The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W is a mid-size laptop notebook that hails from Sony’s VAIO NS series that blends together design and performance. It features a 15.4 inch display, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, RAM and comes with a built-in webcam and a microphone. Not only that, it also incorporates built-in 802.11 a/ b/g/n Wireless LAN technology to allow you to connect to your home network or local hotspots. In addition to that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W also comes with integrated video editing software and a CD/ DVD drive burner that lets you capture, edit and share your pictures and videos with the world.

Specifications
The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W measures 14.2 in x 10.6 in x 1.5 in (W x D x H) in dimension and weighs approximately 6.6 lbs. It is available in three different colours, including nightfall blue, granite silver and silk white. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W incorporates Intel Centrino Duo platform technology and has a built in wireless LAN antenna. There is also a widescreen TFT active matrix display that measures 15.4 inches diagonally. It has a maximum WXGA resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and features X BRITE-ECO. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W also has wireless capabilities for IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), and IEEE 802.11 b. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo T5800/ 2.0 GHz with a data bus speed of 800 MHz.and Dual-Core processor technology. It also has a 64-bit processor and a Mobile Intel GM45 Express. In terms of cache memory, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W utilizes an L2 cache that is 2.0 MB in size. In addition to that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W also has a RAM with an installed size of 3.0 GB to 4.0 GB max, utilizing based on DDR2 SDRAM- 800 MHz technology with a memory specification compliance of PC2-6400. RAM configuration features consist of one 1 GB + one 2 GB. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W is also paired with an internal standard type Serial ATA-150 (SATA) hard disk drive that has a capacity of 250 GB with a data bus speed of 5400 rpm. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W also has an integrated DVD+ RW/ DVD- RW/ DVD +R DL/ DVD-R DL/ DVD-RAM optical storage that has a CD/ DVD read speed of 24x for CD and 8x for DVD. Write speed is at 24x for CD, 8x for DVD+R/ DVD –R and 4x for DVD+R DL/ DVD-R DL, while rewrite speed is as 24x for CD, 6x for DVD- RW, 8x for DVD+ RW and 5x for DVD-RAM. For added convenience, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W also has a built-in card reader that supports flash memory cards including SD Memory card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick. In terms of graphic features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W incorporates Intel GMA 4500 MHD Dynamix Video Memory Technology 5.0 processor with a total available graphics memory of 1340 MB. As for Audio features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W has a sound card audio output type that complies to High Definition Audio standards. In addition to that, it also has a built-in microphone for audio input. There is also an integrated 1.3 mega pixel web camera located on top of the widescreen display. Input devices consist of a touchpad and a QWERTY keyboard. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W also has a fax/ modem that follow ITU V.92, ITU V.90 protocols and specifications. There is also a network adapter that supports networking and wireless LAN. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/W also incorporates an Intel WiFI Link 5100 Wireless NIC that is compatible with Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11n (draft) , Gigabit Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , Ethernet , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11a data link protocol and follows IEEE 802.11n (draft) , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b networking standards.

Reviews

“Users in the market for a laptop under $1000 aren’t going to have much luck finding a machine that will outperform the Sony VAIO NS140. The distinctive look of the VAIO provides a stylish demeanor unusual on similarly priced laptops. There are certainly more powerful laptops out there, but in terms of bang for the buck, the Sony VAIO NS140 excels.” (TopTenReviews, 2008)

“Thanks to its low-cost, solid construction, roomy and comfortable keyboard, and current Intel platform, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E is a 15-inch mainstream laptop worthy of your consideration.” (CNET, 2008)

The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L is a stylish fashion mid-size notebook laptop that is designed to complement your style. It features a head-turning, textured exterior, and four USB ports. Besides that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L also includes VAIO Movie Story software that allows you to edit digital videos and images. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L is suitable for home usage. Besides that, it also features a Blu-ray Disc drive and a vibrant 15.4 inch LCD widescreen display that incorporates XBRITE-ECO technology that makes it perfect for enjoying high definition Blu-Ray Disc movies. In addition to that, it also features a built-in Motion Eye webcam as well as a microphone to allow you to stay connected with friends and family. It is available in dark blue, silver and white.

