Sony VAIO N series

Sony VAIO N series

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The Sony VAIO N series is a bit of a new page in the playbook for Sony. The VAIO N is a 15.4” widescreen notebook that can actually be called a budget level notebook, in the past we haven’t seen Sony go after cost conscious customers. The VAIO N is squarely targeted at consumers that want a stylish and suitably powerful laptop just for around the home. This review will investigate whether that goal is achieved.

The model being reviewed here is specifically the Sony VAIO VGN-N130G/B and the following specs:

Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo T2050
Screen: 15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD with XBRITE-ECO technology (glossy display)
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Hard Drive: 80 GB hard drive, 5400 RPM
Color: Grey and Black
Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB max) 533MHz
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM)
Optical Drive: multi-format/dual-layer DVD/CD burner
Wireless: Intel 3945abg card (802.11a/b/g), 10/100 Ethernet
OS: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready
Size: 10.5 inches x 14.4 inches x 1.6 inches (L x W x H)
Weight: 6.8 pounds
Ports:
Two USB 2.0 ports
FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link)
ExpressCard/34 slot
VGA monitor out
S-Video out
Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out
Microphone/line-in
Memory Stick reader (compatible with Memory Stick PRO and PRO DUO with MagicGate functionality)
SD Card reader slot

The packaging for the VAIO N is pretty basic but fits the bill. The box is sized only as big as it needs to be, it’s very easy to carry and sturdy. Inside the package everything has been wrapped properly to ensure safe shipping from production to the owner’s waiting hands. The contents of the package are pretty basic as well. You get the laptop, battery, power adapter and cord, a couple of discs (alas, no recovery discs) and a small getting started guide.