Reasonably priced at around £475, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS20E/S sports a uniquely-textured finish. A silver laptop, it is stylish in a chunky sort of way. There no tapered edges and is also more resistant to scratches than most other laptops with plastic finishes. The Vaio laptop also does not pick up fingerprints. The textured look continues on the laptop’s lower half though the screen bezel is smooth. The bezel is not at all reflective but a semi-matte finish. However, the screen is as reflective as a mirror. The overall build quality of the laptop is good and the laptop seems to be good value for money. Ideal for price-conscious users, the tile-style keyboard is excellent. Its keys have a positive action and are their shallow and flat. The touchpad is large and responsive and has a smooth matte surface.

As for its performance, the laptop has Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium as its operating system. It is equipped with Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset and comes in silver colour. Powered by Intel Pentium Processor T3400 with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, the laptop has an efficient processor that runs at a clock speed of 2.16. Capable of multitasking, the laptop has a 3GB memory and a 250GB hard drive that can store all your files, photos, music and other media with ease. The laptop has a 15.4 inch X-black LCD screen that offers sharp and vivid images. It has a resolution of 1280 x 800 and an aspect ratio of 16:10. Equipped with many slots, interfaces and ports, the laptop is high on data communication and well-connected. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS20E/S notebook has 4 Pin i.LINK™ (IEEE1394), one 400 Mbps, one DC in, one Memory Stick Slot, one Microphone Jack (Stereo), one RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem), one RJ-45 Direct Port (Network), 4 USB Ports, USB Connector Type A and one VGA Connector for Monitor. It also has one Express Card Slot, one SD Card Slot 1 and one Audio out. For connectivity, it also has a built-in modem V.92/V.90, integrated Wireless LAN and Ethernet network.

A stylish and simple laptop, Sony Vaio VGN-NS30E/S is ideal for home use, business use as well as students. Available in a silver finish, the laptop has a 15.4 inch screen and offers sharp and vivid images. The screen has a resolution of 1200×800 and displays images and videos in all their bright glory. Powered by an Intel Pentium T4200 2GHz processor, the laptop has 3GB RAM and 320GB hard disk drive. Equipped to perform, the laptop is equipped with a Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M. The accelerator allows multitasking with ease but is not very suitable for heavy gaming. The Sony laptop has genuine Windows Vista Home Premium as its operating system and a hard disk drive of 250 GB (Serial ATA 5400 rpm). It has 3GB RAM and a 15.4 inch WXGA X-black LCD screen.

Equipped with a built-in ‘Motion Eye’ 1.3 mega pixel camera, the laptop’s camera also has a Motion Picture Function. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS30E/S laptop has Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports. It has Memory Stick Slot (Standard/Duo Size, Memory Stick PRO compatible) and SD Memory Card Slot. For graphics, the Sony Vaio has Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M graphics processing unit with Total Available Graphics Memory of about 1320 MB and DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive. The computer also has DLNA technology, which allows the user to share digital photos, video and music across home network and also from your VAIO to DNLA compatible devices such as a BRAVIA. Good value for money, the laptop is stylish and practical.

Sony Vaio FW31M Blu Ray Laptop has a large 16.4 inch WXGA++ wide display screen with a resolution of 1600×900 and a true 16:9 aspect ratio for the best possible digital media experience. The computer allows the user to enjoy movies, games and photo slideshows with realism. Vivid and sharp images on a bright screen are a delight to watch. The laptop thus offers a one-of-its-kind multimedia experience. Ideal for office, it can open two full size Explorer windows side-by-side and multi-task with ease. It is equipped with the latest X-black screen technology, which brings images to life with vibrant colours and deep contrast. Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor that runs at a clock speed of 2.4Ghz, the laptop has a fast and efficient processor that can run multiple programmes with ease. It has 4GB RAM and 500GB hard disk drive that can store ample amount of photos, files, videos and media. Also, the laptop has Blu-Ray Drive and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470.

Compact and extremely lightweight, the laptop is easy to carry from one place to another. It has a beautiful cylindrical hinge design that ensures that the laptop has maximum strength at its vulnerable point. Weighing a little over 3kg, the Sony Vaio FW31M laptop has an ergonomic keyboard which makes typing easy. The centre of each key is slightly indented for ease of use and the keys have been spaced optimally so minimise typing errors. The chassis is durable and made of magnesium alloy. Portable and durable, the laptop stays protected from everyday knocks. Stylish and high performing, the Sony laptop works fast and ensures high productivity.

Available in 3 colours, Sony Vaio VGN-SR29XN/S has Windows Vista Pro as its operating system. It has a 250GB hard drive which can store all your data, files, photos, music and media. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, the laptop is fast and efficient. Capable of running multiple programmes at once, the laptop can complete multiple tasks at once and smoothly too. It has a 13.3 inch display screen which offer sharp and vivid images. Designed well, the laptop is attractive and desirable, but it is slightly expensive. Ideal for a user who wants to stand out from the crowd, the Sony SR series laptop is well-suited for office purposes. Though high on entertainment features, it places highest importance to work. The crisp, clear and shiny X-black screen is good for working on documents and also for watching images, videos and movies.

Ultra portable and lightweight, the machine does not have a Blu-ray drive. Portable and easy to carry from one place to another, the laptop weighs a little less than 2kg. Its 13.3 inch widescreen is convenient for travelling and also for working. A comfortable size, it offers sharp and true-to-life images. As for the design of the machine, the keyboard is a look-alike of the MacBook keyboards and has a metallic finish. The lid is sturdy and enviable though the underside is standard boring black. Battery life is a bit over two hours and could have been more, thus giving it more flexibility. A high performing notebook, the Sony Vaio VGN-SR29XN/S laptop has a 250GB hard drive and 4GB of memory. A built-in modem, built-in webcam, ‘Motion Eye’ camera, Bluetooth and built-in stereo speakers are other features of this laptop. As for expansion ports, it has 1 SD Card Slot, 1 Microphone Jack, 1 RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem), 1 RJ-45 Direct Port (Network), 2 USB Ports, USB Connector Type A and 1 VGA Connector for Monitor.

Designed to attract attention, Sony Vaio VGN-CS21S/P is a mid-size laptop with a piano coating finish inside and out. A balanced combination between mobility and screen performance, it has an Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor at its heart. The powerful processor ensures that the laptop runs fast and smoothly. With a HDD of 320GB, it has enough memory for all your files, photos, documents, media and music. The efficient machine allows the user to quickly access movies, photos and music using convenient AV buttons on the front of the Sony CS laptop. Running on a lithium-ion battery, it has a maximum battery life of 2.83 hours. There is a DVD writer that allows you to write DVDs at your will and ensures that the audio visual control is in your hands. High on performance, this laptop has an integrated webcam and built-in wireless LAN. It has Bluetooth 2.1 and an ExpressCard slot.

Available in a pink colour, VGN-CS21S/P laptop from Sony has smooth rounded corners, metallic trim and a sleek piano coating. An impressive 14.1 inch display screen offers high quality images and ensures that everything you watch on this screen is a visual delight for your eyes. Fully loaded with multimedia features, the Sony Vaio VGN-CS21S/P laptop allows you to play and burn CDs and DVDs with the double layer DVD±RW/RAM drive and video-chat with the built-in ‘motion-eye’ webcam. It is easy to stay connected even when travelling with the 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN. It has Windows Vista Home Premium as its operating system and comes with a 2 year guarantee. The Windows Firewall and Defender ensure that your laptop stays secure and ensures your peace of mind. Windows DVD Maker or Movie Maker HD are other useful software that help preserve memories of family and friends. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, this machine has a maximum battery time of 2.8 hours.