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Sony VAIO FW Series VGN-FW550F/B
$1,080.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Hard drive is very fast, reads everything quickly. Hinge-mounted power button and charger plug are very convenient. Processor is very fast, can handle anything thrown at it with ease.
The Cons:Build profile is a bit bulky, large laptop to carry around. Shortcut keys don't work with Windows 7 yet, needs an update.
The VGN-FW550F/B is a mid-range laptop from Sony's VAIO FW Series. The laptop has a 16.4" LED-backlit widescreen display with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels. It features a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4GB of DDR2 memory and a 320GB hard drive.
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The VGN-FW550F/B offers built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity as well as Memory Stick Duo, Expresscard/34, and SD card slots. It includes an integrated ATI Radeon HD graphics card, Blu-Ray player, Motion Eye webcam, and microphone. The laptop also has a variety of ports including HDMI, Firewire, VGA, and 3 USB ports. The VGN-FW550F/B is available in a black finish and has a suggested retail price of $1080.
Features
- 16.4" LED-Backlit Screen
- 1600 x 900 Resolution
- Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz)
- 320GB HDD, 7200 rpm
- 4GB DDR2 Memory
- ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 Graphics
- Built-in Motion Eye Webcam & Microphone
- Card Slots: Memory Stick Duo, SD Media, Expresscard/34
- Blu-Ray Player
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet
- Inputs/Outputs: 1 x Headphone, 1 x DC, 3 x USB, 1 x Microphone, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Firewire, 1 x VGA
- Weight: 6.9 lbs.
- Battery Life: 3 hours
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
- 1 year limited warranty
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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hard drive is very fast, reads everything quickly
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hinge-mounted power button and charger plug are very convenient
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processor is very fast, can handle anything thrown at it with ease
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runs cool, which means quieter running with less need for the fan
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screen is ideally formatted in 16:9 ratio for widescreen movies - display is clear and has vibrant colors
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video processing is capable of handling all conventional tasks, and can handle gaming fairly well
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build profile is a bit bulky, large laptop to carry around
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shortcut keys don't work with Windows 7 yet, needs an update
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