Editorial Review

The luxuriously sleek, black Sony Vaio VGN-AR190G AR Digital Studio notebook PC is more than just a computing showpiece. It's a powerful, portable multimedia/entertainment PC that can nimbly handle the most advanced graphics for both video and immersive 3D games, watch and record high-definition TV programming, and communicate with pals all around with world via VoIP calling and video conferencing using the built-in microphone and camera. It has a stunning 17-inch display with an anti-reflective coating to keep everything in view even in bright sunlight. Read more

Features

• Powerful portable digital studio notebook PC with 17-inch screen and 2.0 GHz Core Duo T2500 processor
• 200 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), high-definition Blu-Ray DVD playback and recording as well as standard DVD and dual-layer disc compatibility
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, HDMI out, S-Video and RF in, ExpressCard/54 slot, S/PDIF digital audio out, memory card reader (SD, Memory Stick)
• NTSC TV tuner, Nvidia GeForce Go 7600GT with 256 MB video RAM, tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth, Ethernet, modem
• Windows XP Media Center 2005, Update Rollup 2

Reviews (3)

The screen isn't blu-ray compliant... it's not 1080p
The screen resolution is not 1920x1080 so it can't harness the power of the blu-ray drive.The only laptop that I've seen with a compatible resolution is the dell 17" series with the optional 1920x1200 resolution screen.

buggy??
i needed a desktop replacement notebook for when i'm not at my desktop at home, with a big enough screen to do work with large Excel spreadsheets, stats and graphics programs, and read long pdfs comfortably.the computer and screen are gorgeous to say the least.the Blu-ray DVD movie looked pretty unbelievable.
Excellent Laptop, but wait at least 6 months before buying
This is a fantastic laptop.Beautiful design, not too heavy for a 17" notebook, massive hard drive, BLU RAY DISC DRIVE, fast processor, plenty of RAM... it's all good.But here in lies the problem, it's $3500!
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Editorial Review

Satisfy your multimedia and gaming needs wherever you roam with the thin, light Toshiba Satellite P105-S6104 laptop. It runs the powerful Windows XP Media Center operating system, which offers a wide assortment of features to make it easy to create and manage digital photos, videos, and music. It's also great for using as an entertainment center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. You'll enjoy fantastic DVD viewing as well as immersive gaming graphics thanks to the 17-inch TruBrite display. Read more

Features

• Powerful multimedia, gaming PC with 17-inch LCD; 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor
• Large 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (4 GB max), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, 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 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

Reviews (1)

minus the crapware, this is a great laptop
I bought this laptop because I had to replace the one I had to turn back in to my client.
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Editorial Review

The Strobe XP 100 is the ideal companion for the mobile executive. It's compact enough to fit neatly on your desk, or to pack easily alongside your laptop or in your briefcase. It's portable enough to take anywhere because it's powered via USB. The XP 100 is also powerful enough to scan and organize your documents, photos, articles, brochures, and business cards. Whether you're in the office or on the road, the Strobe XP 100 will lighten your load.Read more

Features

• USB Bus-Powered
• Portable scanning solution
• 600 dpi, 36-bit color
• Inc. PaperPort 8, TextBridge Pro 9 OCR, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0
• USB interface

Reviews (30)

Wonderful Little Device
Scanning used to be a hideous ordeal for me--fire up the scanner software, wait for the scanner to warm up, position and re-position the item to be scanned on a huge flatbed scanner inconveniently out of reach of my desk.This tiny device has changed all that:It works quietly, instantaneously and seamlessly with my Windows XP system.I particularly love the tiny footprint and lack of a power cord.Serious paperless-office freaks should definitely consider this item.

