Review of the Sony Vaio NS20EP
This may be from Sony but it is a fairly basic laptop that sports a slim case and has the looks that you would expect from Sony. It has the square finish that is so popular with the Sony machines and makes it so much easier to transport around with or without a case. In all this computer will offer the user the ability to watch movies, play games and go online.
Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
Natural and smart personal laptop with 3Gb RAM for efficient everyday computing
15.4” X-black LCD for sharp and bright pictures
Integrated 1.3 megapixel camera for instant video chat with friends and family
Maximum connectivity with four USB ports-no need to use an external USB hub
Enjoy effortless multimedia creation with VAIO Movie Story and VAIO Music Box
Technical Details
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Microsoft® Windows® Service Pack 1
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
Colour: Pink
Processor: Intel® Pentium® Processor T3400 with Enhanced Intel Speed Step® Technology
Processor Speed (GHz): 2.16
L2 Cache (MB): one
Front side Bus (MHz): 667
Number of Cores: two
Memory: 3 GB
Memory Speed (MHz): 667
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM (1×2GB, 1×1GB)
Max. Supported Memory (GB): 4
Hard Drive Type: Serial ATA
Hard Drive Capacity (GB): 250
Hard Drive Speed (rpm): 5400
Optical Drive: DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM
Drive Speed (Write): CD-R x24, CD-RW x24, DVD-R DL x6, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x6, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x8, DVD-RAM x5
Drive Speed (Read): CD x24, CD-R x24, CD-RW x24, DVD x8, DVD-R DL x6, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x6, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x8, DVD-RAM x5
Screen Type: X-black LCD
Diagonal Size (in): 15.4
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Resolution Type: WXGA
Graphics Card: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
Total Graphics Memory: Total available graphics memory of Approx. 1320MB
Nterfaces: 4 Pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), DC in, Memory Stick Slot (Memory Stick™ Std / Duo, Memory Stick™ PRO Std / Duo, high speed data transfer), Microphone Jack (Stereo), RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem), RJ-45 Direct Port (Network), 4x USB 2.0, VGA, Express Card Slot (34mm), SD Card Slot, Audio out (Stereo Headphones/Speakers Jack)
Built-in Modem: V.92/V.90
Integrated Wireless LAN: YES
Wireless LAN Max. Date Rate (Mbps): 300 (RX)/ 150 (TX)
Wireless LAN Range (m): max. 100
Wireless LAN Type: 802.11b/g Draft n
Ethernet network: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
Intel® High Definition Audio compatible: YES
Built-in Stereo Speakers: YES
3D Surround: YES
Windows® Sound System Compatible: YES
Built-in ‘Motion Eye’ Digital Camera: YES
Frames per Second: Max. 30
Image Sensor (Mega Pixels): 1.3
Motion Picture Function: YES
Motion Pictures max. Resolution (pixels): 1280×1024 (SXGA)
Special Buttons: Power button, Wireless switch, Mute button, AV Mode button
Auto Resolution: Plug and Display
Kensigton Lock: YES
Software (Audio): VAIO Music Box, Windows Media Player 11
Software (Video & TV): Me&My VAIO, VAIO Content Importer / Exporter, WinDVD 8 for VAIO, VAIO Movie Story
Software (Photo): Picture Motion Browser, VAIO Movie Story
Software (CD-DVD Burning): Easy Media Creator 9, Click to Disc/Editor
Software (Office Application): Adobe® Reader® 8.1, Microsoft® Office Ready 2007 (60 days Try & Buy)
Software (Security & Other): McAfee® Internet Security Suite (with 60 days free virus update), VAIO Recovery Utility – HDD recovery (hidden partition), Google software package
Dimensions (WxDxH): 360×270x31.4 – 38.0 mm
Weight: 2.9Kg
Battery: Lithium-Ion battery (VGP-BPS13B)
Battery Life (min): 225
Battery Charging Time (min): 210
Warranty: 12 months
Priced at $750
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