Sony VAIO VGN-A250

Striking a smart balance between today's most desirable notebook attributes - versatility, size, price, and battery life, the Sony VAIO VGN-A250 is a sophisticated solution for computer users on the go. Like Sony's state-of-the-art VAIO VGN-A290 but with slightly downgraded power, a smaller display, and a more appealing price tag, the VAIO VGN-A250 is so compact and battery-efficient that you can take it virtually anywhere, yet it features top-end amenities such as double-layer DVD burning, smooth 3-D graphics, and a spacious 80 GB hard drive. If you generally work in an unplugged environment but need more resources and features than you'll find in most ultralightweight notebooks, this Sony VAIO VGN-A250 laptop computer may well be in your future.

At the heart of any computer lies the CPU (or processor), a massive collection of miniature transistors that governs the speed and power of the entire unit. Some of today's laptop computer's are equipped with high-end CPUs on par with those found in top-of-the-line desktop PC's, while others are quick enough only for basic duties such as word processing, e-mail, and the like. This Sony VAIO VGN-A250 laptop computer is equipped with an Intel Pentium M 725 processor operating at 1.6 GHz. This is one of three components that comprise Intel's efficient Centrino system (the others being a specialized Intel chipset and integrated wireless support). Centrino-equipped notebooks are generally smaller, easier on the batteries, and more versatile than their non-Centrino counterparts.

Computers typically store information on their hard drives, but they keep frequently and recently accessed data in random access memory (RAM) for faster retrieval. More RAM means more efficient computing, superior multitasking, and less strain on your hard drive. This Sony VAIO VGN-A250 laptop incorporates 512 MB of RAM. This is considered a standard allotment for high-end laptops, delivering solid multitasking and few slowdowns during ultracomplex tasks.

This Sony VAIO VGN-A250 laptop computer features a bevy of connectivity facilities, including a 56K modem for low-speed dialup Internet and e-mail access, a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet port for high-speed wired networking and Internet, and an integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (802.11b/g) for cord-free e-communication at home, at the office, or on the road at a public hotspot.

This Sony VAIO VGN-A250 laptop computer is equipped with integrated stereo speakers and an audio amplifier.