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Sony VAIO X505 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M (ULV)
Clock speed: 1.1 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855GM
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 0.5 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g wireless LAN ( PC Card)
Ethernet: 10/100Base-T
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 20 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Graphics RAM: 96 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 10.4 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: three-button trackpoint
Keyboard: 84 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 25.9x0.97x20.8 cm
Weight: 0.835 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: DVgate Plus 1.2, PictureGear Studio 2.0, Power Panel, VAIO Power Management 1.3, Smart Capture 1.2, SonicStage 2.0, VAIO Media 2.5, Recovery System DVD; Acrobat Reader 6.0, Photoshop Elements 2.0, Premiere Standard, RealOne Player 2.0, WinDVD for VAIO 5.0, Norton Internet Security 2004, Acrobat® Elements 6.0, Acrobat Elements 6.0, Photoshop Album Starter Edition 2.0 SE, Norton Password Manager 2004, Drag'n Drop CD+DVD 3.0
Audio
Audio processor: integrated
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 2000 mAh
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Overview

Sony VAIO X505

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

Sony's elegant VAIO X505 is an eminently portable notebook with just enough features and performance. But it's too expensive for most people.

Typical price

£ 1701

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