Specifications
The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L measures 14.18 in x 10.63 in x 1.5 in (W x D x H) in dimension and weighs approximately 6.4 lbs. It comes under a one year warranty. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L is powered by a Lithium ion battery that has the ability to provide up to 4 hours of battery life. It operates on an Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (T5800) with an installed memory of 4 GB on its DDR2 SDRAM with a data bus speed of 800 MHz and an installed cache memory of 2048 kb. There is also up to 250 GB of capacity on its internal Serial ATA hard disk drive which has a hard disk rotation speed of 5400 rpm. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L runs on a Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium and incorporates Intel Centrino 2 mobile technology. There is also a TFT Active Matrix that measures 15.4 inches diagonally with WXGA resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also incorporates an Intel GM45 Express chipset that has a data bus speed of 800 MHz. The optical drive can support dual layer DVD+/- RW/ DVD –RAM. Optical drive read speed is at 24x for CD, 8x for DVD and 4x for BD while optical drive write speed is at 24x for CD, 8x for DVD+R, 8x for DVD-R, 4x for DVD+R DL and 4x for DVD-R DL. As for optical drive rewrite speed, it is at 16x for CD-RW, 8x for DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW and 5x for DVD-RAM. In terms of video features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L incorporates an Intel Graphics media Accelerator (GMA) 4500 MHD with up to 1750 MB of installed video memory. As for audio features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L includes headphone jack, microphone-in, sound card and built-in speakers. In addition to that, there is are also built-in memory card readers including one SD card slot, one Memory Stick PRO, and one Memory Stick DUO. For expansion purposes, there is also an ExpressCard slot. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L also has an integrated video camera. Input methods consist of camera, keyboard, and touchpad. Expansion ports include four USB 2.0, IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out, RJ-11 (modem) and RJ-45 (NIC). In terms of networking, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L also features an integrated Wireless LAN as well as support for data link protocols including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L also has a built-in fax/ modem with analog modulation protocols of ITU V.90 and ITU V.92.

Reviews

“Introduced in the middle of September 2008, the VGN-NS190 model is the more advanced of the two models found in the Vaio NS series, including a Blu-ray drive and 4 GB of RAM vs. the VGN-NS140’s DVD writer and 3GB of RAM.” (ProductWiki, 2008)

The Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W is a notebook from Sony’s FW VAIO series that is inspired by theatres. It is the first 16:4 inch extra-wide display that features an aspect ratio of 16:9 which makes it suitable for watching movies in their original cinematic format. The widescreen proportion minimizes black bars during movies as well as offers an expansive workspace for viewing two pages side by side.

Specifications
The Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W measures 15.1 in x 1.14 ~ 1.46 in x 10.3 in (W x H x D) in dimension and weighs approximately 6.4 lbs including its provided standard battery. It comes in a box together with a standard Lithium-ion battery, an AC adapter and a power cable. On its body, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W has a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microphone input, an SD memory card slot as well as a Memory Stick Duo media slot with MagicGate functionality. On its right side, it has three USB 2.0 ports, and a Blu-ray Disc RW optical drive. As for the left side, there is a DC-in port, an Ethernet Port, a modem jack, a VGA output, an HDMI connection output, a LINK Connection (4pin) and an i.LINK connector (IEEE 1394) in one, as well as an ExpressCard/ 34 slot. In terms of performance, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W operates on an Intel Core 2 Duo (P8400) processor with a data bus speed of up to 2.26 GHz and also incorporates Intel Centrino 2 processor technology with up to 1066 MHz front side bus speed and up to 3 MB of L2 Cache available. There is a SATA internal hard disk drive which has a capacity of up to 320 GB. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W runs on a power requirement of 110W + 10%. Its standard provided lithium-ion battery can provide a battery life of up to 4.0 hours when operating on default settings, or up to 3 hours on maximum brightness, or up to 2 hours during DVD playback. Alternatively, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W can also be powered by an extended battery that is sold separately which can provide a battery life of up to 6 hours when operating on default settings and up to 3 hours when operating on maximum brightness. In terms of hardware, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W incorporates a full QWERTY keyboard with 86 keys of 2.0 mm stroke and 19.05 mm pitch. There is also a built-in 1.3 mega pixel MOTION EYE camera situated right on top of the display as well as a built-in microphone. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W also has an Electro-Static touch pad. For communication purposes, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W has compatibility features for Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Protocol, 10 Base-T/ 100 Base-TX/ 1000 Base-T (Gigabit), WiFi: Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN (802.11 a/b/g/n) and integrated stereo A2DP Bluetooth technology 2.1+ EDR. In terms of multimedia, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W has an optical drive that is either CD/ DVD playback/ burning drive or Blu-ray Disc playback with CD/ DVD playback/ burning drive or Blu-ra Disc playback/ burning with CD/ DVD burning drive. There is also a 16.4 inch display with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels and incorporates XBRITE-ECO technology. Audio features include Dolby Sound Room Audio while graphic features include ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Graphics with up to 256 MB of dedicated video RAM, Mobile Intel PM45 as well as HDMI and VGA out. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW145E/W comes under a 1 year limited warranty with On-site/ In-Home service, one year of toll-free 24/7 technical telephone assistance as well as online and email support available from its website. It also comes with Sony Original Software including VAIO Startup Assistant, Click to Disc Editor, VAIO Movie Story and VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software.

