Features

• 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 60 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, Mini-DVI port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video output (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution

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BROKE TWICE IN THREE MONTHS
I loved this computer for the first week. Then, it died.Just blackout died completely. When I took out the battery, it started right up.Two months later it broke again.Same thing but the battery trick didn't work this time. When I took it in, they said the hard drive was gone.They couldn't even recover any of the data.Getting it repaired took ten days after many, many phone calls to Apple to get me on an expedite list, because the hard drive was on back order!
An amazing laptop!!!
Pros;
FROM A WINDOWS USER.GRADE A FOR MAC OS, B FOR HARDWARE
My first Mac. Switching is like learning to drive a right hand drive car.A little frustrating at times but the MAC OSX is Very well designed and intuitive and user friendly.The upcoming Windows Vista looks a lot like a MAC OS.
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Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 60 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, Mini-DVI port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video output (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution

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Thousands of MacBooks experiencing random shut downs
My MacBook started RSDs last Friday the 13th after using it for 2 months. It's very frustrating to be working on something or reading a web page and all of the sudden the screen goes black. Then you have to restart and it doesn't even want to start right away. I also sometimes get RSD after powering up and logging into my user account and when waking it from sleep. For the record, I ordered this from another online source, not Amazon.First it took a month to even recieve my MacBook. When I did recieve it, It had a lazy pixel and now has 3. Then I had trouble with the super drive, it refused to open or eject a CD I put in. Now RSD. Fortunately I procrastinated taking it to the Genius Bar otherwise I would have been in there 3 times getting it serviced. Making an appointment has not been easy, I've been trying for 2 days (I still don't have one), maybe they are getting an over load of MacBooks in for service. I talked to tech support and they said they are aware of the problem and I need to take it in for service.Ya think ? Well they have been made aware because this has been going on for a few months and there are thousands of complaints about RSDs and the super drive defects. There's even a web site devoted to the RSD problem started by a disgruntled consumer. If you do a google search on MacBook random shut downs, you'll get tons of links with info and complaints on this. Or go to Apple's Support discussions pages.Supposedly the heatsync and logic board need replacement, which may or may not help. Some people in the message boards have complained that they started getting RSDs soon after getting the parts replaced.Supposedly the latest production MacBooks will have the new parts.
REFRAIN FROM BUYING THIS COMPUTER!
Okay, now I have been a faithful Mac user forever.But since buying the new Macbook, I have been nothing but frustrated and furious with Apple and Macs.I am a college student at USC and have been without a computer 7 or my 9 weeks at school.It is stressful enough being in your first year of college, without having to spend hours on the phone with apple and having to send off your NEW computer to be repaired SEVERAL TIMES!
good...besides the one shutdown
I got my macbook three weeks ago. I like the new macbook. But i also experienced a major shut down, out of nowwhere, like the very next week. Nothing worked.It took a day or two to get it to work again. But that was the only major issue, so far, hopefully!The keyboard needs a little getting used to. All the other features are pretty neat, though. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A105-S4284 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. This affordable notebook PC is powered by Intel's powerful Core Duo T2050, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and a more efficient power consumption. The dual execution core T2050 has a 1.6 GHz processor speed, fast 533 MHz system bus, and generous 2 MB L2 cache. It also features a 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), dual-layer multiformat DVD drive that also burns CDs, tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 128 MB of shared video memory, an ExpressCard slot, and multi-format memory card reader. And it's loaded with the Microsoft Windows Media Center operating system, featuring powerful, easy-to-use digital entertainment functionality. This is a Windows Vista capable PC, and it's also Windows Vista Premium ready.Read more

Features

• Affordable notebook PC with 15.4-inch LCD; 1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo T2050 with 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer/multi-format DVD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, one ExpressCard 54/34, multi-format memory card reader
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM); tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (801.11a/b/g)
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

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The Toshiba A-Series needs to evolve from this underpowered slump
The Toshiba A-Series has so much unused potential; most of which comes from their target market of college students and budget professionals. That being said, there is a lot this laptop has going for it, and a lot that still makes me question Toshiba's motives. The thing that this laptop does right, it florishes in, but the things that aren't up to par, are way under what they should be. I'll break down the pros and cons.
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Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 80 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, Mini-DVI port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video output (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution

