Sony VAIO VGN-NR430E/L 15.4-inch Laptop (1.86 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2390 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Blue

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Sony VAIO VGN-NR430E/L 15.4-inch Laptop (1.86 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2390 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Blue

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Offering powerful computing resources at an affordable price, the Sony VAIO VGN-NR430E/L also makes a stylish statement with rounded corners and unique coloring. This Nightfall Blue VAIO NR notebook features a matte blue fabric-like textured chassis with clean lines and an aesthetic yet functional design. The widescreen 15.4-inch screen makes it easy to multitask in several open windows, or watch a DVD in its proper aspect ratio. And Sony's original XBRITE-ECO LCD technology delivers razor-sharp details and crisp, bold colors--all while conserving battery life. The instant AV Mode feature enables you to start watching a DVD or listening to music with the push of a single button--without having to boot up the system.

Spec Check Nightfall Blue coloring 15.4-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD screen 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium T2390 dual-core processor 160 GB hard drive 2 GB RAM (maximum) Dual-layer DVD±R drive Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Intel GMA X3100 graphics Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1) Weighs 6.2 pounds

This notebook is powered by the 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium T2390 dual-core processor and it comes with 2 GB of installed RAM (maxing out capacity). Other features include a 160 GB hard drive, quad-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g/n), ExpressCard 34 slot, both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots, and dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs). And making your own video masterpiece is easy with the included Sony Movie Story software--just choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1) includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

• Processor: The 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium T2390 dual-core processor delivers additional computing resources and help expand the PCâ??s capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly. Each core shares 1 MB of L2 cache, and they have a 533 MHz front-side bus. (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.)

• Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

• Memory: The 2 GB of installed DDR2 RAM (PC4200, 2 x 1024 MB DDR2, 533 MHz) maximizes the capacity for this notebook, and the additional capacity helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card.

• DVD/CD Drive: The dual-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: 6x for both DVD±R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD±R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, and 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.

Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 358 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 4965AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward 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).

This notebook also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (no PCMCIA 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 connectivity options:

• 4 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
• Video output: 1 VGA
• 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
• Memory Stick/Memory Stick DUO slot (with MagicGate functionality)
• Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
• 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
• Fast Ethernet port for a 10/100 connection
• 56K modem (V.90/V.92)

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Microsoft Windows Live OneCare anti-virus and recovery (trial version), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student (60-day trial), Sony Click to Disk Editor (CD and DVD burning), VAIO Movie Story (video editing), VAIO MusicBox

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.2 x 10.6 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 6.2 pounds.

Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS9/B rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 2.5 and 5.0 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-NR430E/L 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.

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Sony VAIO VGN-NR430E/L 15.4-inch Laptop (1.86 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2390 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Blue Reviews

death appeared after a while), it's a very. Sony Vaio always has some nice multimedia software pre-installed, although this particular computer. I bought this notebook 1 month ago, and it has been running smoothly and cool. knock down [.].from that price. (I had one that overheated before, that was a major issue; the blue screen of.

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I am returning this computer and either getting a better pc laptop or buying an apple. I just don't think this computer handles the demands of vista very well and at times it appeared to run slowly for me. I bought this computer several weeks ago and it was just a let down. If you are doing the basics like email, using websites, etc.then this computer will be great for you.

I love my new computer so much it is a really great price and a great deal I have not had any problems with it and it runs very fast and well. Amazon was the cheapest place I could find it ordering online. I can't describe how great this computer is plus it's a very cute color and just has a nice layout about it, it is the best purchase I have made since I bought my ipod around 3 years ago :)

We will strictly look for a non glossy, non reflective screen, see Dell's as an example, and we will look if the laptop has a touch pad on/off button. Well, now we know, our next laptop will be better. This laptop was chosen by wife for her work on papers and reports. We found no "key-only" way to re-enable the touch pad without a mouse. 3) The touch pad is too sensitive and the device lacks an on/off button. We liked the perfect finishing, the touch of the keys on the keyboard, but we have overlooked a few quite substantial annoyances:. At some time my wife dropped the laptop, she could not work at all because for her the cursor would change its location chaotically and erratically.

These two features are go/no-go criterion, we learned the hard way. Thus do not forget the mouse. 1) The screen is very glossy, almost glass like, and in many situations it reflects massively light, for example from windows or spot lights. Simply stunning that a company like Sony would commit such a blunder. In some conditions you can almost use it as a mirror for personal grooming. I wish the touch pad could disable itself automatically upon attaching an external mouse, but I found no way to achieve this.

A research of this problem on the Web unveils that numerous users complain about this. Stay away from this device. 2) Change of the viewing angle even by as little as 5 degrees changes colors and contrast values quite massively, downright to being unusable for photography and design work. The best way around it is to locate the Sony utility called VCCPointingDevice.exe, make a link to it on desktop and use it to manually enable/disable the touch pad. If you use laptop for work, don't be fooled by the "sony class" material, looks and finishing.

I have a bone to pick with Vista though.I will admit that it has made windows a very user friendly interface. the laptop has otherwise been working really well and i am a satisfied customer So far it is holding up pretty well. The biggest problem so far is how vista handles set ups with different applications, hardwares and connections. I would not consider the battery life stellar but it is good. it does however take up a lot of ram (about half of what is available) I hope microsoft optimises it in the future and trim the somewhat silly bells and wistles. I had to restart it in one instance because it would not read my sound card.

Sometimes does not want to play nice in the sand box. other than that, it has been working very well. I have been getting close to a couple of hours on a fully charged battery. I am enjoying the processor speed and the substantial memory in the ram. The laptop looks sturdy and well constructed. I carry it around a lot (home, school, work) and therefore how it handles being moved around a lot is important.