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Sony VAIO P review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Atom Z520
Clock speed: 1.33 GHz
Level 2 cache: 0.5 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel System Controller Hub US15W
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): on port replicator
Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR
USB: 2
Docking station port: 1
Wireless LAN: 802.11a/b/g, Draft N
Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet on port replicator
Wireless WAN: Everywair Wireless WAN 7.2Mbps (HSDPA/HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS)
Expansion slots
Flash card: Memory Stick-, SD-compatible media
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 500
Graphics RAM: 760 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
Display technology: colour TFT (X-black, LED-backlit)
Display diagonal size: 8 in
Maximum resolution: 1600x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 3-button trackpoint
Keyboard: 83 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: small form-factor clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 24.5x1.98x12 cm
Weight: 0.638 kg
Colour: white, red, black or green
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business
Software included: WinDVD 8.0 for VAIO, Google Picasa, Adobe Reader® 8.1, Microsoft Office Ready 2007 (60 days Try & Buy), McAfee Internet Security Suite (with 60 days free virus updates), VAIO Recovery Utility - HDD recovery (hidden partition)
Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Estimated battery life (mfr): 8 h
Number of batteries supplied: 2
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter, VGP-DA10 (VGA/LAN adapter)
Other: 0.3-megapixel webcam, integrated GPS
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Overview

Sony VAIO P

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
Verdict

Sony's upscale Atom-powered VAIO P has the components of a cheaper machine, but the design of a more expensive one. The end result will be a useful travel PC for some and a conversation piece for others.

Typical price

£ 842

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