The Bottom Line
Pros
- Lightweight, slim design only 3.1lbs
- 3 ways to connect - ethernet, wireless and modem
- Long battery life - up to 7 hours
Cons
- Price
- Touchpad,mouse keys and keyboard are very small
- Integrated 802.11b wireless LAN - can't upgrade
Description
- Intel® Centrino™ technology (Ultra Low Voltage Intel® Pentium® M Processor 1.0 GHz)
- 10.6" widescreen XBRITE™ LCD display
- 40 GB hard drive
- 512 MB RAM
- Integrated 802.11b wireless LAN
- Integrated CD-RW/DVD combo drive
- Integrated swivel camera
- Dolby® headphone technology
- Memory Stick® Media slot, for easy integration of countless digital devices
- USB 2.0
Guide Review - Sony VAIO TR2A
With the ability to connect to the Internet or company networks in three different ways, this laptop provides mobile workers with a strong tool for working on the road.The long life of the battery sets this laptop apart from its competition, not many laptops give you 7 hours of operating time. Even road warriors won't spend 7 hours working continuously.
Based on a survey of consumer reviews, this laptop either scored well or was not liked at all. The major complaint of users who didn't like the VAIO TR2A are the sizing of the touchpad, mouse keys and keyboard. They felt they were on the small size. Mobile workers with large hands could find themselves having to spend time getting adjusted to the small sizes before engaging in projects.
If you want mobility with a choice of connections, long battery life and don't mind the price or input device sizes, this laptop will certainly be one that provides value to mobile users.