Sony VAIO X505ZP CENTRINO 1.1G 20GB ( VGN-X505ZP )

Sony VAIO X505ZP CENTRINO 1.1G 20GB ( VGN-X505ZP )

The Sony VAIO X505 embodies unique sophistication and understated style. Sony redefines the concept of the notebook computer with this inspiring design. Amazingly thin, at 0.83" in height, and featherweight, weighing only 1.85 lbs, X505 is perfect for the person on the go. The Ultra Low Voltage Intel Pentium M processor 1GHz gives this notebook incredibly efficient battery usage, review stellar presentations on the 10.4" XGA LCD without any interruptions.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #7974 in Personal Computers

Brand: Sony

Model: VGN-X505ZP

Dimensions: 4.00 pounds

CPU: Intel Centrino 1.1 GHz

Memory: 512MB SDRAM

Hard Disk: 20GB

Processors: 1

Display size: 10.4

Features

Ultra Low Voltage Intel Pentium M Processor 1.1 GHz

512MB of RAM (not upgradeable)

1MB of L2 Cache

400MHz FSB

20GB HDD

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Dell XPS M1330 13.3" Alpine White Laptop Computer. Sleek, Sophicated, and Truly Portable Laptop. Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2.0 GHz), 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Wifi-G, Bluetooth, Integrated Webcam, Fingerprint Reader, Express Card Remote, 8-in-1 Card Reader, 4-cell Battery, Windows Vista Home Premium, 1-year Warranty

Dell XPS M1330 13.3" Alpine White Laptop Computer. Sleek, Sophicated, and Truly Portable Laptop. Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2.0 GHz), 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Wifi-G, Bluetooth, Integrated Webcam, Fingerprint Reader, Express Card Remote, 8-in-1 Card Reader, 4-cell Battery, Windows Vista Home Premium, 1-year Warranty

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1537 in Personal Computers

Color: Alpine White

Brand: Dell

Model: m1330

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 unknown-units

Memory: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Disk: 160GB

Processors: 2

Features

Thinnest and Lightest Model of all Dell laptops! (3.97 lbs, less than 1" thick)

Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2.0 GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 667MHz FSB)

2GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160GB HDD, Slot-Drive 8X DVD+/-RW

Wifi-G, Integrated Camera, Fingerprint Reader, Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)

Windows Vista Home Premium, 1 year Limited Warranty

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Customer Reviews

Good Price even less than direct from DELL
That is same DELL product, and you pay less the Direct from DELL. The shipment is on time.

Shortcomings of DELL XPS 1330
This laptop appears to be very popular these days, but I found some drawbacks.
The speakers provide very, very low volume. Plan on buying external speakers if you want to hear music or watch movies. The power cord does not plug in the rear, like other DELL laptops, but on the side, making it less convenient to use on a desk, if you are using the AC adapter.
Compared to other similar sized laptops from other makers, it costs about $100 than similar laptops.
Had I known all this in advance, I would have purchased another laptop, instead.

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Sony VAIO VGC-LT31N 22-inch PC/TV All-In-One (2.10 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Vista Business)

Sony VAIO VGC-LT31N 22-inch PC/TV All-In-One (2.10 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Vista Business)

Beautify your place of business, from the lobby to the corner office, with the Sony VAIO(R) LT PC/Display, a high-performance PC cleverly tucked behind a gorgeous 22? widescreen LCD display with stunning XBRITE-HiColor technology. Elegantly framed with a transparent border to produce a stunning floating effect, the VAIO(R) LT PC/Display is as powerful as it is beautiful with an Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor and roomy 320GB hard drive. With built-in 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology, a wireless keyboard and mouse and a wire organizing/concealing back panel, the VAIO(R) LT PC/Display fits seamlessly into any office or reception area, liberating desk-space and curbing clutter with elegance and style. 22 WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) with XBRITE-HiColor Display Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera and Microphone Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel Clear Video Technology and up to 358MB Shared Video Memory DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel High Definition Audio 2 x 3 Watt Stereo Speakers + 5 Watt Subwoofer Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11a/b/g/n 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Built-in Memory Stick(R) Duo with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader Built-in Secure Digital (SD) media slot ExpressCard 34 Slot PCMCIA II Slot Back ports - IEEE 1394, 5 x USB, Audio In, Headphone, Microphone, S/PDIF Output, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 25.3? (W) x 16.5? (H) x 7? (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 22.7 Pounds

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #2752 in Personal Computers

Color: Silver

Brand: Sony

Model: VGC-LT31N

Dimensions: 16.50" h x 25.30" w x 7.00" l, 30.00 pounds

CPU: Intel Core Duo 2.1 GHz

Memory: 3000MB DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Disk: 320GB

Processors: 2

Features

Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 (2.10GHz) with 3MB L2 cache

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business with SP1

22” widescreen display with XBRITE-HiColor technology

3GB of pre-installed RAM & 320GB hard disk drive

Wall-mountable (VESA-100) display and built-in camera

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
When space is at a premium, the Sony VAIO VGC-LT31N all-in-one desktop PC offers a slender, space-saving design that will complement your living space while also providing a powerful home computing platform with an integrated widescreen LCD display. Reminiscent of a classic glass picture frame, this remarkably thin All-in-One PC is enclosed in a transparent polycarbonate frame, giving it a stunning, floating effect. Wired connections are minimized (with the integrated Wi-Fi LAN and included wireless keyboard and mouse) to enhance its clutter-free design, and it can be wall-mounted for a chic presentation.

Spec Check 22-inch XBRITE-HiColor LCD 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor 320 GB hard drive 3 GB RAM (4 GB maximum) Dual-layer DVD±R drive Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Intel GMA X3100 graphics Windows Vista Business (SP1) Wireless keyboard and mouse

This All-in One's 22-inch LCD features Sony's XBRITE-HiColor panel technology for brighter imagery and more vibrant colors. It has a built-in DVD burner and Sony’s Click to DVD software so you can create a digital entertainment library for personal viewing at your convenience. Video conferencing has never been easier, thanks to the integrated 1.3-megapixel Motion Eye webcam.

Under the hood, it's powered by the 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, which offers a super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. Part of Intel's 45-nanometer (nm) Penryn series, this processor boosts speed and reduces power requirements. This Sony PC is Energy Star 4.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

It also features a 320 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), Gigabit Ethernet and quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) networking, Memory Stick and SD card slots, both PCMCIA and ExpressCard expansion, Intel GMA X3100 graphics with up to 358 MB of available memory, and pre-installed Windows Vista Business (SP1) operating system.

The Basics

Processor: Experience improved energy efficiency with the 45nm Penryn series Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, which has a 2.10 GHz processor speed, super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy and provides excellent high-definition video rendering via Intel's HD Boost.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:

Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.

Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.

Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.

Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.

Hard Drive: The extra large 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

Memory: The 3 GB of installed RAM (PC5300, 1 x 2 GB, 2 x 1 GB) helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this PC's video card. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. This notebook has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity (2 x 2 GB). To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.

DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 6x for both DVD±R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD±R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, and 24x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

Keyboard & Mouse: The included wireless keyboard and mouse have a matching aluminum style. It also comes with a full-featured remote control for controlling both PC and TV functions.

