- Updated 802.11b/g Wireless
- Very Small Dimensions
- Integrated Camera
- Lower Processor Speed
- Smaller Keyboard
- Expensive
- Intel Pentium M 1.0GHz Ultra-Low Voltage Processor
- 512MB PC2100 DDR Memory
- 40 Gigabyte Hard Drive
- 24x CD-RW Combo Internal Optical Drive
- 10.6" WXGA (1280x768) XBRITE Display and Intel Extreme2 Graphics with 64MB Shared Memory
- Integrated AC'97 Audio
- v.90 56kbps Modem, 10/100 Ethernet and Intel 802.11b/g Wireless
- Two USB 2.0 Ports, One FireWire (iLink), One Type II PC Card Slot and Memory Stick Slot
- 10.6" x 7.4" x 1.4" @ 3.1 lbs.
- Windows XP Home Operating System and Microsoft Works 7.0
3/26/04 - It seems like the Sony TRA was released just 6 months ago, and already Sony has released the VAIO PCG-TR3A. The reason for this is that sony has made small specifications changes to their ultraportable to bring it up to date with new technology.
Powering the TR3A is the Intel Pentium M 1.0 GHz ultra-low voltage processor. This was the part that changed with the TR2A product release. This gives a boost in performance while still keeping battery usage to a minimum. Matched to this is a generous 512MB of PC2100 DDR memory.
Storage continues to be strong with the TR3A with a 40GB and the internal 24x CD-RW Combo drive. This is very useful for those who want an extremely portable computer system without sacraficing the ability to read or write to optical disks. It also makes the system a great portable DVD player.
The display is handled by the very good Sony XBRITE 10.6" wide LCD display. This is a very bright and high contrast screen that presents a very clean picture. The one drawback is the highly reflective cover on the screen which could be problematic in sunlight. Graphics are powered by the Intel Extreme2 graphics processor which is not strong for 3D graphcis, but acceptable for all other uses.
The major update for the TR3A is in the wireless. Sony has updated it to use the new Pro Wireless 2200 chipset from Intel that features 802.11b/g wireless. This means the TR3A can now use the faster 54Gbps networks and still be compatbile with older 802.11b networks.
