Sony VAIO SZ750N/C - Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1 GHz - 13.3" TFT

Intro: The Sony VAIO SZ750N/C is a 4-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,645.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS/ Intel GMA X3100 graphics with 64MB of video memory.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 250GB hard drive, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has only a 4-pound weight, which is lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.

Weaker Features: Has only a 13.3-inch screen size, which is smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the ASUSTek Asus M70SA-B1, a -pound notebook at around $1, 620, has a 17-inch screen size.Also, this notebook has an integrated housing media bay, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Fujitsu LifeBook S6240, a 4-pound notebook at around $1, 660, has a plug-in module media bay.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.Preserve favorite home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD burner.Includes office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic writers.With 64MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do a lot better than most other notebooks, when it comes to multimedia applications and games.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.

Value: In general, this notebook's features are as expected for this price.However, the average price of mainstream products with a similar screen size is quite a bit more -- in fact around $2,202.

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 Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.