Product Description

Sony VAIO FS660/W Notebook features exceptional wide screen display with a thin, light design. Delivering an unparalleled viewing experience, Sony XBRITE technology ensures colors are brilliant, contrast is sharp and images are crisp. With the glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you'll get a beautifully clear image from any angle.The integrated wireless LAN gives you Internet access through hotspots and wireless networks around the country. Intel Centrino Mobile Technology makes it lightweight, extends the life of the battery and provides quick and efficient operation, even on the road.Extend the capabilities of your VAIO FS notebook with the integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+-RW drive. You have the ability to watch movies, burn CDs and store data at your fingertips.Import movies, music, photos and data through the three USB 2.0 ports, Memory Stick media slot and i.Link slot. Connect to your optional port replicator with ease with the port replicator connector and get quick access to all your office peripherals.The unique S buttons can be programmed to initiate stand-by, hibernate, external display, launch application, bass boost, muting and max brightness functionalities.alities.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #889 in Personal Computers
• Brand: Sony
• Model: VGN-FS660/W
• Platform: Windows XP Home Edition
• Dimensions: 1.40" h x 10.40" w x 14.30" l, 6.30 pounds
• CPU: Intel Pentium M 1.73 GHz
• Memory: 1GB DDR SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 80GB
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 with TurboCache 128MB
• Processors: 1
• Networking: Intel PRO/WIRELESS 2915ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g), 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
• Display size: 15.4

Features

• 1.73 GHz Pentium M processor 740, 533 MHz front side bus
• 1 GB MB 333 MHz DDR2 memory, 80 GB hard drive, DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive
• 1 FireWire port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, port replicator connector, Memory Stick slot, TypeII/Type I card slot
• 802.11b/g wireless, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet, V.90 modem
• 15.4-inch display, Windows XP Home OS, Microsoft Works 8.0, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User

From the Manufacturer
The VAIO FS Notebook has an incredibly well-balanced design. It's slim and lightweight, yet provides an impressive 15.4" widescreen display with Sony's original XBRITE LCD technology. Your movies and photos will come to life with brilliant colors and stunning clarity. Plus, the VAIO FS Notebook delivers powerful performance for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands. Easily create, manage, and enjoy your digital photos, movies, and music. Capture and edit 1080i HDV. Or, watch and record high-quality TV with the optional TV/PVR dock. All the tools for your digital entertainment and creativity are at your fingertips.

Features

• Well-Balanced Desi: The VAIO FS Notebook combines a full-size workspace and powerful performance with the slim, lightweight design a mobile user demands. With integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN and efficient battery usage8, the VAIO FS Notebook is an ideal solution for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands.

• Exceptional LCD Technologi: The VAIO FS Notebook features an exceptional 15.4" widescreen Display with Sony's original XBRITE LCD technology for higher Brightness levels than standard displays. The res: deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you can enjoy a beautifully clear image from any Viewing Angle. It's the ideal way to present your photos and home video, and a great way to watch movies and DVDs when you're on the go.
• Essential Computing Performan: The VAIO FS Notebook is optimized for mobility and designed with your day-to-day computing applications in mind. With a fast Intel Pentium M processor, ample storage, and an impressive suite of integrated productivity and multimedia entertainment tools, your VAIO FS Notebook is ready to help you power through your day and entertain you when you're done.
• Next-Generation Multimedia Entertainme: The VAIO FS Notebook is your passport to mobile multimedia entertainment, making it quick and easy to create, manage, share, and enjoy your Digital photos, movies, and music. It's high-definition camcorder video ready, and with Sony's original Click to DVD software, high-quality presentation of your Digital video content is surprisingly easy. The included PictureGear Studio software simplifies Digital photo management, while the SonicStage software is the only tool you need to manage your music files and make your own CDs. And with the optional TV/PVR dock and DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW, you can watch and record your favorite TV programs right on your PC.

Customer Reviews

Never a Sony again.
If it were possible, I'd give this 0 stars. This is based on my unit (VGN-FS660) ever since it was new. Caveat: this review is based on facts, not emotions.

Pro's:
1) Nice screen

Con's:
1) Wireless internet is extremely slow, when it does decide to work. Wireless adapter switches on/off all the time so unable to enjoy a seamless internet experience.

2) Laptop appears slow, eventhough I have enough RAM, virus/malware/spyware protection, and the system has been optimized (including removal of all that unnecessary Sony junk software).

3) Useless "battery" (if you can call it a battery).

4) Touchpad is unpredictable. Frequently changing between too responsive or not responsive at all and/or time lag, even after tweaking the settings.

5) Poor quality control; a piece of the internal power jack came out when unplugging the ac adapter. This was with regular use, not pulling or tripping on the ac adapter. So even more cash outlay as the warranty had expired.

6)My 2nd laptop (Acer) with the exact same specs as this sony (except the hard disk size) is infinitely times faster eventhough it cost me almost a 1/3 of the sony price! And no, I am not promoting Acer (no longer own one).

7) Sony's money hungry after sales service. I called up Sony customer service with a simple question regarding a spare part. They wanted $29.99 + tax to answer the question before i even had a chance to ask it. I told them this was very simple regarding the part and not some technical assistance which may warrant them charging. They then agreed, i asked the question and was put on hold. They subsequently told me they were unable to answer that question! They then advised me it would be best if i would send in the laptop, specifying any minor parts repair would be charged at $299 + tax, and major ones at $699 + tax! Incredible. Firstly i didn't mention i needed a repair, and even if i did, for the price i bought this thing and the nonsense i got, i should be offered free after sales services for the life of this junk. And $750+ for a laptop repair??! You can get a fully loaded brand new HP or Dell, with much better and newer specs for LESS than their repair price and even a T61 Thinkpad for slightly more (if you shop smart)!!

Sony "robs" you both when and after you buy.

Generally speaking, Sony electronics have bloated prices which they don't warrant. Pay for the brand? If this was 30 years ago during the walkman days when Sony products were king, ok. But for a long time now, Sony products have lagged in quality, although perhaps not in aesthetics and certainly not price and subsequent costs....Never ever (people say don't say never ever, but in this case i definitely will!) will I even entertain the idea of getting a Sony product.

You can grill a steak on it.......................heats on ! ! !


This is so sad, beacause when I got it, I was so excited that I finally had a sleek envy-worthy computer. I paid a lot of money, and as a student Im making do because I cant afford another one.

"Turning On the Grill"

The laptop worked perfectly for 1 year, then it started heating up, then the heat became uncomfortable to the touch, then it just heated up and 30 minutes later it would turn itself off. So now when I use it, I run it on low power and low screen light. Right off the bat, my headphone jack got busted and now two of the USBs don't work. Im down to one USB, when it breaks Im screwd.

Unreliable!
This computer was fine for a while. Excellent picture clarity and quality, bright screen, good speakers for a laptop etc. BUT BEWARE, THEY BREAK RELENTLESSLY! I had a problem from the beginning, the sound stopped working, needed major repairs within 6 months of owning! Then Just after my extended warentee ran out the thing died all together! Out on nowhere the motherboard just crashed! This was after only two years of ownership on a pricey laptop. The battery life was TERRIBLE 1 hour tops! Customer support was unhelpful and frustrating. STAY AWAY FROM SONY VAIO!