Sony VAIO GRX550 PC Notebook

Pros: Works just like a desktop, nice looking, easy to use
Cons: Heavy, low output of sound

Before I begin I would just like to state that I am not a computer genius. I don’t know a lot of technical descriptions for things that happen inside of my computer, but I do use my computer quite a bit. So this review is for those people who, like...

Pros: Packed with features, huge screen, has no problems doing anything you want
Cons: Heavy, awkward to handle, very expensive accessories

This is without a doubt the best laptop I have owned yet. As an avid computer gamer, I have often wanted to play games on the road but was unable because the performance of my laptop could not match that of my desktop.

This is no longer a...

Pros: Excellent multi-media capabilities, big screen and good graphics
Cons: Heavy especially in a laptop bag with other things, BIG AC Adapter

I would like to start by stating that I did a lot of research on laptops before I bought this one. I wanted Win 2000 OS and Sony GRX was one of the few systems that offered that along with other cool features.
I also wanted the 512 MB RAM and 40 GB...

Pros: Very well equipped. Powerful processing ability. Super Display.
Cons: High Price,no serial port,no 3.5" drive, very pathetic sound for a Sony

Tons of features, but lacking some old ones

I'm not going to list all the features, as you can read them here or at Sony's site. However, some of the features stand out.

I absolutely love the big, bright display. It seems to...

Pros: Machine functioned for nearly three years and then bugged out.
Cons: With what seems an inherent flaw with the motherboard, all bets are off.

The Sony has been my workhorse for nearly 3 years until it wouldn't boot up one day. I took it to Fry's and they sent it to Sony when they couldn't determine what the problem was. I submitted in it Jan and it was returned in March with a replaced ...

Pros: Fast and clean looks. Great multimedia computer. Use for work and home.
Cons: Heavy No Floppy Drive

I purchased this computer with two main objectives: one for multimedia, especially digital pictures; and, two for work and home use, but mainly work use. I like the sleek look of this lap top and it performs well. It comes with all the features I need...

Pros: Beautiful screen
Cons: Poor soldering of the memory socket

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I am like the over 1200 other people who have signed an online petition to have Sony recall and fix these machines. It seems that there is a latent defect in the soldering of the memory socket. I had to ...

Pros: Good video, does not overheat even in MS, comfortable to use
Cons: LOW QUALITY, noisy, 15` screen in a 16`body -big and heavy to carry it daily

I was happy with this computer until it broke 4 months after the warranty was over. The Sony support guy told me that I have to replace motherboard because the socket for RAM is broken. Sony is asking 800$ for this (today I can get a new notebook with the same features for 1000$!). So I was using the 256mb of RAM which were in a different socket. Few days ago it broke also. So I am looking for a new computer now. Not a Sony! I found a person on the Internet who fixes notebooks and he told me that this is a common problem for PCG-GRX550. I believe that Sony have to do a recall or fix their mistakes for free!

Pros: Before the defect occurs, it is a great system overall.
Cons: Class action lawsuits and petitions demanding recalls are found throughout the net!

ALL SONY VAIO GRX550 Laptops have a SODIMM Solder defect which causes the system to stop booting after approx 1-2 years. SONY is charging 700.00 to replace these defective motherboards!

Class action lawsuits and petitions demanding recalls are found throughout the net!

This defect is not exclusive to the GRX550 either!

WARNING: DO NOT BUY SONY LAPTOPS!!