Sony VAIO VGN-CR305E/L 14.1-inch Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core T2330 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Blue | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Personal Computer
Buy New: $1,049.84
New (1) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $668.47
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 863
Color: Blue
Media: Personal Computers
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 200
Display Size: 14.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.5
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 13.2 x 1.7
MPN: VGN-CR305EL
Model: VGN-CR305E/L
UPC: 027242733220
EAN: 0027242733220
ASIN: B0010QD6FE
Release Date: January 30, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium OS | | • | 14.1" Widescreen LCD with XBRITE-ECO Technology | | • | 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE Camera and Microphone | | • | Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel Clear Video Technology |
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Product Description
Step out and be seen with the portable, powerful and incredibly beautiful VAIO(R) CR notebook. Featuring a stunning 14.1" widescreen LCD with XBRITE-ECO LCD technology, this thin-and-light fashion statement is an astonishing sight to behold. Backed by the Windows Vista Home Premium operating system and Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor, this lightning-fast, super-powerful mobile notebook is slim, lightweight, and packed with entertainment and design extras. From a built-in web cam and AV controls to its unique paint colors and comfortable, easy-to-clean keyboard, the remarkable VAIO(R) CR notebook delivers entertainment, power and pizzazz. 14.1 WXGA (1280 x 800) XBRITE-ECO Display Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with up to 358MB Video Memory Built-in Webcamera and microphone DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11A/B/G/N 10/100 Ethernet Card Reader - Memory Stick(R) Duo with MG, Secure Digital (SD) 1 ExpressCard Slot (34 Slot) 3 USB 2.0, 1 Headphone out; 1 Microphone-in, 1 VGA, 1 TV-Out (S-Video), 1 IEEE 1394, 1 RJ-11, 1 RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 13.2 (W) x 9.8 (D) x 1.67 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 5.49lbs
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
Great computer! October 11, 2008
Lee Carlton (Austin, Tx)
First product review, so please bare with me.
I got this computer in August, so I've been using it for a few months now. I must say that overall I am very satisfied with it. I'm going to list my two qualms first because they are relatively minor:
-Sound: I've had problems with the sound drivers for about a month now. I think this might have more to do with vista than the actual computer, though. It's not a difficult process to reinstall them.
-Battery Life: The battery life is a little dismal. You are given three modes for viewing the screen when not plugged in. High performance will drain the battery quickly (hour-hour and a half), while balanced & power saver do much better.
On to the pros:
Wireless: Great wireless card in this computer. It was easy to set up, and runs great.
Design: The exterior looks great, but it is prone to fingerprints. The interior on the other hand is simply awesome. I love the brushed silver finish. The computer itself is sleek as well. My friend just bought a comparable Gateway model, and I noticed it was slightly bulkier than the cr309e.
Components: I haven't gamed or anything along those lines, but for everyday use this is more than sufficient. Vista takes up a lot of memory, so I'm upgrading to 4gig of ram soon. It's not a knock against the computer though. 2 is more than sufficient. The 14.1" screen is absolutely perfect. I bring up the analogy of the three bears because the screen feels just right..
Overall, I definitely recommend this computer. It's knocks definitely are outweighed by the positives. Sony has a reputation of putting out quality products, and this laptop is no exception.
 Broken. . . September 25, 2008
Nicole Belanger (Chevy Chase, Maryland United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Mine broke within the first week. I would like to think it was a rare occurance, but let's just say I won't be buying a Vaio again. I booted it up one morning to read "critical error, please enter original CDs". . . did it come with original CDs? Nope!
 Excellent Laptop... September 3, 2008
Bruja (Dominican Republic)
I like it a lot. It is very small and compact and the blue is beautiful. This laptop came very fast and in good conditions. And the software installation is very easy.
Sony Vaio August 29, 2008
Jamie Scarpine
I love my computer and I only notice one bad thing about it. The battery life after charging is kinda low. But as long as your keep it charged it works great!
very slow August 29, 2008
A. Lancet (Israel)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I started having problems from the 1st minute. The computer function very slow reminded me the speed of computers 15 years ago. Then I started having sound and graphics malfunction. I had to do system restore which helped for less then 30 min's. I ended up returning it.
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