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Sony VAIO VGN-A197XP review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M 745
Clock speed: 1.8 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855PM
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC2700
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: 1
Bluetooth: 1.1
Docking station port: yes
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g)
Ethernet: Intel PRO/1000 MT
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: Memory Stick (Pro)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 17 in
Maximum resolution: 1920x1200 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad
Keyboard: 87 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 40.5x4.22x28 cm
Weight: 3.9 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: SonicStage, MoodLogic, Drag’n’Drop CD+DVD, Click to DVD, VAIO Media, Acrobat Elements 6, Adobe Reader 6, Works 7, Photoshop Album Starter Edition, Photoshop Elements 2.0, PictureGear Studio, Premiere Standard, DVgate Plus, VAIO Edit Components, WinDVD for VAIO, Bluespace NE, Google Toolbar, Hotkey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, Norton Internet Security 2004, Norton Password Manager, Sony Notebook Setup, VAIO Power Management, VAIO update, My Info centre
Audio
Audio processor: Realtek AC'97 Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4440 mAh
Miscellaneous
Other: optional port replicator, wireless on/off switch
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Overview

Sony VAIO VGN-A197XP

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

Sony's flagship desktop replacement system is every inch a premium product: it has a cutting-edge specification, looks great -- and carries a price tag to match.

Typical price

£ 1871

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