Reviews of the Sony VAIO NR160E/W
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CNET Review
The Good: Least expensive VAIO laptop yet; keeps Sony's excellent laptop keyboard, plus extras such as an Express Card slot.
The Bad: Looks and feels noticeably cheaper than more expensive VAIOs, loaded down with performance-killing bloatware.
The Bottom Line: Kudos to Sony for releasing the sub-$1,000 VAIO NR160. It's a perfectly functional, budget 15-inch laptop--we just wish it didn't stray so far from the excellent industrial design of the company's more expensive systems.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 89901 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.ca
Review Summary: Tepid performance and a somewhat dull screen are the flies in the ointment for this inexpensive all-purpose laptop.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: ...this is a notebook for the family, not enthusiasts or business travelers..
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: All in all, this is a nice unit for undemanding consumers who need to buy a portable companion to supplement a desktop PC without spending a lot of money
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: All in all, this is a nice unit for undemanding consumers who need to buy a portable companion to supplement a desktop PC without spending a lot of money
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: VGN-NR160E/W
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- System Type Notebook
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 14.2 in
- Depth 10.6 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 6.2 lbs
- Color Silk white
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.), Budget
- Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 / 1.5 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
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
- 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)
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
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Total Available Graphics Memory 251 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Keyboard localization and layout QWERTY
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 PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 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
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Wireless LAN
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Power provided 95 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Sony Click to DVD, AOL Online (90 days trial), Norton 360 (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), Microsoft Works 9 SE
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
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