Description:
Some people are confirmed homebodies. Others answer the call of the road and travel light. For those who avoid full-time commitment to either mode of existence, there’s the Sony Vaio PCG-R505GL SuperSlim Pro notebook PC. At 4.3 pounds and about 1.3 inches thick, the R505GL offers a versatile blend of ultramobility and convenient all-in-one functionality when coupled with its included SlimDock docking station. A 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III-M processor provides high-performance power for a full range of productivity and multimedia software. A 30 GB hard drive offers ample data storage capacity, while 256 MB of RAM--expandable to 384 MB--ensures optimal performance for running multiple applications simultaneously. The docking station includes a DVD/CD-RW combination drive (24x/16x/10x CD-RW, 8x DVD) that enables users to view movies on DVD and burn DVD videos disks, listen to and burn CDs, and rapidly back up data. A 12.1-inch XGA active-matrix TFT display and 32 MB of RAM offer sharp, bright images. An integrated 10/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN connector supports networking. The notebook includes a FireWire interface for high-speed digital video, audio, and data transfers, one Type II PC Card slot, two USB ports, a VGA interface, and an RJ-11 jack for the built-in V.92 modem. Also included is a Memory Stick media slot for transferring data among compatible Sony products, and a Jog Dial control with a back button to simplify Web browsing and application controls. The notebook’s standard lithium-ion battery offers an estimated 4.5-hour run time, and an optional double-capacity battery offers up to 9 hours operation on a single charge. Installed software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Corel WordPerfect Office, Quicken 2002, InterVideo WinDVD 2000, and Trend Micro PC-cillin.
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