell processors can make computers run hot. On my Acer the air slits are mostly on the bottom which does not allow for good air flow. Using a computer on a bed can also make it hot. I have found one solution to be a chill pad. I wish there was a better one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390 - Cherry Blossom Pink
Great choice
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: daniellebrunson
from Texas
on 07/21/2008
I purchased this lap top 4 my 12 yr old. Bought her a dell inspirion 1525 had 2 send back 2wice after second time told them 2 credit my account. went 2 best buy web site saw this lap top which is much faster and much more quaility so far so good. also much cheaper. only con is that the key board is really cheaply made. Havent noticed the heating prob like others had stated. so far i do recomend this 4 the price.
What's great about it: set up/color
What's not so great: key board
I would recommend this to a friend!
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