Sony VAIO VGN-CR220E/R 14.1-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) SangriaIn association with Amazon.comfrom: Sony  
Brand: Sony Color: Sangria CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 2 GHz CPU Type: Intel Core Duo Display Size: 4.1 inches EAN: 0027242725560 Hard Disk Size: 200 GB Item Dimensions: Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Model: VGNCR220E/R MPN: VGN-CR220E/R Processor Count: 2 Publisher: Sony Release Date: October 07, 2007 Studio: Sony System Memory Size: 2000 MB System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: The Sony VGN-CR220E/R 14.1" VAIO(R) CR Notebook is thin and light with a XBRITE-ECO LCD. Featuring an array of entertainment and design extras including a built-in web cam, AV controls, and easy-to-clean keyboard, this notebook is cutting-edge technology that fits your needs. 200GB 4200rpm Serial ATA(TM) Hard Drive Sony Sound Reality Audio Enhancer Sound System 14.1 1280x800 WXGA LCD Screen Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Processor 358MB Video RAM Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset Inputs and Outputs - Ethermet, headphone, Modem, Microphone, S-Video, 3x USB2.0, VGA, DC-In, Express Card Slot Type 34 and iLink 4-pin IEEE1394 Firewire Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Width 13.2 x Depth 9.8 x Height 1.25-1.67 Weight - 5.49 pounds Amazon.com Product Description: Add a zesty style to your mobile computing with the stunning good looks of the sangria red Sony VAIO VGN-CR220E/L notebook PC, which offers unique eye-catching features, impressive attention-to-detail, and an amazingly thin and light profile. Aside from its jaw-dropping good looks, it's also an entertainment powerhouse. The instant AV Mode feature enables you to start watching a DVD or listening to music with the push of a single button--without having to boot up the system--and the convenient, built-in multimedia control buttons also let you control all playback functions. This notebook is powered by the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 processor, which offers a top-of-the-line 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. The Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, as well as excellent battery management. It also includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. A built-in 1.3 megapixel digital web camera lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. Other features include a bright 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO screen, 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum capacity), multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard 34 slot, and both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures. The Basics
You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 14.1-inch WXGA high-definition screen, with its 1280 x 800-pixel resolution. The XBRITE-ECO technology delivers brilliant colors and stunning clarity with efficient power usage, and it features an anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection and ensure a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 358 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3-D graphics performance--delivering over 2x scores on 3-DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. Networking, Connectivity & Expansion Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 4965AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). This notebook also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (no PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connectivity options:
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi. Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. Preloaded Software Includes Sony Click to DVD (for easy DVD creation), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 (60-day trial), Symantec Norton 360 All-In-One Security (with 60 days of Live Update). Dimensions & Weight This notebook measures 13.2 x 9.8 x 1.67 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.5 pounds. Power It's powered by the VGP-BPS9A/S rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 2 and 4.5 hours (depending on usage). What's in the Box This package contains the VGN-CR220E/R notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - PerfectI've had this laptop for 7 months now and would not exchange it for any other model. Looks beautiful, specs are good. The first thing I did when I bought this was reinstall Vista, minus all the Sony bloatware. Somebody else said that they only got 174 GB out of the 200 that they should have got. That is because there is a hidden partition containing the recovery data. You can burn recovery DVDs and claim that space again safely. Rating:  - How did this get 4/5 stars????PROS: Size, light weight, fast (if you install a new operating system) CONS: Battery doesn't last more than an hour if you're using the computer for anything other than typing a paper. Not sure what the light is for... Comes with Vista. Keyboard is hard to use. My thumbs hit the touchpad while typing and it causes the cursor to jump. VERY annoying. XP drivers are incomplete and no support for Vista 64bit or XP 64bit. Speakers are crap. THOUGHTS: I've had this laptop for 6months now. I started to get the blue screen of death with Vista every time the computer would come of hibernation. This prompted me to install XP. I now have no sound and none of my keyboard function keys work. It has a great feel when you're at the store trying to size it up against other laptops, but when it comes to getting work done and using it daily, it doesn't cut it. Rating:  - Worst Computer Ever.I have owned this computer for less than 6 months and in the past 6 months three things have broken. First the left click broke, I sent the computer into Sony and they replaced it. A few months later my computer turned off and would not power on. I sent the computer to Sony and they replaced my motherboard. A week after receiving the computer back my screen started to malfunction. There was a dotted line that would appear and blink then go away for a few seconds only to return again. I called up Sony support and as I was on the phone with them my screen began to fade completely to white then flash back to normal than fade to white again. Now I have sent it back to them again for another repair. Two major repairs in less than 6 months is ridiculous. Rating:  - BloatwareContains unnecessary software, or bloatware, that slows up startup and consumes memory. "Spy Sweeper" is the most annoying. Rating: - Great for hwat is has and a good price for a SonyI didn't buy it online I went to a Best Buy before Christmas and paid under $1000 for a new one and it was a gift of which I have used allot thus why I am providing this review. I see varying reviews on the pre configd computer that was/is sold at many chain stores and online last year and into earlier this year as new models of these are out that are faster and cheaper. This machine for what it has works great and at a decent price for Sony as they are like Dell, usually more costly for similar products by HP and others. Go test drive one at a Best Buy or other electronics chains and or even buy one and just make sure you know the return policy in case you don't like and want to return it. I like the colors too, not important at all but a nice option if you want some specific color. 
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