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Sony Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B

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Good
  • Pros
  • Weighs less than 3 pounds
  • All-day battery life
  • Cons
  • Slow
  • Power cord felt loose

We haven't had our hands on this product, but we know which features matter. Here's how the Sony Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B measures up:

Not Much RAM for Multitasking

The more RAM your laptop has, the faster programs will run and the greater number of windows you can work in at one time. If your needs are simple and you rarely do more than two things at once on your PC, the relatively modest amount of memory that comes installed in inexpensive laptops will be enough. Today the standard amount of RAM shipped in most PCs is 2GB. If you like to multitask--say, you want to launch a search for a file and start backing up data to a disc while you watch a news video--you need more memory.

Supports SD Cards

Like most new laptops, this one has either a multiformat card reader or a dedicated slot that accepts an SD (Secure Digital) Card. More popular than Memory Stick, CompactFlash, and xD-Picture Card, SD is found in a large number of digital cameras, PDAs, printers, and other devices. SD Cards have built-in security functions to protect data, including music copyright protection. (The cards have a small write-protection switch on the side similar to that of a floppy disk.) The latest SD card, the microSDHC, is the tiniest flash memory card to date, measuring only 11mm across. It's also the fastest and roomiest, capable of holding up to 16GB of data. 

Windows Vista Installed

Microsoft's Windows Vista introduces more graphical and functional changes--big and small--than the OS has undergone in quite some time. Among the graphical changes, the splashiest is the glasslike transparency of overlapping windows. Flip 3D, which lets you view open windows in a cascading 3D stack on the desktop, is eye-catching too. And the Windows Sidebar displays small applets on the desktop designed for specialized purposes, such as weather reports or sports scores. On the practical side, the new systemwide integrated Instant Search lets you look for a needed file from practically anywhere and at any time. Keep in mind, however, that because Vista offers so much, it requires a speedy CPU, ample RAM, and a good graphics card. Check out the other components of this laptop to be sure that Vista can run smoothly on it.

User Reviews for Sony Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B

  • Reviewed by: ohiomed

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Fast, small, great screen resolution

    Weaknesses: Price

    Overall Evaluation: I realy like this computer because I can travel with it and it is not heavy and right size. The wireless internet connection works very well, even on airports where sometimes wireless internet connection are weak.

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