Laptops Review

Offering powerful computing resources at an cheap price, the Sony VAIO VGN NR140E/S also makes a stylish declaration with rounded corners and distinctive coloring. This Granite VAIO NR notebook features a matte silver hue that showcases the notebook’s subtly textured chassis and clean lines. The widescreen 15.4 inch screen makes it simple to multitask in some number of open windows, or watch a DVD in its correct part percentage. And Sony’s original XBRITE ECO LCD technology delivers razor sharp details and crisp, bold colors all while conserving battery life. The instant AV Mode feature enables you to start watching a DVD or listening to music with the push of a single button without having to boot up the system. This notebook is powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium T2330 dual core processor and it comes with one GB of installed RAM which may be increased to a maximum of two GB. Other features are a 160 GB hard drive, 54g Wi Fi connectivity 802.11b/g, multi format/dual layer DVD&plusmn,RW drive which also burns CDs, ExpressCard 34 slot, and both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium will include all of the Windows Media Center potential for turning your PC into an all in one home entertainment center. Also to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your audio library, you’ll be able to record and watch your beloved TV shows even HDTV. Vista also integrates new search tools during the operating system, will include new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of imminent hardware failures. The Basics
Processor: The 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium T2330 dual core processor delivers extra computing resources and help expand the PC’s potential by higher throughput and concurrent computing. You’ll be able to do many tasks like digital generating and gaming all while running virus scan or another background tasks seamlessly. Each core shares one MB of L2 cache, and they have a 533 MHz front side bus. An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data, and a bigger L2 cache may 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 in general performance. Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive 5400 RPM offers enough to room to hold a audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a big group of software. This Serial ATA SATA hard drive also quickens the rate with a higher speed move of data akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. Memory: The one GB of installed DDR2 RAM PC4200, two x 512 MB DDR2, 533 MHz is a good start, but you’ll want to maximize the two GB RAM capacity to manage hungry productivity software and calling for multimedia. As well, to get the 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 matched with a large range of formats, as well as 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 vital papers. It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD R DL, 8x for both single level DVD+R/ R, 8x for single level DVD+RW, 6x for single level 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 &amp, Mouse: This notebook has a regular 82 key keyboard 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch and electro static two button touchpad. Screen, Video &amp, Audio
You’ll enjoy razor sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 15.4 inch WXGA high definition screen, with its 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. The XBRITE ECO technology delivers smart colors and stunning clearness with economical power handling, and it features an anti reflective covering to minimize reflection and ensure a beautifully clear image from any looking at angle. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory up to 251 MB assigned from the system memory and gives Windows Vista Aero interface support and improved 3 D graphics performance delivering over 2x scores on 3 DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology gives remaining video playback with sharper image quality, increased clearness, and customizable color controls. It also enables improved visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. Networking, Connectivity &amp, Expansion
This notebook has an integrated Atheros 54g wireless LAN that’s completely matched with 802.11b/g wireless networks. This notebook also will include a next generation ExpressCard 34 card slot no PCMCIA slot, which allows you to take benefit of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here’s the full list of connectivity options: four USB 2.0 ports for connecting a large range of peripherals from digital cameras to MP3 players one FireWire also called IEEE 1394 or i.Link port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals Video output: one VGA one ExpressCard/34 slot Memory Stick/Memory Stick DUO slot with MagicGate functionality Secure Digital memory card slot compatible with MMC cards one headset jack, one microphone jack Fast Ethernet port for a 10/100 connection 56K modem V.90/V.92 Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it will include all of the Windows Media Center potential for turning your PC into an all in one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your audio library. You may also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your beloved TV shows even HDTV and to access new types of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an secondary Windows SideShow display will also let you to access key data when your computer is off. It’s 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 gives the essential tools and technologies to help protect you if you’re 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 imminent hardware failures long before you have lost any vital personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that let you to manage and monitor your family’s use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other actions. Preloaded Software
Will include Sony Click to DVD for easy DVD creation, Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 60 day trial, Symantec Norton 360 All In One Security with 60 days of Live Update. Dimensions &amp, Weight
This notebook measures 14.2 x 10.6 x 1.5 inches WxDxH and weighs 6.2 pounds. Power
It’s powered by the VGP BPS9/B rechargeable lithium ion battery, which has a battery life of between 2.5 and 4.5 hours depending on usage. What’s in the Box
This package holds the VGN NR140E/S notebook PC, rechargeable lithium ion battery, AC adapter, and operating information. It’s supported by a one year restricted hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1 year of toll free telephone technical help.

The VAIOR VGN NR140 NR Series Notebook is a stylish mobile PC ideal for your day to day computing and entertainment needs. Equipped with an Intel Pentium Dual Core T2330 Processor and real Windows Vista Home Premium, it delivers security and entertainment features with a roomy 160GB hard drive and 1GB RAM. Enjoy AV Mode for fast one touch access to your usually used media. Backup and store data or build a media library with the integrated CD/DVD burner. Sony’s XBRITE ECO LCD technology delivers razor sharp details and crisp, bold colors, all while conserving battery life. The VAIOR NR notebook features a uniquely textured chassis to give it a comfy, fabric like look and feel that’s pleasing to the eye and like cool linen to the touch. 1GB DDR2 2x 512MB 533MHz Speed PC2 4200 Memory, 2GB Max 160GB 5400rpm Serial ATATM Hard Drive Action Buttons S1, AV Mode, Power on/off and WLAN on/off Electro Static Touch Pad Pointing Device QWERTY 82 keys keyboard with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch Multimedia Card Reader One Memory StickR Duo media with MagicGateTM functionality and One Secure Digital Media SD ExpressCard /34 Slot Mobile Intel Graphics Processor Media Accelerator X3100 256MB Total Video RAM Mobile Intel GL960 Express Chipset Up to 4.5 hours battery life Atheros IEEE Network Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Inputs and Outputs Ethernet Port, headset Jack, 4 pin i.Link Interface, Modem Jack, Microphone Input, 4x USB Ports, VGA Output, DC In, Fast Ethernet RJ 45 Ethernet Protocol, 10Base T/100Base TX Ethernet Speed and Integrated V.92/V.90 RJ 11 Modem Operating System real Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions Width 14.2 x Depth 10.6 x Height 1.2 1.5 Weight 6.2 pounds with standard battery

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