Screen, Video & Audio
The 22-inch LCD panel has an amazing 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution. And thanks to Sony's XBRITE-HiColor panel technology, the flat-panel screen will deliver dazzling colors and sharp images whether displaying a DVD movie, television show, or web content. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you’ll experience a beautifully clear image.

Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 358 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays.

It also includes an integrated Intel High Definition Audio card, stereo speakers (3 watts apiece for 6 watts of total power) and an internal 5-watt subwoofer.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 4965AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). You also get super-fast wired connectivity, with a Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000).

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (in addition to a PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connectivity options:

5 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals

Video input: 1 S-Video, 1 RF

Video output: none

Audio input: 1 line-in, 1 microphone

Audio output: 1 optical digital audio, 1 headphone

1 ExpressCard/34 slot

1 PCMCIA slot (Type I/II with CardBus support)

Memory Stick/Memory Stick DUO slot (with MagicGate functionality)

Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

56K modem (V.90/V.92)

Operating System
The Windows Vista Business (SP1) operating system is designed to meet the needs of business organizations of all sizes. For small businesses, Windows Vista Business will help keep PCs running smoothly and more securely so you will be less reliant on dedicated IT support. For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling your IT staff to spend less time focused on the day-to-day maintenance of PCs. An array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure. And Windows Vista Business has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, which is designed to deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new interface makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Microsoft Windows Live OneCare anti-virus and recovery (trial version), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student (60-day trial), Sony Click to Disk Editor (CD and DVD burning), VAIO Movie Story (video editing), VAIO MusicBox

Dimensions & Weight
This All-in-One measures 25.3 x 16.5 x 7 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 21.4 pounds.

Power
It has a power consumption rating of 168 watts (+10 percent).

What's in the Box
This package includes the Sony VAIO VGC-LT31N all-in-one desktop PC/TV, AC adapter, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and 8cm disc adapter. It's backed by a 1-year warranty with onsite service, and 1 year of toll-free technical phone assistance.

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Intel BOXED XEON 3.4GHZ 1M-800FSB S604 NOFAN 1U ( BX80546KG3200EU )

Intel BOXED XEON 3.4GHZ 1M-800FSB S604 NOFAN 1U ( BX80546KG3200EU )

Your customers need solutions that offer performance, reliability, versatility, and low ownership costs. Dual-processor workstations based on Intel Xeon processors deliver all this and more, from the industry leader in enterprise technology.The latest Intel Xeon processor, now featuring an expanded 800 MHz system bus, significantly improves the compute power and the response time for performance workstation and technical computing applications. It features innovations such as Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, which offers compatibility with today's vast ecosystem of IA-32 software applications, supports increased system memory addressability, and provides investment protection for the future evolutionary transition to 64-bit-enabled applications. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is comprised of platform and software power management features that combine to reduce average power consumption while still maintaining application performance. Overall, the Intel Xeon processor anchors a powerful computing platform that can drive your customers' growth - and your own.This model comes with 1U passive heatsink.

Product Details

Brand: Intel

Model: BX80546KG3200EU

Platform: Windows

Dimensions: 3.30 pounds

CPU: Intel Xeon 3.2 GHz

Processors: 1

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HP Mini 1010NR 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Hard Drive, XP Home)

HP Mini 1010NR 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Hard Drive, XP Home)

Netbook PCs offer the functionality you need for online access and so much more: from managing your business to creating home videos, plus gaming when time permits. To support your always-on lifestyle, it's time to consider the perfect companion PC. Slender, lightweight, and ultra mobile, the HP Mini 1000 series represents a convenient alternative to carrying your primary notebook PC everywhere you go. It offers quick, easy access to online resources and digital entertainment - at a compelling low price point.The HP Mini 1000 series Netbook is based on the groundbreaking Intel Atom architecture. Using proven Intel technology, Intel Atom processors provide reliable, energy-efficient performance optimized for Internet access and basic communication - making them ideal for small, Internet-driven devices like the Netbook.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #73 in Personal Computers

Color: Black

Brand: Hewlett-Packard

Model: 1010NR

Dimensions: .99" h x 6.56" w x 10.30" l, 2.23 pounds

CPU: Intel Core Duo 1.6 GHz

Memory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Disk: 8GB

Processors: 1

Display size: 8.9

Features

8.9-inch (Diagonal) WSVGA BrightView Widescreen Display, 1024 x 600 Resolution

1.60 GHz Intel Atom Processor N270 with 512KB L2 Cache

512MB DDR2 System Memory (1 Dimm), 8GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (shared) with up to 64MB Total Available Graphics Memory

802.11b/g WLAN

Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, dims in inches: 6.56 (W) x 10.3 (D) x 0.99 (H) approx., 2.23 lbs

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Customer Reviews

The little laptop that roared
This little laptop is perfect. It weighs only two pounds, looks good and has all the functionality you need for email, skyping, taking notes and checking on the net wherever a wireless connection is available. Battery life is about 3 hours. The webcam is not the best quality so you need to be in bright light for it to work properly. All said and done, this is a great little basic laptop for under $300.

Total Solid State Excellence
What it does well:
* Powers up from sleep immediately, runs XP SP3, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Microsoft Office 93, Adobe PDF Pro, easily, and the little Atom processor has hyperthreading - it can run about three major apps with antivirus in the background at once without a significant performance hit - runs streaming video well. Haven't tried conferencing with this, though.

* Eats very little power - if you set the power options appropriately, this unit can run up to 3.5 hours without affecting performance - once again, the Atom processor generates little heat, eats little power - the SSD drive doesn't make a sound - the smaller screen I would think uses less power than the larger screens - puts itself into sleep or hibernation quickly according to the parameters you set.

* Extremely bright LCD - this unit has a screen brighter than my Nokia 810 and is visible even in direct sunlight. The brightness gradations are the widest of any mobile device I've used.

* Tolerates abuse - like the Nokia internet tablets, you don't have to worry about bumps and thumps damaging the hard disc drive because there isn't one - and because the unit weighs very little and isn't big, it doesn't "deflect" when you carry it like some of the larger notebooks will.

* Convenient - because it doesn't weigh much, and isn't sensitive to vibration, doesn't generate much heat, and doesn't have that disconcerting disc drive "hum", you're liable to carry this thing around, read with it in bed holding it up above you, or standing it up on its side, or putting it in a baggie and reading it in the tub - its also easy to lose in the backpack because it doesn't have much inertia and is smaller than most textbooks.

* Versatile - if you like to read Adobe PDFs, the form factor of the screen is such that you can tip the device on its side like a book, and flip the screen rotation, then use the mouse to turn pages (sorry, Kindle), and this works for some streaming video as well.

* Other stuff - excellent wifi reception, convenient trackpad on/off switch just above the trackpad, two usb ports in okay locations, has two flash drive ports, keyboard is quite excellent, shape of the shell is minimalistic and attractive and easy to stow; download HP's Youcam for the webcam after you "fix" it (see below) -- makes the webcam fully functional; matches perfectly with the Nano V550 mouse using SetPoint.

