HOT !! AMD laptop from Sony with 32mb Nvidia Geforce 420 $1499

[bhakasur]

I believe its one of the first AMD laptop w/o crappy graphics. its a decent video card
sorry if its a repost. Hot deal for ppl who want a AMD laptop imo

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got this from Ace's hardware

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Model PCG-NVR23

Processor
Mobile AMD Athlon? XP processor 1800 at 1.53 GHz1 with QuantiSpeed? architecture
for improved performance & AMD PowerNow!? technology2 for improved battery life


Cache Memory
256 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed
266 MHz
LCD
15.0" XGA (1024x768) TFT display
Dual display support

Graphics
nVIDIA® GeForce4 420 Go graphics chip
32 MB DDR SDRAM with 3D hardware acceleration

DDR SDRAM
256MB DDR SDRAM (expandable to 512MB)

Hard Drive
Fixed 30GB3 hard drive

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
Fixed internal CD-RW/DVD combo drive
(R-write 16x; RW-write 10x; DVD-read 8x; CD-read 24x)

Hot-Swappable Multipurpose Bay
Supports floppy drive, subwoofer, 10-key touch pad, or weight saver

Floppy Drive
Internal removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive

Memory Stick® Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick® media

Modem
Integrated V.90 modem

Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface

Pointing Device/Keyboard
Center Jog Dial? control with back button
Electro-Static touch pad
86 key QWERTY layout, with 3mm stroke and 19mm pitch

Battery5
Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-BP2NX)
1.0-2.5 hours 5

PC Card Slots
Two type I or II, or one type III card slot; CardBus support

Audio
Multi-purpose bay supports included subwoofer!
Integrated stereo speakers

Other Interfaces
i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface 4, TV out, 3 USB ports, RJ-11 modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet,
Memory Stick® media slot, serial, VGA output, parallel, headphone (stereo), mic-in

Size (H x W x D)
1.7"-2.1" X 13.3" X 10.9"

Power Requirements
80 watts maximum (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star® compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible

Weight
8.2 lbs. with battery and weight saver
8.6 lbs. with battery and floppy drive

Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, floppy disk, subwoofer, 10-key pad,
weight saver, AV cable, and AC adapter

Optional Accessories
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX)
Neoprene notebook & AC adapter cases (PCGA-CCN1)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
External speakers (PCGA-SP1)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
802.11b Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)
802.11b Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C100 or -C150S)
802.11b Wireless LAN Bridge access point (PCWA-A220)
802.11a Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)

Service and Warranty Information
One year limited Express Service 6,9
One year limited parts and labor 9
Telephone Support:9 One year hardware and 90 days Sony and Microsoft
software and operating system from purchase date

Included Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

Home and Business Software
Quicken® 2002 New User Edition 12
Corel WordPerfect Office

Movie and TV Software
Sony DVgate?
Sony MovieShaker?
Sony Pico Player?
InterVideo WinDVD? 2000

Music Software
Sony SonicStage?
Screenblast? Acid?
Screenblast? Sound Forge®

Photo Software
Sony Digital Print
Sony Smart Capture (includes Video Capture)

Online Center
America Online® 11
Earthlink Total Access 11
RealNetworks® Real Player

Virus, Tools, and Support Software
Trend Micro PC-Cillin® 11
VAIO Support Agent

 

[Jejunum]

yowzers! that is hot

 

[AmdInside]

I like it. I just wish it had a bigger size screen.

 

[Steelwells]

I don't even CONSIDER a laptop until I see RossMan's opinion on it....


... now where is he?

 

[KenKaniff]

how i regret getting a dam generic laptop....FVCK, im gonna kick myself till the day i die

 

[bhakasur]

i know that dell 8200 users can swap geforce 420 modules 32 mb with geforce 440 64 mb.
If the geforce 420 comes in a similar form factor then ppl can buy the geforce 440 64 mb ( it goes for ~150$)
could make a pretty decent laptop

srs

 

[iamme]

jeebus, this thing is a behemoth

8.2 lbs. with battery and weight saver
8.6 lbs. with battery and floppy drive

probably performs very well, though....

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: AmdInside
I like it. I just wish it had a bigger size screen.

bigger?

i think the new Gateway has a big screen. i believe there's another huge Vaio as well.

 

[J3anyus]

Wow, nice...

