Description:
The Sony VAIO CR590NCR is a 5.5-pound, consumer level notebook computer.
Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,240.
Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros:
Has a 320GB hard drive, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced notebooks.
Also, this notebook has 3 GB RAM, which is somewhat more than some similarly priced notebooks.
Cons:
This notebook's Intel GMA X3100 graphics chip uses system memory, which sometimes results in slower performance.
Suitability:
A mainstream notebook, suited for general mobile computing.
Comes with a DVD burner, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital videocamera onto DVDs.
Comes with advanced word processing software; whether you regularly create tables of content, elaborate footnotes, or complex newsletters this software can handle it all.
You can use the bundled video software to compile and edit movies uploaded from a digital camcorder.
If you have a
wireless network
at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value:
In general, this notebook has great features for the money.
Suggestions:
(1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a
wireless access point
for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.
(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
Unlimited long distance $24.99/mo
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