September 6, 2010

What do people think of this laptop, Sony Vaio NS20ES?


Sony Vaio NS20ES
Intel PMDC T3400,
2.16Ghz, 3GB RAM,
250GB HDD,
Natural and Smart personal laptop with 3Gb RAM for efficient everyday computing
15.4” X-black LCD for sharp and bright pictures
Integrated 1.3 megapixel camera for instant video chat with friends and family
Maximum connectivity with 4 USB ports - no need to use an external USB hub
Enjoy effortless multimedia
Silver
£499.99

I'm looking for qutie a sturdy laptop as the one I have at the moment is the toshiba protege and it keeps on breaking, mainly because I'm quite rough with it considering how delicate it is.....hence the need for a more sturdy one so what do you all think? any thoughts much appreciated!

Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Microsoft® Windows® Service Pack 1
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
Cover colour: Silver
Processor: Intel® Pentium® Processor T3400 with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Processor Speed (GHz): 2.16
L2 Cache (Mb): 1
Frontside Bus (MHz): 667
Number of Cores: 2
Memory Size (Gb): 3
Memory Speed (MHz): 667
Memory Type DDR2 SDRAM (1x2Gb, 1x1Gb)
Max. Supported Memory (GB): 4
Max Memory Comment: in the case of 4Gb, a portion of the system memory over 3Gb might not be available to the 32bit operating system
Hard Drive Type: Serial ATA
Hard Drive Capacity (Gb): 250
Hard Drive Speed (rpm): 5400
Optical Drive: DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM
Drive Speed (Write): CD-R x24, CD-RW x24, DVD-R DL x6, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x6, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x8, DVD-RAM x5
Drive Speed (Read): CD x24, CD-R x24, CD-RW x24, DVD x8, DVD-R DL x6, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x6, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x8, DVD-RAM x5
Display Type: X-black LCD
2 days ago

Diagonal Size (in): 15.4
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Resolution Type: WXGA
Graphics: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
Total Graphics Memory: Total available graphics memory of Approx.

1320Mb
Interfaces: 4 Pin i.LINK™ (IEEE1394), DC in, Memory Stick™ Slot (Memory Stick™ Std/Duo, Memory Stick™ PRO Std/Duo, high speed data transfer), Microphone Jack (Stereo), RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem), RJ-45 Direct Port (Network), 4x USB 2.0, VGA, Express Card Slot (34mm), SD Card Slot, Audio out (Stereo Headphones/Speakers Jack)
Built-in Modem: V.92/V.90
Integrated Wireless LAN: YES
Wireless LAN Max. Data Rate (Mbps): 300 (RX)/ 150 (TX)
Wireless LAN Range (m): max. 100
Wireless LAN Type: 802.11b/g Draft n
Ethernet network: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
Intel® High Definition Audio compatible: YES
Built-in Stereo Speakers: YES
3D Surround: YES
Windows® Sound system Compatible: YES
Built-in 'Motion Eye' Digital Camera: YES
Frames per Second: Max. 30
2 days ago

Image Sensor (Mega Pixels): 1.3
Motion Picture Function: YES
Motion Pictures max. Resolution (pixels): 1280x1024 (SXGA)
Special Buttons: Power button, Wireless switch, Mute button, AV Mode button
Auto Resolution: Plug and Display
Kensington Lock: YES
Software (Audio): VAIO Music Box, Windows Media Player 11
Software (Video & TV): Me&My VAIO, VAIO Content Importer / Exporter, WinDVD 8 for VAIO, VAIO Movie Story
Software (Photo): Picture Motion Browser, VAIO Movie Story
Software (CD-DVD Burning): Easy Media Creator 9, Click to Disc/Editor
Software (Office Application): Adobe® Reader® 8.1, Microsoft® Office Ready 2007 (60 days try & Buy)
Software (Security & Other): McAfee® Internet Security Suite (with 60 days free virus update), VAIO Recovery Utility - HDD recovery (hidden partition), Google software package
Dimensions (WxDxH): 360x270x31.4 - 38.0 mm
Weight: 2.9Kg
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion battery (VGP-BPS13B)
Battery Life (min): 225
Battery Charging Time (min): 210

i would not pay that much for that laptop. it isnt very good at all. you can do much better for that price. look elsewhere because sony is overpriced.

i have this laptop! it is AMAZING.
had one issue where my mouse broke, but it was quickly fixed with a letter of apology from sony.
highly recommend it against any others.

What do people think of this laptop, Sony Vaio NS20ES?