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Sony VAIO PCG-VX71P review

7.7

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1701

Verdict

This is a typically stylish Sony ultraportable, notable for its 14.1in. display, good-sized keyboard and integrated Wi-Fi connectivity... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Stylish slimline design
  • 14.1in. display
  • Integrated wireless networking.

Cons

  • Not everyone will require, or be prepared to pay for, Sony extras like the Memory Stick slot and Jog Dial
  • Short standard warranty.

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Mobile Pentium III Processor-M
Clock speed: 0.85 GHz
RAM installed: 256 MB
Wireless LAN: Orinoco Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card
Hard drive size: 30 GB
Graphics processor: Intel 815 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 11 MB
Display diagonal size: 14.1 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 31.3x1.77x26.1 cm
Weight: 2 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional

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