Sony VAIO VGN-SR510G/B 13.3-Inch Black Laptop

Sony VAIO VGN-SR510G/B 13.3-Inch Black Laptop (Windows 7 Professional)






Brand Sony






Product Features
* 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 Processor
* 4GB DDR2 800MHz Memory
* 320GB Serial ATA 5400RPM Hard Drive, DVD±R/RW Optical Drive
* 13.3" (1280x800) LED-backlit LCD Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

Product Description

It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Professional operating system (64-bit version), supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size notebooks. And you can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)

The 13.3-inch razor-thin, LED backlit display provides beautifully clear images from almost any angle, while using less power thanks to Sony's innovative backlight technology. A built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam (with integrated microphone) lets you join in on video conferences as well as make long-distance VoIP calls.

It's powered by the 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 processor, which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. It also offers a fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. It also includes Intel's 5100AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB maximum capacity), ExpressCard 34 slot, Gigabit Ethernet, and both Memory Stick and SD card readers.

This Sony notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified, and has received a Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

Key Features

* 13.3-inch XBRITE-ECO display with 1280 x 800-pixel high-def resolution (Learn more)
* With Windows 7 Professional, fewer walls stand between you and your success. You'll be able to run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode* and recover your data easily with automatic back-ups to your home or business network. You'll be able to connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join. And with all the great entertainment features of Windows Home Premium, it's great for home as well as for business. Get everything you need for business and home with Windows 7 Professional. (Learn more)
* 2.20 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz front side bus (FSB) (Learn more)
* 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM) with G-Sensor shock protection (Learn more)
* 4 GB of installed RAM (800 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics with up to 1695 MB of dynamically shared memory allocated by the system (Learn more)
* 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
* MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family.
* Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range
* Fast Ethernet
* Separate your business workspace from your personal workspace with the VAIO Switch mode--a set of buttons above the keyboard that lets you set three distinct usage personalities, or modes, to your SR notebook. (Learn more)
* Biometric fingerprint reader ensures your data is protected from unauthorized use. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy--you only need your fingerprint. (Learn more)
* Intel High Definition Audio with stereo speakers and headphone output
* Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
* Up to 6.5 hours of battery life with included standard capacity battery
* Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.2 x 1.34 inches (WxDxH)
* Weight: 4.3 pounds
* Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (a 1-year international service plan is also available).

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 5100AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments).

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors:

* 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
* 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
* 1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable)
* Analog video output: 1 VGA
* 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
* Memory Stick/Memory Stick DUO slot (with MagicGate functionality)
* Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
* 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
* 10/100 Fast Ethernet
* 56K modem
* Port replicator connector

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 12.4 x 1.3 inches ; 4.3 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds

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Reviews Sony VAIO VGN-SR510G/B 13.3-Inch Black Laptop



The best aspect is the LED screen, which produces correct colors and perfect luminosity gradients. Furthermore, the screen resolution is 1280x800. That produces a resolution aspect ratio of 1.6 which is very close to the aspect ratio of my 35mm camera's native files resolution. This means I can view my pictures at full view with very little space going to waist in vertical bars at each side of the screen. Other ultra wide notebook screens produce a resolution around 13##x7## waisting so much screen space on each side in full picture display. Also, browsing the web at such resolution makes pages too shot, requiring constant vertical scrawling. With the SR native resolution, browsing feels natural.

Performance wise this computer was capable of handling everything I threw at it. The 4Gigs of ram and 64bit operating system for example makes starting and using Photoshop CS4 RAW for checking white balance a breeze. The laptop is also light weight and solid. Using this laptop in my work places allot of stress on the chassis. I constantly reach out for the notebook and hold it with one hand, lifting its full weight from one side but feeling no flexing or no hearing cracking sounds period.

I researched allot of notebooks, many of which had very unique features this notebook did not have. Ultimately I narrowed my choice between Asus and Sony. Asus offered better value but this one won because of the better screen.