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My black Macbook
This is my 2nd Mac laptop, my first being a 14' white iBook that served me very well for 2+ years. This new Macbook pretty well addresses all of my "small" wishes and complaints with the iBook I had. Love the sleek black profile and lightness, and especially the glossy screen that's VERY wide versus very TALL. Most anything you may wish to watch these days via iTunes or DVD movies, etc are formatted wide anyway. The keys are GREAT.. durable and low-form-fitted towards the base of the machine. They barely click when used. I do not like to hear a "tap tap tappity" when folks are on their keyboards, even myself! :D Everything looks good on this monitor.
Great Product and Great Rebate
Based on all the previous reviews, you can tell this is a great laptop.I just wanted to comment on how good Amazon was on processing the rebate.I have just about given up on products that offer rebates (i.e. I either miss the UPC Code, the receipt wasn't the original, etc.).However, Amazon provided constant updates and the check arrived in the time frame given by Amazon.I am glad I bought this product through Amazon and would trust them again with a product offering a rebate.

Awesome notebook... just don't buy it from Amazon.
I bought this MacBook to replace a 12" PowerBook G4 that died on me a few months ago, and let me just say - I absolutely love it. The black is SLEEK, and the performance is great.
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Editorial Review

Elegantly styled, the Sony Vaio VGN-FE770G notebook PC is more than just a pretty face. It offers cutting-edge processing power from Intel's new Core 2 Duo line for outstanding multi-tasking performance as well as a tri-mode wireless LAN, enabling you to connect to a full assortment of 802.11a/b/g networks. A 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory enable high-speed computing, resulting in sizzling performance for work and multimedia activities. It also features a bright widescreen 15.4-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD screen that offers excellent color purity even in the brightest daylight. And communicate with pals all around with world via VoIP calling and video conferencing using the built-in microphone and camera (with zoom function). Read more

Features

• Stylish, powerful multimedia notebook with 15.4-inch screen and 1.83 GHz T5600 Core 2 Duo processor
• 120 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, ExpressCard/34 slot, memory card reader (SD, XD, Memory Stick)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB shared RAM), tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), Ethernet, modem
• Windows XP Media Center 2005, Update Rollup 2

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Well designed,but poorly made. Sorry, it's a "cheap Sony"
It's a well designed but relatively poorly made notebook.The LCD screen is beautiful and the stereo is impressive. The design and display are totally "Sony". However, the external material is very cheap. The body shows a visible bending with just a little push by fingers.
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Editorial Review

Take a load off your shoulders when you're racing for your plane with the sleekly designed and ultra-portable Sony Vaio VGN-TX750P/B notebook PC, which weighs just an amazing 2.76 pounds. It also features integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology to keep you connected and productive when away from your workstation and a dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner with Click to DVD software, enabling you to create high-quality, customized DVDs for presentations or home movies. It also has an 11.1-inch widescreen LCD with XBRITE technology, 1.2 GHz ultra-low voltage Pentium M processor, 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (1.5 GB maximum), a battery life of between 4 and 7.5 hours, Bluetooth wireless capability (for connecting to peripherals such as PDAs, cell phones, and printers), a multi-format memory card reader, and a wide assortment of pre-loaded software titles. Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 753 (1.20 GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB)
• 11.1-inch screen, 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (1.5 GB maximum)
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one Memory Stick slot; dual-layer DVDRW drive
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g), Cingular WAN capability (with service)
• Windows XP Professional Edition, SP2

Reviews (3)

I absolutely LOVE this computer!
I bought this little laptop because I have a large "desktop replacement" 17" widescreen also which has become too large to bring to meetings, classes or seminars I may go to and I noticed many other executives using this Sony TX model so when I received it I was pleasantly surprised at the weight, the outstanding color and brightness and I get tons of comments on how practical and helpful it is in meetings! I bought another one recently for my husband as I originally bought him a Sony UX which is too small and not very practical which I'm now returning and he absolutely loves his Sony TX too. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!You can get add-on memory directly from [...] for a great price too!

Great portable computer
I got this computer about a week ago and I absolutely love it!It is incredibly small while still being practical.Probably not a great computer for anyone with limited vision, but otherwise perfect.Great for anyone who needs to take their computer with then without adding a ton of weight.Perfect for students to take to class.Highly recomended.

