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Sony VAIO VGN-FZ38GU: a Blu-Ray class-act

Friday July 18, 2008
Written by Daniel Long
Tags: Sony | VAIO | VGN-FZ38GU
AUD
$3399
Price at time of review.
Sony’s new laptop sports a Blu-ray writer and one of Intel’s latest Penryn processors, but it’s overpriced.
Price $3399
CPU model/brand Intel Core 2 Duo
CPU speed 2.5Ghz
Memory capacity 2GB
Hard drive capacity 300GB
Optical drive type Blu-Ray writer
Graphics type Nvidia GeForce 8600M GS
Screen size 15.4"
Screen resolution 1280 x 800
Weight 2.69kg
Dimensions WDH 365 x 255 x 35mm
Ethernet 10/100
Wi-Fi Yes
USB ports 3
Firewire 1
Operating system Windows Vista Ultimate
Webcam 1.3 Mp
Manufacturer Sony
Supplier Sony
Delivery cost $20
Warranty 1yr RTB
This article appeared in the August, 2008 issue of PC Authority.
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Comments: 3
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gordo351
Jul 21, 2008 7:50 PM
OVERPRICED ! what an understatement. i have seen bluray player laptops for $2350.00 with better graphics chips.


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Sony VAIO VGN-FZ38GU: a Blu-Ray class-act?
Sony’s new laptop sports a Blu-ray writer and one of Intel’s latest Penryn processors, but it’s overpriced.

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Jim.Dude
Jul 21, 2008 10:29 PM
Paying for the label...
bbjai
Jul 22, 2008 11:09 PM
which i did :D
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