Reviews

“I consider this model to be a great purchase. Contrary to many modern laptops, it actually looks great, with very modern styling that is suitable for both home and business users. The screen has a different aspect ratio (16:9) than most computers, which is more suitable for watching DVDs or comparing side by side documents than the traditional 4:3. The 2.26 P8400 is the same processor found on most FW computers, even those costing hundreds of $ more, 3GBs of RAM, which is the maximum usable RAM in Vista SP1 32bit, 250GBs of RAM which is enough for most users,etc.” (Amazon, 2009)

The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH is a notebook from Sony’s FW VAIO series that is inspired by theatres. It is the first 16:4 inch extra-wide display that features an aspect ratio of 16:9 which makes it suitable for watching movies in their original cinematic format. The widescreen proportion minimizes black bars during movies as well as offers an expansive workspace for viewing tow pages side by side. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH is available in black, chocolate brown, Machine and Nebula.

Specifications
The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH measures 15.1 in x 1.14 ~ 1.46 in x 10.3 in (W x H x D) in dimension and weighs approximately 6.9 lbs including its provided standard battery. It comes in a box together with a standard Lithium-ion battery, an AC adapter and a power cable. On its body, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH has a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microphone input, an SD memory card slot as well as a Memory Stick Duo media slot with MagicGate functionality. On its right side, it has three USB 2.0 ports, and a Blu-ray Disc RW optical drive. As for the left side, there is a DC-in port, an Ethernet Port, a modem jack, a VGA output, an HDMI connection output, a LINK Connection (4pin) and an i.LINK connector (IEEE 1394) in one, as well as an ExpressCard/ 34 slot. In terms of performance, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH operates on an Intel Core 2 Duo (T9900) processor with a data bus speed of up to 3.06 GHz and also incorporates Intel Centrino 2 processor technology with up to 1066 MHz front side bus speed and up to 6 MB of L2 Cache available. There is up to 8 GB of capacity on its DDR2 SDRAM memory, and a SATA internal hard disk drive which has a capacity of up to 500 GB or alternatively, up to 256 GB on an SSD. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH runs on a power requirement of 105W + 10%. Its standard provided lithium-ion battery can provide a battery life of up to 3.5 hours when operating on default settings, or up to 3 hours on maximum brightness, or up to 2 hours during DVD playback. Alternatively, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH can also be powered by an extended battery that is sold separately which can provide a battery life of up to 5.5 hours when operating on default settings and up t 5 hours when operating on maximum brightness. In terms of hardware, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH incorporates a full QWERTY keyboard with 86 keys of 2.0 mm stroke and 19.05 mm pitch. There is also a built-in MOTION EYE camera situated right on top of the display as well as a built-in microphone. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH also has an Electro-Static touch pad. For communication purposes, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH has compatibility features for Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Protocol, 10 Base-T/ 100 Base-TX/ 1000 Base-T (Gigabit), WiFi: Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN (802.11 a/b/g/n) and integrated stereo A2DP Bluetooth technology 2.1+ EDR. In terms of multimedia, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH has an optical drive that is either a CD/ DVD playback/ burning drive or Blu-ray Disc playback with CD/ DVD playback/ burning drive or Blu-ra Disc playback/ burning with CD/ DVD burning drive. There is also a 16.4 inch display with a rsolution of 1600 x 900 pixels or 1920 x 1080 pixels. Audio features include Dolby Sound Room Audio while graphic features include ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Graphics with up to 1 GB of dedicated video RAM, Mobile Intel PM45 as well as HDMI and VGA out. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EBH comes under a w year limited warranty with On-site/ In-Home service, one year of toll-free 24/7 technical telephone assistance as well as online and email support available from its website. It also comes with Sony Original Software including VAIO Startup Assistant, Click to Disc Editor, VAIO Movie Story and VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software.

