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Sony VAIO PCG-FX209K review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Mobile Pentium III
Clock speed: 1 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 815E
Data bus speed: 100 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 128 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 0.5 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC100
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: S-Video
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
Docking station port: yes
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Ethernet: 10/100Mbps
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 2 x Type II, 1 x Type III
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/66
Hard drive size: 30 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 8x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 4x CD
Video
Graphics processor: Intel 815E (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 11 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1400x1050 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad
Keyboard: 87 keys, 19mm pitch
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.4x5.4x26.6 cm
Weight: 3.5 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional
Software included: Sony software: Power Panel, Sony Notebook Setup, DVGate, Media Bar, PictureGear, PictureToy, VisualFlow, Smart Capture, MovieShaker, VAIO Action Setup, Smart Connect, Smart Connect Monitor. Other software: RealPlayer 7, Acrobat Reader, QuickTime, Beatnik Plug-in Adobe Premiere LE
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMax
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 2600 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: docking station (£249), second battery (£155), 4-port USB hub (£79), carrying cases (£129, £105, £45)
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Overview

Sony VAIO PCG-FX209K

Editors rating
Rating: 7.4
Verdict

The FX209K is a fast and well featured desktop replacement notebook, but it's too expensive.

Typical price

£ 2808

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Time the law was applied!

Thursday 21 August 2008, 9:51 PM

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Yellowcave Yellowcave

Goes against their current position.

Thursday 21 August 2008, 5:42 PM

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