Description:
It wasn't so long ago that a portable computer offering this level or top-end speed and such a comprehensive selection of amenities would weigh more than a briefcase stuffed full of papers. But with the Sony VAIO PCG-GRT260G Notebook, you can have more goodies than a high-end desktop and all the speed you're ever likely to need in a package weighing a mere 7.5 lbs. (9.1 lbs. with optical drive) and measuring just 14.1 by 11.9 by 1.9 inches. It's not inexpensive, but the VAIO PCG-GRT260G is a stunningly capable machine. Sporting a commanding 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with 512 KB of Level 2 cache, a super-fast 533 MHz bus and 512 MB of DDR SDRAM memory (upgradeable to 1024 MB), the VAIO PCG-GRT260G is built to blast through most any application. Sony has complemented the system's powerful "engine" with an impressive 64 MB nVidia GeForce FX Go 5600 3D video accelerator to make quick work of graphics-intensive 3D applications and all but the most demanding 3D games. The unit's integrated 80 GB hard disk offers oodles of room to store important files and programs, and its detachable DVD+-RW/CD-RW combo drive allows you to turn home videos into DVDs, watch the latest Hollywood releases, burn and play audio CDs and backup data. Multimedia enthusiasts will appreciate the system's massive 16.1-inch SXGA+ viewing screen (1400x1050 maximum resolution) and integrated stereo speakers. Other desirable amenities include a Memory Stick PRO media slot, three high-speed USB 2.0 ports, and a fast IEEE 1394 port for data transfers from peripherals such as digital camcorders. To communicate with the outside world, the unit features a 56K modem for low-speed Internet and email access, a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface for high-speed connectivity, and a convenient IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless LAN. Bundled software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Sony's Giga Pocket personal video recording application (for simultaneous television viewing and video recording), and an expansive array of audio, video and photo utilities. Battery life is not one of the system's strong points -- it delivers 1.0 to 1.5 hours of usage with one battery attached and 2.0 to 3.0 hours with an optional second battery installed in the multi-purpose bay.
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