Drawbacks:
* The webcam has this "dark film" over it - google how to remove it if you're inclined - improves brightness by 100% - could use a kickstand - sound card is okay but not great - screen could tilt back an extra 15 degrees - or - doesn't have a touchscreen or tablet-screen flip option (okay, I'm dreaming now).

But for 300 bucks, I think I'll buy another one for someone else in my family because they keep using mine. This device has supplanted my Nokia.

Nice but not Quite Nice Enough
I purchased the hp 1010nr as a Valentines gift for the misses. Staples had a price mistake and was selling the unit for $225!!! I couldn't resist giving the misses the ol' Fred Flintstone bowling ball gift so I bit. :-D

Things I like

The 2 biggest reasons to get the HP mini is its small size and great keyboard. HP makes the best keyboard on any netbook. It includes a full size right shift key. You'd be surprised how much of a difference one key will make for your typing experience. The size of the mini is great too. I don't know how they get all of that functionality into such a small device. My internet router is bigger than this thing.

Things holding it back from greatness

The only thing I hate about this thing is the lack of battery life. We get only a couple hours of use with wifi on. HP is suppose to release an extended battery for the unit but it has yet to be seen. Also, the ext. battery will likely add a large lump to the back of the device. This would seem to take away from one of its biggest assets, its size. It also sucks that it doesn't come with Bluetooth or N wireless or 1 GB of memory but I wouldn't mind paying extra for those. The lack of battery life is holding this device back.

I don't need these things but if you plan on using the webcam or VGA out port, know that the web cam is mostly useless (too dark) and the VGA port isn't standard. To my surprise, it doesn't have a network port. You can probably find a USB solution if you need wired networking, however. The smallish 8gb hard drive may pose a challenge to some.

Bottom Line

If you want a super small internet and emailing machine with the best keyboard in its class, this is the unit to get. If you want better battery life, more hard drive, standard ports, and extras like Bluetooth or N wireless, look elsewhere. I end up getting the Asus 1000HE for myself:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QTXL82?ie=UTF8&tag=epc1000he-20

Tip:

If you need more storage for your 1010nr, the usb drive below will fit into it's hp mobile port:

Transcend TS8GJFT3K JetFlash T3K 8GB USB Drive
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GDDY4Y?ie=UTF8&tag=pc-accessories-10-20

Price: $279.99
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Lenovo 15303 / Y510-15303 / Y510-15303 15.4 widescreen WXGA Laptop Computer

Lenovo 15303 / Y510-15303 / Y510-15303 15.4 widescreen WXGA Laptop Computer

Intel Core2 Duo T 7500 (1.8 GHz, 4 MB, 800 MHz)

Windows Vista Home

15.4" widescreen WXGA VibrantView (1280 x 800)

Bluetooth, Wifi, Card Reader

Nvidia 8 4 00M GS (up to 128 MB VRAM)

100 GB 5400rpm Serial ATA

1GB PC2-5300/667 MHz (can support up to 4GB)

Dual Layer CD/DVD Recordable

1.3 megapixel integrated camera

4 speakers, 1 sub-woofer Dolby Home Theater

Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

2.90 kg including battery.

358mm x 254mm x 28mm-36mm

Approx. 4 hours

3 USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, VGA, S-Video, 6-in-1 card reader (SD/SD Pro, MS/MS Pro, MMC, XD), Express Card, microphone jack, headphone jack

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #30084 in Consumer Electronics

Brand: Lenovo

Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz

Memory: 2000MB SDRAM

Hard Disk: 1GB

Processors: 1

Features

Intel Core2 Duo T 7500 (1.8 GHz, 4 MB, 800 MHz)

100 GB 5400rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive Capacity

1GB PC2-5300/667 MHz (can Support Up To 4GB)

Windows Vista Home Operating System

HTC HTCX9000 SHIFT CDMA Version (Grey)

HTC HTCX9000 SHIFT CDMA Version (Grey)

The HTC Shift is enhanced with Microsoft's Origami Experience 2.0: a software suite designed around Windows Vista that provides you with immediate access to crucial information and applications you need. Origami Central brings together your favorite media such as music, videos, pictures, programs, news feeds and web browsing in one location for quick access. Origami Now gives you one-touch access to e-mail, calendar, RSS feeds, weather and to-do lists, ensuring that important information is organized and available for immediate viewing.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1812 in Personal Computers

Color: Grey

Brand: HTC

Model: HTCX9000

Dimensions: .99" h x 5.08" w x 8.15" l, 1.76 pounds

Features

Lightweight UMPC with 7-inch touchscreen, slide-out/tilting QWERTY keyboard

Always-on access to push email; fast cellular data connectivity via Sprint's CDMA/EVDO network (subscription required)

Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and Bluetooth connectivity; biometric fingerprint reader for added security

40 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM, SDIO slot with hotswap functionality, up to 3 days of battery life (2 days with push email activated)

Powered by Windows Vista Business

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Experience a new era in mobile computing with the HTC Shift ultra-mobile PC (UMPC), featuring the power and connectivity the travelling, busy professional needs. You'll be able to stay in close contact for all your business and personal needs using Sprint's always-connected 3.5G CDMA/EVDO Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and features true push email (optional service required). You'll also be able to log onto open Wi-Fi networks with its 54g connectivity (802.11b/g). Harnessing the power of Windows Vista Business and Microsoft Origami Experience 2.0, the HTC Shift blends advanced wireless connectivity with a sleek design that is half the size and a fraction of the weight of a standard notebook.

The HTC Shift provides the best of both worlds--a 7-inch touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard.

It incorporates a 7-inch touch-sensitive screen that you can tilt to a convenient viewing angle and a full QWERTY keyboard, ensuring that you'll be able to input text and write emails or messages comfortably from any location. A built-in fingerprint sensor is provided for increased security. Other features include a 40 GB hard drive, SDIO slot with hotswap functionality, color CMOS VGA Web camera for video conferencing, up to three days of battery life, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office.

The always-on push email ensure that you have instant access to your Outlook emails without having to boot to the operating system, and the long standby time--up to 2 days while using push email--ensures you'll stay on top of all your business needs. You can be sure that your data is safe with the built-in biometric sensor and software, which allows you to log into the Shift using your fingerprints.

The HTC Shift features the power and connectivity the travelling, busy professional needs. This is the first device to feature HTC's innovative new SnapVUE technology, which provides instant access to emails, calendar, SMS messages, and contacts without the need to fully boot up the device--helping to conserve power and extend battery life. It's also a great multimedia companion, utilizing Windows Media Player 11 to provide easy access to music, videos and photos.

The 7-inch touchscreen can switch between two resolutions--800 x 480 for menu navigation and 1024 x 600 for easier Web browsing, and the Shift includes a toggle button along the right side of the bezel to enable quick resolution switching. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT).

In tablet mode, you can navigate the touchscreen via your finger or the included stylus, or by using the integrated "micropad" touchpad on the right side of the screen and pressing buttons on the left side of the bezel to mimic the use of a mouse. The screen shifts up to reveal the QWERTY keyboard, and it can be tilted up so that it resembles a small laptop.

