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Sony VAIO VGN-TX750P/B

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The Bottom Line
For those looking for the best in ultraportable systems, it is hard not to top the Sony VAIO VGN-TX750P/B in terms of features. Just be aware that it also carries of hefty price tag.
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Pros
  • Wide Range of Wireless Networking
  • Integrated DVD Burner
  • Large Hard Drive
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Fairly Small Keyboard
Description
  • Intel Pentium M 753 (1.2GHz) Ultra Low Voltage Processor
  • 512MB PC2-3200 DDR2 Memory
  • 80GB 4200rpm ATA Hard Drive
  • 4x DVD+/-RW DL Burner
  • 11.1" WXGA (1366x768) Wide Screen LCD Panel
  • Intel GMA 900 Integrated Graphics with 128MB Shared Memory
  • v.90 56Kbps Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth and EDGE Cellular Modem
  • Two USB 2.0, One FireWire, Memory Stick Slot and One Type II PC Card Slot
  • 10.7" x 7.7" x 1.1" @ 2.8 lbs.
  • Windows XP Professional, VAIO Media Suite, MS Works 8.5, WinDVD
Guide Review - Sony VAIO VGN-TX750P/B

3/21/06 – Sony is clearly targeting individuals who want a complete and powerful yet highly portable system with their TX series ultraportables. The VAIO VGN-TX750P/B is their lowest cost ultraportable yet it still has a fairly hefty price tag.

Powering the TX750P/B is the Intel Pentium M 753 (1.2GHz) ultra low voltage processor. This provides an excellent mix of performance with very low power usage. It is matched up with 512MB of PC2-3200 DDR2 memory that should let it run most applications without much problem.

Storage is where the TX750P/B is extremely strong. The system integrates a 4x DVD+/-RW dual layer burner into the notebook system. While not as fast as drives on larger notebooks, this is still a great addition for such a small system. In addition to this, Sony includes a very spacious 80GB hard drive for storing all those digital media files in addition to the standard programs.

While many system offer wide screen LCDs now, the Sony TX750P/B offers a true 16:9 aspect ratio. The 1366x768 resolution is equivalent to many HDTVs but in a small 11” format. This makes it perfect as a portable movie platform, but the small screen can be hard to read for those with poor vision.

Another area that the TX750P/B excels is connectivity. In addition to a standard 802.11b/g wireless, it also has an EDGE high speed cellular WAN modem for use with Cingular's network. This does have usage charges but increases connection options when on the road.

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