Small footprint, perfect for digital document archives
Let me clear up a couple of mistakes other people have written in their reviews:
garbage!!!
terrible scans (the paper shifts causing crooked or wavy scans plus scan quality is poor), terrible OS - contantly crashes or even hangs up my pc, terrible tech support.my old Vx worked great for many years- even though it was just black and white and the tech support was almost useless - but it's was not compatible with XP so i had to get rid of it.do NOT buy the XP100 unless you really need more stress in your life. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The luxuriously designed Sony VAIO VGN-AR250G Digital Studio notebook PC provides a power multimedia computer platform for enhanced entertainment performance. But it can also be admired for its gorgeously appointed design, featuring a black exterior, sleek profile, and interfaces and ports that are easily accessible yet discreetly integrated. With Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, you can view your movies and photos with stunning clarity and brilliant, true-to-life color. NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 graphics and GDDR3 memory deliver advanced graphics performance for immersive game play. You're also ready to capture and edit 1080i HD camcorder content. A built in camera and microphone means it's conference and VoIP ready. Read more

Features

• Multimedia studio notebook with 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor (4 MB L2 cache) and 17-inch LCD
• 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB installed RAM (max), dual-layer DVD+/-RW burner
• Three USB 2.0, one, FireWire, one HDMI output, S/PDIF audio output, ExpressCard 54 card slot, Memory Stick reader
• Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT graphics (128 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM), tri-mode 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi
• Windows XP Media Center 2005; Windows Vista ready

Editorial Review

The sleekly designed, lightweight Sony VAIO VGN-SZ220/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. It also offers the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets toggle between internal and external graphics chips, enabling you to choose lighter battery consumption or better performance depending on the situation. Read more

Features

• Sleekly designed, lightweight notebook with 13.3-inch screen; powerful 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor T2400 (667 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache)
• 120 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 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 Home edition (SP2), biometric fingerprint scanning, integrated camera

Reviews (4)

Great item with Great AC adapter
I love this laptop. Although I've sold a lot of Sony laptop, this one is the first sony I bought for myself.
Awesome laptop!
This is the best thing that SONY has ever put out for me because this laptop is light weighing 4.1 pounds and have a solid desktop performance and solid battery life. When you set your battery Adjust Power Properties to the Ultimate Battery Life with "stamina" mode switched on instead of "speed", you can get over 4 hrs of computing time with full charged battery and with wireless lan and bluetooth on. This laptop can play any of today's video games, runs dvds smoothly, and that's why I LOVE IT!!!!
Just what I needed
I am a long time follower of VAIO models but when my last one became too heavy to be carrying around, I decided I had to switch to a smaller, lighter one. I shopped around and this model combined the best of everything I was looking for; small size and low weight but real power with its processor, memory and hard disk, not to mention the graphics capabilities that I need in a Laptop due to my work. I have had it for a month and I feel it definitely lives up to what I thought it would be. Possibly my only minor thing would be that I would have preffered a normal sized Memory Stick reader, it only accepts Memory Stick Duo, albeit it is something that is easily solved with a normal-sized sleeve.
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Editorial Review

The Acer TravelMate 2423 notebook PC is great choice mobile professionals as well as home users who are looking for superior work and entertainment options at a very affordable price. Weighing just 6 pounds, the TM2423 has a brightly colorful 14.1-inch LCD screen--perfect for presentations and watching DVD movies. In addition to an integrated 54g wireless LAN, this notebook also includes Acer's SignalUp technology--a super-efficient antenna is built into the case, creating an omni-directional sphere that extends signal range and quality. Other hardware features include an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed DDR2 RAM (2 GB max), 1.5 GHz Intel Celeron M processor, combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, and Windows XP Professional. Read more

Features

• Highly affordable notebook with 14.1-inch LCD; 1.5 GHZ Intel Celeron M 370 with 1 MB L2 cache
• 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
• Four USB 2.0, Type II PCMCIA slot, headphone (with SPDIF support), microphone
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (128 MB of shared RAM); 54g wi-fi connectivity (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Professional

Editorial Review

Featuring a sleek, streamlined design, the Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 notebook PC provides you a powerful media center that you can take anywhere. It runs the 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 (which can also view new HD-DVD discs). It's powered by Intel's new, groundbreaking processor--the powerful Core Duo T2500--which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and a more efficient power consumption. The dual execution core T2300 has a 2.0 GHz processor speed and 2 MB L2 cache. It features a widescreen 17-inch display, two 100 GB hard drives (for a massive 200 GB total), 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), integrated tri-mode wi-fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Read more

