Posted to Notebooks 2009-09-26
In the mood for a delicious laptop that packs some serious punch? Consider the chocolate-brown 16.4" Sony VAIO FW Series VGN-FW490JFT Chocolate Brown as your first choice. Although the price may seem intimidating, this multimedia powerhouse is perfect for gaming and watching your favorite Blu-Ray movies. It is more than just another desktop replacement. If you need a mid-sized laptop that blazes through intensive tasks with ease, then the Sony VGN-FW490JFT is a serious contender. It features more than the typical laptop, yet it maintains great performance without sacrificing quality. At 15.1" x 1.5" x 10.3" and 7.1 lbs, the Sony VGN-FW490JFT was not designed with the traveler in mind. More so, it has been built for users who want a solid desktop replacement and the best entertainment experience. The 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor is nothing to sneeze at, especially when combined with the onboard 6GB RAM (up to 8GB allowed). And with a 1920 x 1080 widescreen LCD display, your games and multimedia will look more vivid and amazing than ever before. Although the battery life is somewhat mediocre (3 hours), if that is not your concern then this model is a best buy.
FeaturesThis Sony VAIO is all-around one of the best laptops as far as features go. Not only does the 1080p display make your graphics superb, but it also compliments the laptop's ability to present Blu-Ray movies via the integrated BD-RE disc reader/writer. The onboard ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 discrete graphics comes with 1GB video memory to boost your HD multimedia experience, especially with the latest video games. For your Internet and networking needs, there are Ethernet and 56K modem ports, plus integrated 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN. In addition, Bluetooth technology is included to keep you in touch with your Bluetooth devices. For storage purposes, there is a 500GB SATA hard drive and a multi-card memory reader. Finally, there is one ExpressCard expansion slot, one VGA output, three USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394 (FireWire port), and one HDMI port. It appears that the only modern feature lacking is a fingerprint scanner. PerformanceThe Sony VAIO VGN-FW490JFT is not for the frequent traveler who will be away from a power outlet for more than a few hours. This laptop is too bulky to be carried back and forth; rather, it has been designed to be used as a desktop replacement or for the video gamer who may host or attend LAN parties. As far as performance goes, this model blazes with 2.8GHz of raw Intel power, backed by as much as 8GB RAM (with upgrade). The 500GB hard drive is more than enough to store several volumes of high-definition video and games. Wireless performance is just as impressive, especially if while using with newer Draft-N networks. If you are looking for great battery life, you may want to consider a lower-end model. This laptop has a battery life up to 3 hours, but usually provides less (depending on intensity of computer operations). Overall, excellent computing performance. SummaryWith a great combination of features and performance, the Sony VAIO VGN-FW490JFT is a great desktop alternative or gaming machine. It performs exceedingly well on all bases as far as graphics and processing goes, and the Blu-Ray movies look superb on the 16.4" LCD 1080p display. Although battery life is somewhat short, everything else is top-class and well worth the Sony price. So if you are considering buying a desktop replacement or quality gaming laptop, consider this one. Pros
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