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Sony VAIO PCG-NV109M review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4 Processor-M
Clock speed: 1.6 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 845MP
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 0.5 GB
Memory specification compliance: PC1600
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: yes
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
Docking station port: no
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1 (4-pin)
Ethernet: Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Modem: Conexant-Ambit Soft56 Data Fax Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 2 x Type II, 1 x Type III
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
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: 16x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 10x CD
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
Graphics RAM: 16 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad; Jog Dial + Back button
Keyboard: 87 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.6x4.28x27.6 cm
Weight: 3.79 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: DVGate, WinDVD, Smart Capture, MovieShaker, SonicStage, RealPlayer, Acrobat Reader, QuickTime 5.0, Music Visualizer, Adobe Photoshop Elements LE, Norton AntiVirus, Digital Print, Adobe Premiere LE
Audio
Audio processor: Yamaha AC-XG
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo + compact subwoofer in modular bay
Audio connectors: microphone headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4000 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: 802.11b Wi-Fi PC Card (£110), 802.11b Access Point (£297)
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Overview

Sony VAIO PCG-NV109M

Editors rating
Rating: 7.8
Verdict

Want a fast desktop replacement notebook with state-of-the-art audio facilities? Look no further than Sony’s VAIO PCG-NV109M.

Typical price

£ 1701

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