Reviews

“The Sony VAIO VGN-FW190EBH has specifications with HD in mind. Since Sony already won the High Def format wars, it’s only natural that they incorporate the technology to everyone of their consumer electronics. The Sony VAIO VGN-FW190EBH’s 16.4 inch screen has a 1600×900 screen resolution so that users can enjoy HD movies without the need for an external LCD monitor. However, if you still feel the need to watch your favorite movie on a 40 inch LCD TV, then the Sony VAIO VGN-FW190EBH has an HDMI output so you won’t miss out on all the picture details. Also, this VAIO notebook already comes with a Blu-ray disc drive (read-only).” (Amazon, 2009)

The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S is a stylish fashion mid-size notebook laptop that is designed to complement your style. It features a head-turning, textured exterior, and four USB ports. Besides that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S also includes VAIO Movie Story software that allows you to edit digital videos and images. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S is suitable for home usage. Besides that, it also features a Blu-ray Disc drive and a vibrant 15.4 inch LCD widescreen display that incorporates XBRITE-ECO technology that makes it perfect for enjoying high definition Blu-Ray Disc movies. In addition to that, it also features a built-in Motion Eye webcam as well as a microphone to allow you to stay connected with friends and family. It is available in dark blue, silver and white.

Specifications
The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S measures 14.18 in x 10.63 in x 1.5 in (W x D x H) in dimension and weighs approximately 6.4 lbs. It comes under a one year warranty. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S is powered by a Lithium ion battery that has the ability to provide up to 4 hours of battery life. It operates on an Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (T5800) with an installed memory of 4 GB on its DDR2 SDRAM with a data bus speed of 800 MHz and an installed cache memory of 2048 kb. There is also up to 250 GB of capacity on its internal Serial ATA hard disk drive which has a hard disk rotation speed of 5400 rpm. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S runs on a Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium and incorporates Intel Centrino 2 mobile technology. There is also a TFT Active Matrix that measures 15.4 inches diagonally with WXGA resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also incorporates an Intel GM45 Express chipset that has a data bus speed of 800 MHz. The optical drive can support dual layer DVD+/- RW/ DVD –RAM. Optical drive read speed is at 24x for CD, 8x for DVD and 4x for BD while optical drive write speed is at 24x for CD, 8x for DVD+R, 8x for DVD-R, 4x for DVD+R DL and 4x for DVD-R DL. As for optical drive rewrite speed, it is at 16x for CD-RW, 8x for DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW and 5x for DVD-RAM. In terms of video features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/L incorporates an Intel Graphics media Accelerator (GMA) 4500 MHD with up to 1750 MB of installed video memory. As for audio features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S includes headphone jack, microphone-in, sound card and built-in speakers. In addition to that, there is are also built-in memory card readers including one SD card slot, one Memory Stick PRO, and one Memory Stick DUO. For expansion purposes, there is also an ExpressCard slot. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S also has an integrated video camera. Input methods consist of camera, keyboard, and touchpad. Expansion ports include four USB 2.0, IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out, RJ-11 (modem) and RJ-45 (NIC). In terms of networking, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S also features an integrated Wireless LAN as well as support for data link protocols including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/S also has a built-in fax/ modem with analog modulation protocols of ITU V.90 and ITU V.92.

Reviews
“Introduced in the middle of September 2008, the VGN-NS190 model is the more advanced of the two models found in the Vaio NS series, including a Blu-ray drive and 4 GB of RAM vs. the VGN-NS140’s DVD writer and 3GB of RAM.” (ProductWiki, 2008)

The Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H is a notebook from Sony’s FW VAIO series that is inspired by theatres. It is the first 16:4 inch extra-wide display that features an aspect ratio of 16:9 which makes it suitable for watching movies in their original cinematic format. The widescreen proportion minimizes black bars during movies as well as offers an expansive workspace for viewing tow pages side by side. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H is available in black, chocolate brown, Machine and Nebula.

