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Sony Vaio NS140E/S

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3 Reviews | About the ZDNet Score

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.

Reviews

  • 7.2

    CNET Review

    October 27, 2008 | 3:45 AM PDT

    The Good: Competitive performance; lengthy battery life; great keyboard and touch pad; receives Webcam and Gigabit Ethernet in latest upgrade.

    The Bad: Loud, clacky mouse buttons; no media control keys; AV Mode button is largely useless.

    The Bottom Line: 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.

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  • 6.6

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 reviews of Sony VAIO VGN-NS140 from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 51/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 314324 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 66/100 = Good.

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  • 3.0

    toptenreviews.com

    November 30, -0001 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Sony's VAIO series has brought high-end performance oriented laptops to consumers demanding a touch of style. The dinstinctive look of a Sony VAIO laptop brings the toned-down sensibility of the Macbook to the PC market. Happily, not all members of the...

    The Verdict: 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...

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Price Range: $0.00 - $0.00

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Part number: VGN-NS140E/S

General

  • System Type
    Notebook
  • OS Provided
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Service & Support
    1 year warranty
  • Notebook type
    Midsize
  • Screen type
    Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities
    IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g

Processor / Chipset

  • Processor
    Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 / 2 GHz
  • Multi-Core Technology
    Dual-Core
  • Cache
    L2 cache - 2 MB
  • 64-bit Computing
    Yes
  • Front Side Bus
    800 MHz
  • Chipset
    Mobile Intel GM45 Express
  • Platform Technology
    Intel Centrino Duo

Memory

  • RAM
    3 GB ( 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB )
  • Max RAM Supported
    4 GB
  • Technology
    DDR2 SDRAM
  • Speed
    800 MHz / PC2-6400
  • Slots Qty
    2
  • Empty Slots
    0

Storage

  • Floppy Drive
    None
  • Hard Drive
    250 GB HDD / 5400 rpm
  • Interface
    Serial ATA-150
  • Storage Removable
    None
  • Optical Drive
    DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
  • Read Speed
    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • Write Speed
    24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
  • Rewrite Speed
    24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
  • Optical Drive (2nd)
    None
  • Hard drive type
    Standard

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards
    RoHS, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star

Display

  • Type
    15.4 in
  • Max Resolution
    1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen
    Yes
  • Features
    X BRITE-ECO

Audio & Video

  • Graphics Processor
    Intel GMA 4500MHD
  • Memory Allocation Technology
    Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
  • Total Available Graphics Memory
    1340 MB
  • Camera
    Yes
  • Resolution
    1.3 Megapixel
  • Sound
    Microphone
  • Compliant Standards
    High Definition Audio

Input

  • Type
    Keyboard, Touchpad
  • Keyboard Layout
    QWERTY

Communications

  • Wireless
    802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)
  • Wireless Controller
    Intel WiFi Link 5100
  • Network Interface
    Gigabit Ethernet

Modem

  • Protocols & Specifications
    ITU V.92, ITU V.90

Battery

  • Technology
    Lithium ion
  • Run Time
    4 hour(s)

Connections & Expansion

  • Slots
    2 x Memory ( 0 free ), 1 x ExpressCard/34 ( 1 free )
  • Interfaces
    1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
  • Memory Card Reader
    Card reader ( Memory Stick Duo ), ( SD Memory Card ), ( Memory Stick PRO ), ( Memory Stick )

Software

  • Software Included
    Sony Click to Disc Editor 1.0, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare (Trial), VAIO Media Plus, VAIO Music Box, VAIO Movie Story, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial), Microsoft Works 9 SE, AOL Online (90 days trial)

Miscellaneous

  • Color
    Granite silver
  • Compliant Standards
    RoHS

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width
    14.2 in
  • Depth
    10.6 in
  • Height
    1.5 in
  • Weight
    6.6 lbs

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support Details
    Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year

Sustainability

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified
    Yes
  • EPEAT Compliant
    EPEAT Silver
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011)
    3.6

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