Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor - Black

Name: Good looks, not so great performance
Item: Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor - Black
Rating: 3
Author: Rj71

Model:VPC-CW1XGX/U

SKU:9634794

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With a double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive for watching DVD movies and creating customized CDs and DVDs, plus wireless LAN and a built-in webcam for Web surfing and video chatting, this laptop helps you stay productive and keeps you entertained on the go.UL.features {margin:0;padding:0px 5px 10px 0px;list-style:none;}UL.features LI.doc {padding:0px 5px 2px 17px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_moreinfo_icon.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.arrow {padding:0px 5px 2px 17px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_richmedia_icon.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdbuiltindcr {padding:0px 5px 2px 80px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdbuiltin_dcr.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdbuiltin {padding:0px 5px 2px 60px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdbuiltin.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdready {padding:0px 5px 2px 60px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdready.gif") no-repeat left top;}Windows 7 Professional preloadedWhich Windows 7 edition is best for you? Learn more about .

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Features

From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor P6670
Features 2 processing cores, 1066MHz system bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed per core.
2 high-performance processing cores
To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation.
4GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL or DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
14" LED-backlit LCD widescreen display
With 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
Built-in fingerprint reader
Allows secure access to the laptop to protect sensitive information.
NVIDIA GeForce G210M graphics
With 256MB dedicated graphics memory and up to 2031MB total available graphics memory. HDMI output for connecting to an HDTV. Intel® High Definition Audio.
See the benefits of an NVIDIA graphics processor in your laptop.
Built-in 0.3MP webcam
Makes it easy to video chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port and 3 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer; Memory Stick media slot with MagicGate functionality and Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick Duo support and 1 Secure Digital slot.
Built-in Intel® WiFi 5100AGN wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Wirelessly connect to the Internet. Built-in Bluetooth interface for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as mobile phones or MP3 players.
Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
Weighs only 5.3 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin
For easy portability.
Long battery life
Of up to 4 hours to give you more time away from an outlet.
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable computing platform. Windows XP Pro downgrade RDVD included.
Software package included
With Microsoft Works SE 9.0 and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included.
ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

What's Included

Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
6-cell lithium-ion battery
AC power adapter
Software: Microsoft Works SE 9.0 and more
Windows XP Pro recovery disc

Specifications

Other

Energy Star Compatible
Yes

Processor Brand
Intel®

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230738','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor</a>
Intel® Core™2 Duo

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230979','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor Speed</a>
2.2GHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340507174','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Battery Type</a>
6-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511518','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Display Type</a>
LED-backlit LCD widescreen (1366 x 768)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340566303','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)</a>
14"

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231597','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Bus</a>
1066MHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231665','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Cache Memory</a>
2MB on die Level 2

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231937','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Memory (RAM)</a>
4GB

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236490','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Memory (RAM) Expandable To</a>
8GB

Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3 SDRAM

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716232062','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Hard Drive Type</a>
SATA (5400 rpm)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235838','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Computer Hard Drive Size</a>
500GB

Optical Drive
Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511924','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Optical Drive Speeds</a>
8x DVD-ROM

Direct-Disc Labeling
No

Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, select memory card slots

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236524','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Graphics</a>
NVIDIA GeForce G210M

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235920','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Video Memory</a>
256MB (dedicated); up to 2031MB total available

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716238297','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">TV Tuner</a>
No

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236935','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">MPEG</a>
Yes

Built-in Webcam
Yes

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716237122','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Modem</a>
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340512096','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Networking</a>
Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN

Wireless Networking
Wireless-A+B+G+N

Bluetooth-Enabled
Yes

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340818871','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">S-Video Outputs</a>
None

Additional Audio/Video Connectors
HDMI

Audio
Intel® High Definition

Speakers
Internal

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340512157','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">PCMCIA Slots</a>
1 ExpressCard/34

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239272','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">USB 2.0 Ports</a>
3

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239354','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports</a>
1

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239311','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Parallel Ports</a>
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239499','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Game Ports</a>
None

Laptop Weight
Ultraportable (5.5 lbs. or less)