Specifications
The Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H measures 15.1 in x 1.14 ~ 1.46 in x 10.3 in (W x H x D) in dimension and weighs approximately 6.4 lbs including its provided standard battery. It comes in a box together with a standard Lithium-ion battery, an AC adapter and a power cable. On its body, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H has a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microphone input, an SD memory card slot as well as a Memory Stick Duo media slot with MagicGate functionality. On its right side, it has three USB 2.0 ports, and a Blu-ray Disc RW optical drive. As for the left side, there is a DC-in port, an Ethernet Port, a modem jack, a VGA output, an HDMI connection output, a LINK Connection (4pin) and an i.LINK connector (IEEE 1394) in one, as well as an ExpressCard/ 34 slot. In terms of performance, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H operates on an Intel Core 2 Duo (P8400) processor with a data bus speed of up to 2.26 GHz and also incorporates Intel Centrino 2 processor technology with up to 1066 MHz front side bus speed and up to 3 MB of L2 Cache available. There is a SATA internal hard disk drive which has a capacity of up to 250 GB or alternatively. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H runs on a power requirement of 110W + 10%. Its standard provided lithium-ion battery can provide a battery life of up to 4.0 hours when operating on default settings, or up to 3 hours on maximum brightness, or up to 2 hours during DVD playback. Alternatively, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H can also be powered by an extended battery that is sold separately which can provide a battery life of up to 6 hours when operating on default settings and up to 3 hours when operating on maximum brightness. In terms of hardware, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H incorporates a full QWERTY keyboard with 86 keys of 2.0 mm stroke and 19.05 mm pitch. There is also a built-in 1.3 mega pixel MOTION EYE camera situated right on top of the display as well as a built-in microphone. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H also has an Electro-Static touch pad. For communication purposes, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H has compatibility features for Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Protocol, 10 Base-T/ 100 Base-TX/ 1000 Base-T (Gigabit), WiFi: Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN (802.11 a/b/g/n) and integrated stereo A2DP Bluetooth technology 2.1+ EDR. In terms of multimedia, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H has an optical drive that is either CD/ DVD playback/ burning drive or Blu-ray Disc playback with CD/ DVD playback/ burning drive or Blu-ra Disc playback/ burning with CD/ DVD burning drive. There is also a 16.4 inch display with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels and incorporates XBRITE-ECO technology. Audio features include Dolby Sound Room Audio while graphic features include ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Graphics with up to 256 MB of dedicated video RAM, Mobile Intel PM45 as well as HDMI and VGA out. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW139E/H comes under a w year limited warranty with On-site/ In-Home service, one year of toll-free 24/7 technical telephone assistance as well as online and email support available from its website. It also comes with Sony Original Software including VAIO Startup Assistant, Click to Disc Editor, VAIO Movie Story and VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software.

Reviews

“The only thing I can really fault this system for is the plethora of crapware that comes preinstalled. I spent over an hour uninstalling junk software and trialware before I even used this system. An additional power supply is around $80, which is rather pricey. The computer (w/o power supply) is around 6 lbs., so it’s not lightweight, which isn’t too surprising considering it packs a 16.4″ screen.” (Amazon, 2009)

The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W is a stylish fashion mid-size notebook laptop that is designed to complement your style. It features a head-turning, textured exterior, and four USB ports. Besides that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W also includes VAIO Movie Story software that allows you to edit digital videos and images. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W is suitable for home usage. Besides that, it also features a Blu-ray Disc drive and a vibrant 15.4 inch LCD widescreen display that incorporates XBRITE-ECO technology that makes it perfect for enjoying high definition Blu-Ray Disc movies. In addition to that, it also features a built-in Motion Eye webcam as well as a microphone to allow you to stay connected with friends and family. It is available in dark blue, silver and white.

Specifications
The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W measures 14.18 in x 10.63 in x 1.5 in (W x D x H) in dimension and weighs approximately 6.4 lbs. It comes under a one year warranty. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W is powered by a Lithium ion battery that has the ability to provide up to 4 hours of battery life. It operates on an Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz (T5800) with an installed memory of 4 GB on its DDR2 SDRAM with a data bus speed of 800 MHz and an installed cache memory of 2048 kb. There is also up to 250 GB of capacity on its internal Serial ATA hard disk drive which has a hard disk rotation speed of 5400 rpm. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W runs on a Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium and incorporates Intel Centrino 2 mobile technology. There is also a TFT Active Matrix that measures 15.4 inches diagonally with WXGA resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also incorporates an Intel GM45 Express chipset that has a data bus speed of 800 MHz. The optical drive can support dual layer DVD+/- RW/ DVD –RAM. Optical drive read speed is at 24x for CD, 8x for DVD and 4x for BD while optical drive write speed is at 24x for CD, 8x for DVD+R, 8x for DVD-R, 4x for DVD+R DL and 4x for DVD-R DL. As for optical drive rewrite speed, it is at 16x for CD-RW, 8x for DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-RW and 5x for DVD-RAM. In terms of video features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W incorporates an Intel Graphics media Accelerator (GMA) 4500 MHD with up to 1750 MB of installed video memory. As for audio features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W includes headphone jack, microphone-in, sound card and built-in speakers. In addition to that, there is are also built-in memory card readers including one SD card slot, one Memory Stick PRO, and one Memory Stick DUO. For expansion purposes, there is also an ExpressCard slot. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W also has an integrated video camera. Input methods consist of camera, keyboard, and touchpad. Expansion ports include four USB 2.0, IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out, RJ-11 (modem) and RJ-45 (NIC). In terms of networking, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W also features an integrated Wireless LAN as well as support for data link protocols including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS190 J/W also has a built-in fax/ modem with analog modulation protocols of ITU V.90 and ITU V.92.