Great machine, ugly keyboard
Got the machine today. Great machine. A little slow the transfer to disk but the keyboard is dark grey with black keys. You can't see them if you do not use a head lamp. Thre only solution, black stickers with white letters. The guy who designed it should have been drunk.... My FE590G has white keys with black letters, perfectly legible. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Replace your desktop PC with the Toshiba Satellite P105-S9722 laptop, featuring all the power and hard drive space you expect from a top-of-the-line desktop but in an easily mobile package. It's powered by the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. The dual-execution core T7200 Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multi-threaded architecture for improved gaming and multi-tasking performance, and it features a 2.0 GHz speed, lightning quick 667 MHz system bus, and massive 4 MB L2 cache. Read more

Features

• Powerful multimedia, gaming PC with 17-inch LCD; 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor (4 MB L2 cache)
• Gigantic 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one S-Video, one DVI-D, one PCMCIA, one Expresscard 54/34, multi-format memory card reader
• Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 graphics card with 256 MB of dedicated RAM; tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity; Bluetooth
• Windows XP Professional Edition, SP2--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

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Strong Competitor against Dell's XPS M1710
This is an outstanding computer. I was very impressed with Toshiba. This is probably the first non-Qosmio Toshiba laptop that I actually enjoyed testing. There are some things that overshadow this computer, but continue to read anyways to see if these concerns pertain to you.
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Features

• 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 1 GB (single SODIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 120 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, three USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 17-inch TFT widescreen with 1680 x 1050 resolution

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Superb product from Apple
This is really a great prdouct from Apple. It's fast and beautiful ! I love my MacBook Pro.
Hey, what else would you expect from Apple!
Great design, fast processor and a fantastic OS.
Don't Buy
Don't buy the MacBook Pros. Here's my experience: I bought a MacBook Pro a few months ago and it was dead-on-arrival. I immediately had it replaced with my current MacBook Pro, which also turned out to be defective. I sent it in for repairs through my local Apple store to Apple's repair facility in Texas. Unfortunately for me, the defective part is the logic board (the motherboard on this notebook) and that part is on backorder, which I can only assume to be the case because of the demand for this part for other defective MacBook Pros. Apple's repair facility has had my notebook for more than four weeks now, and even after numerous phone calls to Apple's service center, I still don't have my notebook. My advice is to stay away from the MacBook Pros until Apple figures out why so many of them are unreliable (known problems include, but are not limited to, excessive heat and noise from the MacBook Pros). Just check Apple's official discussion forums and see for yourself. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Designed to provide on-the-go productivity and entertainment to fit any budget, the Toshiba M115-S3104 notebook PC weighs just over 5 pounds. The 14.1-inch widescreen display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed DVDs. This affordable notebook PC is powered by Intel's powerful Core Duo T2050, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and a more efficient power consumption. The dual execution core T2050 has a 1.6 GHz processor speed, fast 533 MHz system bus, and generous 2 MB L2 cache. Other features include an 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), integrated 54g wireless connectivity, Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 128 MB of shared video memory, multi-format/dual-layer DVD burner, and Windows XP Media Center edition operating system. This is a Windows Vista capable PC, and it's also Windows Vista Premium ready.Read more

Features

• Stylish business notebook with 14.1-inch LCD; 1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo T2050 with 2 MB L2 cache
• 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (2 GB max), dual-layer/multi-format DVD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, multi-format memory card reader
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM); tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity; 10/100 Ethernet
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

Features

• 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 1 GB (single SODIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 100 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA/100 hard drive; slot-load 4x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot; no FireWire 800 slots
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 15.4-inch TFT widescreen display with 1440 x 900 resolution

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Don't Buy
Don't buy the MacBook Pros. Here's my experience: I bought a MacBook Pro a few months ago and it was dead-on-arrival. I immediately had it replaced with my current MacBook Pro, which also turned out to be defective. I sent it in for repairs through my local Apple store to Apple's repair facility in Texas. Unfortunately for me, the defective part is the logic board (the motherboard on this notebook) and that part is on backorder, which I can only assume to be the case because of the demand for this part for other defective MacBook Pros. Apple's repair facility has had my notebook for more than four weeks now, and even after numerous phone calls to Apple's service center, I still don't have my notebook. My advice is to stay away from the MacBook Pros until Apple figures out why so many of them are unreliable (known problems include, but are not limited to, excessive heat and noise from the MacBook Pros). Just check Apple's official discussion forums and see for yourself.

