Portable computers have come a long way since the sewing-machine-sized “luggables”, and this offering from Sony just emphasizes that point. With an ultra large LCD, an EPEAT(tm) Silver rating, Energy Star and RoHS compliance, and Super Multi DVD burner, 3GB of RAM and 250GB of hard drive, it's off to a good start.
Then add three USB ports and a Firewire port, a built in webcam and microphone, a gigabit LAN connection and a wireless LAN transceiver, Bluetooth technology, and a modem for the “old-fashioned” phone lines and you've got the connectivity you need while traveling.
Frankly, there isn't enough room to really talk about it, so check out the specs for yourself and if this is the laptop for you, we will happily sell it to you. I certainly wish I had one!
- Intel Core 2 Duo ProcessorThe Intel Core 2 Duo processor includes two mobile-optimized execution cores in a single processor to enable execution of parallel threads or applications on separate cores. The results enable outstanding dual-core performance and greater system response when running multi-threaded or multiple demanding applications simultaneously.
- ATi Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Graphics CardFeaturing full support for Microsoft DirectX 10.1, Shader Model 4.1, ATi Avivo HD Video technology and PowerPlay 7.0 power management technology, the ATi Mobility Radeon HD 3470 graphics card with 256MB dedicated memory delivers breakthrough energy efficiency and best-in-class performance whether for HD gaming or 3D processing.
- 16.4-inch Widescreen with XBRITE-ECO TechnologyThe 16.4-inch widescreen displays ultra-large pictures with almost no "black bars" for enhanced viewing comfort during movie playback. Widescreen displays also enable convenient panoramic image editing and viewing with less horizontal scrolling. With Sony's XBRITE-ECO Technology, enjoy movies with extraordinary color purity and saturation, even in the bright daylight.
- Built-in DVD Super MultiThe built-in DVD Super Multi burns any DVD+R/-R, DVD+RW/-RW or DVD-RAM disc and supports the dual-layer function allowing up to 8.5GB data to be burned and saved on a single dual-layer disc. Burn your own DVD/VCD movies or backup data with ease!
- Built-in Motion Eye Camera and MicrophoneWith the integrated 1.3 megapixel Motion Eye camera and microphone, video chat or record videos and share them with your family or friends!
- HDMI OutputThe Sony VAIO VGN-FW139N/W notebook features an HDMI output for transmission of high-quality, uncompressed digital audio and HD video to your compatible home theater equipment such as HDTV and Hi-Fi audio systems.