 

[passivex]

I considered buying the Dell 2650SE in Bit's Dell deal earlier. I also considered buying the Sony FXA53 for a pretty low price of $1299.

I thought and re-thought about my laptop purchases many times and finally concluded that anything over 4 or 5 lbs. CANNOT be considered a notebook. Therefore I pulled a 180 and bought a Sony VX88, a mere 4.42 lbs. and the design kicks ass. sure I spent $300 more and sure, it's a PIII 850 as opposed to a P4 1.7Ghz but I feel that my VX88 has more value than the FXA53 or the Dell 2650. If I wanted power, I already have it at my home PC. When I need something for the road, I need something light, usable, and cool.

Now, this NVR23 notebook is like a brick. It's almost 10 lbs!!! Geez...that kind of defeats the purpose of having a portable computer doesn't it?

...just my 2 cents

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: AmdInside
I like it. I just wish it had a bigger size screen.

15" is quite adequate for a laptop...any more than 14 actually and you just end up wasting battery.

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: passivex


Now, this NVR23 notebook is like a brick. It's almost 10 lbs!!! Geez...that kind of defeats the purpose of having a portable computer doesn't it?

...just my 2 cents

it all depends on your individual needs. if this is your primary computer, and you only travel two or three times per year (say a college student), then a desktop replacement like this one would be a good choice. if you're a business user who lives on the road however, and have a computer at home that is your primary workhorse, then no, this is not the ideal computer to buy.

 

[kazamobah]

Nice...I'm probably getting a laptop around christmas and this looks like a good choice. Hopefully, the price will be a little lower by that time.(I'm cheap)

 

[bhakasur]

i would agree with dethman. this makes a good desktop replacement. considering most high end P4 laptops measure at 8-9 lbs.
i think 8.6 is ok. if u want a lighter laptop go for compaq P4 2800. but if u want an AMD laptop, this is a good choice

srs

 

[LongCoolMother]

sweet deal totally, pretty decent specs...now wheres rossman

 

[pinoy]

I don't even CONSIDER a laptop until I see RossMan's opinion on it....

... now where is he?

sweet deal totally, pretty decent specs...now wheres rossman

Don't worry guys, he'll be here in awhile.

Damn, pretty nice deal. now, if only i saved the other half of the price, i don't have to worry about a monthly!:disgust:

 

[dc]

rossman is gonna tell you that a 15" xga display isn't so great, and that a 15"sxga+ or better is the way to go.

 

[ai42]

HOT !!

Yes litterally.

Sorry AMD's strong suite it NOT mobile processors, I have a friend with a 1Ghz Athlon 4 and it overheats and freezes up on him alll the time. To add in the higher end graphics etc your battery is going to hate it.

 

[Bfavre444]

Does it have USB 2.0 ports? The specs page says 3 USB ports, but 2.0 or not?

 

[infostate]

Any tax for this? I haven't bought things from buy.com since they charge tax.

 

[DongTran]

nice numbers, good for a desktop replacement, however I wish it came with wheels and a pull out handle luggage style......

 

[WarsteinerMode]

sweet deal.......does it have a infered port

 

[DTBH]

How abt this?

Inspiron 8200: Mobile Pentium® 4 Processor, 1.7 GHz-M, 15.0 SXGA+ CM17VHM [220-5160]
Memory: 512MB,DDR,266M for the price of 256MB!! (mail in rebate not available) 512M2DZ [461-4716]
Video Card: ATI MOBILITY? RADEON? 9000 64MB DDR 4X AGP Graphics 64ATIM9 [320-0523]
Hard Drives: 30GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive 30GB [340-3447]
Floppy Drive: No Modular Floppy Drive NFD [340-6352]
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition WHXP [313-1041] [412-0190] [420-0744]
Network Adapters: Integrated Network Card INTNIC [430-0334]
Modem: Internal 56K Modem 56MDC [313-0832]
Fixed CD/DVD Drives: 8X Max DVD Drive 8XDVD [313-0758] [313-1370]


$1,596.04 shipped tax included. Dell small business using the 10% off coupon.

Radeon 9000 baby!!

note: I added 512mg of ram. U could always go for 128 and get 100 rebate and -75.

 

[mainomega]

i bought 3 of these babies. cant wait

 

[DTBH]

Originally posted by: mainomega
i bought 3 of these babies. cant wait

??? 3 of these sony's???? thats like almost 5 grand! u are load