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Sony VAIO SR Series VGN-SR590GXB
The VGN-SR590GXB is a LED backlit 13.3” widescreen notebook computer designed for both performance and mobility. This particular model in the VAIO SR series is available in one color only: black. The notebook is built out of lightweight magnesium alloy, and weights approximately 4 pounds. The VGN-SR590GXB features a Core 2 Duo processor at 2.53GHz, 4GB of memory, 320GB of hard drive storage, plus an ATI HD4570 graphics card with 512MB of dedicated video RAM. Users with HDTVs will likely find the built-in HDMI port useful when needed for watching movies or displaying other high-def content. Additional features include a biometric fingerprint scanner for added security and a motion sensor which locks the hard drive to prevent damage if dropped. The Sony VAIO SR Series VGN-SR590GXB comes preloaded with Windows 7 Professional.
MSRP $1,199.99
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.53GHz)
- 4GB DDR2 memory (8GB max)
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 (512MB)
- Display: 13.3” LED backlit LCD (1280 x 800 resolution)
- 320GB SATA hard drive with G-Sensor impact protection
- Multimedia card reader
- Intel High Definition Audio
- USB 2.0 x 2
- HDMI output
- 802.11 a/b/g/n, Ethernet, modem, Bluetooth
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Dimensions & weight: 12.4"(W) x 0.98-1.34"(H) x 9.2"(D), 4.39lbs
- Energy Star 5.0
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Competitors
MSRP $1,130.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- allows the option for 1440x900 resolution on a 14.1" screen
- ATI Mobility Radeon 3000-series runs cool and quiet, and is superior to on board Intel
graphics 5-10x
- Laptop runs cool
Cons
- function key location is a bit odd - where ctrl should be on the vast majority of keyboards
- does not come with a DVD writer standard
- weight - still quite heavy, can be configured over 5 pounds
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MSRP $1,200.00
Released August, 2009
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MSRP $1,199.00
Released June, 2009
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MSRP $1,100.00
Released January, 2009
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Dell Inspiron 13z
MSRP $650.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- lightweight for a 14" notebook (4.4 pounds)
- dual core processor
- HDMI output
- affordable price
Cons
- Dell build quality can't match the that of laptops from higher end manufacturers such as Apple or Lenovo
- Intel GMA graphics only - extremely limited, best for 2D applications and media only
Sony VAIO SR Series VGN-SR590GXB
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Dell Inspiron 14z
MSRP $999.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- lovely bright screen, even on the standard screen option
- nice fast machine, very reasonably priced
- Wireless N
Cons
- terrible fan exhaust placement (back left of the base) meaning the exhaust gets the bottom left of the screen hot.
- could have offered a higher resolution
- Can suffer from high heat and short battery life because of its high-performance components
Sony VAIO SR Series VGN-SR590GXB
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Dell Studio XPS 13
MSRP $999.00
Released October, 2009
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MSRP $949.99
Released January, 2009
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MSRP $949.00
Released January, 2009
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Pros
- 13.3" LED backlit 720p capable display
- fingerprint scanner
- hard disk acceleration detection (protects the drive by locking the heads when it detects what it considers might be a drop)
- recently upgraded CPU - relatively new and powerful P8700
- Sony build quality
- affordable price for a Sony
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Sony build quality
- ample RAM and storage capacity
- HDMI output
- Intel WiFi (5100)
- dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 512MB of VRAM - improved 3D and media performance over the Intel GMA
- comes with Windows 7 Professional
- lightweight at only 4 pounds
Cons
- display is 1280 x 800px
- lots of Sony bloatware
- annoying green power button
- uses older DDR2 memory
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