Battery Type: Lithium Ion Binding: Personal Computers Brand: Sony Computer Hardware Type: Notebook Computer CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 1.6 GHz CPU Type: Intel Pentium M Display Size: 13.3 inches EAN: 0027242649446 Floppy Disk Drive Description: None Graphics Description: ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 Graphics Memory Size: 32 MB Hard Disk Size: 60 GB Included Software: VAIO S Series Software Bundle : Sony VAIO Update software, Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software, Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Toolbar, Intuit Quicken 2004 New User Edition , InterVideo WinDVD, Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial Keyboard Description: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 18.05 mm pitch Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Memory Slots Available: 1 Model: VGN-S150 Modem Description: 56 Kbps Native Resolution: 1280-by-800 Network Interface Description: Intel PRO/WIRELESS 2200BG Network Connection (802.11b/g), 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface Platform: Windows XP Home Edition Processor Count: 1 Publisher: Sony Sales Rank: 2296 Secondary Cache Size: 2 MB Studio: Sony System Bus Speed: 400 MHz System Memory Size: 512 MB System Memory Type: DDR SDRAM Warranty: 1 year warranty
Product Description: The Sony VAIO S150 combines power, performance and beauty. The high resolution 13.3" wide-screen with XBRITE technology lets you see more of your web pages, documents and spreadsheets, which makes working with multiple screens effortless. The Smart Display Sensor instantly adjusts resolution when connecting to compatible displays and presentation devices.The integrated multimedia software allows you to enhance your presentations, training or video reports with digital photos, graphics, video and music. The S150 comes with a unique S button, assisting with stand-by, hibernate, external display, launch application, bass boost, muting and max brightness functionalities.
Amazon.com Product Description: Sony's Vaio S Series notebooks unite desktop PC power and functionality with performance rivaling any desktop. The Centrino Mobile technology runs cool and quiet, while helping to keep the profile light and slim with enhanced battery performance. The VGN-S150 features fast 802.11g wireless connectivity, a decent-sized 60 GB hard drive, 1.6 GHz Pentium M processor, 512 MB of installed RAM, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive, 13.3-inch screen, and a bevy of Sony multimedia software.
The Basics
Hard Drive: The ample 60 GB hard drive offers more than enough storage for both your work and home files.
Processor: The 1.6 GHz Pentium M processor is near the top of the Centrino speed range. Because of its design, the Intel Pentium M gets more done per clock tick than a Mobile Intel Pentium 4, thus providing the discrepancy in GHz measurement (i.e., 1.7 versus 3.2). The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It also has an L2 cache of 2 MB and a front-side bus (FSB) speed of 400 MHz.
Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1 GB).
CD/DVD Drive: It is equipped with a combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. For DVDs it reads at 8x. For CDs, it has a 10x write/24x rewrite/24x read speed.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has an 82-key QWERY keyboard and electro-static touch pad.
S Series notebooks pack blazing power into a sleek, lightweight body.
Dimensions and Weight The S150 measures 12.3" x 1.16" inches (in the closed position) and weighs 4.2 pounds (with battery).
Sound and Graphics With the 32 MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics card, the S150 delivers an adequate visual experience optimized to support most 3D gaming environments of today. Sony's exclusive XBRITE LCD technology delivers ultra crisp and super bright graphics, and the Smart Display Sensor automatically adjusts to any projector or display resolution. It also has two built-in stereo speakers.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots The S150 has an integrated 802.11g wireless LAN (which is compatible with the more widespread 802.11b and offers faster data transmission rates). You get a decent--but not overpowering--offering of connectivity options, including both high-speed USB 2.0 and FireWire:
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) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
1 VGA monitor port
1 A/V mini jack
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II)
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
1 Memory Stick slot (Memory Stick Pro compatible)
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).
Preloaded System and Software This S150 comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it features Microsoft Works 7.0 (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). It's also loaded with Sony's Vaio Creative suite of multimedia applications, which includes PictureGear Studio (digital photo), SonicStage (digital music), Sony MovieShaker, DVGate Plus (digital video), and VAIO Media (network file sharing). Other preloaded titles include a 60-day trial of Microsoft Office, Quicken 2004, Norton Internet Security (with 90-day trial subscription), and a 90-day trial of AOL.
Power The S150 comes with the PCGA-BPS2 rechargeable lithium ion battery; it has an estimated battery life of 2.0 to 5.0 hours.
What's in the Box This package contains the Sony Vaio VGN-S150 notebook, rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed instruction manual.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Could be a LOT Better!
Have a VGN-S150 and the video driver started acting up on me. Finally one day it failed all together and stopped booting up. Searched the web and found this to be a common problem. Found a guy in NY that can repair it for a fraction of the cost Sony wants. http://www.aqstech.com/vaio3.html
Rating: - SONY Vaio S150 Awesome Little Laptop
Guys & Gals,
You will make a big mistake if you don't purchase this laptop. Let me tell you, I've had IBM T42p for 3months and after I saw this laptop on sonystyle.com, I said "I gotta have this"... I went out to bestbuy store to take a look at one... This is one incredible machine, finally something that I can appreciate from SONY.
Well, I got it for $1500 from SONY dealer, I know...(don't say anything) Brought it home, did fresh install of xp pro, downloaded all the drives from sony support site (available 4 free) and started to configure this puppy... Let me tell ... Read More
Rating: - This computer is garbage
I have owned this computer for two months now. A week ago the machine suddenly froze and the display changed resolution and gave me a message that the display driver had stopped functioning normally. Since then I have spent countless hours running recovery programs to restore the C drive to its original configuration, reinstalling drivers and reloading software. The problem continues and has gotten worse. Three lengthy phone calls with Sony have resulted in zero improvement and only shrugged shoulders as to what might be wrong with the unit. Now they want it sent back to them (a process that will ... Read More
Rating: - GREAT LITTLE COMPUTER
I love everything about this computer, except the loud and annoying fan. It sounds like a jet engine at times.
Rating: - Noisy?
This laptop seems very noisy...it seems to be the fan. Has anyone else had problems with that?
Otherwise, quite fast and the screen IS bright, although a bit 'glare-y'
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