Sony VAIO PCG-R505GL Laptop Review With (1.2 GHz Pentium III-M, 256 MB SDRAM, 30 GB hard drive)

Sony VAIO PCG-R505GL:
Some people are confirmed homebodies. Others answer the call of the road and travel light. For those who avoid full-time commitment to either mode of existence, there’s the Sony Vaio PCG-R505GL SuperSlim Pro notebook PC. At 4.3 pounds and about 1.3 inches thick, the R505GL offers a versatile blend of ultramobility and convenient all-in-one functionality when coupled with its included SlimDock docking station.

A 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III-M processor provides high-performance power for a full range of productivity and multimedia software. A 30 GB hard drive offers ample data storage capacity, while 256 MB of RAM--expandable to 384 MB--ensures optimal performance for running multiple applications simultaneously.

The docking station includes a DVD/CD-RW combination drive (24x/16x/10x CD-RW, 8x DVD) that enables users to view movies on DVD and burn DVD videos disks, listen to and burn CDs, and rapidly back up data.

A 12.1-inch XGA active-matrix TFT display and 32 MB of RAM offer sharp, bright images. An integrated 10/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connector supports networking. The notebook includes a FireWire interface for high-speed digital video, audio, and data transfers, one Type II PC Card slot, two USB ports, a VGA interface, and an RJ-11 jack for the built-in V.92 modem.

Also included is a Memory Stick media slot for transferring data among compatible Sony products, and a Jog Dial control with a back button to simplify Web browsing and application controls. The notebook’s standard lithium-ion battery offers an estimated 4.5-hour run time, and an optional double-capacity battery offers up to 9 hours operation on a single charge.

Installed software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Corel WordPerfect Office, Quicken 2002, InterVideo WinDVD 2000, and Trend Micro PC-cillin.

Technical Details :

* Offers versatile blend of ultramobility & convenient functionality when coupled with its included SlimDock docking station
* Provides high-performance power for a full range of productivity and multimedia software
* Offers ample data storage capacity, while 256 MB of RAM - expandable to 384 MB
* A 12.1-inch XGA active-matrix TFT display and 32 MB of RAM offer sharp, bright images
* Includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Corel WordPerfect Office, Quicken 2002, InterVideo WinDVD 2000, & Trend Micro PC-cillin.

Product Description :

The elegant appearance of the VAIO notebook extends Sony's tradition of classic creations, designed to catch the eye. Of course, like all Sony products, VAIO notebooks do more than simply create a fantastic first impression. Built using high-quality components, these technologically advanced notebooks will excite your senses and continue to satisfy your long-term requirements.With the stylish Sony VAIO R505GL SuperSlim Pro notebook, you get the best of both worlds. With a striking design and enhanced docking station functionality, VAIO R505GL SuperSlim Pro notebook provides plenty of performance and versatility seldom seen in notebook PCs? until now.


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Sony VAIO PCG-U1 Crusoe Ultra Notebook

Sony were the first to introduce a Crusoe based subnotebook and this time around they are the first to introduce a palm-top ultra subnotebook (what we are calling the PCG-U1 around here). The PCG-U1 is powered by a TM5800 Crusoe processor running at 867MHz and sports up to four hours of battery life in a package the measures less than 185mm wide. The XGA screen on this little guy is 6.4" in size and supports a resolution of 1024×768 pixels. The ultra subnotebook weighs just 820 grams.

The TM5800 is Transmeta's newest Crusoe processor which comes equipped with 128 Kb of L1 and 512KB of L2 cache. The chip is based on the 0.13 micron process and is expected to eventually scale to 1.0GHz. Equipped with 128MB of SDRAM, and expandable to 256MB, the PCG-U1 also comes with a 20GB ATA100 harddrive. All other media drives are external, connecting via USB, or port replicators, except for a Sony memory stick port.

With Windows XP home edition loaded on to the small 20GB hard drive, and room for proprietory Sony Memory sticks on the side the PCG-U1 at least features an RJ45 network adaptor, twin USB ports, and Firewire jack for large data transfers. One Type II PCMCIA port is integrated with in the ultra sub notebook, and larger batteries can be clipped on to the bottom to boost the average 2 hour lifespan to 4 hours.

At the moment the Sony VIAO PCG-U1 is only available in Japan, and is like to remain that way for some time to come. The small form factor that the Japanese love so much is often difficult for western individuals to use because hand sizes tend to be larger. The U1 is an interesting step to take a notebook computer - sort of a glorified PDA with notebook qualities, but it remains to be see what real market share devices like this will be able to capture. With cellphones, PDA's and now notebooks converging on the same features it is getting difficult to tell the lines between ultra portable and ultra superfluous application duplication.... after all if your cell phone can now open word documents, and your PDA can send email, should the notebook become a cellphone... only Confucius can really tell for sure.

New Sony Vaio PCG GRS150 notebook

A smart blend of performance and affordability, Sony's new Vaio PCG GRS 150 notebook is perfect for demanding consumers who must work within a budget.
Featuring a 1.7 GHz Intel Celeron CPU, a fast 400 MHz bus, 256 MB of DDR SDRAM (expandable to 512 MB), and a 16 MB ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 video accelerator, the GRS150 will efficiently handle most typical mobile computing tasks but is not well suited to processing-intensive applications such as 3-D rendering or gaming. The unit is equipped with a sizable 30 GB hard disk and a removable internal DVD/CD-RW drive through which you can back up your data, burn and play your favorite music, and watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters.

At 12.9 by 10.7 by 1.8 inches and just 6.8 pounds (7.5 pounds with battery and optical drive installed), the GRS150 is comfortably portable. The system includes a 15-inch XGA display, an 86-key keyboard with touchpad and Jog Dial, stereo speakers, a V.90 modem for low-speed Internet and e-mail access, and a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet interface for high-speed surfing and LAN integration. Battery life is sufficient at 2 to 5 hours with one lithium-ion cell and 4 to 10 hours with two.

The GRS150 boasts an impressive list of connections and amenities, including a Memory Stick media slot, an i.Link IEEE 1394 interface for fast uploads from devices such as digital camcorders, dual USB ports for plug-and-play peripherals, an integrated wireless LAN interface, a TV-out, a parallel port, and a headphone jack. Pre-installed software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and an enormous array of business and multimedia utilities.

Inexpensive yet capable, the Soni Valo PCG GRS150 is a solid bet for the typical notebook user.