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Sony VAIO VGN-C25G/B

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Sony VAIO VGN-C25G/B 3.50

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RRP

$1999.00

Review Date

Monday, 14th of May, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T5500

What's Hot

Attractive design, Comfortable to use, Excellent display, Sturdy build quality

What's Not

Mediocre graphics capabilities

The Final Word

The attractive Sony Vaio VGN-C25G/B can comfortably handle general computing tasks and multimedia applications. However, if you are looking to play modern games, you should look elsewhere.

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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Display

Display Technology

LCD WXGA Active Matrix TFT

Screen size

13.3 in

Screen Resolution

1200x800

General

Length (mm)

235.6

Width (mm)

329.6

Height (mm)

37.2

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

2.3

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400

Graphics RAM

319 MB

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

80 GB

RPM

5400

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Playable Discs

DVD+RW, DVD+RW (dual layer), DVD-R, DVD-RAM

Memory

RAM Type

SDRAM, DDR2

Motherboard

Chipset

Mobile Intel 945 PM Express Chipset

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Run Time (minutes)

210

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T5500

Processor Speed

1.66 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Bundled Software

AV Entertainment: Windows Media Center, Video Edit/Playback: DVgate Plus 2.3, VAIO Video & Photo Utility 1.0, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0(Installer), VAIO Edit Components 6.1(Installer), WinDVD for VAIO 8.0, DVD Creation: Click to DVD 2.6, Music: SonicStage CP 4.2, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3 Still Image/Photo: Windows Photo Gallery , Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 (Installer), Home Network: VAIO Media 6.0, Tool: Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0 (Installer) , Adobe Reader 7, Norton Internet Security 2007, Utilities: VAIO Control Center 2.0, Support: VAIO Recovery Utility, VAIO Update 3.0

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*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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