Battery Type: Lithium Ion Binding: Personal Computers Brand: Sony Computer Hardware Type: Notebook Computer CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 2.8 GHz CPU Type: Intel Pentium 4 Display Size: 15 inches EAN: 0027242637832 Floppy Disk Drive Description: Unknown Graphics Description: ATI RADEON Graphics Memory Size: 64 MB Hard Disk Size: 60 GB Included Software: Microsoft Money 2004, Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Encarta Online, Sony Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, AOL, Microsoft Age of Empires, Norton Internet Security Center Trial Keyboard Description: 86 key QWERTY layout keyboard Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Model: PCG-FRV37 Modem Description: 56 Kbps Native Resolution: 1024-by-768 Network Interface Description: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Platform: Windows XP Home Edition Processor Count: 1 Publisher: Sony Sales Rank: 2321 Secondary Cache Size: 512 KB Special Features: DVD-R write 1x, DVD-RW write 1x, CD-R write 16x, CD-RW write 8x, CD-ROM read 24x Studio: Sony System Bus Speed: 533 MHz System Memory Size: 512 MB System Memory Type: DDR SDRAM Warranty: 1 year warranty
Product Description: The VAIO FRV37 Notebook underscores the importance of value without compromising performance. It's an affordable solution that offers top-notch performance and stylish good looks. Let this portable unit - weighing just 7.72 lbs. - inspire you. With the VAIO FRV37 Notebook, featuring an integrated DVD-RW/CD-RW drive and an exciting library of included software titles (including Sony's exclusive Click to DVD software), you can power through your workload and still have plenty of time and creativity left to burn your own CDs and DVDs, create digital photo albums, edit your home movies, and so much more!
Amazon.com Product Description: Delivering all the power and most of the capabilities of a bulky desktop replacement notebook but in a less cumbersome package, Sony's freshly unveiled VAIO PCG-FRV37 Notebook is a smart choice for those who need a fast, cost-effective mobile computer.
By today's ever-decreasing standards, the VAIO PCG-FRV37 Notebook is slightly larger than average at 13 by 10.8 by 2.26 inches and 7.7 pounds It is, however, more powerful than many fixed PCs. Featuring a brawny 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with 512 KB Level 2 cache, a 533 MHz system bus, 512 MB DDR SDRAM memory (upgradeable to 1024 MB) and a 64 MB ATI Radeon IGP 345M graphics chipset (with 64 MB shared video memory), the unit will quickly carve through most any task it is given, including many 3-D games and applications.
The new VAIO PCG-FRV37 Notebook sports several advantages over older models in Sony's FRV series, including a larger 60 GB hard disk and both CD and DVD recording. You'll monitor your activities on a large 15-inch XGA TFT display capable of 1024x768 resolution.
Other amenities include an internal V.90 modem for low-speed e-communications, an Ethernet interface for high-speed connectivity, headphone and microphone ports, an 86-key QWERTY keyboard with electro-static touchpad, and a pair of stereo speakers with surround-sound imaging. Wireless connectivity is supported with an add-on wireless card. Home movie and digital picture buffs will appreciate the unit's trio of high-speed USB 2.0 ports and single IEEE 1394 interface, through which they can quickly transfer large amounts of data from external devices such as camcorders, digital cameras, scanners and external drives.
Sony has pre-installed an impressive variety of software, including Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Money 2004, Microsoft Works 7.0, and a broad array of audio, video and photo utilities. Potential users should note that the system is not particularly battery efficient -- maximum battery life expectancy is estimated at just 1.5 -- 2.0 hours.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - So Close
I wouldn't hesitate giving this model a 5 star rating, were it not for its outrageously loud cooling fan. I swear, the thing is louder than my old E-Machines desktop (from '98!), making use of this computer an almost painful experience. The VAIO suffers from all the usual problems with Windows models - OS crashes, freezes, etc. - but these are not frequent. Damn, I love it's performance, features and appearance, but there's no reason to buy a computer if using it is as unpleasant as this.
Rating: - Average laptop
I purchased this notebook around 2 years back. Overall the performance is good. As mentioned by other reviewer, the battery life is very poor. You can not do multitasking, the performance becomes slow. I don't like the screen as well. It doesn't have the wide, xbrite screen and you can not watch movies in group.
I think I like the most is the the dvd burning capacity. I have copied many dvds without any problem.
Overall its OK laptop.
Rating: - more than satisfactory, but has its problems.
i bought this machine because it was relatively cheap and i wanted something portable with a lot of processing power. I have never wanted for processing speed, and i can take the thing around places, so my basic needs are satisfied.
The problems:
A) low battery life. My battery life is now about 20 minutes. When i got it, the life was ~1.5 hours. I'm guessing that this is what happens when you overcharge a battery constantly by having the laptop plugged in all the time. Apple has solved this problem, why can't sony?
B) heavy. and the ac adapter is HUGE, about the ... Read More
Rating: - Bad Hardisk, bad keyboard, bad battery
I bought this laptop about 2 years. But after 2 years my dardisk, keyboard and battery was damaged. I ask the support but dont have anything. Very very :-((((((
Rating: - Good Lap top with little problems
I bought they laptop about a year ago for college. It worked exellent, it was fast, reliable and the battery lasted a while. Recently Im having overheating issues. Once it gets hot it turns off. I can seem to get the DVD burner to work, I gotta figure that out and the battery only lasts for half an hour, be prepare to buy a new battery!
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