Sony VGN-NR185E/T

Offering powerful computing resources at an affordable price, Sony VAIO VGN-NR185E/T laptop computer also makes a stylish statement with rounded corners and unique coloring. Named for an exotic African wood, this Sony VAIO VGN-NR185E/T laptop computer features a dark, rich brown color with subtle copper accents that shine through in angled light. The widescreen 15.4 inch screen makes it easy to multitask in several open windows, or watch a DVD in its proper aspect ratio. And Sony's original XBRITE-ECO LCD technology delivers razor-sharp details and crisp, bold colors, all while conserving battery life. The instant AV Mode feature enables you to start watching a DVD or listening to music with the push of a single button, without having to boot up the system.

This Sony VAIO VGN-NR185E/T laptop computer is powered by the 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power, so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. This Sony VAIO VGN-NR185E/T laptop computer features a 200 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM memory (4 GB maximum), tri-mode Wi-Fi LAN (802.11a/b/g), multi-format/dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard 34 slot, and both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots.

This Sony VAIO VGN-NR185E/T laptop computer features 15.4 inch WXGA high-definition screen, with its 1280 x 800-pixel resolution. The XBRITE-ECO technology delivers brilliant colors and stunning clarity with efficient power usage, and it features an anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection and ensure a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle.

Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 251 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support and enhanced 3-D graphics performance - delivering over 2x scores on 3-DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays.

The Intel PRO wireless LAN 3945ABG provides a tri-mode network connection (supporting 802.11a/b/g), with throughput up to 54 Mbps at 5 GHz (802.11a) and 2.4 GHz (802.11g). This Sony VAIO VGN-NR185E/T laptop computer also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (no PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.