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Sony VAIO VGN-NS190

Introduced in the middle of September 2008, the VGN-NS190 model is the more advanced of the two models found in the Vaio NS series, including a Blu-ray drive and 4 GB of RAM vs. the VGN-NS140's DVD writer and 3GB of RAM. Available in dark blue, silver and white. See the Sony VAIO NS Series entry for more information.

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Sony VAIO NS Series
MSRP $999.99
Release date September, 2008
Brand Sony
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slick minimalist design
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$200 increase in price is not justified by 1GB of RAM and Blu-ray drive
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low screen resolution can only display 720p (essentially making most Blu-ray quality improvement irrelevant)
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no method of digitally outputting video/audio to superior higher definition audio and video sources
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performance and functionality does not justify the cost
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Features

  • Processor/RAM: Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 (2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache), 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, 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-NS190J/L | Black

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Sony VAIO VGN-NS190J/S | Silver

• VAIO VGN-NS190J/S Notebook

MPN: VGNNS190JS

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Pros

  • slick minimalist design

Cons

  • $200 increase in price is not justified by 1GB of RAM and Blu-ray drive
  • low screen resolution can only display 720p (essentially making most Blu-ray quality improvement irrelevant)
  • no method of digitally outputting video/audio to superior higher definition audio and video sources
  • performance and functionality does not justify the cost

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VGN, NS, 190, VGNNS, NS190, VGNNS190