Description:
Ample proof that good things come in (very) small packages, Sony's new VAIO PCG-V505BXP Notebook combines powerful Pentium 4 processing with an ultra-lightweight format and a surprisingly affordable price point. If you can do with a smaller display screen and average 3-D performance, the petite yet stunning VAIO PCG-V505BXP may be your perfect portable. Measuring a mere 1.3 by 10.9 by 9.5 inches and tipping the scales at just 4.4 pounds, the VAIO PCG-V505BXP fits comfortably in virtually any location. Yet this level of convenience doesn't come at the expense of speed. Driven by a snappy 2.0 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor (with Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for added battery life) and a generous 512 MB of DDR SDRAM memory (expandable to 1024 MB), the unit will handle most any application you might normally reserve for a regular, larger notebook. Unfortunately, the integrated 16 MB ATI Mobility Radeon graphics chipset is simply not powerful enough to assure smooth rendering of the latest 3-D games or complex CAD-type animations. Featuring a 40 GB hard disk and an internal CD-RW/DVD drive, the VAIO PCG-V505BXP is ready to store your important data, archive your files to disc, burn audio CDs and play the latest movies. The unit's display screen is smaller than those found in regular-size notebooks, yet larger than you might think at 12.1 inches. Communication options include an integrated 56K modem for low-speed connectivity, an RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface, and IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN. Other desirable amenities include a built-in Memory Stick media slot, three fast USB 2.0 ports, and a high-speed IEEE 1394 port for high-speed interaction with external peripherals such as digital camcorders. The impressive software suite includes Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition (unlike the otherwise similar VAIO PCG-V505BX Notebook, which ships with Windows XP Home Edition), Microsoft Money 2003 Standard, Microsoft's real time strategy epic Age of Empires II, and a broad array of multimedia utilities. Lithium-ion battery life is estimated at 1.5 to 3.5 hours.
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