Sony VAIO VGN-A197XP review

Verdict

Sony's flagship desktop replacement system is every inch a premium product: it has a cutting-edge specification, looks great -- and carries a price tag to match... Read Full Review.

Pros

• Fast CPU, lots of RAM
• Superb 17in. wide-screen display, fast GPU
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and Bluetooth built in
• Large hard disk, multi-format DVD burner
• Pleasing design, comfortable keyboard

Cons

• Bulky and heavy
• Slow 4,200rpm hard disk
• No internal CompactFlash or SD card support

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer:	Intel
Processor model:	Pentium M 745
Clock speed:	1.8 GHz
RAM installed:	1024 MB
Wireless LAN:	Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g)
Hard drive size:	80 GB
Graphics processor:	ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
Graphics RAM:	64 MB
Display diagonal size:	17 in
Dimensions (W x H x D):	40.5x4.22x28 cm
Weight:	3.9 kg
Operating system:	Windows XP Professional

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