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Sony VAIO SR Series VGN-SR590GXB
$1,200.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:13.3" LED backlit 720p capable display. Fingerprint scanner. Hard disk acceleration detection (protects the drive by locking the heads when it detects what it considers might be a drop).
The Cons:Uses older DDR2 memory. Display is 1280 x 800px. Lots of Sony bloatware.
The VGN-SR590GXB is a LED backlit 13.3” widescreen notebook computer designed for both performance and mobility. This particular model in the VAIO SR series is available in one color only: black.
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The notebook is built out of lightweight magnesium alloy, and weights approximately 4 pounds. The VGN-SR590GXB features a Core 2 Duo processor at 2.53GHz, 4GB of memory, 320GB of hard drive storage, plus an ATI HD4570 graphics card with 512MB of dedicated video RAM. Users with HDTVs will likely find the built-in HDMI port useful when needed for watching movies or displaying other high-def content. Additional features include a biometric fingerprint scanner for added security and a motion sensor which locks the hard drive to prevent damage if dropped. The Sony VAIO SR Series VGN-SR590GXB comes preloaded with Windows 7 Professional.
Features
- Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.53GHz)
- 4GB DDR2 memory (8GB max)
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 (512MB)
- Display: 13.3” LED backlit LCD (1280 x 800 resolution)
- 320GB SATA hard drive with G-Sensor impact protection
- Multimedia card reader
- Intel High Definition Audio
- USB 2.0 x 2
- HDMI output
- 802.11 a/b/g/n, Ethernet, modem, Bluetooth
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Dimensions & weight: 12.4"(W) x 0.98-1.34"(H) x 9.2"(D), 4.39lbs
- Energy Star 5.0
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13.3" LED backlit 720p capable display
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hard disk acceleration detection (protects the drive by locking the heads when it detects what it considers might be a drop)
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recently upgraded CPU - relatively new and powerful P8700
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affordable price for a Sony
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ample RAM and storage capacity
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dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 512MB of VRAM - improved 3D and media performance over the Intel GMA
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comes with Windows 7 Professional
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lightweight at only 4 pounds
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annoying green power button
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would be nice if there was a smaller battery option
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