Battery Life
Up to <a href="javascript:openOfferDetails('1218037490518','cat12178');">4 hours</a>

Pointing Device
Touchpad

HDMI Output
Yes

Blu-ray Player
No

Operating System Platform
Windows

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716241291','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Operating System</a>
Windows 7 Professional

Included Software
Microsoft Works SE 9.0 and more

ENERGY STAR Qualified
Yes

Graphics Chip
NVIDIA

UPC
027242790964

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good looks, not so great performance
Posted 15 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bestbuy misadvertised this laptop. It is listed as P6670 processor. Since the system bus was advertised as 1066 Mhz i assume this is a new processor from intel. When i got the laptop, it clearly said T6670, which is a 800Mhz system bus. Right there my experience with this laptop went south. For a T6670 this is not the right price to pay. On the positive side, i like the fact that i comes with windows 7 professional and an XP pro downgrade. DVD drive is nice and quiet, and hard drive is also quiet. However too much bloatware and norton slow this thing to a crawl. I am not happy with the nvidia graphics. Too may sawtooth edges on angled lines and image quality is not great. Also, not great is when i connect to an external TV (like my 50in plasma), i cannot have a separate resolution for my TV and laptop display. Also, lipsync between audio and video is bad. I suspect the nvidia chip is notorious for overheating. That may be why the fan runs all the time, even when on battery. This is very annoying. I am sure in a few months, the fan is going to become noisy as it is so overworked.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for Work
Posted 15 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really like this laptop. I have to write reports when I am on the road. So I really value the keyboard which is excellent - much better than my previous laptop which was a Dell. The display is clear enough for any use, but contrast is not as good as some laptops. I would get a different machine if I was going to use it primarily to watch movies. Note the display is a 14 inch. this size is gradually being replaced by larger size displays. But I like something that is not big But, I don't want a net book. Also the bluetooth mouse really works well. Lastly UBS ports and the power plug in are in places where they are unlikely to break if you move the computer around. This Vaio is elegant and utilitarian at the same time. Dave
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great balance between power and travel
Posted 15 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Solid, professional performance that is very fast; classic look; love Windows 7; lighter than my previous toshiba, so makes it easier for travel and use on plane. This is a great balance of power/performance and convenience/portability. Only annoyance is a software bug that is not Sony's issue, and the keyboard requires you to press the function key and arrow key to page up, down, home an end. I will survive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Laptop
Posted 15 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good Laptop for home and office usage. As mentioned, it has good processor, graphics, faster RAM, and windows 7 professional (pre-loaded -- with XP downgrade disc). The only thing I hate is the audio output which is not at all of HD quality. My Dell Inspiron E1505(3 year old) has much better sound quality. SONY should really think(and act) about this!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good value for your money
Posted 15 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
NIce machine in comparison for the money you pay. The display size requires a lot of resolution adjusments on typical applications. It could use one more USB port. But overall it has anice performance for light daily business and home needs. You get what you pay for and it gets the job done.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
lovely laptop
Posted 15 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
had a gate way laptop before and this one is way better, but it is kind of heavy compare to the soney s series. every things worked will except that the start up and closing is kind of slow. other then that it's a great laptop. also it would have been nice if the price is not too high.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great lap top
Posted 15 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am very satisfied with my purchase. The lap top is easy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Laptop
Posted 15 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great laptop for portabilty without sacrificing screen size. Performance with Windows 7 is very fast.
I would recommend this to a friend

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Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor - Black

Description

Features

From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores

Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor P6670

2 high-performance processing cores

4GB DDR3 SDRAM

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support

14" LED-backlit LCD widescreen display

500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)

Built-in fingerprint reader

NVIDIA GeForce G210M graphics

Built-in 0.3MP webcam

i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port and 3 USB 2.0 ports

Built-in Intel® WiFi 5100AGN wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)

Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN

Weighs only 5.3 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin

Long battery life

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled

Software package included

ENERGY STAR qualified

What's Included

Other

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Good looks, not so great performance

Great for Work

Great balance between power and travel

Good Laptop

Good value for your money

lovely laptop

great lap top

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