Sony VAIO TXN15P/B (Core Solo 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 80GB) - $1499


Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.
Part number: VGNTXN15P/B
General
Platform Technology Intel Centrino
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
Width 10.7 in
Depth 7.7 in
Height 1.2 in
Weight 2.9 lbs
Color Charcoal
Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
Wireless capabilities 802.11b, Bluetooth, 802.11a
Processor
Processor Intel Core Solo U1400 / 1.2 GHz
Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Data bus speed 533 MHz
Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Power-optimized processor system bus
Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GMS Express
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 2 MB
RAM
Installed Size 1 GB / 1.5 GB (max)
Technology DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
Environmental Parameters
Environmental & energy standards compliance EPEAT Silver compliant
Storage Controller
Storage controller type IDE
Storage
Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 80 GB - 4200 rpm
Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW (+R DL)
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW)
Card Reader
Card reader type Card reader
Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
Display Type 11.1 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Features X BRITE
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Max Allocated RAM Size 128 MB
Audio
Audio output type Sound card
Audio output compliant standards Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0
Input Device(s)
Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Keyboard localization and layout QWERTY
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem / cellular modem
Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, ITU V.92
Service provider Sprint Nextel
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG
Data link protocol Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Fast Ethernet
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Power
Power device form factor External
Battery
Technology Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1
Mfr estimated battery life 11 hour(s)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & support type 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Software Sony DVgate Plus, Sony Click to DVD, Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2003 (Trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription), Trend Micro Anti-Spyware (30 days subscription)
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min)