Reviews

“Introduced in the middle of September 2008, the VGN-NS190 model is the more advanced of the two models found in the Vaio NS series, including a Blu-ray drive and 4 GB of RAM vs. the VGN-NS140’s DVD writer and 3GB of RAM.” (ProductWiki, 2008)

The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH is a notebook from Sony’s FW VAIO series that is inspired by theatres. It is the first 16:4 inch extra-wide display that features an aspect ratio of 16:9 which makes it suitable for watching movies in their original cinematic format. The widescreen proportion minimizes black bars during movies as well as offers an expansive workspace for viewing tow pages side by side. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH is available in black, chocolate brown, Machine and Nebula.
Specifications
The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH measures 15.1 in x 1.14 ~ 1.46 in x 10.3 in (W x H x D) in dimension and weighs approximately 6.9 lbs including its provided standard battery. It comes in a box together with a standard Lithium-ion battery, an AC adapter and a power cable. On its body, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH has a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microphone input, an SD memory card slot as well as a Memory Stick Duo media slot with MagicGate functionality. On its right side, it has three USB 2.0 ports, and a Blu-ray Disc RW optical drive. As for the left side, there is a DC-in port, an Ethernet Port, a modem jack, a VGA output, an HDMI connection output, a LINK Connection (4pin) and an i.LINK connector (IEEE 1394) in one, as well as an ExpressCard/ 34 slot. In terms of performance, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH operates on an Intel Core 2 Duo (T9900) processor with a data bus speed of up to 3.06 GHz and also incorporates Intel Centrino 2 processor technology with up to 1066 MHz front side bus speed and up to 6 MB of L2 Cache available. There is up to 8 GB of capacity on its DDR2 SDRAM memory, and a SATA internal hard disk drive which has a capacity of up to 500 GB or alternatively, up to 256 GB on an SSD. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH runs on a power requirement of 105W + 10%. Its standard provided lithium-ion battery can provide a battery life of up to 3.5 hours when operating on default settings, or up to 3 hours on maximum brightness, or up to 2 hours during DVD playback. Alternatively, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH can also be powered by an extended battery that is sold separately which can provide a battery life of up to 5.5 hours when operating on default settings and up t 5 hours when operating on maximum brightness. In terms of hardware, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH incorporates a full QWERTY keyboard with 86 keys of 2.0 mm stroke and 19.05 mm pitch. There is also a built-in MOTION EYE camera situated right on top of the display as well as a built-in microphone. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH also has an Electro-Static touch pad. For communication purposes, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH has compatibility features for Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Protocol, 10 Base-T/ 100 Base-TX/ 1000 Base-T (Gigabit), WiFi: Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN (802.11 a/b/g/n) and integrated stereo A2DP Bluetooth technology 2.1+ EDR. In terms of multimedia, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH has an optical drive that is either a CD/ DVD playback/ burning drive or Blu-ray Disc playback with CD/ DVD playback/ burning drive or Blu-ra Disc playback/ burning with CD/ DVD burning drive. There is also a 16.4 inch display with a rsolution of 1600 x 900 pixels or 1920 x 1080 pixels. Audio features include Dolby Sound Room Audio while graphic features include ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Graphics with up to 1 GB of dedicated video RAM, Mobile Intel PM45 as well as HDMI and VGA out. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW190EDH comes under a w year limited warranty with On-site/ In-Home service, one year of toll-free 24/7 technical telephone assistance as well as online and email support available from its website. It also comes with Sony Original Software including VAIO Startup Assistant, Click to Disc Editor, VAIO Movie Story and VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software.

