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Introduced in the middle of September 2008, the Vaio NS series is a small series of inexpensive 15.4" media laptops from Sony aimed at Blu-ray fans and consumers who desire Vaio brand quality without the generally high accompanying cost. Made up of two models, the VGN-NS140 and VGN-NS190 both utilize the same aging 5000-series Intel Core 2 Duo processors, the fairly recent high-definition capable Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics adapter and 250GB hard drives for storage. The lower end VGN-NS140 features 3GB of RAM and a DVD writing drive, while the higher end VGN-NS190 model features 4GB of RAM and a Blu-ray drive. Both models are available in dark blue, silver and white for $799.99 and $999.99.
MSRP $800 - $1,000
Release date September, 2008
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Models (only differences are highlighted)
- VGN-NS140: DVD writer drive, 3GB RAM
- VGN-NS190: Blu-ray drive, 4GB RAM
Features
- Processor/RAM: Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 (2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache), 3GB or 4GB of DDR-800
- Display: 15.4" LCD, 1280 x 800, powered by the Intel GMA 4500MHD
- Storage: 250GB 5400RPM 2.5" SATA
- Expansion & Optical: 4 x USB2, 1 x headphone, 1 x microphone, 1 x IEEE 1394, DSUB, DVD writer or Blu-ray drive
- Battery:1.5 - 4 hours battery life
- Dimensions & Weight: 14.18"(W) x 1.24-1.5"(H) x 10.63"(D), 6.4 pounds
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Sony VAIO VGN-NS140E/S | Silver
• Sony VAIO VGN-NS140E/S 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Silver
• Sony VAIO Laptop with Intel Centrino Processor Technology - Granite Silver
UPC: 027242751903
EAN: 027242751903
MPN: VGN-NS140E/S
Sony VAIO VGN-NS140E/W | White
• VAIO VGN-NS140E/W Notebook
MPN: VGNNS140EW
Sony VAIO VGN-NS140E/L | Black
• Vaio VGN-NS140E/L Notebook
MPN: VGNNS140EL
Sony VAIO VGN-NS190J/L | Black
• VAIO VGN-NS190J/L Notebook
MPN: VGNNS190JL
Sony VAIO VGN-NS190J/S | Silver
• VAIO VGN-NS190J/S Notebook
MPN: VGNNS190JS
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May 19, 2009
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- slick minimalist design
- Very quiet and cool running machine!
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September 22, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- based on the new Intel platform, capable of outputting high definition signal, fast 800MHz ram etc...
- slick minimalist design
Cons
- poor resolution, can only display 720p - especially for the Blu-ray model
- mediocre components, poor performance and battery life
- fairly expensive for what you get
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September 26, 2008
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- based on the new Intel platform, capable of outputting high definition signal, fast 800MHz ram etc...
Cons
- poor resolution, can only display 720p - especially for the Blu-ray model
- mediocre components, poor performance and battery life
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