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Sony Vaio VGN-FW17GU 4.00

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RRP

$3399.00

Review Date

Thursday, 14th of August, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T9400

Supported Media : BD-RE

Supported Media : BD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

Supported Media : DVD-R

Supported Media : DVD±R

Supported Media : DVD-RAM

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD-RW

Supported Media : DVD+RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

Supported Media : DVD±RW (±R DL)

Supported Media : DVD±RW (+R double layer)

What's Hot

Excellent screen, good processor, Blu-ray writer, HDMI port

What's Not

Price is a little high, style is clunky, unimpressive GPU, weight

The Final Word

If you can fork out the cash and don’t mind the design, then the Sony Vaio VGN-FW17GU is a well-performing unit that features a Blu-ray burner.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

WXGA TFT

Screen size

16.4 in

Aspect Ratio

16:09

General

Length (mm)

384

Width (mm)

264

Height (mm)

Weight (kg)

3.4

Weight without PSU (kg)

2.9

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

320 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD)

Playable Discs

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, BD-ROM, BRD-ROM

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

4 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

6MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo , DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW (+R double layer) , DVD±RW (dual layer) , DVD±RW (±R DL), BD-RE, BD-ROM

Drive Type

BD-RW

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/34

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T9400

Processor Speed

2.53 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

ExpressCard, D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of D-Sub Ports

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11n

*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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