While I was walking around downtown today and I saw this really cool notebook displayed in the window of DigitalOne. Intrigued by its design I approached the display window and I immediately recognized it as the new Sony Vaio notebook. Wow! This beauty is now available in Dumaguete?? I’ve only seen this in the Sony Style channel. The unit displayed was white and cost Php35, 000. I didn’t get the specific specifications for the particular model but as soon as I got home I researched it over the Internet.
Here are a few facts about this model which I got from the Sony site:
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic 32-bit (English Version) with Service Pack 1
Architecture
Processor*1*2
Intel® Atom™ Processor Z520 (1.33 GHz, HT Technology supported*3)
Chipset
Intel® System Controller Hub US15W
Processor System Bus
533 MHz
Memory Bus
533 MHz
Cache Memory
512 KB
Main Memory
Pre-installed/Max
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM (on board*4)
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
60 GB*5 (Ultra ATA/100, 4200 rpm)
Graphics
Graphics Accelerator
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Display
Type
8" wide (UWXGA: 1600 x 768) TFT colour display
Interface
USB
High Speed USB 2.0 x 2
Headphone
Stereo mini jack x 1
Memory Stick Slot
Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible,MagicGate compatible)*6
SD Memory Card Slot
SD Memory Card*7 (SDHC compatible, MMC compatible)
DC IN
x 1
Others
I/O Connector x 1
Wireless Connection
Wireless LAN Type
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft n*8
Wireless LAN Data Rate
maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps(802.11g) 300 Mbps (Draft 802.11n)*9
Wireless LAN Frequency
2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/Draft n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR
Camera
Front Side Camera
Effective pixels: 640 x 480
Audio
Sound Chip
Intel® High Definition Audio compatible
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Microphone
Built-in monaural microphone
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
Approx. 16.5 mm key pitch/1.2 mm keystroke , 82keys , Stick Pointer
Battery Life*10
Bundled Battery
VGP-BPS15/B,/S Lithium-ion battery: up to 3 hours of use
Optional Long Battery
VGP-BPL15/B,/S Lithium-ion battery: up to 6 hours of use
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
245 x 19.8 x 120 mm
Weight
620 g (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
Video Playback
WinDVD for VAIO
Music
VAIO MusicBox
Still Image/Photo
PMB (Picture Motion Browser), Windows® Photo Gallery
Home Network
VAIO Media plus
Word Processor/Spreadsheet
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*11
Tool
Roxio Easy Media Creator, Adobe® Reader® 9, McAfee PC SecurityCenter 90-day Free Trial*12
Utilities
VAIO Control Center, VAIO Presentation Support, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects
Support
VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Data Restore Tool
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor
AC Adaptor (VGP-AC10V2)
Battery
Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS15/B,/S)*13
Others
Spare Stick Pointer caps x 2
The specifications of this notebook are impressive enough that if only I had Php35, 000. I would immediately purchase it. I’m seeing this model to be a hit among students and those professionals who are always on the move. With its small size you can actually carry it around with ease.
Planning to buy one of these? Why not head out to DigitalOne located at Perdices Street. You won’t miss this small computer store which is in between Jollibee and Rose Pharmacy.
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