Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/S 15.5-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review
I purchased SONY NW240F to replace my old DELL 1525 laptop from 2008.
I hope this review helps for those whom considering to buy this baby.
Please note that I am not a laptop expert! I am just writing my thoughts..
* Overview
NW240 is a “mid-end priced laptop with high quality.”
It features 4GB RAM, Intel Core 2.20 GHz DUO Processor, and 15.5-inch screen.
I would like to walk you through with every single details on NW240.
1. Screen
As I expected, SONY NW240 features bright and crisp screen. Although the quality isn’t as good compared to
other “high-end” laptops, it runs HD/Blu-ray Movie files pretty smoothly. Actually, to be honest, I am a little
bit disappointed about the picture quality of NW240. This probably is because SONY used lower-quality graphic
media accelerator.
2. Speaker
The speaker sound quality is actually better than I expected although It’s not as loud or strong, but It’s still great.
3. Keyboard & Trackpad (mouse)
Ok, SONY did an amazing job with the keyboard and Trackpad.
One of the reasons why I bought this laptop is because of the keyboard. NW240 has the “chicklet” style keyboard.
If you are a writer, you will love ‘em.
In addition, the trackpad is pretty cool. It has this bumpy texture feeling to it, which I love. At first, it was
hard to adjust to it, but now I can’t go back to my old DELL’s trackpad.
****I am not sure if it’s only mine but the trackpad freezes/lags once in a while, but not very frequent. I am not sure why, but it kinda annoys me.
4. Components
On the left side of the laptop, there are several ports. Power outlet, PC (VGA) Component Port, HDMI port, Firewire port, ONE USB port
On the front side of the laptop, WiFi On/off switch, SD and Flash Card.
On the right side of the laptop, TWO USB ports, Earphone and Mic ports and CD/DVD Drive.
5. Extra Features
NW240 has this “WEB ONLY” button for quick internet access.
For example, when you want to google something real quick, but do not want to wait two minutes booting up the whole
system, you can simply press the “WEB” button next to the normal power button to load up SONY’s exclusive
Web-only booting. Usually it takes less than 30 seconds to bring up the browser. This is very convenient.
6. General Performance
Featuring Dual Core with 4GB RAM on a 64x system, this laptop runs smooth and fast.
Although laptops shouldn’t be used for gaming, I am certain this laptop would be great for gamings too.
7. Battery Life
SONY said this laptop lasts 4 hours on battery. Well, that is true. However, when I was browsing on the web, the battery only lasted about 2.5 hours.
8. Weight
This laptop is about 6 pounds, which is pretty heavy. I do not recommend this laptop if you are looking for mobility.
* Conclusion
I am definately loving this laptop. This is by far the best laptop I have used in my life.
I would recommend this laptop for: Writers, Students
But not really for: Gamers, People looking for mobility.
Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/S 15.5-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Feature
- 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 Processor
- 4GB DDR2 800MHz Memory
- 320GB Serial ATA 5400RPM Hard Drive, DVD±R/RW Optical Drive
- 15.5″ (1366×768) Widescreen LCD Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/S 15.5-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Overview
With a slim rounded profile and one of the most compact chassis in its class, VAIO NW notebooks are easy to hold and carry around.Soft curves and textured surfaces feel natural in the hand and smooth to the touch. An undulating wavelike pattern runs from the keyboard to the palm rest, providing comfortable wrist support while typing.The carefully designed keyboard provides comfort and control with precisely spaced keys for smooth typing and a convenient stick pointer.VAIO NW notebooks offer powerful home entertainment while minimizing energy consumption. That’s good for the environment and your electricity bills.
Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/S 15.5-Inch Silver Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium) Specifications
With inviting textures and calming colors, the slim, travel-ready Sony VAIO NW laptop brings together stunning imagery, access to all your multimedia, and excellent productivity in an affordable package. This model (VGN-NW240F/S) has a fabric-like exterior in silver that’s enhanced by a texture of gently undulating waves. But more than just a stylish accessory, the VAIO NW offers powerful computing resources with an Intel Core 2 Duo and a high-definition 15.5-inch widescreen display that’s great for multitasking as well as watching your favorite downloaded movies and TV shows on the go.
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size notebooks. 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 extra-wide, theater inspired 15.5-inch display provides deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle. It’s great for watching movies as well as making your own using the dual-layer DVD±RW drive (with CD burning capabilities) and included Sony Movie Story software–just choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you. And with the HDMI A/V output, you can connect the VAIO NW to a compatible HDTV to display your creations to a larger audience.
It’s powered by the 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 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.
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. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB maximum capacity), ExpressCard 34 slot, Gigabit Ethernet, Intel GMA 4500M graphics with up to 1750 MB of available memory, and both Memory Stick and SD card readers.
This Sony notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified, and has received a Silver 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
- 15.5-inch XBRITE-ECO display with 1366 x 768-pixel high-def resolution (Learn more)
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- 2.20 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz front side bus (FSB) (Learn more)
- 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed RAM (800 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics with up to 1750 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.
- Comfortable, isolated keyboard and translucent, textured touchpad
- Display Off button lets you turn off the screen while the laptop continues to run in the background, enabling you to conserve power while allowing you to resume PC functionality without waiting for it to boot back up.
- Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 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 4 hours of battery life with included standard capacity battery
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 9.8 x 1.2 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 6 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, 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:
- 3 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
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
What’s in the box
This package contains the Sony VAIO VGN-NW240F/S laptop, standard capacity rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual
It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial); Microsoft Works SE 9.0; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day trial); VAIO Multimedia Suite includes VAIO Movie Story and VAIO Media plus
Learn More
You’ll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 15.5-inch WXGA high-definition screen, with its 1366 x 768-pixel resolution. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, which uses shared video memory (up to 1750 MB allocated from the system memory). This graphics card is built with Intel Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when viewing interlaced content and features powerful color control to ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out. It’s compatible with external monitor resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 using the VGA port, and up to 1920 x 1080 using the HDMI port.
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
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- Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
- Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.
- Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.
- Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.
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- Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
- Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
- Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy.
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- Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.
- Watch your favorite DVD movies.
- Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.
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Jump Lists
New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You’ll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can “pin” whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don’t just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new eâmail messages or playing music.
Improved Windows Taskbar
In Windows 7 you can “pin” favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews–a big time saver.
Snap
Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again–and your windows are back.
The Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed, fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) It’s optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.
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