Features

• 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M Processor 750
• 533MHz Front Side Bus
• 14.1 WXGA LCD monitor with XBRITE-ECO technology
• Native Resolution - 1200 x 800
• 100GB 5400rpm Serial ATA(TM) Hard Drive

Features

• Intel Pentium M 760

Editorial Review

Slim and lightweight (at just 6 pounds), the Sony Vaio VGN-FS980 delivers powerful performance for your everyday computing needs and is ready to grow with your multimedia demands. It offers a 15.4-inch crisp, XBRITE-ECO LCD with sharp detail for all your digital photos, home video, and DVD movies. You'll also get a long battery life of up to 3.5 hours with the included standard battery. Other hardware features include a 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium M 740 processor, 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), multiformat, dual-layer/multiformat DVD burner, 54g wireless connectivity, a Memory Stick slot for easy transfer of your photos from your Sony digital camera, Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2), and a wide assortment of pre-loaded Sony multimedia software titles. Read more

Features

• Notebook with 15.4-inch XBRITE LCD screen and 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium M processor, 2 MB L2 cache
• 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, Memory Stick slot
• Built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g LAN, 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet and 56K V.92 modem
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2

Reviews (7)

Just bought it.
I just got this laptop at Fry's for 799, a better deal then amazon, and I'm considering returning it.
Sony vs Dell
I have had my Dell Inspiron notebook for 3 years and had my share of problems.I've gone through, 1 hard drive, 3 batteries and 1 CDRW/DVD drive.Not to mention having to send my AC adapter in for the recall.
only thing that matters is the probablility of picking a non-disfunctional laptop
After reading all these reviews about Sony versus (mostly) Dell laptops, here is my final questions (and conclusion).
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Editorial Review

Easy to use and nicely lightweight at 5.3 pounds, the fashionable Sony Vaio VGN-FJ290P1/R notebook PC has a sleek design and a raspberry red coloring. It features a generous 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD screen with a widescreen aspect ratio that's great for opening multiple application windows or watching DVD movies the way they were intended to be seen. It'll also keep you connected while you're on the go with a built-in 802.11b/g wireless LAN and integrated microphone and digital camera for VoIP calling and video conferencing. It also comes preloaded with a suite of Sony multimedia software, which enables you to create, manage and view your multimedia files with ease. Use Sony's Click to DVD software to easily create high-quality customized DVDs with the integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+/-RW drive, while Sony's SonicStage software makes managing your music files and making your own audio CDs a cinch. Other features include a 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), battery-sipping 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M 750 processor, Memory Stick slot, and Windows XP Professional edition operating system. Read more

Features

• Fashionable notebook PC in raspberry red with 14.1-inch LCD and 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M 750 processor
• 100 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, Memory Stick slot
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (128 MB shared RAM), wireless LAN (802.11b/g), Bluetooth, Ethernet, modem
• Windows XP Professional (SP2)

Editorial Review

Amazingly slim and light, superbly stylish, and packed full of powerful productivity features, the Sony Vaio VGN-S660P/B is a great traveling companion, weighing just over 4 pounds. A 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory enable high-speed computing, resulting in sizzling performance for work and multimedia activities. It features integrated 54g wireless connectivity and a battery-sipping Intel Pentium processor for long life while on the road. It offers such Sony technologies as the sharp XBRITE LCD and Smart Display Sensor, which instantly adjusts resolution when you connect to a display or projector. It also comes preloaded with a suite of Sony multimedia software, which enables you to create, manage and view your multimedia files with ease. Use Sony's Click to DVD software to easily create high-quality customized DVDs with the integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+/-RW drive, while Sony's SonicStage software makes managing your music files and making your own audio CDs a cinch. Other features an 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), an Nvidia GeForce Go video card with 128 MB of video RAM, and Windows XP Professional Edition (Service Pack 2). Read more

Features

• Notebook with 13.3-inch XBRITE LCD screen and 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M processor, 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, Memory Stick slot
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Professional edition, SP2

Editorial Review

Though not the smallest Sony portable computer at 13.3 by 10.9 inches and 8.2 pounds, the Vaio NV170 notebook brings true desktop performance to your mobile environment. Whether you're on the job, playing a movie or game, or working with your still photos or videos, the Vaio NV170 may be the only computer you need.Read more

Reviews (6)

Great as a portable desktop!
I've had the NV170 for 3 months and its been great. The pro's and con's
Overall the NV170 is a great laptop.I did quite a bit of research and have been very happy with my purchase.2 major issues for me:Customer Support & Sonicstage (Sony's music manager).From the get go the customer support - even customer service when I ordered over the phone was just atrocious.I have spent at least 5 hours being transferred from one 800 number to the next by rude service technicians just to try to resolve some issues that were "no brainers" to me.Only recently did I find one that went that extra mile to at least try to take care of me.My second complaint is the software that Sony has chosen to use to manage music.If you just want to listen to songs that you've downloaded from an external source (not including the internet) on your computer, then you should be fine.However, like most I like to burn CD's & Sonicstage has nearly made me sick, physically, a couple of times with sheer frustration!They have created a new format that mp3's are converted to when using Sonicstage (.omg).It is supposed to keep track of copyright information, number of times a song has been downloaded, etc.The problem is that there is something that doesn't jive between the software and songs dowloaded from the net.So, sometimes they'll burn, sometimes they won't, sometimes I feel like dropping the machine off my 3rd story balcony......Anyway, other than these two issues the speed & capabilities of the NV170 accomodate my needs well.

BUYERS BEWARE: Sony VAIO NV170 is a toy
Even though this unit has a great display it is a terrible buy if your a business user.It will not support any other operating system than Windows XP Home, Sony does not offer an upgrade path(even to XP Professional), there are no drivers available for the hardware configuration.Buyer's beware, this unit is not for business use.Sony does not support this product! ... Read more