Sony Vaio VGN-BX197XP
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Reviews for the Sony Vaio VGN-BX197XP
Source: Bios Magazine
Archive.org versionSony’s new BX-Series laptops offer the business user a complete package, from sophisticated features to a selection of warranty options, but it’s far too big and heavy (402x297x43mm, 4.1kg) to lug around all day and its battery life is pathetic - we managed to get just over 1 hour in our tests. And although the system is entirely designed for business users and offers a relatively wide range of configurations, we’re disappointed that there is no dual-core option. Sony’s BX series offer business-friendly qualities and performance that will be appreciated by any power user. However, the VGN-BX197XP is not exactly groundbreaking, and many ThinkPads have offered the same security features and shared peripherals for years (except for the built-in Web camera). Nevertheless it’s still great to see Sony finally making it easier for businesses to deploy a fleet of VAIO laptops, and the way all the models in the range share the same peripherals is a real cost saver. Hardly travel friendly, the VGN-BX197XP would make a decent deskbound workhorse.
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Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/07/2006
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Source: Notebook / Organizer / Handy
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 85%
Source: Ciao.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionUser Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/28/2006
Rating: Total score: 50% mobility: 45% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
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