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Sony VAIO PCG-FX209K review

7.4

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.5

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 2808

Verdict

The FX209K is a fast and well featured desktop replacement notebook, but it's too expensive... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Powerful and well-equipped, with a good range of connectivity features.

Cons

  • It's heavy, the display isn't perfect and you're paying a premium for the brand.

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Mobile Pentium III
Clock speed: 1 GHz
RAM installed: 128 MB
Hard drive size: 30 GB
Graphics processor: Intel 815E (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 11 MB
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.4x5.4x26.6 cm
Weight: 3.5 kg
Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional

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7.5

Average Member Rating

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7.5

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