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The Sony VAIO VGN-NR498 is part of the Sony NR series of stylish-designed laptop computers. The basic features of the series are the same except for optional modifications to RAM(this one has 3GB standard), Hard Drive(this one has 250GB 5400rpm SATA standard) and processor speed(this one is T5750 2.0GHz standard). Even with these basic specs, each model can be upgraded to specifications beyond or below what may be stated above. For more information please see the Sony VAIO NR series report.

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Well known brand, known for making good laptops
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good price:performance ratio at its current price for a Sony laptop
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older components
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poor battery life
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Features

  • Action Buttons : AV Mode, S1, WLAN on/off
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
  • Estimated Battery Life : 2.0-5.0 hours Standard Capacity Battery 3.5-8.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
  • Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wireless LAN : Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • i.LINK Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK connector (IEEE 1394)
  • Multimedia Card Reader
  • Memory Stick Duo media slot with MagicGate functionality
  • ExpressCard /34 slot
  • Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
  • XBRITE-ECO Technology
  • VGA Output
  • Microphone Input

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    Key Features:

    CPU Speed 2 GHz
    CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
    Laptop Use Small Business, Home Use, Education, Media
    Manufacturer Sony
    MSRP $900.00
    Product Line VAIO NR
    Release Date Jun. 18, 2008
    Screen Size 15.4 "
    Weight 6.3 lb

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    3 contributors -  dutchbeats, Omar, yale
    Created: 08/27/2008 - 11:34
    Modified: 11/18/2008 - 14:30
    Model # variations:

    VGN, NR, 498, VGNNR, NR498, VGNNR498