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Sony VAIO VGN-N150G/W 15.4" Laptop (Intel Core Duo Processor T2050, 1 GB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-R Dbl Layer Drive)
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Sony
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6 GHz
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Display Size: 15.4 inches
EAN: 0027242704886
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Hard Disk Size: 100 GB
Item Dimensions: 16010506801440
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: VGN-N150G/W
Modem Description: Fax / modem
MPN: VGNN150GW
Processor Count: 2
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
System Bus Speed: 533 unknown-units
System Memory Size: 1000 MB
System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- Laptop with modern looks in white/silver and 15.4-inch LCD; 1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo T2050 processor
- 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD/CD burner
- Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one ExpressCard 34, one S-Video, Memory Stick reader
- Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB of shared RAM)
- Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005--Windows Vista capable and Windows Vista Premium ready
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Editorial Review:
Designed to complement your modern design aesthetic, the Sony VAIO VGN-N150G/W balances beautiful form with highly functional computing features. The N150G/W features a white-and-silver case for a cool, contemporary accent. Beyond its eye-catching good looks, this laptop offers a bright 15.4-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD screen that provides brilliant colors from photos and videos while helping to save drain on the battery. This affordable notebook PC is powered by Intel's powerful Core Duo T2050, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and a more efficient power consumption. The dual execution core T2050 has a 1.6 GHz processor speed, fast 533 MHz system bus, and generous 2 MB L2 cache.
It features an 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer multi-format DVD drive that also burns CDs, tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 128 MB of shared video memory, an ExpressCard slot, and Memory Stick slot. And it's loaded with the Microsoft Windows Media Center operating system, featuring powerful, easy-to-use digital entertainment functionality. This is a Windows Vista capable PC, and it's also Windows Vista Premium ready.
The Basics
- Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) is a bit above average in size for notebook PCs. It offers more than enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors. You'll also be able to store a good-sized digital audio library. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
- Processor: The Intel Core Duo T2050 processor is built with the Mobile Intel 945PM Express chipset, and it has a 1.60 GHz processor speed, fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
The Intel Core Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the next version of Microsoft Windows, code-named Vista. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. It's more efficient, thanks to Intel's Power Coordination and Deeper Sleep, which help to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it. It also features Intel's Digital Media Boost, which delivers enhanced performance on floating point-intensive applications such as CAD tools, 3-D and 2-D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming.
- Memory: The 1 GB of built-in memory (PC4200, 533 MHz, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 512 MB) is a good start out of the box, but you'll want to maximize the 2 GB capacity of this machine to make your multimedia hum along.
- CD/DVD Drive: The double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD+R/-R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, and 24x/24x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard (2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) and electro-static two-button touchpad.
Screen, Graphics and Sound
The 15.4-inch WXGA LCD offers Sony's XBRITE-ECO display technology and has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The widescreen display gives increases the width of the notebook's display while giving the computer the form factor of a smaller computer, so it takes up less space on your desk or in your briefcase. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. It also has an integrated audio card with Microsoft Windows sound system compatibility.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This notebook features an integrated PRO/Wireless 3915ABG wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). It includes a next-generation ExpressCard/34 card slot (though no PCMCIA card slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connection options: - 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
- 1 VGA monitor out
- 1 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)
Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2) is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation) and DVgate Plus (digital video). Other pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works 8.5 (with word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar), Norton Internet Security (with 60-day subscription), and TrendMicro Anti-Spyware (30-day trial).
Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.4 x 10.5 x 1.6 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 6.8 pounds.
Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS2A/S rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 3.5 and 5.5 hours (depending on usage).
What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-N150G/W notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.
The VAIO N-Series lets you enjoy the freedom and flexibility to live, work, and play on-the-go thanks to the Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology inside.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Bad display
The display had to be replaced on the laptop. It was clearly a hardware problem, but of course I had to spend the couple of hours on the phone with Sony going through setting the resolution, reloading the driver, restoring the operating system.
The technician replacing the display was very helpful.
The laptop has crashed (froze) on a about three occasions.
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