Posted to Notebooks 2009-11-30
If you have grown tired of the standard grey and black colors of your average notebook, and you are looking for machine that can perform while looking good doing it then you may want to check out the Sony VAIO CS Series VGN-CS390JCW Dove White. With sleek Dove White coloring both inside and out and an array of multimedia features this notebook is sure to turn heads wherever you go. Equipped with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit, this notebook is thin and light enough to go anywhere while offering eco-friendly functionality at the same time. Weighing in at about 5.7 lbs, the Sony VGN-CS390JCW is Energy Star certified making it a great alternative to the power hungry models allowing even the environmentally conscious to have access to the newest technology without having a drastic effect on their carbon footprint. This model comes complete with an Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 2.10 GHz Processor with 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a multi-functional Blu-ray drive that can double as either CD or DVD reader/writer, and the Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel Clear Video technology allowing users of all skill levels to get the job done while looking good doing it. The best feature of this notebook is its ability to play Blu-ray movies as well as standard CD and DVD formats allowing this notebook to be anything but your standard productivity machine. This notebook also comes equipped with the Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN with 802.11 a/b/g/n capabilities allowing users to utilize a wide range of wireless connectivity speeds with n quickly becoming the new standard.
FeaturesThe VGN-CS390JCW measures 13.2" x 1.57" x 9.6" and comes equipped with a 14.1" WXGA XBRITE-ECO LCD with a 1280 x 800 resolution. Like the screen of its predecessor, the XBRITE-ECO technology delivers users deeper blacks, brighter whites and true to life, razor sharp details that were once hard to come by on a notebook of this size. When this feature is combined with the notebooks ability to play Blu-ray disks, it gives those who are always on the go access to multimedia entertainment when a home theater setup may not be readily accessible. As an added bonus, the VGN-CS390JCW offers users the option to enjoy their own personal musical light show. Equipped with a 12-tone musical analyzer this notebook has the ability to turn your music selection into a colorful LED lightshow that displays beneath the notebook. This is sure to be one feature that few others will have and is sure to make your notebook stand out from the rest. PerformanceLike most notebooks, battery life on the Sony VGN-CS390JCW can be considered just above average. Utilizing the standard battery, life span ranges from 4 to 6 hours. Upgrading to the large capacity battery will earn you a little more time, but it will also add more weight to this currently lightweight notebook. Like with any notebook, the battery life you experience may vary based on what you use the Sony VGN-CS390JCW for. Spreadsheet and document creators may find their battery may last longer than those involved in a large amount of multimedia rich tasks, so keep this in mind when making your selection. SummaryIn conclusion, the Sony VGN-CS390JCW packs a lot of multimedia functionality into uniquely styled yet portable package. Being energy star certified and its ability to play Blu-ray movies, you can upgrade to a higher powered device without putting undue strain on what may possibly already be tight budget. While the screen size may be smaller than comparable models on the market, the Sony VGN-CS390JCW has the features to make up for its small size, quite possibly making it the best portable notebook on the market today. Pros
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