Best of All Worlds and Then Some
This MacBook comes ready to serve and includes all the amenities.Including, but not limited to, a built-in video camera (which has amazing quality, btw), multi-language support (with easy regional keyboard switching), bluetooth, light AND motion sensors, and multimedia remote control, not to mention an Intel-based processor that allows you to do so much more.
Incredible Machine
As a college student, I need something that will last me at least four more years. Honestly, I had never even used OS X before my purchase, but I knew I'd have no problems because Windows XP was supported. That, and I love my iPod...and as most young people love Apple, as did I. Purchased via the Apple store.
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Editorial Review

Enjoy your favorite music and video wherever you roam with the Averatec AV7115-EH1 multimedia notebook PC, which features a bright 17-inch LCD screen that looks great even in direct sunlight. But in addition delivering an outstanding digital entertainment experience, it also provides high-performance processing designed to handle todayÕs demanding business applications. It's powered by the battery sipping 1.8 GHz Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+ processor. Other features include an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer DVD burner, 5-in-1 memory card reader, ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet, and Microsoft XP Home edition. Read more

Features

• Multimedia-focused laptop with 17-inch LCD; 1.8 GHz Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+ processor (128 KB L2 cache)
• 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB max), dual-layer DVD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, ExpressCard 54/34 card slot, mult-format memory card reader, VGA and S-Video out
• 802.11b/g wireless LAN; 10/100/1000 Ethernet; 56K modem
• USB (3x) 2.0; IEEE1394 (1x)

Reviews (2)

Good value
This laptop has everything I could reasonably need for my non-gaming lifestyle.It is a bit bare inside the box, but if you're reasonablly familiar with laptops already, this should be fine.The screen is HUGE and beautiful.DVD burner works nice, and comes with pre-installed burning software.I like the video capabilities, many USB 2 ports, and even a nice firewire port!For $650 total, this is a great deal!

Bad customer service
Pros:Price, Screen size, Full size keyboard
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Editorial Review

Featuring a sleek, streamlined design, the Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 notebook PC provides you a powerful media center that you can take anywhere. It runs the powerful Windows XP Media Center operating system, which enables you to save TV programming from the built-in TV tuner and save shows to the hard drive or burn to DVD via the dual-layer, multi-format DVD burner. For home theater enjoyment, it includes a 1-bit digital amplifier (normally found in high-end audio systems), Dolby Home Theater surround sound, and built-in Harman Kardon speakers. Read more

Features

• Sleek, media-centric laptop with 17-inch LCD; 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo T2400 with 2 MB L2 cache
• Dual 80 GB hard drives (160 GB total); 1 GB of RAM, dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, multi-format memory card reader
• Integrated TV tuner; GeForce Go 7300 GPU with 256 MB of dedicated memory; tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Beautiful Product
I love this computer - the screen is amazing (perfect for watching and editing movies or working with photos), the keyboard is comfortable (the keys make a little clicking noise that is quite pleasant), and the speakers are outstanding.The speed is great and the software package is decent (it wasn't terribly difficult to get rid of all that junk that comes bundled with it) but seems a bit stingy for the price of the machine.Be warned:this is certainly not a "laptop" - this thing is HUGE and quite heavy (but not that hot).

Funny sounding name but a GOOD COMPUTER!
Great computer for entertainment and work purposes.I'm not a computer geek and may lack the technical language to explain the following but I found it easy to operator. The keyboard has short cut buttons for tv,dvd,cd etc.. The built in speakers are loud and clear, the screen is vivid and the colors pop! The minus 1 star comes from the dual mouse pad is a little too sensitive and would freeze if your finger touched more than one command. (only for a moment),the volume control dial response is a little slow and the obvious..it's a little HEAVY!(10 lbs)and awkward to balance on your lap. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Svelte and stylish at just 3.4 pounds, the Averatec AV1150-EW1 notebook PC offers ultimate portability and excellent computing power. It has a high-resolution AveraBrite widescreen 10.6-inch LCD that supports up to a 1280 x 768-pixel Hi-Def resolution. A built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with dual-antenna allows for super fast Internet multimedia streaming and downloading. And you'll stay secure thanks to the included Norton AntiVirus and Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality that can halt worm attacks and eliminate the need for software patches. Read more

Features

• Amazingly lightweight notebook with 10.6-inch LCD; ultra-low voltage 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium M 733 processor (2 MB L2 cache)
• 80 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, dual-layer DVD-/+RW drive
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, multi-format memory card reader
• Built-in 802.11b/g LAN, 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet and 56K V.92 modem
• Windows XP Professional edition, SP2

