Can I stay connected on the go?Manufacturer: Sony Part number: VGNFW270J/W
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CNET editors' rating:
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Design: 9.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Battery life: 8.0
Service and support: 7.0
Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony VGNFW270J/W
price range: $1,099.95
With a sleek design, HD-friendly display, and a Blu-ray drive, the 16-inch Sony Vaio FW270 is a near-ideal portable entertainment center.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Good Mid-Priced Media Laptop!"
by libradude88 on January 9, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"VGNFW245 - Best Buy Black Friday Ed. vs. MacBook PRO"
by SopDogg on December 12, 2008
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"Blue Ray ROM drive,fast wireless,wide, white,keyboard."
by pcladytech on November 30, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: VGNFW270J/W
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
- Built-in Devices Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 15.1 in
- Depth 10.3 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 6.4 lbs
- Color Powder white
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 / 2.26 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-6400
- RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, RoHS
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 4x (BD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Display
- Display Type 16.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1600 x 900 ( WXGA++ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features X BRITE-ECO
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
- Total Available Graphics Memory 1750 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Sound Room
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Touchpad, Keyboard
- Keyboard localization and layout QWERTY
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards RoHS
- Pricing Type Refurbished
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 5.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software VAIO Music Box, VAIO Media Plus, VAIO Movie Story, Microsoft Works 9 SE, VAIO Help and Support, VAIO Startup Assistant, AOL Online (90 days trial), Sony Click to Disc Editor 1.0, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare (Trial), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 months warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Phone consulting - 1 year, Technical support, - availability: 24 hours a day / Monday-Sunday
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
Product series
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Price: $1,099.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.26 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 6.4 lbs, 16.4 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS
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Sony VAIO FW Series VGN-FW270J/B - Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26 GHz - 16.4" TFT
Price: $1,189.95
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.26 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 6.4 lbs, 16.4 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star
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
