G0ldenState
New Member
Hey guys...... been looking for a new laptop now and ive been eye balling this sony vaio. I do light gaming like sc2 along with light programming classes coming up ( java, c++). for 700 dollars it seems like a really great deal. The battery life does seem a bit weak at about 3 hours. So would this be a good buy or a no go? Thanks for your help. If there would be a better laptop out there to suit my needs, please do recommend me. budget is about 800 if possible.
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5619517&sku=S170-16415
specs:
Screen Size: 16.4"
Maximum Resolution: 1600 x 900
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 4GB
Memory Speed: DDR2 800
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Memory Slots (Filled): 2
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)
Capacity: 320GB
Drive Types: Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed: 7200 RPM
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core 2 Duo
Processor Type: Dual-Core
Processor Speed: 2.20GHz
Processor Number: T6600
Condition: New
Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Startup Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Platform: Laptop
Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot/34
Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics
GPU/VPU: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650
Video Memory: 2287MB Total Available Graphics Memory (512MB dedicated VRAM)
Optical Drive Type: Blu-Ray Burner
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 3-in-1
Media Types: Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Media Types: Secure Digital
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: Dolby Sound Room®
Integrated Microphone: Yes
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports (Total): 3
FireWire Ports: 1
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A
LAN Ports: 1
Line In Jacks: N/A
VGA Ports: 1
DVI Video: N/A
HDMI Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
eSATA Ports: N/A
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN
Integrated Bluetooth
Interface Type: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Bluetooth™
802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate: 10/100/1000Mbps Network
Up to 300 Mbps
Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR
Protocols: WIFI
802.11b
802.11a
802.11g
802.11n
Width: 15.1"
Height: 1.14" - 1.46"
Depth: 10.3"
Weight: 6.9 lbs
Mouse Type: Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard Type: 86 Key Qwerty Keyboard
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
Battery Life: Up to 3 hours
Color: Black
Integrated Webcam: Yes
Webcam Features: Sony Motion Eye
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5619517&sku=S170-16415
specs:
Screen Size: 16.4"
Maximum Resolution: 1600 x 900
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 4GB
Memory Speed: DDR2 800
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Memory Slots (Filled): 2
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)
Capacity: 320GB
Drive Types: Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed: 7200 RPM
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core 2 Duo
Processor Type: Dual-Core
Processor Speed: 2.20GHz
Processor Number: T6600
Condition: New
Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Startup Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Platform: Laptop
Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot/34
Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics
GPU/VPU: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650
Video Memory: 2287MB Total Available Graphics Memory (512MB dedicated VRAM)
Optical Drive Type: Blu-Ray Burner
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 3-in-1
Media Types: Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Media Types: Secure Digital
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: Dolby Sound Room®
Integrated Microphone: Yes
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports (Total): 3
FireWire Ports: 1
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A
LAN Ports: 1
Line In Jacks: N/A
VGA Ports: 1
DVI Video: N/A
HDMI Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
eSATA Ports: N/A
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN
Integrated Bluetooth
Interface Type: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Bluetooth™
802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate: 10/100/1000Mbps Network
Up to 300 Mbps
Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR
Protocols: WIFI
802.11b
802.11a
802.11g
802.11n
Width: 15.1"
Height: 1.14" - 1.46"
Depth: 10.3"
Weight: 6.9 lbs
Mouse Type: Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard Type: 86 Key Qwerty Keyboard
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
Battery Life: Up to 3 hours
Color: Black
Integrated Webcam: Yes
Webcam Features: Sony Motion Eye
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