PC Mag.com: Sony VAIO VGN-AR190G Review
Cisco Cheng reviews the somewhat pricey Sony VAIO VGN-AR190G laptop which is meant to handle tasks way beyond the capacity of your ordinary PC applications. 'The high-definition media struggles are heating up with Sony's launch of its VAIO VGN-AR190G ($3,499.99 direct) laptop. The world's first Blu-ray–equipped laptop, the new VAIO is Sony's answer to Toshiba's HD DVD laptop, the Qosmio G35-AV650. Both laptops are extremely capable Media Center laptops. Both can play HD content, though only the Sony can record it. And both laptops are plagued by the same issues—stuttering playback (it's the software) and a shortage of content. That said, for early adopters looking for the next hot thing—or anyone who is willing to pay a lot to take HD on the road—the AR190G is a sure thing.'
Specifications:
•17-inch screen
• 2.0 GHz Core Duo T2500 processor
•200 GB hard drive
•1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max)
•High-definition Blu-Ray DVD playback and recording as well as standard DVD and dual-layer disc compatibility
•Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, HDMI out, S-Video and RF in, ExpressCard/54 slot, S/PDIF digital audio out, memory card reader (SD, Memory Stick)
•NTSC TV tuner, Nvidia GeForce Go 7600GT with 256 MB video RAM, tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth, Ethernet, modem
•Windows XP Media Center 2005, Update Rollup 2
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