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Pros

  • Good screen
  • Loaded software suite

Cons

  • Keyboard is a little scrunched

At A Glance

Sony hits with big screen, general-purpose entertainment for a budget-friendly price.

The Specs

Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo T6500
Processor speed 2100.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 4000.0 MB
Memory type DDR2 SDRAM
Memory speed 800.0 MHz
Display
Display size 15.4 inches
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
External Monitor Interface Integrated
Vertical Resolution 768
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel PM45 Express Chipset
Storage
Drive size 320.0 GB
Express card 1
Other storage
  • Express Card Slot
  • SD Card
  • Memory Stick
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Standard Number of Batteries 1
Number of Included Batteries 1
Dimensions
Width 14.5 inches
Depth 9.8 inches
Height 1.7 inches
Weight with Accessories 6.4 pounds
Weight 6.4 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
SD card Yes
Memory stick Memory Stick
Included Software
Included Software
  • Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 LJ.
  • Sony VAIO Multimedia Suite
  • InterVideo WinDVD
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit)
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices AC Adapter
Input devices Touchpad
Pointing Device Touchpad
Hardware List Notebook
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Microphone input Yes
Firewire 1
Headphone Jack Yes
Available Interfaces
  • Mini PCI Port
  • Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x3)
  • Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
  • FireWire Port
Wireless connection 802.11 n
Bluetooth No
Slots
  • Express Card Slot
  • SD Card
  • Memory Stick

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 80
WorldBench 6 Rating Good
Battery
Battery Life 4:13:46 AM  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 332  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 382  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 275  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 482  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 564  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 736  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 282  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 836  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 233  seconds (lower is better)
Gaming
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 10.58  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 8.68  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 8.69  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 7.26  Frames per second (higher is better)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 800 by 600 5.57  Frames per second (higher is better)
Performance
World Bench 5 Multitasking 488
Number of Included Batteries 1

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