Features

• 1.73 GHz Pentium M processor 740, 533 MHz front side bus
• 1 GB MB 333 MHz DDR2 memory, 80 GB hard drive, DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive
• 1 FireWire port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, port replicator connector, Memory Stick slot, TypeII/Type I card slot
• 802.11b/g wireless, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet, V.90 modem
• 15.4-inch display, Windows XP Home OS, Microsoft Works 8.0, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User

Reviews (24)

Poor ....
All,
STAY AWAY FROM VAIOS
My laptop has completely broken down TWICE in the 1.5 years since purchase ($2100 new !!!!) Motherboard and hard disk replaced 6 months ago, and now motherboard needs to be replaced again. STAY AWAY FROM THESE GARBAGE-TOPS. There is already a class-action lawsuit against Sony VAIO laptops filed in California, and will be one filed in New York soon.

Risky investment
I did not buy this computer but I bought two VAIO PCG-NV before. Both computers became very sick (memory slot problem, dvd-rom problem, lcd problem, etc) just after the warranty expired. There is a sony service center in my city but I was not allowed to drop my laptops there. I had to pay the shipping fee plus more than $250 for each computer to be repaired. A few months ago, one latop suffered from the "motherboard" disease. I decided that it is not worthwhile to save its life. The Worst purchase I even made.
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Editorial Review

Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A105-S2201 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch screen (which is also great for watching DVD movies when you need a break). This affordable notebook PC also features a battery-sipping 1.6 GHz Celeron M 420 processor, an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer multiformat DVD drive that also burns CDs, integrated 54g wireless connectivity, ATI Radeon XPress 200M video card with up to 128 MB of shared video RAM, and Windows XP Home edition operating system. This is a Windows Vista capable PC.Read more

Features

• Affordable notebook PC with 15.4-inch LCD; 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M 420 processor, 1 MB L2 cache
• 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), dual-layer/multi-format DVD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA
• ATI Radeon XPress 200M with up to 128 MB of shared video RAM; 54g Wi-Fi connectivity
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2--Windows Vista capable

Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (single SODIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 80 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA/100 hard drive; slot-load 4x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot; no FireWire 800 slots
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 15.4-inch TFT widescreen display with 1440 x 900 resolution

Reviews (6)

Nightmare
I bought 2 of these. One for myself and one for my wife. I have had to take both back in to the 'genius bar,' where some condescending Mac snob told me how great these are even though my harddrive died for no reason and I have LOST ALL MY DATA. My wife's machine was seriously overheating, to the point it would shut down. I am just so nervous now her machine will fry her internal hard drive and she will lose everything. I took it in to a Mac genius, who said it is working fine, but it keeps crashing. We work solely onto external usb drives now because I don't trust the mac. My laptop is in the shop for 2 weeks. When I get it back, I don't really want to use it because I just can't rely on it. I will never buy another Mac. Now I am stuck with 2.

Don't Buy
Don't buy the MacBook Pros.Here's my experience: I bought a MacBook Pro a few months ago and it was dead-on-arrival.I immediately had it replaced with my current MacBook Pro, which also turned out to be defective.I sent it in for repairs through my local Apple store to Apple's repair facility in Texas.Unfortunately for me, the defective part is the logic board (the motherboard on this notebook) and that part is on backorder, which I can only assume to be the case because of the demand for this part for other defective MacBook Pros.Apple's repair facility has had my notebook for more than four weeks now, and even after numerous phone calls to Apple's service center, I still don't have my notebook. My advice is to stay away from the MacBook Pros until Apple figures out why so many of them are unreliable (known problems include, but are not limited to, excessive heat and noise from the MacBook Pros).Just check Apple's official discussion forums and see for yourself.

