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NOTEBOOK REVIEW
Processor
| Intel |
| Pentium M |
| 0.9 GHz |
Motherboard
| Intel 855GM |
| 400 MHz |
Memory
| 256 MB |
| 1 |
| 1 GB |
| SDRAM |
Interfaces & networking
| 1 |
| 1.1 |
| 2 |
| no |
| 1 (4-pin) |
| Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 3B Mini-PCI Adapter |
| Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection |
| CTX AC-Link Modem for Intel |
Expansion slots
| 1 x Type II |
| Memory Stick |
Hard drive storage
| Ultra ATA/100 |
| 30 GB |
| 4200 rpm |
| Ultra-ATA/100 |
Optical storage
| CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo |
| 24x CD / 8x DVD |
| 8x CD |
| 4x CD |
Video
| Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (integrated) |
| 96 MB |
| Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2 |
Display
| 10.6 in |
| 1280x768 pixels |
Input
| two-button touchpad |
| 84 keys |
Cabinet (chassis)
| 27x3.47x18.8 cm |
| 1.45 kg |
OS & software
| Windows XP Professional |
| VAIO Media, DVgate, VAIO Edit Components, Network Smart Capture, SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Web Phone, Memory Stick Formatter, Hotkey Utility, BlueSpace NE, Acrobat Reader 5.1, Photoshop Elements 2, Premiere 6 LE, Norton AntiVirus Installer, WinDVD for VAIO, RealOne Player, QuickTime 5 |
Audio
| SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio |
| yes |
| stereo |
| microphone, headphone |
Miscellaneous
| second battery (£177.87), external USB floppy drive (£58.72), 256MB RAM upgrade (£143.83) |
| integrated Motion Eye digital camera (370Kpixels) |
Overview
Sony VAIO PCG-TR1MP
- Editors rating
8.2
Verdict
The VAIO TR1MP is a touch too diminutive to serve as your primary computer, but it's an excellent supplementary system for frequent travellers.
Typical price
£ 1531
