Sony VAIO VGNP15GG notebook

Sony's "pocket style PC" is slim, sexy and stylish, but does the VAIO VGNP15GG notebook have enough grunt under its hood?

Good Gear Guide

Specifications:

Display
Display Technology
TFT
Screen size
8.0 in
Screen Resolution
1600x768
General
Available Colours
Black, Green
Length (mm)
120
Width (mm)
245
Height (mm)
19.8
Weight (g)
594
Graphics Card
Graphics Processor
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Hard Drive
Storage capacity
64GB
Input Devices
Input Devices
Buttons, Keyboard, Mouse
Media
Supported Memory Media
Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD)
Memory
Installed memory (RAM)
2 GB
Maximum memory (RAM)
2 GB
RAM Type
DDR2
L1 Cache Memory
512KB
Multimedia Features
Inbuilt Camera
Yes
Modem
Yes
Remote Control
No
Notebook Benchmark Tests
Battery Test (hours - mins)
1hr 48min
Power Options
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Battery Size
Proprietary
Battery Run Time (minutes)
Up to 180
Battery Price
$169
Processor
Processor
Intel Atom Z530
Processor Speed
1.6 Ghz
Software
Operating Systems
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled Software
Windows Media center SP1, Video Playback, WinDVD for VAIO, VAIO MusicBox, PMB (Picture Motion Browser), Windows Photo Gallery, VAIO Media plus, 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office Professional 2007, Roxio Easy Media Creator, Adobe Reader 9, McAfee PC Security Center 90-day Free Trial, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Presentation Support, WebCam Companion, Magic-i Visual Effects, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Data Restore Tool
Sound Card
Sound Card Type
Plug-in
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
Headphone Jack, USB 2.0
Number of Headphone Jack Ports
1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
2
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
Wireless 802.11n (Draft), WLAN 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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