Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E/W

Offering powerful computing resources at an affordable price, the Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E/W also makes a stylish statement with rounded corners and unique coloring. This Silk White Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E/W laptop computer features a matte white fabric-like textured chassis with clean lines and an aesthetic yet functional design. 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-NR498E/W laptop computer is powered by the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, as well as excellent battery management. Other features include a 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), quad-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g/n), ExpressCard 34 slot, both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots, and dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs). And making your own video masterpiece is easy with the included Sony Movie Story software - just choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.

Memory: The 3 GB of installed RAM (PC5300, 1 x 2 GB, 2 x 1 GB) helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this laptop's video card. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. This Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E/W laptop computer has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity (2 x 2 GB). To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.

Keyboard & Mouse: This Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E/W laptop computer has a standard 86-key keyboard (2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) and electro-static two-button touchpad.

This Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E/W 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.

This Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E/W laptop computer is powered by the VGP-BPS9/B rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 2.5 and 5.0 hours (depending on usage).