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Sony VAIO VGN-TX5XN/B review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1446

Verdict

Although it looks stunning and includes an optical drive while remaining both compact and lightweight, this Vista-based ultraportable has a few shortcomings that we find hard to forgive given its hefty price tag... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Very small and light
  • Built in fingerprint recognition
  • Integrated optical drive

Cons

  • Only two USB ports
  • Ridged sides to chassis make it hard to access some slots
  • Slender lid section offers little screen protection

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core Solo ULV U1500
Clock speed: 1.33 GHz
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Hard drive size: 100 GB
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 950
Graphics RAM: 225 MB
Display diagonal size: 11.1 in
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.24x2.1x19.5 cm
Weight: 1.25 kg
Operating system: Windows Vista Business

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