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Sony VAIO PCG-GRT1001 Laptop (2.4 GHz Pentium 4, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive)

Sony VAIO PCG-GRT1001 Laptop (2.4 GHz Pentium 4, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive)
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Product Details

  • Brand: Sony
  • Model: PCG-GRT1001
  • Platform: Windows XP Home Edition
  • CPU: Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM
  • Hard Disk: 40GB
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce4 420 Go 32MB
  • Processors: 1
  • Battery type: Lithium Ion
  • Native resolution: 1024-by-768
  • Included Software: Microsoft Works, PictureGear, DVgate Plus, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta, InterVideo WinDVD, Norton Internet Security Center (with 90-day subscription)

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Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for the semi-mobile professional, the Sony PCG-GRT100 notebook PC is a great choice as a desktop replacement. It's packed with productivity enhancing technology and exclusive Sony multimedia software as well as a sizeable 14.1-inch TFT active matrix screen. This model also features a 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 processor, 40 GB hard drive, 256 MB of installed RAM, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive, and a 32 MB Nvidia GeForce4 420 Go video/graphics card.

The Basics

  • Hard Drive: The 40 GB IDE hard drive is on the small side compared to other notebooks. However, it does offer a decent enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors--but not enough for much multimedia storage.
  • Processor: The 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor offers enough speed for your work today, though it is at the midrange of speeds for this processor. It has a rather fast front-side bus (FSB) of 533 MHz and a 512 KB L2 cache.
  • Memory: This notebook has 256 MB of pre-installed memory (266 MHz DDR SDRAM), which is calling out for more power right out of the gate. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 1 GB (2 x 512 MB).
  • CD/DVD Drive: It comes equipped with a combo DVD/CD-RW drive, which enables you to play DVD-ROM discs and DVD movies as well as burn data and record music to CD discs. The CD-RW drive has 24x write, 10x rewrite, and 24x read speeds. The DVD-ROM has an 8x playback speed.
  • Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 85-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.
Sound and Graphics
The installed Nvidia GeForce4 420 Go video/graphics card offers decent, but not overly strong, 3-D graphics rendering, and it has 32 MB of allocated video memory (which will help take the load off the processor when watching DVD movies). The 14.1-inch XGA TFT active matrix LCD has a native 1024 x 768 pixel display. It also has an sound card that's integrated into the main board, and offers built-in stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This PCG-GRT100 model does not include built-in wireless connectivity. You get a decent--but not overpowering--offering of connectivity options, including both high-speed USB 2.0 and FireWire:

  • 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
  • 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
  • 1 VGA monitor port
  • 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II)
  • 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
  • 1 Memory Stick slot (Memory Stick Pro compatible)
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). It also has a hot-swappable bay for adding an optional optical drive or second battery.

Preloaded System and Software
This PCG-GRT100 notebook comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). It also is loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: PictureGear Studio (digital photo), SonicStage (digital music), and DVgate Plus (digital video). Other preloaded software includes Microsoft Money and Encarta, InterVideo WinDVD, and Norton Internet Security Center (with 90-day subscription).

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 2.0 x 12.9 x 10.7 inches (H x W x D) and weighing just 7.9 pounds, the PCG-GRT100 is bit larger than other notebooks in its range. It's best used as a desktop replacement while offering portability when you need it.

Power
The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers an average battery life range of 1.5 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony Vaio PCG-GRT100 notebook PC (model PCGGRT1001), rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty for parts and labor, and 90 days of phone support.