Unlike normal Sony Vaios, which take pride in their slim looks, the AR69 is a giant. This should hardly come as a surprise, considering it's been designed as a full-blown desktop replacement. It weighs in at 3.9 kilos and measures 416 × 33.5-41.5 × 299.5 mm (WHD). While this makes it a bit smaller than the Acer 8920G, it's nevertheless one of the biggest consumer laptops currently available.
In a somewhat unusual move, Sony has given the Vaio's hinges a robust-looking metallic effect. This metal strip runs all the way around the laptop; even the mouse keys have the same finish. Thankfully this strip is a darker shade of black-silver and contrasts well with the overall finish. The AR69GU is very sturdy; it boasts a thick plastic body that wouldn't squeak even on the hardest tap. Neither will it flex, as it’s just too big and solid.
The keyboard maybe a tad small, but it does offer a good working experience. The keys offer good feedback and are quite pleasant to type on. The only downside is that the keys sometimes don’t register a click. This is simply because the keyboard employs a deep-click system, for which the key has to be pounded a little harder than usual. While this is not a big issue, touch typists may sometimes see funny errors.
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