Posted to Notebooks 2009-07-30
In the corporate world, employees and entrepreneurs alike demand top-of-the-line equipment to get the job done, and the Sony VAIO Signature Collection TT Series VGN-TT290NCL helps to meet that demand. While this model's price may intimidate some prospective buyers, the overall design and capabilities justify the price tag for the most part. Whether you work on the thirtieth floor of the office building or from your own home, this model suits all environments. Engineered specifically for business users, the limited-edition signature Sony VGN-TT290NCL will not disappoint in regards to features and performance. The Sony VAIO Signature Collection Electric Blue TT290 notebook is certainly one of a kind, being that it is so powerful yet so lightweight. This model measures approximately 10.99 x 0.93 x 7.87 inches and weighs a meager 2.87 pounds. Portability is perhaps one of the most ergonomic factors in a business notebook. Sony continues to impress us by reinforcing the 11.1 inch XBRITE-DuraView LCD display with an electric blue carbon-fiber casing. Users will notice that more features have been implemented into this model, although the processor isn't quite as powerful as we hoped (hardly noticeable, however). But if you are in the market for an excellent, brand-name business notebook, and you don't mind paying a hefty price, then the Sony VGN-TT290NCL may be the choice for you.
ValueOf course this notebook is fully loaded, but the price may steer some shoppers to consider at lower-end business or even some consumer models. The primary reason for such a high price is not only the brand name and quality assurance back by it, but also the "compact powerhouse" design. This model is much more lightweight and portable yet equally powerful and as feature-packed as its predecessors. And because it is a limited edition signature model from Sony's long line of laptops, you can be certain that it has goodies not incorporated into similar notebooks. When you take all the features and ergonomics into account, this notebook is a good value. The majority of prospective buyers are business users who generally don't mind how much the computer costs, as long as it is guaranteed to fulfill the needs of the user. The Sony VGN-TT290NCL does all that and more. FeaturesThe majority of business users are not picky about the technical specifications of the notebook, but rather they want to know if it performs well and gets the job done. The Sony VAIO Signature Collection Electric Blue TT290 notebook should not be underestimated. It utilizes the raw dual-core power of the Intel Core 2 Duo SU9600 (1.6GHz) processor with 3MB L2 cache. For your storage needs, this model includes 4GB RAM onboard and a 250GB hard drive (5400rpm). The 11.1" display features XBRITE-DualView technology and is HD-compatible. This model supports 1080p video formats, and there is even a HDMI port onboard. Graphics and audio are both integrated. This notebook has an excellent power management system that uses a rapid-charge feature to quickly recharge your battery when needed. It has superb battery life when compared to the performance it boasts. As part of the limited edition package, the Sony VGN-TT290NCL includes active sound-canceling headphones for that noisy business environment. For your networking needs, this model features both wired and wireless compatibility, including Ethernet, stereo Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, and integrated Verizon Mobile Broadband (service fee required to use this feature). For optical drives, there is a standard CD/DVD drive. There is also an iLINK (IEEE 1394) port for connecting your multimedia devices. Overall, this laptop is nicely equipped; however, for the price, more features (like fingerprint scanner) would've been great. SummaryFor the business person, the Sony VGN-TT290NCL is the perfect ultraportable powerhouse. It has just about everything you need to get started, including the pre-installed Windows Vista Business Edition (plus the XP Pro downgrade disc). The only complaint users have about this model is that it is extremely expensive when compared to competing models. But, if Sony is your style, and you don't mind about the extreme price, then the Sony VGN-TT290NCL may be right for you. Pros
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