Is This Lap Top’s Specifications Any Good? Any Pc Experts Out There Who Can Help?
Sunday, August 30th, 2009 at 10:42 am
I want to buy a new laptop. I would be using it mainly for web surfing, emails and playing low graphics games like puzzles, scrabble etc. I might put photos and a bit of music from the web on it, so nothing hi tech or too complicated. I want somethingcoloured, and fairly light so I can transport it easily or play it on my lap. I have seen a laptop advertised at a good price, its a Sony VAIO in red, here is the specs:
Enhanced Intel® Centrino® processor technology with Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T5550, Mobile Intel® GM965 Express chipset, Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN network connection (802.11a/b/g/n) and extended battery life capability
3GB PC2-5300 DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB; 667MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 1.83GHz processor speed
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM
The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation
14.1″ WXGA LCD widescreen display with XBRITE-ECO technology and 1280 x 800 resolution
200GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 graphics with Intel® Clear Video technology and up to 358MB total available video memory as allocated by Windows Vista; VGA-out and S-video out with Smart Display sensor; Sony Sound Reality
Multimedia controls, including play/pause, stop, rewind, fast forward, volume, mute and A/V mode, let you access and control your media with the touch of a button
Built-in 1.3-megapixel MOTION EYE Web cam with microphone makes it easy to video chat with and send video mail to family and friends
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface and 3 USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer; Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate functionality and Secure Digital media slots
Built-in A2DP Bluetooth technology; 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; 56 Kbps V.92/V.90 high-speed modem
Weighs 5.5 lbs. and measures just 1.5″ thin for easy portability
Lithium-ion battery and AC adapter; 3 hours of battery life
Pulsing LED ground effects glow from beneath your laptop
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with Sony Click to Disc, Microsoft Works SE 9.0 and more
Is this any good? For what I want? Price being charged is $1390 Australian dollars…..my other option is a Dell. Should also mention that the VAIO is coming from the US, the seller reckons they work all over the world.
Any advice appreciated!
Category: Audio Surf
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August 30th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
The specifications would be more than enough for what you want to do with it, but it’s always good to have a little more power. I’d go with the VAIO, since Dell uses propriety parts (can only order them through Dell).
August 30th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
That’s a pretty hefty Laptop. It’s a fair price. About average price I would say. Sony is a good brand for the money. However, I recommend Dell over Sony. They have better prices and support. They are also the biggest company.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:49 am
all Information you put up is good BUT Sony does not makes good laptops ,they do not last long ,also desk support sucks ,Get a Dell or IBM Levono with same specification you will be happier…
August 31st, 2009 at 2:09 am
It’s a good laptop, good price, only worry is that Graphics Card. I don’t think it’ll survive a year on the glossy-aero windows vista.
And by the way, the processor is 1.8Ghz, its 3.6Ghz only if you add it up.
But, then mine would be 5Ghz O_o