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Sony VAIO PCG-GRX316SP review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4 Processor-M
Clock speed: 1.7 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 845MP
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 0.5 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC1600
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: composite video (RCA)
Parallel: 1
USB: 3
Docking station port: yes
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Ethernet: Intel Pro/100 VE Network Connection
Expansion slots
PC Card: 2 x Type II, 1 x Type III
Flash card: MagicGate Memory Stick
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 40 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: 16x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 10x CD
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
Graphics RAM: 32 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 16 in
Maximum resolution: 1600x1200 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad; Jog Dial with Back button
Keyboard: 87 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 35.5x3.98x29.2 cm
Weight: 4 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Audio
Audio processor: Yamaha AC-XG
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: I year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Miscellaneous
Accessories: second battery, docking station, 802.11b PC Card, USB floppy drive
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Overview

Sony VAIO PCG-GRX316SP

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
Verdict

The GRX316SP is a good vehicle for processor-intensive and screen-space-hungry applications like video editing, but an expensive luxury if you're a mainstream user.

Typical price

£ 2299

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