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All-Purpose Notebooks

Sony VAIO VGN-N27GH

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Sony VAIO VGN-N27GH 3.00

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RRP

$1699.00

Review Date

Monday, 2nd of April, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-R

Supported Media : DVD-RAM

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD+RW

What's Hot

Stylish design, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, front memory card slots

What's Not

Encoding test results, poor speakers, sluggish performance, poor battery life

The Final Word

The VGN-N27GH is a solid, but not outstanding notebook for anyone looking for basic performance in a stylish package. Unfortunately, poor battery life and sluggish performance are turn offs, and may turn away users looking for performance on the road.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

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Audio & Speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

WXGA TFT

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1200x800

General

Length (mm)

264.5

Width (mm)

364

Height (mm)

29-38.9

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

2.95

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

80 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Keyboard, Mouse

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick Duo, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

RAM Type

DDR2

L1 Cache Memory

2MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

533MHz

Multimedia Features

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

USB

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Bundled Software

Sony Applications: DVgate Plus 2.3, VAIO Video & Photo Utility 1.0, Click to DVD 2.6, SonicStage CP 4.2 Other Applications: Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 (Installer), WinDVD for VAIO 8.0, Windows Photo Gallery, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 (Installer), Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0 (Installer), Adobe Reader 7, Norton Internet Security 2007

Sound Card

Sound Card Type

Plug-in

3D Sound Support

Yes

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ45, USB 2.0

Network Protocols Supported

Ethernet

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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