Vaio Vpcf121fx/H I7-740Qm 1.73G 4Gb 500Gb Bdrom 16.4In W7hp 1Yr

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 9.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003SQF20Q
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,315 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2004

Product Description

Enjoy maximum performance and amazing HD entertainment on a top-notch 16.4" widescreen laptop with a backlit keyboard and integrated number pad. And with a quad core Intel Core i7 processor, dedicated NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and a Blu-ray Disc drive, you will experience the ultimate in smart performance and a razor-sharp picture with amazing depth and clarity. Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery. Developed with design in mind, Media Gallery includes a stunning UI with easy-to-use features and technology that takes the work out of enjoying your media. In one-step you can easily simplify your massive music library into unique playlists. SensMe Technology suggests photos and music based on your unique viewing and listening habits, reminding you of forgotten favorites. Plus, with integrated GraceNote and YouTube support, you can get the full scoop on your favorite artist or uncover music videos and interviews you didn't know existed. You'll have everything you need in one sleek package. 16.4 Widescreen Display (1600 x 900) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and Microphone with face-tracking technology NVIDIA GeForce 310M GPU with 512MB of dedicated video RAM Intel High Definition Audio with Dolby Home Theater Blu-ray Reader & DVD+-R/RW with Double Layer Combo Drive Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n WLAN 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Bluetooth Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) Multimedia Card Reader - MS PRO (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate(TM) functionality, ExpressCard / 34 media slot, SD media slot Pointing device - Electro-static Touch Pad (Multi-Finger) Ports - 3 x USB 2.0 (one shared with eSATA), IEEE 1394, Headphone Output, Microphone Input, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions - 15.3 (W) x 1.22-1.62 (H) x 10.4 (D) inches Weight - 6.4 pounds (with standard battery)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If user experience is important to you ..., October 15, 2010

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T. Hsu "loves Sunshine" (California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vaio Vpcf121fx/H I7-740Qm 1.73G 4Gb 500Gb Bdrom 16.4In W7hp 1Yr (Personal Computers)

I actually bought the VPC-F121GX from a known member-only warehouse. For $1,099, you get Win7 Pro instead of Win7 Home on F121FX (note the slight model difference). However, I bought the display unit for another 10% off since that was the very last unit they had.

I love the feel and layout of this Vaio keyboard. The brightness control of screen is also very user friendly because it adds automatic brightness adjustment in addition to the user defined brightness level. Initially, I was fooled into thinking the LCD is defective/infurior because it is very dim and I had already turned the brightness to maximum. By accident, I tunred on my desk lamp which shined brightly right onto the LCD, BANG, Vaio automatically cranked up the LCD brightness to compensate for the extra lighting from desk lamp. That's when I realized this feature, which I came to love. With other laptops, I often had to manually adjust LCD brightness based on the ambient lighting condition. keyboard light also turns on automatically if it detects that the surrounding is too dark.

The other thing I really like about this Vaio is that it's probably the lightest in its class. It probably is also the thinest and smallest it its class. Overall, I love the user experience of this Vaio.

I am taking 1 star off due to the price. I think the price can be a bit cheaper. Then again, Sony products tend to be costing just a bit more than other brands.

The hardware configuration of Vaio matches better on how I use the laptop. However, it isn't the best bang for the buck. I still think the best bang for the buck is Asus G51JX-X5, which I paid $1,150 recently. However, G51JX-X5 is a gaming laptop and I don't play any games. In the back of my mind, I paid something for the supposedly game-grade graphics capability, which I may never use. That is one major reason that I decided to also buy this Sony Vaio.

If you are gamer, I'd recommend buying G51. If you don't play games and appreciate user experience, buy this Vaio.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Failure, March 9, 2011

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Kolbe J. Swanson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vaio Vpcf121fx/H I7-740Qm 1.73G 4Gb 500Gb Bdrom 16.4In W7hp 1Yr (Personal Computers)

I bought my Sony Vaio 9 months ago with an extended warranty. It worked well for 6 months until one day the speakers completely died on me.
I have spent the next 3 months trying to get Sony to repair the laptop for me. I spent the first month just on the phone, trying to convince tech support that my computer had had a hard drive failure. Over the next month-and-a-half they had three appointments where they sent people over to repair my computer. The first time they replaced the speakers, the second time they replaced the motherboard and the third time they replaced the sound card. All three attempts were unsuccessful; the sound still did not work.
My computer is now at a repair center. I have no computer to work on right now (I had to borrow someone else's computer to write this review).
This is my experience with Sony Vaio. Maybe you'll have a better one. Who knows?

1.0 out of 5 stars Laptop crap, May 6, 2011

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Cep - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vaio Vpcf121fx/H I7-740Qm 1.73G 4Gb 500Gb Bdrom 16.4In W7hp 1Yr (Personal Computers)

I bought brand new last July. It never worked quite right. The cursor jumped everywhere so I bought a keyboard. It helped a little but sometimes the cursor would open another application or close the application I was using. In Oct I had to replace the hard drive. In Feb. it died. No power, nothing. Eventually a tech came out and replaced the mother board but the hard drive was dead again. I sent it to San Diego to get repaired or replaced. Over 2 weeks later they called and said they were going to replace it. I got the replacement, barely an upgrade. Customer relations was never very helpful throughout the process. I had to write a letter to a VP in San Diego to get things done. Would not buy another Sony computer. Too many problems and they will keep replacing parts until the warranty runs out and you will have to pay.