Although they are never near the bottom of the price range, many people still choose a Vaio because the extra cost is a good investment for a machine that will stand the test of time and not let you down.

Vaio is an acronym for video audio integrated operation - which was decided upon in order to signify that these machines were not just for general computer use, but were also optimized for viewing and listening to video and audio multimedia. The AR and FZ models are the ones to go for if you are looking for a machine designed particularly for multimedia use.

The Vaio logo also symbolizes the union of analog and digital technology. The logo itself has this hidden within - the first part (VA) is designed to look like an analog wave and the second part (IO) is similar to the one and zero that are used in binary code.

Sony have widened their Vaio range by including notebooks, subnotebooks and desktops. The TR range was the first to utilise Xbrite technology which is characterized by an anti-reflection coating and a high efficiency lens sheet.

The advantages of this are a sharper screen display and improvements to the brightness level as well as an extended battery life because the laptop doesn't need to rely on the backlight as much.

Whether it's portability, raw computer power or dazzling multimedia that you are looking for, the Vaio range has a machine designed to satisfy your needs. It's a good idea to study the whole range before buying a machine.

If you decide on a Vaio as your laptop of choice, then where better to go in the first instance than eBay? You can usually view the full range on there and possibly even land yourself a bargain.