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Sony VAIO PCG-C1VFK review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Transmeta
Processor model: Crusoe TM5600
Clock speed: 0.667 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 82371EB (Southbridge)
Memory
RAM installed: 128 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 0.0009765625 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: AV mini-jack
Bluetooth: yes
USB: 1
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Ethernet: no
Modem: 56Kbps( PC Card)
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: MagicGate Memory Stick
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/66
Hard drive size: 15 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/33
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW
CD / DVD read speed: 16x CD
CD / DVD write speed: 8x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 4x CD
Video
Graphics processor: ATi 3D Rage Mobility-M1
Graphics RAM: 8 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 8.95 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x480 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 3-button trackpoint; Jog Dial
Keyboard: 86 keys, 17mm pitch
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 24.8x2.7x15.2 cm
Weight: 1 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional
Software included: Sony software: BlueSpace, VisualShare, Dvgate, SmartConnect, Smart Connect Monitor, OpenMG Jukebox, PictureGear, PictureToy, Smart Capture, Movie Shaker, PowerPanel, Sony Notebook Setup, Camera Control, Jog Dial, VisualFlow. Other software: Acrobat Reader, QuickTime, Norton AntiVirus, RealPlayer, Real Jukebox
Audio
Audio processor: Yamaha DS-XG
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone, line out
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 1800 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: USB floppy drive (£59), PC Card CD-ROM drive (£203), PC Card CD-RW drive (£297), Extended Li-ion battery (£132), 64MB SDRAM module (£114), 64MB Memory Stick (£87)
Other: built-in Motion Eye CCD camera
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Overview

Sony VAIO PCG-C1VFK

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

The ultimate 'road warrior' notebook gains Bluetooth and a faster processor.

Typical price

£ 1449

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