Features

• Multimedia-focused laptop with 17-inch LCD with TV tuner; 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo T2500 processor (2 MB L2 cache)
• Dual 100 MB hard drives (200 MB total), 1 GB 667 MHz installed RAM (2 GB max), dual-layer DVD burner
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, ExpressCard 54/34 card slot, mult-format memory card reader
• Tri-mode wi-fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g); Bluetooth wireless; 10/100 Ethernet; 56K modem
• Windows XP Media Center 2005 with composite/S-Video in and S-Video/HDMI out

Reviews (2)

Kosmik Qosmio Experiences
The Qosmio is very well constructed, sturdy, heavy, very heavy, but should stand up well to constant use as a desktop replacement.
No perfect in any shape or form, but still good for what it says it does...
I had a lot of mixed reactions about this laptop.Most of the features were like... "oh it has this" shortly followed by "but wait, why?"You'll understand what I mean later on.
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Editorial Review

Infused with Toshiba's most advanced technologies, the Portege M405-S8003 easily converts from a compact, lightweight notebook into a highly capable and versatile Tablet PC. The M405's 12-inch screen can be twisted 180 degrees and folded flat against the keyboard for full tablet mode, enabling you to take notes and write emails without using your keyboard and browse the Web with a digital-ink-enabled pen. On-demand productivity features include an integrated swappable dual-layer DVD optical drive and one-click docking. The shock protection system provides this notebook with a higher impact protection (via advanced rubber padding) around key hardware components. It also features Toshiba's EasyGuard security feature, which requires BIOS passwords in addition to user passwords to boot up the system.Read more

Features

• Tablet PC with 12-inch screen; 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo T2400 with 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (2 GB max), dual-layer/multi-format DVD 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
• Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Reviews (2)

I'm extremly pleased with this Tablet PC.
Okay, so if you are like me you want to hear from other buyers and see about the reviews for the products I plan on purchasing. Poor quality manufacture, parts are breaking, risk of short-circuit
While the underlying principle of having a tablet PC is a nice idea, Toshiba quality appears to have taken a nosedive.If you buy this computer, you may risk the problems I have had, such as a latch with small plastic pieces that broke with normal use within a month, and more importantly, an AC adaptor wire whose insulation behind the computer-side plug has worn away after about four months of use, exposing wires into the air.It seems I am at risk of having a short-circuit or electrocution as a result of this manufacturing defect.I called support and was first lied to, told that they would cover the adaptor and ship me another.I waited a couple of weeks and called back today, asking where itwas.I was told that they had never said they would ship an adaptor (completely untrue, wish I had recorded the first conversation with "support") and that I had been informed it was not covered by warranty (also completely untrue).The woman put me on hold to speak with another representative, but so far, to no avail. The next level of customer rep wouldn't help me either. I offer this as a cautionary example of what you may expect of both manufacturing quality and support quality.This is a hazardous situation I have now, and given the recent Dell battery recall.I wouldn't recommend this or other Toshiba notebooks, as the defect appears to include their adaptors as well. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Sleekly compact and nicely lightweight at just 5.3 pounds, the Sony Vaio VGN-FJ270/B notebook PC sports a 14.1-inch widescreen display with Sony's exclusive XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. Road warriors will appreciate the quick, responsive performance, supplied by the super-fast 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive, advanced DDR2 memory, and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 video card with 128 MB of shared video RAM. The built-in camera and microphone keep you connected to family and friends by allowing you to easily chat or send video mail. Other features include a 1.86 GHz Intel Centrino Pentium M processor, generous 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, multiformat Memory Stick slot, a wide assortment of pre-loaded software titles (including Sony multimedia applications), and Windows XP Home Edition operating system. Read more

Features

• Lightweight notebook with 14.1-inch screen; 1.86 Intel Centrino Pentium M 750 processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 533 MHz FSB
• 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (2 GB max), dual-layer/multi-format DVD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one Fire wire, one VGA, one Memory Stick slot, one PCMCIA
• Built-in 54g wireless connectivity, 10/100 Ethernet, 56K modem
• Windows XP Home Edition

