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The Sony VAIO NR360E/S is a 6.4-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $765.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core (1.73 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Weight: 6.4 lbs; See full specs
Price range: $638.99 - $806.99
CNET product brief
Description: The Sony VAIO NR360E/S is a 6.4-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $765.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Has a 200GB hard drive, which is larger than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this large a hard drive is $1,230.
Cons: Only has a Pentium dual Core processor.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less efficient than the average notebook on the market today.Also, this notebook has a 6.4-pound weight, which is heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Wyse X90e, at around $795, has only a 4-pound weight.Shared video memory has an adverse effect on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.
Suitability: A mainstream consumer notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Preserve special occasions for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD burner.Includes advanced word processing software; it comes with plenty of features for most document authors.Make your home movies sing by using the bundled video software to edit material uploaded from a digital videocam.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.
Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of mainstream products with a similar screen size is quite a bit more -- right around $1,093.Generally, not targeted at the gaming crowd, this computer will likely fulfill more modest laptop needs.
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 computer hard drive.
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Sony VAIO NR360E/S - Pentium Dual Core T2370 1.73 GHz - 15.4" TFT:
$638.99 - $806.99
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