Can I stay connected on the go?Manufacturer: Sony Part number: VGN-NR160E/W
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
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Design: 6.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 6.0
Battery life: 7.0
Service and support: 7.0
Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony VAIO NR160E/W
price range: $944.99
Kudos to Sony for releasing the sub-$1,000 VAIO NR160. It's a perfectly functional, budget 15-inch laptop--we just wish it didn't stray so far from the excellent industrial design of the company's more expensive systems.
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by salzouby on January 26, 2008
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by tonyx30 on January 16, 2008
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"Great laptop, don't know why they hate the material!"
by jamesjimmy23 on January 7, 2008
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"simple and good looking laptop that meets what budget consumer needs."
by andrenb91 on January 1, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: VGN-NR160E/W
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 14.2 in
- Depth 10.6 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 6.2 lbs
- Color Silk white
- Notebook type Budget, Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 / 1.5 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo
Display
- Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features X BRITE-ECO
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Total Available Graphics Memory 251 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Keyboard localization and layout QWERTY
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Wireless LAN
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Power provided 95 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Sony Click to DVD, Microsoft Works 9 SE, AOL Online (90 days trial), Norton 360 (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 150
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
Product series
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Price: $709.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.5 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 200 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 6.2 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix
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Price: $944.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.5 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 6.2 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
