Sony VAIO VGN-TX5XN/B review

Processor

Processor manufacturer:	Intel
Processor model:	Core Solo ULV U1500
Clock speed:	1.33 GHz
Level 2 cache:	2 MB

Motherboard

Chipset:	Intel 945GMS Express
Data bus speed:	533 MHz

Memory

RAM installed:	1024 MB
Number of memory slots:	1
RAM capacity:	1.5 GB
RAM type:	DDR2 SDRAM

Interfaces & networking

VGA (analogue):	1
Bluetooth:	2.0+EDR
USB:	2
Docking station port:	1
FireWire (IEEE 1394):	1
Wireless LAN:	Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Ethernet:	Intel PRO/100 VM Network Connection
Modem:	HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

Expansion slots

PC Card:	1 x Type II
Flash card:	SD; Memory Stick (standard. Duo, PRO, PRO Duo)

Hard drive storage

Hard drive interface type:	SATA
Hard drive type:	standard
Hard drive size:	100 GB
Rotation speed:	4200 rpm

Optical storage

CD / DVD type:	DVD±RW (±R DL)/DVD-RAM

Video

Graphics processor:	Intel GMA 950
Graphics RAM:	225 MB
Graphics memory technology:	Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3

Display

Display technology:	X-black LCD with LED backlight
Display diagonal size:	11.1 in
Maximum resolution:	1366x768 pixels

Input

Pointing devices:	2-button touchpad
Keyboard:	83 keys

Cabinet (chassis)

Case form factor:	clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D):	27.24x2.1x19.5 cm
Weight:	1.25 kg
Colour:	silver and black

OS & software

Operating system:

Windows Vista Business

Software included:

SonicStageCP 4.2, DVgate Plus 2.3, WinDVD 8.0 for VAIO, Photoshop Elements 5.0, Easy Media Creator 9, Click to DVD 2.6, Acrobat Standard 8.0, Adobe Reader 8.0, Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2003 SBE (Try & Buy), Norton Internet Security 2007(with 90 days free virus update), VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 - HDD recovery (hidden partition), Protector Suite QL 5, Infineon TPM Professional Package, WebEx

Audio

Audio processor:	Realtek High definition Audio
Microphone:	no
Speakers:	stereo
Audio connectors:	microphone, headphone

Service & support

Standard warranty:	1 year

Battery

Battery technology:	Li-ion
Estimated battery life (mfr):	7.6 h
Number of batteries supplied:	1

Miscellaneous

Accessories:	AC adapter, power cable
Other:	TPM module, fingerprint reader, Kensington lock, HDD shock protection

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