Reviews (11)

Sony Vaio Laptops are the worst in the world, take it from a corporate IT guy who supports thousands of these worthless bricks !
Sony Vaio Laptops are the worst in the world, take it from a corporate IT guy who supports hundreds of these worthless bricks !
Laptop
I like this laptop alots but the only thing i dont like about this is the battery life. Beside that everything else is run smoothly, open file quickly, online perfetly, colorful, wireless are perfect....etc

Awesome laptop, and I received it free!
This colorful VAIO is way too cool ! It is very slim and lightweight, while providing the processing and storage power you need for multimedia. The built-in webcam is a nice bonus. The battery life is quite good (over 3 hours). And the best is that I received it free by a special promotion on this web site:nocostnow.info/laptop ... Read more

Editorial Review

Amazingly light, the Toshiba Portege R205-S2062 measures just 0.77 inches thick and weighs only 2.6 pounds. This powerful notebook PC is the perfect companion on business trips and will help you to pack light. It features an ultra-low voltage Intel Pentium M (Centrino) processor, which will provide maximum battery life--up to 6.5 hours. It also offers a brilliant 12.1-inch screen, 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, wireless connectivity for 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 wireless capability (for connecting to peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs) and Windows XP Professional. Read more

Features

• Amazingly lightweight notebook PC with 12.1-inch screen; ultra-low voltage 1.2 GHz Pentium M 753 processor
• 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB RAM (2 GB max)
• Two USB 2.0, Secure Digital slot, one VGA, one PCMCIA, headphone, microphone
• Bluetooth wireless capability, built-in 54g wireless connectivity, 10/100 Ethernet, 56K modem
• Windows XP Professional Edition (SP2)

Reviews (5)

Great laptop with minor deficiencies.Love it!!
This is a fabulous lapotp and I'm honestly surprised that it's not more popular.It's very small, lightweight and stylish.The screen is large (for an ultra-light) and very sharp.For my purposes it's absolutely perfect... and the price is very reasonable.
Slow and hot
This portable runs very, very hot underneath (there are two warning stickers).Within a few minutes of booting, it is uncomfortably hot on the bottom side.
Great Ultra Portable Laptop
When i opened the package, i was amazed by its size and elegance.Having used a corporate laptop (dell d600) for the past 3 years, this was a refreshing change.This laptop is not for programming, gaming, heavy-duty number crunching, or other demanding tasks.I am using this for business school as a desktop extension, so the most taxing task i will be doing is moderate-level statistics, word processing, spreadsheet work, powerpoint presentations, and lite-weight database applications.
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Editorial Review

Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv4230us notebook PC is a great choice for both business road warriors and multimedia enthusiasts on the go. The 15.4-inch BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and movies and games will look clear thanks to the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (with 128 MB of shared memory). Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. And you'll stay productive with the battery-sipping 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) 735a processor. This notebook also features a 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g wireless connectivity, and dual layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs). Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with 15.4-inch screen and 1.7 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) 735a with 2 MB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB
• 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), LightScribe multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Four USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, one ExpressCard/54, microphone, headphone
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2; HP Image Zone Plus

Editorial Review

Work faster and more productively with the special edition HP L2005US notebook PC. You'll also be helping the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF). With your purchase, $50 from each HP L2000 notebook goes to the LAF. The LAF provides the practical tools and information that people living with cancer need to live strong. Jointly developed by HP and processor manufacturer AMD, the L2005US features LIVERead more

Features

• 1.6 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-30, 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB RAM (2 GB max), dual layer DVD+/-RW drive
• Integrated 54g wireless LAN with 125 HSM/SpeedBooster support, built-in Ethernet, 56K modem
• Three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port, one S-Video out, one PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I/Type II card, multiformat memory card reader
• Comes with Windows XP Professional Edition, Service Pack 2 installed
• $50 from each notebook purchase goes to the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF). The LAF provides the practical tools and information that people living with cancer need to live strong.