The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S is a mid-size laptop notebook that hails from Sony’s VAIO NS series that blends together design and performance. It features a 15.4 inch display, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, RAM and comes with a built-in webcam and a microphone. Not only that, it also incorporates built-in 802.11 a/ b/g/n Wireless LAN technology to allow you to connect to your home network or local hotspots. In addition to that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S also comes with integrated video editing software and a CD/ DVD drive burner that lets you capture, edit and share your pictures and videos with the world.
Specifications
The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S measures 14.2 in x 10.6 in x 1.5 in (W x D x H) in dimension and weighs approximately 6.6 lbs. It is available in three different colours, including nightfall blue, granite silver and silk white. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S incorporates Intel Centrino Duo platform technology and has a built in wireless LAN antenna. There is also a widescreen TFT active matrix display that measures 15.4 inches diagonally. It has a maximum WXGA resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and features X BRITE-ECO. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S also has wireless capabilities for IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), and IEEE 802.11 b. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo T5800/ 2.0 GHz with a data bus speed of 800 MHz.and Dual-Core processor technology. It also has a 64-bit processor and a Mobile Intel GM45 Express. In terms of cache memory, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S utilizes an L2 cache that is 2.0 MB in size. In addition to that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S also has a RAM with an installed size of 3.0 GB to 4.0 GB max, utilizing based on DDR2 SDRAM- 800 MHz technology with a memory specification compliance of PC2-6400. RAM configuration features consist of one 1 GB + one 2 GB. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S is also paired with an internal standard type Serial ATA-150 (SATA) hard disk drive that has a capacity of 250 GB with a data bus speed of 5400 rpm. Not only that, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S also has an integrated DVD+ RW/ DVD- RW/ DVD +R DL/ DVD-R DL/ DVD-RAM optical storage that has a CD/ DVD read speed of 24x for CD and 8x for DVD. Write speed is at 24x for CD, 8x for DVD+R/ DVD –R and 4x for DVD+R DL/ DVD-R DL, while rewrite speed is as 24x for CD, 6x for DVD- RW, 8x for DVD+ RW and 5x for DVD-RAM. For added convenience, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S also has a built-in card reader that supports flash memory cards including SD Memory card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick. In terms of graphic features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S incorporates Intel GMA 4500 MHD Dynamix Video Memory Technology 5.0 processor with a total available graphics memory of 1340 MB. As for Audio features, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S has a sound card audio output type that complies to High Definition Audio standards. In addition to that, it also has a built-in microphone for audio input. There is also an integrated 1.3 mega pixel web camera located on top of the widescreen display. Input devices consist of a touchpad and a QWERTY keyboard. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S also has a fax/ modem that follow ITU V.92, ITU V.90 protocols and specifications. There is also a network adapter that supports networking and wireless LAN. The Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E/S also incorporates an Intel WiFI Link 5100 Wireless NIC that is compatible with Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11n (draft) , Gigabit Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , Ethernet , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11a data link protocol and follows IEEE 802.11n (draft) , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b networking standards.
Reviews

“Users in the market for a laptop under $1000 aren’t going to have much luck finding a machine that will outperform the Sony VAIO NS140. The distinctive look of the VAIO provides a stylish demeanor unusual on similarly priced laptops. There are certainly more powerful laptops out there, but in terms of bang for the buck, the Sony VAIO NS140 excels.” (TopTenReviews, 2008)

“Thanks to its low-cost, solid construction, roomy and comfortable keyboard, and current Intel platform, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E is a 15-inch mainstream laptop worthy of your consideration.” (CNET, 2008)

“Thanks to its low-cost, solid construction, roomy and comfortable keyboard, and current Intel platform, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E is a 15-inch mainstream laptop worthy of your consideration.” (ZDNet, 2009)

