Posts about the Sony Vaio VGN-P588E Lifestyle PC
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Reviews of the Sony Vaio VGN-P588E Lifestyle PC
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CNET Review
The Good: Elegant, thin design; large keyboard; multiple networking and connectivity options; high-resolution screen; less expensive than Sony's UMPC experiments.
The Bad: Stuck with Windows Vista (for now); trackpoint navigation isn't ideal.
The Bottom Line: Sony's upscale Atom-powered Lifestyle PC has the components of a cheaper machine but the design of a more expensive one. The end result will be a useful travel PC for some and a conversation piece for others.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: VGN-P588E/Q
General
- Built-in Devices GPS, Cellular antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 9.6 in
- Depth 4.7 in
- Height 0.8 in
- Weight 1.4 lbs
- Notebook type Netbook
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth, GPS
Processor
- Processor Intel 1.33 GHz
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 64 GB - Serial ATA-150
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Solid state
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo
Display
- Display Type 8 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1600 x 768
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features LED-backlit, X BRITE-ECO
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 500
- Total Available Graphics Memory 760 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone ( High Definition Audio )
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, Pointing stick
- Keyboard localization and layout QWERTY
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem / cellular modem
- Cellular enhancement protocol HSPA
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 4 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software VAIO Music Box, VAIO Movie Story, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 9 SE, VAIO Startup Assistant, Sony Click to Disc Editor 1.0, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare (Trial), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - 1 year - availability: 24 hours a day / Monday-Sunday
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
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Buying Choices
from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $1324.00
- California Computer Center $1324.00 | In stock: yes
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PCNation.com
$1447.42 |
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