Sony VAIO CR407E/P - Pentium Dual Core T2370 1.73 GHz - 14.1" TFT

Manufacturer: Sony Part number: VGN-CR407E/P

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Description:: The VAIO CR-Series lets you carry your personal world of multimedia and entertainment on the go. The Click and Play feature lets you get straight to your stored media and play DVDs through one screen with a single click. Click and Play is embedded in the PC so there is no need to power up operating system to access your ... Read more

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Intro: The Sony VAIO CR407E/P is a 5.3-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $935.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Noteworthy Features: Has only a 5.3-pound weight, which is lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this light a weight is $1,230.

Weaker Features: Only has a Pentium dual Core processor, which is less efficient than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the HP Compaq 6535b, a 5.3-pound notebook at around $910, has a turion X2 mobile processor.The Sony VAIO CR407E/P comes with no-frills word processing software -- serious business or academic document authors probably will want to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.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 family get-togethers for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD recorder.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of general-purpose products with a comparable screen size is considerably more -- right around $1,279.Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to serious bargain hunters.

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 camcorders and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the computer hard drive.

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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: VGN-CR407E/P
Description: The VAIO CR-Series lets you carry your personal world of multimedia and entertainment on the go. The Click and Play feature lets you get straight to your stored media and play DVDs through one screen with a single click. Click and Play is embedded in the PC so there is no need to power up operating system to access your files meaning you can share your photos or play music instantly with no waiting. The VAIO CR-Series lets you carry your personal world of multimedia and entertainment on the go. Its rugged exterior makes it highly portable - a notebook you want to be seen with wherever you are! This notebook offers true portability - wherever you are and whatever you're doing, the VAIO CR-Series will be by your side.

General
Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
Width 13.2 in
Depth 9.8 in
Height 1.5 in
Weight 5.3 lbs
Color Cosmopolitan pink
Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
Processor Intel Pentium Dual Core T2370 / 1.73 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Data bus speed 533 MHz
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 1 MB
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
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
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD+R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
Card reader type Card reader
Display
Display Type 14.1 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
Audio Output Features Sound Reality technology
Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, ITU V.92
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 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 SP1
Software Sony Click to Disc, Microsoft Works 9 SE
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 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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