Posted to Notebooks 2009-11-30
If you are looking for a notebook that can handle all the tasks you can throw at it without all the extra bulk, then you may want to check out the Sony VAIO NW Series VGN-NW130J/T Walnut Brown. With a 2.1 Ghz processor and a 15.5" display, this machine has the power to handle all the multimedia and business related tasks that you can throw at it without the added weight that some of its competitors provide. Equipped with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit, this notebook is thin and light enough to go anywhere while offering an eco-friendly screen size that most others just can't match. Weighing in at about 6 lbs with a standard battery, the Sony VGN-NW130J/T is Energy Star certified, just like the other newer models in the Sony line, which makes it a great choice for those who are energy conscious and don't want to settle for a machine with a small screen and no power. This notebook comes complete with an Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 2.10 GHz Processor with 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a multi-functional CD or DVD reader/writer, and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 graphics card with a dedicated 512 MB of RAM which allows this machine to handle some of the most graphics intensive video games without flinching. This eliminates the need for separate gaming and productivity machines since the Sony VGN-NW130J/T combines the best of both worlds, without the added heft that the comparable gaming powerhouses can provide. 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 so they can be up and running regardless of where their travels make take them.
FeaturesThe VGN-NW130J/T measures 14.6" x 1.2" x 9.8" and comes equipped with a 15.5" WXGA XBRITE-ECO LCD with a 1366 x 768 standard resolution and 1920 x1080 HDMI resolution. Like other models in the Sony line that come equipped with the XBRITE-ECO technology, this notebook delivers deeper blacks, brighter whites and true to life, razor sharp details which when combined with the theater inspired 15.5" screen allows you to experience your movies in a way that you may have never thought was possible. PerformanceLike most notebooks, battery life on the Sony VGN-NW130J/T can be considered just above average. Utilizing the standard battery, estimated life span for the battery is about 4 hours. If you choose to upgrade to the larger battery you can expect to get about 6.5 hours, but a larger batter will also add a little more heft to this lightweight notebook. Like with any notebook, the battery life you experience can vary based on what you use the Sony VGN-NW130J/T for. Video game player and movie watchers may experience a shorter lifespan due simply to the extra power required to power these media intensive applications. SummaryIn conclusion, the Sony VGN-NW130J/T packs a lot of video power into a lightweight go anywhere machine. As an energy star certified notebook that is equipped with a true graphics card with dedicated memory, the Sony VGN-NW130J/T gives you access to a high powered machine without the high powered price making it quite possibly the best portable notebook on the market today. Pros
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