The Sony VAIO TZ is an Ultra-thin and light-weight laptop that features a display with 11.1-inch WXGA TFT active matrix widescreen display with X BRITE-HiColor glossy and LED-backlight display, along with 1366-by-768 pixels of resolution. The laptop is built around the Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 Processor that comes with a 1.06 GHz, 64-bit processor, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Mobile Intel 945GMS Express chipset, plus it has 533.0 MHz of data bus speed. Its configuration also includes 2 MB of L2 cache that temporarily stores data and it can help speed up the system’s performance, 100 GB IDE type portable hard drive with rotation speed of up to 4200 rpm that provides a massive storage for storing multimedia collections or editing digital video, along with 1 GB of DDR2 SDRAM (2 GB maximum) that has 533.0 MHz speed. Apart from that, its graphics is managed by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 that provides extraordinary faster graphic performance, quality visual and flexible display options. It also has a total of 224.0 MB of available graphics memory and also comes with Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0. Its 5-in-1 media card reader supports a variety of flash memory cards such as Its 5-in-1 media card reader supports a variety of flash memory cards such as Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro and xD-Picture Card for fast transferring of data, video and photos. In addition, it is equipped with an optical drive DVD re-writer, DVD±RW (±R DL), with Double Layer High-definition DVD-RAM integrated that provides enough space to store and manage files and folders of any size and it also works as a burner for recording data to DVDs or CDs. It provide reading speed of 24x for CD and 8x for DVD;  writing speed of 24x for CD, 8x for DVD±R and 4x for DVD±R DL; plus CD/DVD re-write speed of 16x for CD), 6x (DVD-RW), 8x (DVD+RW) and 5x for DVD-RAM. In terms of sound feature, it has a built-in sound card which has standard compliance with Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0 and also built-in stereo speakers. The Sony VAIO TZ features a full range of advanced connectivity solutions ranging from modem/fax with ITU V.92 and ITU V.90 standards that has 56 Kbps transfer rate; compatible with Sprint Nextel service provider for mobile broadband experience, supports the standard data link protocol such as Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless connectivity (that support IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n draft), support Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR), plus also supports wireless LAN with its Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN. Other input devices include two integrated input/output high-speed USB 2.0 ports (4 PIN USB Type A), ExpressCard/34, one display/video VGA 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), one headphones output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), one microphone input (mini-phone 3.5mm), one modem phone line (RJ-11), one network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (RJ-45), one mini Firewire (IEEE 1394), one 5-in-1 card reader slot and one Docking/port replicator. It is also compliance with EPA Energy Star and EPEAT Silver.

Specifications

Form Factor

The Sony VAIO TZ is an inch-thick black coloured enclosure laptop designed with Multi-Core (Dual-Core) Intel Centrino technology with Ultra Low Voltage (ULV), smart design, Premium Carbon-fiber casing along with an impressive battery life. It comes with a product dimension that measures in at 10.9-inch in width, 7.8-inch in depth, 1.2-inch in height and weighs in at 2.6 pounds.

Features

The Sony VAIO TZ features a built-in digital web-camera with 0.3-megapixel resolution suitable for web conferencing and a built-in microphone. Besides that, it is fitted with Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna Embedded Security with the Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip that protects your data and Fingerprint reader positioned between the two mouse buttons below the touch pad. It also comes with Instant Mode that lets you access music, movies, and photos without booting Windows operating system.

Display

It features a diagonal 11.1-inch XBrite TFT (WXGA active matrix) LCD widescreen display, with LED backlight, glossy and reflecting surface screen, plus 1366-by-768 pixels of maximum resolution display.

Input Device

It has a user-friendly input device such as keyboard with evenly spaced flat keys and a touch pad which is easy to control, plus also keyboard localization function and QWERTY layout.

Operating System / Software

The Sony VAIO TZ is pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit) as its operating system. Furthermore, additional software that comes together with the machine includes Sony Click to DVD, Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription), Sony LocationFree Player, AOL Online (90 days trial) and Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial).

Memory and connectivity

It supports a 1.0 GB of PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM that can be expanded up to maximum of 2 GB and comes with 533.0 MHz speed. The laptop also supports Firewire port, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g+n wireless networking, 2.0 connectivity with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR), USB ports, VGA, 10/100/1000 Giga Ethernet, 56k modem, media card reader and an Express Card slot.

Power and battery

It is powered by a standard Lithium-Ion battery (11.1 ounces), external power supply with an input voltage requirement of AC adapter (10 ounces) of 60W (19V x 4.62A), 100-240V; and it has an estimated battery life of more than 6 hours, plus up to 5 hours needed to get a complete charge out of its battery.

Reviews

The Sony VAIO TZ is the latest offering from Sony in the ultra portable market which comes with small size and extremely low in weight. This is a must have laptop for any business traveler’s notebook list. The Sony TZ combines a new LED backlight display, solid state drive, over-sized battery, and ultra low voltage processors from Intel to make it an all around extended battery performer – (NotebookReview, 2007).

Impeccably designed and eminently portable, the TZ is one of the finest laptops in its category – (CNET UK, 2007)