Reviews (38)

HP Sucks
HP has the WORST customer service of any company of any kind that I have ever dealt with. I have never called without having spent at least one hour on the phone with them before the various extensions in India, none of whom are helpful. And once the service is complete the computer is usually returned with more problems than they were origionally sent with. I would never buy another HP again.

Computer vs Tech Support
After skimming through the other reviews I have to aggree with most of them.The notebook was fast and more than adequate for school.It played DVDs well and accepts aftermarket software to its nice memory space without slowing down performance.
What happens after 6 months
I got this notebook last fall and was quite happy with it - for a reasonable price the configuration you get is much more better than the competitive laptops. I was thinking that this is a good deal that cannot be true - and I was right.
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Editorial Review

Elegantly styled, the Sony Vaio VGN-FE670G notebook PC is more than just a pretty face. It offers cutting-edge processing power from Intel's new Core 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 5400rpm 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 1.67 GHz Core Duo T2300 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, 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

Reviews (4)

Missing driver for the DVD Rom on a new Vaio VGN-FE670G
I purchased this Sony vaio VGN-FE670G from Office Depot about 1 month ago. I was surprised that from day 1, the DVD / Cd player does not work, it makes spinning sound but nothing comes out of it.After lots of back and forth with Sony technical support, they send out a technician to my office and after a few hours, told me that the driver is missing!They do not know the reason.But since the DVD / CD drive does not have a driver, they cannot install it becuase to install it YOU NEED A WORKING DVD / CD DRIVE!!!They have also downloaded via internet the driver and tried to install it and still does not work.Therefore, they are sending me a set of "reformat" disks and I should reformt my computer so back up all my stuff and wait for the disks.
Sony Vaio Laptops are the worst in the world, take it from a corporate IT guy who supports thousands of these worthless bricks !
Sony Vaio Laptops are the worst in the world, take it from a corporate IT guy who supports thousands of these worthless bricks !
Perfect for college
It's perfect screen size for writing reports and researching on internet.
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Editorial Review

Satisfy your multimedia and gaming needs wherever you roam with the thin, light Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 laptop. 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. The TV tuner offers standard NTSC definition (720 x 480), closed captioning, parental controls, 10-bit analog/digital conversion, and time-based correction. You can also use this laptop as an entertainment center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. You'll enjoy fantastic TV and DVD viewing as well as immersive gaming graphics thanks to the 17-inch TruBrite display. Read more

Features

• Powerful multimedia, gaming PC with integrated TV tuner; 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor
• 17-inch LCD, super-sized 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 PCMCIA, one Expresscard 54/34, multi-format memory card reader
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM); tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready

Reviews (1)

why is the right shift key so small?????!!!
Wonderful machine and very powerful. But... the only gripes I have is that the right shift key is too SMALL unlike regular keyboards.It is as small as a regularletter key.It causes you to make a lot of mistakes when you want to Capitalize a word.It either causes you to strike the up arrow or the back slash that are very close to the shift key.
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Editorial Review

The sleekly designed, lightweight Sony VAIO VGN-SZ120P/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 revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets toggle between internal and external graphics chips, enabling you to choose lighter battery consumption or better performance depending on the situation. Read more

Features

• Sleekly designed, lightweight notebook with 13.3-inch screen; powerful 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor T2400 (667 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache)
• 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one PCMICIA, Memory Stick slot, one VGA
• Bluetooth wireless capability, tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN, 10/100 Ethernet, 56K modem
• Windows XP Professional (SP2), biometric fingerprint scanning, integrated camera

Reviews (17)

careful with electric shock
This is a nice machine except for the fact that when it is plugged it gives an electric shock to the user. Please search your favorite engine with "sony vaio sz electrick shock" and you will see that this is a common event. In the next month or so I will try to see if this machine can be returned to Sony and/or file a complaint with my state's attorney general. This is completely unnaceptable.