Features and Specifications

Bluetooth (version 2.0) for using wireless communication headsets

USB 2.0 port

VGA output for connecting to an external monitor or projector

3.5mm stereo audio out jack, 3.5mm microphone jack

Integrated Web came with VGA (0.3 megapixels) resolution

Dual speakers

Processor: 800 MHz Intel A110

RAM: 1 GB at 400 MHz

Hard drive: 40 GB

Weight: 28 ounces (1.75 pounds)

Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.98 inches (LxWxD)

The Sprint Mobile Broadband Network offers advanced connectivity and fast connection speeds that reach more than 13,453 cities and 1,321 airports, enabling you to use the HTC Shift just about anywhere across the nation.

Operating System
The Windows Vista Business operating system is designed to meet the needs of business organizations of all sizes. For small businesses, Windows Vista Business will help keep PCs running smoothly and more securely so you will be less reliant on dedicated IT support. For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling your IT staff to spend less time focused on the day-to-day maintenance of PCs. An array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure. And Windows Vista Business has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, which is designed to deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new interface makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

What's in the Box
This package includes the HTC Shift UMPC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, wall charger, and printed operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty.

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Customer Reviews

The Best Device for 2008 Very Powerful and Sassy!!!
This is the best investment I could have ever made,Taking my personal computer with me also talking to people on it are incredibly awesome....That person that wrote the other review needs a lesson on computers because mine Smokes!!!!!!!

htc and microsoft don't give a sh!# about the customer
this is one of the worst combinations of hardware and software, unresponsive, unproductive (which is the opposite of what this as a mobile device should have been), the collective time waiting for this crap to respond to even simple commands is staggering, htc and microsoft do not give a damn about the hundreds of thousand of hours of wasted time lost waiting for this thing to respond, all they care is about themselves, not your lost time or money.

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Sony VAIO VGN-AR190G 17-inch Laptop (Intel Core Duo Processor T2500, 1 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, Blu-Ray Disc,DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW Drive)

Sony VAIO VGN-AR190G 17-inch Laptop (Intel Core Duo Processor T2500, 1 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, Blu-Ray Disc,DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW Drive)

Enjoy outstanding entertainment capabilities on the premier VAIO AR Blu-ray Disc enabled Notebook PC. See movies like never before on an exceptional 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) widescreen display5 with stunning clarity and brilliant colors. Watch and record high-quality television using Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. It's easy to connect with your compatible HDTV and home theater using the HDMI output. Enjoy blazing performance and thrilling game play with the Intel Core Duo processor and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7 series graphics. Store 25-50GB4 of HD video or data on a single Blu-ray Disc media. Get robust computing performance with the fast Serial ATA hard drives and DDR2 memory. Get the power and performance of a desktop with the convenience of a notebook.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1936 in Personal Computers

Brand: Sony

Model: VGN-AR190G

Platform: Microsoft XP Media Center Edition

Dimensions: 15.00 pounds

CPU: Intel Core Duo 2 GHz

Memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Disk: 200GB

Graphics: NVDIA GeForce Go 7600GT 256MB

Processors: 1

Networking: 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet

Battery type: Lithium Ion

Native resolution: 1920-by-1200

Display size: 17

Features

Powerful portable digital studio notebook PC with 17-inch screen and 2.0 GHz Core Duo T2500 processor

200 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), high-definition Blu-Ray DVD playback and recording as well as standard DVD and dual-layer disc compatibility

Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, HDMI out, S-Video and RF in, ExpressCard/54 slot, S/PDIF digital audio out, memory card reader (SD, Memory Stick)

NTSC TV tuner, Nvidia GeForce Go 7600GT with 256 MB video RAM, tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth, Ethernet, modem

Windows XP Media Center 2005, Update Rollup 2

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
The luxuriously sleek, black Sony Vaio VGN-AR190G AR Digital Studio notebook PC is more than just a computing showpiece. It's a powerful, portable multimedia/entertainment PC that can nimbly handle the most advanced graphics for both video and immersive 3D games, watch and record high-definition TV programming, and communicate with pals all around with world via VoIP calling and video conferencing using the built-in microphone and camera. It has a stunning 17-inch display with an anti-reflective coating to keep everything in view even in bright sunlight.

The AR190G is one of the first Sony notebooks to include high-definition Blu-Ray DVD playback capability. Blu-ray Disc technology supports full 1080p HD capability as well as uncompressed audio options and up to 5.1 channels. The Blu-ray system is backwards-compatible with standard DVDs and CDs, enabling you to enjoy your digital library for years to come. It's also a multi-format disc burner, capable of writing DVD+/-R/RW discs as well as dual-layer discs. And with its built-in NTSC TV tuner, you can also use the VGN-AR190G view and record your favorite programs using the advanced entertainment features of the installed Windows XP Media Center operating system.

It's powered by Intel's new, groundbreaking processor--the powerful Core Duo T2500--which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and a more efficient power consumption. The dual execution core T2500 has a 1.83 GHz processor speed and 2 MB L2 cache. Other hardware features include an extra-large 200 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), full tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless capability, multi-format, dual-layer DVD burner, NVidia GeForce Go 7600GT graphics card with 256 MB of video RAM, memory card reader, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a wide selection of preloaded Sony multimedia software titles. It also comes with a copy of the high-definition Blu-Ray DVD of the award-winning House of Flying Daggers.

Despite an abundance of high-end hardware and technologies, the VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook utilizes lightweight magnesium to reduce unit weight.

The Basics

Hard Drive: You'll be able to store large libraries of digital audio, video, and photos on the 200 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)--one of the largest hard drive capacities you'll find currently in multimedia notebooks (May 2006). This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

Processor: The Intel Core Duo T2500 processor is built with the Mobile Intel 945PM Express chipset, and it has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The Intel Core Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the next version of Microsoft Windows, code-named Vista. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. It's more efficient, thanks to Intel's Power Coordination and Deeper Sleep, which help to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it. It also features Intel's Digital Media Boost, which delivers enhanced performance on floating point-intensive applications such as CAD tools, 3D and 2D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming.

Memory: The 1 GB of built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM) is an excellent start for power users, and it offers a very fast 533 MHz speed. It has two memory slots that can handle up to 2 GB of RAM, enabling you to add more power to handle graphics-intensive 3D games, video editing, and multi-tasking across several RAM-hungry applications.

CD/DVD Drive: This Vaio notebook's DVD drive is capable of playing high-definition Blu-ray disc movies in stunning clarity and incredible 1080p HD resolution. The Blu-ray drive can also record video or data to a Blu-Ray disc--up to 25 to 50 GB of HD video. This notebook also comes with a bundled suite of applications that enables you to capture, edit and burn high-definition camcorder content to Blu-ray media while maintaining high-quality 1080 HD resolution. It's also backwards compatible with writing to standard DVD and CD formats, as well as dual-layer (DL) discs. It offers the following write speeds: 2.4x DVD+R DL, 2x DVD-R DL, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 8x CD-R, and 8x CD-RW.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard (2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) and electro-static two-button touchpad, as well as action buttons including wireless LAN on/off and play/pause/stop/fast-forward/rewind for playback of DVDs.

The VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook features a stunning 17" widescreen display with Sony's original XBRITE Hi-Color LCD technology.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The stunning 17-inch WXGA+ (1440 x 900 pixels--ready for 1080i HDTV) widescreen LCD offers Sony's XBRITE display technology--delivering deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, youÕll experience a beautifully clear image even when outside in the bright sun. Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce Go 7600GT graphics card with an amazing 256 MB of dedicated video RAM. Nvidia's TurboCache feature increases the performance of this thin and light notebook PC without increasing its size or draining its battery. It's coupled with the PowerMizer 6.0 advanced power management technology, which significantly extends your notebook PC's battery life while minimizing the amount of heat it produces.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The AR150G features an integrated PRO/Wireless 3915ABG wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). This notebook also features an HDMI audio/video output, which enables you to connect to an HDTV or A/V receiver with just a single cable--no more hassling with separate video and audio cables. HDMI offers a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital signal, for the outstanding high definition video and multi-channel digital audio.

With the Bluetooth wireless connectivity, you can synchronize and transfer files between the PC and peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard/54 card slot, which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connection options:

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals

1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (one Type II/Type I card)

1 ExpressCard/54 slot

1 HDMI video port (for connecting to flat panel, high-definition monitors and televisions)

1 VGA monitor out

1 S-Video out

TV inputs: 1 S-Video and 1 RF

Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out

Microphone/line-in

S/PDIF digital audio out

Memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick DUO)

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2) is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. The Update Rollup 2 upgrade offers support for the Windows Media Center Extender technology built into XBox 360 game consoles, which lets you access entertainment from your Media Center PC--whether itÕs live and recorded TV and movies, music, photos or Online Spotlight--on any TV in the house.

It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation), SonicStage (digital music), Vaio Media (network file sharing), DVgate Plus (digital video), and Image Converter (for PSP transfer). Other preloaded software includes Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.5 (with word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar), Norton Internet Security (with 60-day subscription), Roxio DigitalMedia SE, and TrendMicro Anti-Spyware (30-day trial).

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 16.4 x 11.8 x 1.32 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 8.4 pounds.

Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS2C rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of 1.5 to 2.0 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-AR190G notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, remote control/IR receiver, RF cable, HDMI cable (with DVI-D adapter), House of Flying Daggers Blu-ray movie disc, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.

From the Manufacturer
Sumptuous design
From the moment you take it out of its box, you'll notice the VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook is more than just a device--it's a showpiece. First of all, it's gorgeous. With its sexy black exterior, sleek profile, and discretely placed ports and interfaces, this beauty is the ultimate in portable entertainment performance.

Lightweight casing
Despite an abundance of high-end hardware and technologies, the VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook utilizes lightweight magnesium to reduce unit weight.

Stunning 17" widescreen LCD display
The VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook features a stunning 17" widescreen display with Sony's original XBRITE Hi-Color LCD technology. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a built-in TV tuner, glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you'll experience a beautifully clear image. It's a picture-perfect way to playback a movie, watch TV, and even immerse yourself in the gaming world.

Your home entertainment system on your lap
Watch and record high-quality television with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and built-in TV tuner. With easy access to and navigation of on-screen program listings, you won't miss a moment of the shows you love. You can even create a digital library for personal viewing at your convenience, using the DVD±R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive3 with Sony's Click to DVD software.

High-Definition Camcorder Video Ready
Make movies like a pro. Sony's original DVgate Plus software lets you capture, edit, and store your 1080i high-definition camcorder video content (both motion and stills) in just a few simple steps. Then you can quickly convert and burn it to disc with easy-to-use Click to DVD software, creating a standard-definition DVD that's compatible with your home DVD player.

Blu-ray Disc-enabled notebook
Watch HD movies with clarity like you have never seen them before. The VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook is the premier Blu-ray Disc enabled notebook PC, with the ability to play, record9, and re-write Blu-ray Disc media, a format that provides five times larger capacity than standard DVDs--from 25 GB7 (single-layer) to 50 GB7 (dual-layer).

Video Playback beyond High Definition
Watch movies in the best high-definition picture quality available today. Whether you're watching a Hollywood title in HD or enjoying crystal clear video captured from your compatible HDV Camcorder, the VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook PC is capable of playing high-definition Blu-ray Disc movies in stunning clarity and incredible 1080p HD resolution. And since the Blu-ray Disc system is backwards-compatible with the format of your CDs and DVD collection, you'll rest assured knowing you can still enjoy your existing entertainment library on the VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook.

Hi-def Video Capturing, Editing and Burning with Blu-ray Disc
The VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook with Blu-ray Disc capabilities offers end-to-end support for High-Def (1080i) compatible HDV camcorders with a suite of video applications that let you capture, edit and burn to Blu-ray Disc high definition content in full 1080i resolution without downgrading video quality and integrity.

Multimedia Powerhouse
It's the ultimate notebook PC for gaming and A/V enthusiasts. Multimedia shortcut keys at your fingertips make it easy to control your entertainment. A built in camera and microphone means it's conference and VoIP ready. And, an NVIDIA GeForce Go 7 series graphics card delivers exceptional movie viewing or video editing experience without blocky artifacts and imperfections.

Powerful Performance
Sony utilizes powerful notebook technologies in the design and configuration of the VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook to create blazing fast performance. The incredibly powerful Intel Core Duo processor and Intel 945PM Chipset combine with DDR2 memory to deliver lightning fast performance.

Connectivity
The VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook is designed for access and connectivity. HDMI input, VGA, built-in TV tuner and S-video ports enable easy connection to TV and A/V receiver. Integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN2 and Bluetooth technology let you communicate wirelessly with other networked drives and compatible devices. Additionally the VAIO AR Notebook supports ExpressCard, an emerging technology in smaller, faster PC card solutions with the throughput to port data at incredible speeds, making it ideal for transfers of video and large files.

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Customer Reviews

Great Notebook, Amazing Screen, Awesome Blu/DVD -R Drive...
I am very impressed with this laptop. I have owned it for over 8 months now and have burned a few Blu Ray films, and they all played on the PS3 seamlessly.. The big, bright screen and the speed in which it is capable of operating different software together is great. I am also going to say that the software at first is restrictive, but once you have taken the time to remove some of the junk Sony has bundled with the laptop, it moves at a very awesome speed. I am glad I made this purchase.

I love this computer!
My parents bought me a Compaq Presario on my 18th birthday and a little after a year, while I was away at college, the motherboard was fried. It was a piece of crap from the beginning, but after dealing with that, I decided I needed the best computer that MY money could buy.
The electronic guys we have talked to said to buy either a Sony Vaio or an Apple, as they are the best made computers. Since I don't like Apples (not software friendly), I decided to buy a Sony! I couldn't have made a better choice! I absolutely adore it.
The only problem is that it is HUGE. As a college student, I really can't take it to my classes but thats not much of a problem since I don't want to take such a nice computer to class anyways. But I did have to look really hard for a laptop case, which Sony doesn't make!
All in all, I love the computer. Everything works well on it and I've had it for about 6 months now. It's great!

Gorgeous computer, very fast, blu-ray
The price tag says it all: this is one power machine, even when you don't consider the Blu-ray drive. The styling is nothing short of gorgeous -- it'll turn heads everywhere you go. (It's 500 times cooler than anything Apple has produced.) The machine itself is a speed demon, and the 17" screen is breath-taking for a laptop. I don't know why one other person was complaining about "no 1080p"; on a PC, you don't need 1080p because the screen always renders everything in progressive scan mode and the "lack" of resolution is addressed via a superb downscaling algorithm in the computer itself, so you get top-notch video image quality.

$3300 is a lot of dough to cough up for a computer, but if you want one that makes a powerful statement about your status or just want the best geekware, this is for you.

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Toshiba Satellite A135-S2276 15.4" Widescreen Laptop (Intel Pentium D Processor T2060, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Basic)

Toshiba Satellite A135-S2276 15.4" Widescreen Laptop (Intel Pentium D Processor T2060, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Basic)

The Satellite A135 series is economically priced with technology you'll value. Systems feature the latest in Intel processors for optimal performance. There's big memory for all your mp3s, work, picture and video files. Select systems feature 15.4" diagonal WXGA TruBrite display adding the WOW factor to games and movies! Toshiba's DVD SuperMulti optical drive reads and writes up to 11 formats, including DVD-RAM which acts like an optical HDD! High-speed wireless LAN lets you work cable free. No more searching for phone jacks, network cables, or plugging in special cards. Connect easily to networks in your home, office, and in wireless LAN hotspots at airports, hotels and coffee shops.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #2466 in Personal Computers

Brand: Toshiba

Model: A135-S2276

Released on: 2007-01-30

Dimensions: 1.65" h x 15.50" w x 10.80" l,

Display size: 15.4

Features

6-pound notebook with 15.4-inch screen and 1.60 GHz Intel Core Duo T2060 processor

80 GB hard drive, 512 MB installed RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive (8x DVD+/-R)

Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 headphone, 1 microphone, 1 PCMCIA

54g Wi-Fi LAN (802.11/b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, ATI Radeon XPress 200M video card (up to 128 MB shared)

Pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A135-S2276 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch screen. The XGA-resolution screen (1280 x 800) permits side-by-side viewing of documents for increased productivity, and is also great for watching DVD movies when you need a break. This affordable notebook PC is powered by Intel's 1.6 GHz Core Duo T2060 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and efficient power consumption. It also offers an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer/multi-format DVD drive that also burns CDs, integrated 54g wireless connectivity, and ATI Radeon XPress 200M video card with up to 128 MB of shared video RAM.

This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, which delivers a safer, more reliable, and more productive computing environment. It integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

Processor: The Intel Core Duo T2060 processor is built with the Mobile Intel 945PM Express chipset, and it has a 1.60 GHz processor speed, fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 1 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The Intel Core Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the next version of Microsoft Windows, code-named Vista. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. It's more efficient, thanks to Intel's Power Coordination and Deeper Sleep, which help to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it. It also features Intel's Digital Media Boost, which delivers enhanced performance on floating point-intensive applications such as CAD tools, 3-D and 2-D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming.

Hard Drive: The 80 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) has become the average size for notebook PCs. It provides enough capacity for storing documents, digital media files, and productivity software. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM) is a bit low compared to other business notebooks, but it's a workable start and it offers a decently fast 533 MHz speed. It has two memory slots, enabling you to add up to 2 GB of RAM for worry-free handling graphics-intensive presentations and multiple open business productivity applications. To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.

DVD/CD Drive: The double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 85-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers a launch button for the Express CD/DVD media player and control buttons (play, stop, next, previous) as well as a volume control dial.

Screen, Video & Audio
This notebook has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the ATI Radeon XPress 200M IGP video/graphics card, which delivers good, though not high-end, 3-D graphics. It delivers up to 128 MB of dynamically allocated video RAM shared with the system RAM. ATI's HyperMemory technology allows the chipset to run in either Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) mode or with dedicated frame buffer memory to enhance graphics performance. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Toshiba Satellite has an integrated Atheros 802.11b/g wireless-LAN that enables you to easily connect at wireless hotspots wherever you roam. You get a decent offering of connectivity options (though no FireWire):

4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

1 VGA monitor port

1 S-Video out

1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)

1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.92) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Basic is the operating system for users with basic computing needs, such as surfing the Internet, corresponding with friends and family using e-mail, or performing basic document creation and editing tasks. Additionally, Windows Vista Home Basic integrates new search tools throughout the operating system to help you quickly find the precise file or program you need.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Toshiba software includes Disc Creator, Recovery Disc Creator, and Speech System. Third-party software titles include Microsoft Works 8.5, InterVideo WinDVD 8 SD, Google Desktop and Toolbar, Ulead DVD Movie Factory, McAfee Internet Security Suite (with 30-day trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day trial).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.2 x 10.5 x 1.45 (WxDxH) and weighs 6 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2.5 hours (depending on usage). It has a 4.5-hour full charging time.

What's in the Box
This package contains the A135-S2276 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

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Customer Reviews

Good Buy
I have had this computer for almost 2 years and have not had a major problem. After having it 4 months, however, I could not take the slowness anymore. So I decided to upgrade the Ram memory from 512 to 2G. It was so worth it. Anyone considering purchasing this product should definitely upgrade the memory. I purchased 2G of memory for about 40 dollars. You may be able to find it cheaper. And the installation of the memory was simple. You just have to unscrew the back and pop of the little memory door and insert the new memory into the computer. I would suggest this computer for anyone. It is very reliable.

Almost Perfect for Ubuntu Linux 8.04
IF you search google for "Toshiba Sucks" you will find my video about problems with Vista on this laptop. Toshiba does not offer anything out of Vista support (which was the reason for the video, the hardware is excellent even though) for this laptop, although you might be able to obtain XP drivers for it, I had some sort of periodic stall in feedback with the laptop in XP which meant there was some hardware that wasn't getting serviced properly.

I ended up switching to Ubuntu Linux, and I've had a much better experience. I watch video podcasts on the laptop, I've run a webserver on it, I've installed a SSH daemon to permit me to do web development on it from another machine because I find it hard to develop on the "TV" now.. In fact now I'm looking how to enable the second VGA port for a dual head display, if that is even possible. I download mp3's from Amazon, I've got Windows MAME running in Wine.. I download videos from my digital camera, play them back and convert to OGG format with Oggconvert and upload to youtube. I'd say about 40 of the videos I uploaded to my youtube account were directly uploaded from this laptop.

Things I don't like about the laptop:
1. Built-in Wireless is not very strong, I ended up buying a Dynex PCMCIA card to augment the the signal to my router (about 100ft away, not typical).
2. Keyboard is short, Tab key is the size of a normal key and the capslock is a bit bigger, so you have to be cognizant of where the pinky finger is hitting.
3. Core Duo processor is a dual core, but it is not 64-bit as the Core 2 Duo and Pentium D's.. So if you have Vista, it's the sucky 32-bit cousin, not the rewritten 64-bit version of Vista.
4. One PCMCIA slot, not two like a thinkpad would have.
5. Touch pad a little hard to get used to from a velocity sensitive nub, I'm a thinkpad user too.
6. Two button support on the pad, not third button.. If you use blender 3D, you will miss that third button.
7. Power button is on the keyboard, which should probably be on sides, to avoid accidental hit.
8. There is the 512MB pre-installed problem, if you are running Vista, but Ubuntu doesn't have any memory problems at 512MB.. My memory is currently at well 519MB utilization, but I'm running firefox and Miro and a apache web server, so.. Xubuntu and Puppy Linux can work in less than 128MB of space, and I believe this laptop will boot from a USB device, haven't tried it.
9. Glossy Screen supposedly reduces glare, but you can see yourself when it is pitch-black.. Unless you are a narcissistic, this is not good feature, next time I'm getting a diffused matte screen.

Things I like:
DVD-R, yes DVD-R it will burn DVD's, fairly easy to install Linux alternatives, Vista was not hard to deinstall. 4 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet and Wireless, Ubuntu recognizes both on startup, and gives me the option to either use the dynex and internal and shows the levels of connectivity for both wireless connections on a drop-down as well as choice of encryption level for connection.

Perfect dimension for watching 16:9 movies and HD content. Volume dial on the front of the laptop, makes it easy to adjust the volume. Ubuntu almost supports this dial, Gutsy Gibbon (7.10) supported the front dial, but did not distinguish the speakers, however Hardy will, if you have the headphones connected on startup, don't ask me why. Ubuntu shows the speaker/volume when adjusting the dial, center-screen. Don't know about hibernation since I leave the laptop always on.

Best to get a laptop cooler, because this runs very hot. And if you run Ubuntu, rip the Vista sticker off and replace with a Ubuntu foil stick on. I downgraded to Ubuntu because Vista was a memory and resource hog, and could not configure filezilla and other software I use to do PHP programming.

PS- I store videos from Miro like ABC, NBC and CBS video podcasts, as well as "Stupid Videos" on an external Seagate 0.5 Terrabyte, 80GB is not enough if you plan to watch video podcasts on this.

Do not ! I repeat do not buy this computer
When i bought my laptop it was my first time getting one (changing from desktop) i was unaware thinking if i stayed with a name brand it'd be good, Wrong! I chose this model and i payed around $850 so i was pleased. For a month or 2. I have had nonstop Problems with the Motherboard burning out consistently and yes i have upgraded it more "Each" time i sent it back to Toshiba (there customer support totally lacking) to have the motherboard replaced. after the third time doing this. I was pressured to extend the warranty which i didn't do because i was already so tired of the machine by that point i couldn't see doing that to myself. After it's warranty expired i had to sent it in to a repair shop and have the motherboard replaced 3 more different times and i've only had this computer a year and 3 months. so skip it,skip it please skip it and whatever you do don't buy one with the name Toshiba on it

Price: $798.10
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HP Pavilion dv5t Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 (2.0GHz), 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display, 3GB DDR2 RAM, 200GB SATA HD, Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer, 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS, Webcam + Fingerprint Reader, Wireless a/b/g/n with Bluetooth, Microsoft Works 9.0, Windows Vista Home Premium

HP Pavilion dv5t Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 (2.0GHz), 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display, 3GB DDR2 RAM, 200GB SATA HD, Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer, 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS, Webcam + Fingerprint Reader, Wireless a/b/g/n with Bluetooth, Microsoft Works 9.0, Windows Vista Home Premium

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #5925 in Personal Computers

Brand: Hewlett-Packard

Model: dv5t

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 unknown-units

Memory: 3GB DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Disk: 200GB

Processors: 1

Display size: 15.4

Features

Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 (2.0GHz), 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display

3GB DDR2 RAM, 200GB SATA HD, 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS Includes 1394 firewire and 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, Webcam + Fingerprint Reader - Swipe your finger to log on to the notebook and password protected sites

Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer, Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth

Microsoft(R) Works 9.0, HP PhotoSmart Essentials

4 USB (4th shared with eSATA port), 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader, Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers

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Sony VAIO VGN-SR250J/S 13.3-Inch Laptop (2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Silver

Sony VAIO VGN-SR250J/S 13.3-Inch Laptop (2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Silver

The sleek, portable and durable VAIO SR notebook is powered by new Intel processor technology ¿ the latest and greatest from Intel. Weighing just over 4 pounds (with standard battery) and less than an inch thick with long battery life and a 13.3-inch razor-thin LED backlit XBRITE-ECO display, the VAIO SR notebook packs a variety of advanced security and entertainment features. Protect your notebook with fingerprint security and chat with friends and family with a built-in webcam. You can even customize the on-screen look of your notebook with the new Switch mode, a cool new feature that lets you set up different usage personalities for home, work and play.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #418 in Personal Computers

Color: Silver

Brand: Sony

Model: VGN-SR250J/S

Dimensions: 11.81" h x 5.51" w x 16.14" l, 6.95 pounds

Features

Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor (2.26GHz), 3MB L2 cache

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64Bit)

13.3-Inch widescreen LCD with XBRITE-ECO technology and LED backlight

4GB of pre-installed RAM and a 320GB Serial ATA hard drive

Biometric fingerprint scanner and built-in MOTION EYE camera

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
The sleek, portable and durable Sony VAIO VGN-SR240J/B packs a variety of advanced security, performance and entertainment features into a compact notebook PC, from biometric fingerprint reader to a shock-resistant hard drive to wireless Bluetooth stereo music streaming. It also includes a new, uniquely Sony Switch mode that enables you to set three distinct usage personalities, each with its own shortcuts and wallpapers, to suit your mood or mode of work. Lightweight and easy to handle at just over 4 pounds with a 13.3-inch high-definition display and a durable magnesium alloy chassis (in silver), this VAIO SR notebook features a spacious keyboard for comfortabl typing and a rounded hinge at the back that fits perfectly in your hand.

Thin, lightweight and durable, the magnesium alloy Sony VAIO SR notebook weighs just over 4 pounds and offers an LED-backlit 13.3-inch screen.

It's powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor--with Centrino 2 technology--which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 includes a lightning-quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking performance. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (maximum), Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics with up to 1750 MB of available memory, a dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard 34 slot, quad-mode Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth connectivity (including A2DP stereo music streaming), a 1.3-megapixel webcam built into the bezel, both Memory Stick and SD card readers, and pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1).

This Sony notebook is Energy Star 4.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

VAIO Switch Mode
The new Switch mode enables you to tailor your SR notebook to the way you use your computer. A set of buttons above the keyboard lets you set three distinct usage personalities, or modes. You can base your modes on the scenarios in which you use your PC--such as home, work and entertainment. For instance, you can get your favorite websites and personal email at home; business productivity applications when your at work; and multimedia programs when you're ready to play. Each mode is customized with its own unique wallpaper and set of 5 shortcuts to your preferred programs.

Security Enhancements
Sony's VAIO SR notebooks take security seriously, employing a biometric fingerprint sensor and proprietary hard disk drive protection software to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use as well as accidental damage. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy--you only need your fingerprint. It also includes an integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant chip that enhances security by allowing you to control access on a specific client/user basis.

