CNET Editor's rating: 8.2 out of 10
Reviewed by
Dan Ackerman
Review date: 2/2/07
Release date: 1/30/07
The good: Great battery life; built-in mobile broadband antenna; typically impressive Sony industrial design; LED-backlit display provides bright screen and aids battery life; compact and light; still includes optical drive.
The bad: Slow Core Solo processor; small and slow hard drive; expensive warranty extensions.
The bottom line: Sony adds Windows Vista to its ultraportable VAIO TXN17, which doesn't change much otherwise from its XP-based precursor. With a gorgeous design, excellent battery life, and wireless broadband, it remains one of the best ultraportables on the market for business travelers.
2 out of 10 - Terrible
piece of junk
I only have myself to blame, i brought a sony vaio desktop and it was overnighted to calif for the... Read more
by becazican (see profile) -
February 7, 2007
8 out of 10 - Excellent
v. nice machine
I think im running the australian equivalent of this machine and it does everything that Sony says... Read more
by sand3141 (see profile) -
March 9, 2007
15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
Enhanced SpeedStep technology,
Execute Disable Bit capability,
Power-optimized processor system bus
Chipset type
Mobile Intel 945GMS Express
Cache Memory
Type
L2 cache
Cache size
2 MB
RAM
Installed Size
2 GB / 2 GB (max)
Technology
DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
Memory specification compliance
PC2-4200
RAM configuration features
2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
Storage controller type
IDE
Storage
Floppy Drive
None
Hard Drive
80 GB - 4200 rpm
Hard drive type
Portable
Optical Storage
Type
DVD±RW (+R DL)
CD / DVD read speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed
24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed
10x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW)
Card Reader
Card reader type
Card reader
Supported flash memory cards
SD Memory Card,
Memory Stick Pro
Display
Display Type
11.1 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution
1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Features
X BRITE
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA 950
Video Memory
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Max Allocated RAM Size
128 MB
Audio
Audio output type
Sound card
Audio output compliant standards
Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0
Input Device(s)
Input device type
Keyboard,
Touchpad
Keyboard localization and layout
QWERTY
Telecom
Modem
Fax / modem / cellular modem
Max transfer rate
56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.90,
ITU V.92
Service provider
Sprint Nextel
Networking
Networking
Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Wireless NIC
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG
Data link protocol
Ethernet,
Bluetooth,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
Fast Ethernet
Networking standards
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 ( 0 ) x Memory,
1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II
Interfaces
1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire,
1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11,
1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
1 x Docking / port replicator,
2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Power
Power device form factor
External
Battery
Technology
Lithium ion
Installed Qty
1
Mfr estimated battery life
11 hour(s)
CNET Labs battery drain test: DVD playback (min)
298
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Software
Sony DVgate Plus,
Sony Click to DVD,
Microsoft Works 8.5,
Microsoft Office 2003 (Trial),
Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription),
Trend Micro Anti-Spyware (30 days subscription)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year
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5.1
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7.3
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