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Sony VAIO VGN-TX27GP

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Sony VAIO VGN-TX27GP 3.50

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RRP

$3699.00

Review Date

Sunday, 7th of May, 2006

Features

Processor : Intel Centrino Mobile Technology

Supported Media : DVD±RW

What's Hot

Tiny

What's Not

Poor performance

The Final Word

This VAIO is stylish and redefines the meaning of the term ultra-portable. We wouldn't recommend it if you are just looking for a notebook, but if portability is your number one concern, then you can't go past the VGN-TX27GP.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Screen size

11.1 in

Screen Resolution

1366x768

General

Length (mm)

195.1

Width (mm)

272.4

Height (mm)

21 - 28.5

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

1.25

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

60 GB

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO

Playable Discs

CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

Memory

Maximum memory (RAM)

1 GB

RAM Type

DDR

L1 Cache Memory

64 Kb

L2 Cache Memory

2 Mb

Motherboard

Bus Speed

400 Mhz

Multimedia Features

Modem

Yes

Notebook Benchmark Tests

WorldBench 5

3DMark 2001SE

3507

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW

CD Drive Read Speed

24x

CD Drive Write Speed

24x

DVD Drive Read Speed

Write speed DVD-R

24x

Write speed DVD-RW

Write speed DVD+R

Write speed DVD+R DL

Write speed DVD+RW

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Centrino Mobile Technology

Processor Speed

1.2 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP

Bundled Software

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2 (English Version) Multilanguage User Interface (pre-installed Traditional Chinese) Sony Applications: Click to DVD 2.5, PictureGear Studio 2.0, DVgate Plus 2.2, SonicStage 3.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.1, VAIO Zone 1.4 Other Applications: Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7, Adobe® Photoshop Elements 4.0 (Installer), Adobe® Premiere® Standard, Intervideo WinDVD 5.0, Roxio DigitalMedia SE 7, Norton Internet Security 2006

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, USB 2.0

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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