Spec Check Color: Silver 13.3-inch LCD screen 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor 320 GB hard drive 4 GB RAM (maximum) Dual-layer DVD±R drive Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics (up to 1750 MB available) Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit (SP1) Weighs 4.14 pounds

The Basics

Processor: Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor featuring Intel Centrino 2 technology. This processor has a 2.26 GHz processor speed, super-sized 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

Formerly codenamed Montevina, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology improves upon every facet of a laptop's main features, including performance and battery life via new processors and chipsets, faster draft 802.11n wireless, and new business-class manageability capabilities. The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and it can run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background.

Hard Drive: The extra large 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

The G-Sensor Shock Protection feature makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement like being dropped, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and protect the disc from scratching. An intelligent algorithm, unique to VAIO PCs, judges whether or not a movement is risky, activating disk drive protection only when your hardware is at risk.

Memory: The 4 GB of installed RAM (PC6400, 2 x 2 GB, 2 x 1 GB) maximizes the capacity of this notebook, and it also offers an ultra-fast 800 MHz speed.

DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD±R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

Keyboard & Mouse: This VAIO SR notebook features an innovative keyboard design with keys that are individually raised above a solid, one-piece piano-black bezel layer, providing a quieter keyboard and more durable panel. It has a standard 82-key keyboard (2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) and electro-static two-button touchpad.

The VAIO SR notebook features an innovative keyboard design with keys that are individually raised above a solid, one-piece layer providing a quieter keyboard and more durable panel.

Screen, Video & Audio
You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 13.3-inch WXGA high-definition screen, with its 1280 x 800-pixel resolution. The XBRITE-ECO technology (with LED backlighting) delivers brilliant colors and stunning clarity with efficient power usage, and it features an anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection and ensure a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle.

Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, which uses shared video memory (up to 1750 MB allocated from the system memory). This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features powerful color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 5100AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). With the Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).

This notebook also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (though no PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connectivity options:

2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals

Analog video output: 1 VGA

1 ExpressCard/34 slot

Memory Stick/Memory Stick DUO slot (with MagicGate functionality)

Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)

1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack

10/100 Fast Ethernet

56K modem (V.90)

Operating System
The 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Microsoft Windows Live OneCare anti-virus and recovery (trial version), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student (60-day trial), Sony Click to Disk Editor (CD and DVD burning), VAIO Movie Story (video editing), VAIO MusicBox

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 12.4 x 9.2 x 1.33 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 4.14 pounds.

Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS13A/B rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 2.5 and 6 hours (depending on usage). This laptop is compliant with Energy Star 4.0 specifications, meaning that it uses less power and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by meeting very strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy.

What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-SR250J/S notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.

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Customer Reviews

Almost Perfect......
The Sony SR250J is a good laptop. I bought it for my father but find that I am using it far more than he. The machine is reasonably fast and 4gb of ram really helps Vista move along. However I did not give it 4 stars because I feel sony should have included a recovery disc and not make the end user create one. It took 3 hours to create 2 recovery dvd's. Now I am not sure if it created it from the leaner install (removed all the unnecessary software) or from the recovery partition that sony does not mention it has. Turns out there is a recovery partition that can be accessed to reinstall the computer back to factory.

The other gripe I have with the laptop is that the screen collects finger prints and dust real easy. So have some screen wipes handy. Otherwise the laptop is great. I love it, however its not for me so i am going to have to buy myself one. Also if you plan to install Linux in dual boot, research it since this is an vista 64 bit install and i cant seem to get linux to boot up.

This computer is the great
This Laptop has impressed me in so many ways I highly recommed buying it if you want a light weight highly powerful and very mobile computer

A tad frustrating!.....cost wise that is!!!!!
I received this notebook yesterday. Frustratingly, the price has dropped about $35 in the intervening two days between ordering and recieving the machine. Bummer. Regardless, here are my initial observations.

I am upgrading from the Vaio PCG-TR3A, a lovely little notebook however struggling now with only 2GB's of RAM and, like it's owner, an ageing processor. I was however impressed with the TR3A's monitor which, with a pair of "cheater" reading glasses was clear and sharp, although a little small. My main reason for buying the TR3A was it's portability however, after analysis I realized I really don't travel as much as I would either like or can afford to, so it was time to upgrade.

I decided to stay with Sony as opposed to other PC's primarily for the monitor and research confirmed that Sony still appears to be ahead of the game in this department. I initially considered the new Vaio "Z" series, however I could not warrant paying the extra dollars based on my normal PC usuage and hence I decided on the Vaio SR series. My other major requirement/desire was for a "fingerprint" reader so that I could log on to Amazon that much more quickly to spend my hard earned "dosh".

As usual, my new purchase arrived smack on time, ie, next day delivery at a very reasonable cost based on my "Amazon Prime" membership (highly recommended if you are an Amazon Junkie as I am). Interestingly the neoprene cover I ordered with the PC was delayed, by UPS it appears, but it's not a big deal right now however, when one pays for a "next day" service, maybe one should expect it?????

The PC was well packaged by Amazon and Sony. Out of the box there were no apparent problems. I was struck by how compact and light the SR is even though it has a larger screen size than my TR. I have to also comment on the rubber studs that the machine sits on. I did read in my research that the studs are lacking in tactility (I think I just invented that word) and "pooh poohed" the comments I read. I have to report, however, that on our countertop surface, the SR reacts similar to the puck on a "table hockey" game. This is great if you want to share your recent web findings with your partner on the opposite side of the table, however you have to be aware of it and a little careful. I'll be honest, I was a little dismissive of this comment initially however it is really evident however liveable with.

This is my first machine and real experience with Windows Vista and so far I have no real complaints. Connecting with my WiFi network went smoothly and upgrading Vista also went well. The SR screen so far meets my expectations although I have not challenged the machine graphically.

I am hugely impressed with the speed of the machine, especially on the web. My TR3A was exceedingly slow, even with an "n" wifi adapter. I also immediately notice the SR runs a lot cooler than the TR although I have to report I do not "game" or any such activity.

So far I am a little dissaponted with the "Fingerprint reader". I registered my finger print however it takes constant re-try's to get a good reading when logging on! Now, this may be operator error and I need to work on my technique and consistency, however, I did think that it would be a little more "friendly" and I hope that this aspect improves as it was an important purchasing feature.

The keyboard is nicely spaced which helps as I am a touch typist.....hmmm,.....isn't everybody these days? I am noticing a few errors....missed keys that is......beyond my normal typo's.....but again that may be "operator error" and I need to give it time. I also note a frustrating errant cursor secondary to, I believe, a very sensitive touch pad. Again I think this will impove as I become more familiar with the machine.

In general, I am pleased with the Sony Vaio SR250J and I hope as I become more familiar with the machine I will become even more enamored with it, and it with me!!!! In today's economy, it may be worth waiting a week or two to purchase the machine if you are considering this computer, as, with luck, it will be half the price I paid for it, however, that being said, it is definitely great value compared to my TR3A as the SR is at least $600 cheaper and is a much more powerful and up to date machine.

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