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Sony VGN-NR160E/T

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Pros
Great price
Good battery life and overall design
Cons
Slow processor
Screen could be a little brighter

Product Specs

Processor
Processor class	Core 2 Duo T5250
Processor speed	1500 MHz
Cache size	2048 KB
Bus speed	667 MHz

Memory
Installed memory	1024 MB
Maximum memory	4096 MB
Memory technology	DDR2-667 SDRAM

Display
Display size	15.4 inches
Maximum resolution	1280 x 800
Aspect ratio	16:10
Display type	LCD Display w/ Glossy Screen

Storage
Total HD Size	160 GB
Optical Drive Type	DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM
Optical Drive Speed	4
Removable Optical Drive	No
Included drives	DVD+-RW DL
Slots	Express Card Slot SD Card Memory Stick
Number of Media Slots	2

Battery
Number of Included Batteries	1
Standard Number of Batteries	1
Type of Batteries	Lithium ion
Vendor Rated Battery life	4.5

Dimensions
Weight (min)	6.2 pounds
Weight (with accessories)	7.3 lbs
Width	14.2 inches
Depth	10.6 inches
Height	1.5 inches

Other Features
Input devices	Keyboard Touchpad

Networking
Bluetooth	No
Included network card	Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
Modem Type	V.92
Wireless LAN Type	802.11a/g

Multimedia
Video chipset	Intel 965 Express Chip Set
Installed video memory	251 MB
Video integration	Integrated

Software
Operating system	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)

Interface Connections
Interface connection	Ethernet - RJ45 Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini) USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x4) Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini) FireWire Port Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini) Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini) FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 4 pin Serial - RJ11 Modular (Phone/Telco) USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)

Included Devices
Built-In Speakers	Stereo
Docking Station Port	No
Included devices	AC Adapter

Warranty
Warranty information	1 Year Limited Warranty

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What You Should Know about the VGN-NR160E/T

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.

Reviewed by: GMarie09

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Nice screen, fast

Weaknesses: Nothing so far

Overall Evaluation: I have had this unit as a refurb for about a month - using it daily while my desktop was getting fixed. It has been reliable, providing solid performance, perfectly fine. I have a 12" portable also and have been using laptops since 1986. I never go top of the line, as I find mid line, much more affordable with little compromise. If you want a nice looking, reliable computer with a lovely screen that you can count on this will serve you. I have gotten 3.5 hours out of the battery doing everything during that time.
Reviewed by: MarkKent

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: good price, display

Weaknesses: None so far

Overall Evaluation: It is very good laptop for the price (about $600). Display is very good, you can watch movies with great display quality. It is a very good upgrade for me from IBM T42.