MacBook Pro Battery Exchange Program
I have had this machine since March. It always ran hot so much that you had to cover your legs when using it. The battery began to give me real trouble at the same time Apple announced its battery exchange program. Once I figured out how to read the battery serial number(I had to remove it and blow it up via the copier by 200%!) and even then it took me a while to figure out the final four characters, I called Apple, was told to use the web site, entered the info at about 3:00P.M. and received the replacement battery the next day by 1:00P.M. Called DHL at 1:30P.M. to pick up the old one and they were there by 3:30P.M. to return it to Apple. Excellent response and I wonder if Bill and his buddies would even consider matching that. Oh, by the way, the machine ain't bad either. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The sleekly designed, lightweight Sony VAIO VGN-SZ330P/B notebook PC delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability and performance. Coolly contemporary, it has a magnesium coating and aluminum finish on the palm rest for a great blend of the fashionable and the functional. It measures a mere 1.5 inches thin and features a superb 13.3-inch widescreen display with XBRITE LCD technology, long battery life, and a generous, comfortable keyboard. The integrated tri-mode 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN enables wireless connectivity on the fly, while the integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology helps keep you connected and productive when away from your workstation. The integrated web-camera and microphone make video conferencing over VOIP connections easy. Read more

Features

• Sleekly designed, lightweight notebook with 13.3-inch screen; powerful 1.83 GHz Intel T7200 Core 2 Duo processor (667 MHz FSB, 4 MB L2 cache)
• 120 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 2 GB RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive, multi-format memory card adapter
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one PCMICIA, one VGA, Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Ethernet, modem
• Hybrid Graphics System lets toggle between NVidia GeForce Go 7400 (128 MB dedicated) and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB shared)
• Windows XP Professional edition (SP2), biometric fingerprint scanning, integrated camera

Reviews (2)

Sony isn't the hottest afterall
I was extremely excited the day I brought this laptop home. The Vaio... finally. The holy grail of laptops. However, over the past few days, I have come to realize my dreams were unfounded. My previous laptop was the Gateway 3520, no stellar pinnacle of performance, but I would gladly trade this Vaio in for my trusty Gateway.
Spec for Spec a GREAT VALUE
Basically a loaded notebook for the money.I have always bought Sony and not just for my PC needs.
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Editorial Review

Designed to provide on-the-go productivity and entertainment to fit any budget, the Toshiba M115-S1071 notebook PC weighs just over 5 pounds. The 14.1-inch widescreen display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed DVDs. This affordable notebook PC also features a battery-sipping 1.6 GHz Celeron M 420 processor, 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), integrated 54g wireless connectivity, ATI Radeon XPress 200M video card with up to 64 MB of shared video RAM, multi-format/dual-layer DVD burner, and Windows XP Home edition operating system. This is a Windows Vista capable PC.Read more

Features

• Stylish business notebook with 14.1-inch LCD; 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M 420 processor, 1 MB L2 cache
• 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), dual-layer/multi-format DVD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA
• ATI Radeon XPress 200M with up to 64 MB of shared video RAM; 54g Wi-Fi connectivity
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2--Windows Vista capable

Editorial Review

Weighing just over 4 pounds, the ultra-portable Toshiba Satellite U205-S5044 notebook PC packs in an extraordinary amount of power and productivity into its elegant, compact package. The 12.1-inch widescreen display offers TruBrite technology for optimal image clarity and a 1280 x 800 resolution for extra desktop working space and a widescreen aspect ratio for watching letterboxed DVDs. And you can use this laptop as a media center without turning on the system, thanks to Toshiba's unique Express Media Player, which provides control buttons for accessing CD and DVD playback. Read more

Features

• Ultra-portable 4-pound notebook PC with 12.1-inch LCD; 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor (4 MB L2 cache)
• Extra-large 120 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, multi-format memory card reader
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM); tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity; 10/100 Ethernet
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

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Impressive Specs. Good competitor against the Lenovo X60 and Sony SZ.
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Editorial Review

With the arrival of the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Micro PC, you'll soon think that laptops are too bulky. Placing full-size computer performance into a pocket-sized package, the UX280P weighs just over a pound and measures 5.9 by 3.75 inches to easily fit in the palm of your hand. It features a 4.5-inch widescreen SVGA screen that ingeniously slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. The pocket-sized UX280P comes equipped with a stylus and Sony's VAIO touch launcher for quick access to functions frequently used such as Internet access, e-mail, various computer applications, games, and music. Just push the launcher button located on the side of the unit.

Features

• Amazingly small micro PC fits in your hand--4.5 inch LCD touch screen and hidden keyboard
• 1.2 GHz Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core Solo U1400 processor, 40 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM
• Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) with Cingular SIM card, Bluetooth connectivity
• One built-in USB 2.0 port and Memory Stick slot; includes port replicator with three USB, one FireWire, Ethernet, VGA out, composite A/V out
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional