Description:
Designed for notebook users who appreciate power and performance over miniaturization, the Sony Vaio PCG-GRV670 notebook is a powerful machine that’s just as at home on the road as on the desktop. Measuring 1.8 by 14 by 11.8 inches and tipping the scales at 8.1 pounds (with one battery) or 8.7 pounds (with battery and optical drive), the Vaio GRV670 is not particularly petite. It is, however, very fast. Driven by a commanding 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with 512 KB of Level 2 cache, a 400 MHz bus, and 512 MB of DDR SDRAM memory (expandable to 1,024 MB), the unit is ready to blast through any computing situation. Sony has added an impressive 64 MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 video acceleration chipset to ensure you’ll make quick work of most graphics-intensive 3-D applications and all but the most demanding 3-D games. The only distinctions between the PCG-GRV670 and the pricier PCG-GRV680 are the size of the hard disk (40 GB vs. 60 GB) and the capabilities of the optical drive. This model features a combination DVD/CD-RW combo drive that allows you to burn and play audio CDs, watch movies, and back up data, whereas the PCG-GRV680 also supports DVD burning. Multimedia enthusiasts in particular will appreciate the system’s massive 16-inch SXGA TFT viewing screen (1,280 x 1,024 resolution) and integrated stereo speakers. Other desirable amenities include a Memory Stick media slot, three USB ports, and a fast IEEE 1394 port for data transfers from peripherals such as digital camcorders. The unit delivers 1.5 to 3.5 hours of battery life with one battery attached and 3 to 7 hours with an optional second battery installed in its multipurpose bay. Sony has pre-installed an impressive variety of software, including Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Money 2003 Standard, and a broad array of audio, video, and photo utilities.
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