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Sony VAIO PCG-FX604 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1104

Verdict

If you need a reliable workhorse of a notebook, the FX604 is a good choice. It won't break any performance records, but it shouldn't let you down either... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Solid, unfussy all-in-one design
  • Good ergonomics
  • Reasonable performance and battery life
  • Large 15in. screen.

Cons

  • XGA screen resolution doesn't do justice to its 15in. size
  • Too bulky and heavy for regular mobile use.

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor model: Duron
Clock speed: 1.1 GHz
RAM installed: 256 MB
Hard drive size: 20 GB
Graphics processor: ATI 3D Rage Mobility-M1
Graphics RAM: 8 MB
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.4x3.58x26.5 cm
Weight: 3.32 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Home

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