Posted to Notebooks 2010-05-28
Consumers who need the perfect blend of features and performance should consider the Sony VAIO® SR Series VGN-SR590GXB Notebook PC. Although the battery life of this model is trumped by that of other laptops, very few competitors pack the performance and features into the lightweight chassis that this notebook boasts. Certainly, it is not flawless- the battery natively seems loose and the battery life is lower than expected. Needless to say, if you don't mind paying the hefty price tag, then this model is definitely worth your considerations. At just 12.4" x 1.34" x 9.2" and approximately 4.39 pounds, the VAIO SR Series notebook is surprisingly light and compact considering the number of features packed into the platform. Boasting a powerful 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with 4GB DDR2 RAM (8GB max), this laptop certainly beats out the competition in regards to performance. Thanks to the discrete ATI graphics card, video and games operate seamlessly, making the SR Series notebook the perfect companion to any multimedia or gaming consumer. These are only a few things that make this laptop so lucrative.
FeaturesThe vivid 13.3" LED-backlit LCD display (1280 x 800) is supported by discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 graphics (with 512MB dedicated video memory), which allows users to play some of the latest games or view, as well as edit, HD video. Additionally, there is one VGA port and one HDMI port, which let you use a variety of external monitors rather than the native display. Other featured ports include one i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port, two USB 2.0 ports, modem jack, and Ethernet port. Networking capabilities besides Ethernet includes stereo Bluetooth, standard V.92/V.90 modem, and integrated 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN. For all your media and storage needs, there is a 320GB hard drive and multi-format DVD/CD burner. Finally, for security measures, there is a built-in biometric fingerprint scanner. Had this VAIO SR Series notebook featured a larger hard drive and Blu-Ray drive, it would be the most featured notebook available. ErgonomicsWeighing slightly over 4 pounds, the Sony VAIO SR Series VGN-SR590GXB Notebook PC is certainly one of the most full-featured laptops in its weight category. Some consumers mind the sand papery-feel of the magnesium-alloy platform, but the most noticeable deficiency is how the battery is secured. Many users have complained that the battery moves around in its bay more than it should. This seems to be only a minor issue, and other than the unsure battery life, there isn't very much to complain about. SummaryNaturally, with more features and better performance comes a higher price. For a surprisingly well-featured and astonishingly lightweight notebook, the general consensus for the Sony VAIO SR Series VGN-SR590GXB Notebook PC seems to be positive. The apparently-unsecured battery is noticeable, and battery performance may disappoint some, but regardless of the small flaws, this laptop is very top quality and nicely built. So, if this model sounds like something that would cater to your computing needs, by all means, give it some consideration. Pros
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