Sony VAIO NR330E/S - Pentium Dual Core T2370 1.73 GHz - 15.4" TFT

Intro: The Sony VAIO NR330E/S is a 6.2-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $740.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Noteworthy Features: None noted, given available product data.

Weaker Features: Only has a Pentium dual Core processor.Also, this notebook has a 6.2-pound weight.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is heavier than the average notebook on the market today.Shared video memory has an adverse effect on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Comes with a DVD burner, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital Handycam onto DVDs.Includes office-grade word processing software; whether you regularly create tables of content, elaborate footnotes, or complex newsletters this software can handle it all.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of mainstream products with a comparable screen size is quite a bit more -- right around $1,093.Generally, not targeted at the gaming crowd, this computer will likely fulfill more modest notebook needs.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital videocameras and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the laptop hard drive.

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part number: VGNNR330E/S

• General

• Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna
• Width 14.2 in
• Depth 10.6 in
• Height 1.6 in
• Weight 6.2 lbs
• Color Granite silver
• Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.), Budget
• Screen type Wide-screen
• Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b

• Processor

• Processor Intel Pentium Dual Core T2370 / 1.73 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• Data bus speed 533 MHz

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 1 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 2 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
• RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card

• Display

• Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features X BRITE-ECO

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
• Total Available Graphics Memory 358 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
• Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11

• Power

• Power device form factor External

• Battery

• Technology Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Software Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), Microsoft Works 9.0, Norton 360 (60 days trial)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 5.1
• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3

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