Sony VGN-FS680/W Review
Sony has been known for its display technology since time immemorial. The VAIO VGN-FS680/W's display is not too different either: it offers a 15.4" WXGA resolution (1280x800) display and employes XBRITE technology for better display under almost any light conditions.
The battery, however, is another story. While the rated battery life is 5.5 hours, you will be lucky to get about half of that. It does offer multiple connectivity options, including V.90 modem and RJ-45 Ethernet, as well as wireless LAN support.
Pros: Great screen, decent audio performance
Cons: Battery needs a re-check, mediocre performance, expensive
Features include:
Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (1.86GHz), Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2, Front Side Bus: 533MHz, Chipset: Intel 915GM, Integrated Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g), LCD: 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) with XBRITE technology, Hard Drive: 100GB 4200 RPM Ultra ATA, Memory: 1GB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (512MB x 2), Optical Drive: DVD+R Double Layer / DVD RW Drive, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 with TurboCache supporting 128MB (32 MB onboard TC and 96 MB shared main momery)
My Rating: 3 Stars out of 5
Sony VAIO VGN-FS680/W Reviews:
CNET.com gives this Laptop a 5.2 out of 10
Sony VAIO VGN-FS680/W Specifications:
| Processor | Intel Pentium M 1.86 GHz |
| Installed Memory | 1 GB (DDR SDRAM) |
| Hard Drive | 100 GB Ultra ATA, 4200 RPM |
| Display | 15.4 in. WXGA TFT Active Matrix |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
| Mobile Technology | Intel Centrino Mobile Technology |
| Processor | |
| Processor Type | Pentium M |
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Speed | 1.86 GHz |
| Processor Number | 750 |
| Motherboard | |
| Chipset | Intel 915GM |
| Bus Speed | 533 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Installed RAM | 1 GB |
| RAM Technology | DDR SDRAM |
| RAM Speed | 333 MHz |
| Installed Cache Memory | 2048 KB |
| Hard Drive | |
| Hard Drive Capacity | 100 GB |
| Hard Drive Rotation Speed | 4200 RPM |
| Storage Controller Type | Ultra ATA |
| CD / DVD | |
| CD / DVD Type | DVD±RW |
| Optical Drive Read Speed | 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) |
| Optical Drive Write Speed | 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) |
| Optical Drive ReWrite Speed | 10x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) |
| Display | |
| Display Tech | WXGA TFT Active Matrix |
| Display Size | 15.4 in. |
| Display Max. Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Video | |
| Graphic Processor | NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 |
| Installed Video Memory | 128 MB |
| Audio | |
| Audio Output Type | Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) |
| Audio Input Type | Microphone |
| Operating System | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
| Recommended Use | Home Use |
| Platform | PC |
| Technical Features | |
| Expandability | 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick Card Slot, Docking Station/Port Replicator, 1 x Memory Stick PRO, 1 x Memory Stick DUO |
| Expansion Ports | 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC) |
| Special Features | Realtime MPEG2 encoder with TV tuner • Remote Control |
| Input Method | Keyboard • Touchpad |
| Networking | |
| Networking Type | Integrated 10/100 • Integrated Wireless LAN |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g |
| Modem | |
| Modem Type | Fax / Modem |
| Analog Modulation Protocol | ITU V.90 |
| Battery | |
| Battery Run Time | 5.5 Hour(s). |
| Battery Technology | Lithium ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 14.33 in. |
| Depth | 10.41 in. |
| Height | 1.41 in. |
| Weight | 6.28 lb. |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Exterior Color | White |
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