Fast and small but Sony is retarded.
I bougt a Sony VAIO SZ220. This computer is blazing fast, and runs wonderful. On the other hand, the keyboard is definately done wrong. The keys seem a bit flemsy and the space bar has to be pressed in the middle (I popped off the space bar and put a slice of a pencil eraser on the button.. fixed the problem!). I have one pixel so far that has gone out and I've had it for a month. the screen is pretty flemsy also, and doesn't have a locking mechanism. The loose battery is extremely annoying but no big problem.. I also learned that the metal part your hands rest on while typing seems to have some sort of current running through it because my guitar makes funny sounds when I touch them at the same time. The little docking spot on the bottom won't stay closed..The laptop emits alot of heat..
powerful ultraportable, poor battery life
This is my first VAIO and it definitely is great as i have heard.
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Editorial Review

Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A105-S4244 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, 512 MB 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, 512 MB 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

Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz) with Centrino technology
• 2MB L2 Cache
• 533MHz FSB
• 512MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1GB)
• 2 RAM Slots (0 available)

Reviews (3)

Speed Up your VGN-FS630/W
I was very disappointed when I got my VAIO home and found out how "S-L-O-W" it was!! sometimes the seasons changed before it would shut down, I even turned it off and removed the batteries just to get it to shut down. After some investigation and just luck I deleted only the Norton Anti-Virus which came installed on the VAIO. I deleted anything that said Norton or that Norton was associated with. And "BAM" it now comes up fast and shuts down fast..."what a difference" it now works and acts like a PC of this system and software should.

Very Happy with my selection
this is my first laptop, i was a sound believer in desktops but as im entering the Air Force now i wanted mobility. my price range was about 1500bucks. wanted pretty much these exact specs except a faster processor and a standalone gfx card. but i settled with this laptop because of the looks first off, Sony has a great design team. and second was this beautiful screen. it's dual-lite. so its xtra-brite as they call it. great for dvd, the glare is more than others but with the brighness up all the way you can see just fine. thats another thing, you can adjust the brightness of the screen using two Fn keys. you also have to use the Fn key to adjust the volume but that isnt much of a problem since i have a Griffin Technologies PowerMate.
May be slow at first blush
One of the cons of this machine is that, though it has 512 megs of RAM, it dedicates 128 megs to the Intel Express Graphics interface, meaning you're effectively running with 384 megs of RAM.When you're running Windows XP, 512 is really the bare minimum for decent performance, so dropping down to 384 will put you into using virtual memory pretty quickly.Add to that a slower 4200 RPM hard drive where the virtual memory is stored, and you can bog down pretty quickly.
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Editorial Review

Access your digital audio library wherever you roam with the HP Pavilion dv1420us notebook PC, which weighs just over 5 pounds and comes with 100 GB of storage space. It features a widescreen, BrightView 14-inch display, which provides improved viewing in direct sunlight, and dedicated external media and menu control allow you to navigate your video and music files quickly and easily. Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the optional HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. You'll keep the party going thanks to the battery-friendly 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M 725A processor (Centrino). This notebook also features 512 MB of installed memory (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g wireless connectivity with 125 HSM/Speedbooster support, dual layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and multiformat memory card reader. Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with widescreen 14-inch LCD and 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M 725A processor (Centrino), 400 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Three USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, 6-in-1 memory card reader
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with HSM/Speedbooster support
• Windows XP Home edition (Service Pack 2); HP Image Zone Plus

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Great product
I bought this item for college to replace a previous HP notebook.It was in great condition/packaging when I received it and works very well. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Students and small business professionals alike will appreciate the power and flexibility of the Toshiba Satellite R25-S3513 convertible notebook, which allows you to work with the traditional keyboard or rotate and fold the 14.1-inch screen down for use as a Tablet PC. A digitizer pen enables you to hand-write notes, draw, edit copy or write e-mail or input data while standing, sitting or reclining. And it can convert handwriting to text or just record your own handwriting. It comes with Toshiba's exclusive LifeSmart Technology, a set of features that elevate system performance, durability and security with shock-absorbing technologies to protect the hard drive, a spill-resistant keyboard, fingerprint security, and a magnesium alloy case. Read more

Features

• Tablet PC with 14.1-inch screen; 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 processor
• 100 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, 5-in-1 memory card slot, one PCMCIA
• Built-in tri-mode wireless connectivity (802.11a/b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, 56K modem
• Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready