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The Sony VAIO AR Digital Studio AR320E is an 8.4-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,530.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.66 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Weight: 8.4 lbs; See full specs
Price range: $759.95 - $1,999.83
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Description: The Sony VAIO AR Digital Studio AR320E is an 8.4-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,530.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home premium and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has 1440 x 900 native screen resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced notebooks.
Cons: Has an 8.4-pound weight, which is considerably heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Fujitsu LifeBook S6240, at around $1, 655, has only a 4-pound weight.
Suitability: A mainstream notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Preserve favorite home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD burner.Comes with advanced word processing software; it comes with plenty of features for most writers.You can use the bundled video software to compile and edit movies uploaded from a digital Handycam.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value: Despite its relatively expensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital video camcorders and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the laptop hard drive.
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CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laptops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laptop.
Desktop Replacement
The largest and heaviest type of laptop, desktop replacements are designed to deliver the power and features you'd get from a desktop PC. Too bulky for anything but room-to-room travel within a house or an office, desktop replacements typically offer the best performance, the largest screens and keyboards, and the most complete set of features available on a laptop. Popular among home and business users, most of these systems can deliver enough computing muscle for serious gaming, multimedia authoring, and even high-level digital audio and video work.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
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Vista for laptop computers
In addition to the core functionality of the Vista operating system, Microsoft portioned out extra features into different editions of Vista, aimed at different market segments and at differing price points.
| Feature | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU support | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | Up to two physical CPUs | Up to two physical CPUs |
| Maximum supported RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Windows defender & firewall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled backup | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aero desktop experience | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobility center (centralized access to controls often used on portables) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tablet PC support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Windows SideShow (display support for a variety of secondary devices) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media center, games,HD, movie- and DVD maker) | Yes | Yes | ||
| Remote desktop connection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Windows Fax and Scan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sound Schemes, DreamScene (video desktop "wallpaper") | Yes | |||
| BitLocker drive encryption | Yes |
Home user laptop
Home users are increasingly turning to notebooks as their primary PCs, as they like that laptops can offer similar performance and features to those of a desktop PC, and can be easily moved from room to room. Though of course almost any notebook will do for typical home use, there are two types of laptops most suitable for home users: mid-size notebooks, which tend to be budget-friendly, and desktop replacements, which are usually packed with features.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
Student laptop
Students and others on a tight budget should look for a laptop that delivers the most bang for the buck. In particular, students need a notebook that is small and light enough to lug back and forth across campus but rugged enough to withstand bouncing around in a backpack.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
Laptop computer memory size
To maximize battery life, notebook computer processors are often designed to save more energy and run cooler than desktop processors. The drawback is slower performance, but more memory can help, which it won't consume energy or radiate heat. Even better, up to 4GB of RAM can now be found in budget configurations. If you want more memory later, expansion is often a simple procedure.
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