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Sony VAIO VGN-CR13GW

Monday December 17, 2007
AUD
$1779
Price at time of review.

An inexpensive laptop that, when it comes to style and quality, more than punches above its weight

Sony VAIO VGN-CR13GW
Price 1779
CPU model/brand Intel Core 2 Duo T7100
CPU speed 1.8GHz
Memory capacity 1GB
Hard drive capacity 100GB
Optical drive type Matsushita UJ-850S DVD writer
Graphics type Onboard
Graphics ATi Mobility Radeon HD 2300
Sound card Realtek HD audio
Screen size 14.1in
Screen resolution 1280 x 800
Weight 2.5kg
Dimensions WDH 335 x 249 x 43
Ethernet 10/100
Wi-Fi 802.11 a,b,g
Bluetooth ports 1
USB ports 3
Firewire 1 (mini)
Output ports S-Video/D-SUB
Memory card reader SD/Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro
Operating system Windows Vista Home Premium
Other ExpressCard/34
Manufacturer http://www.sony.com.au/
Supplier Digital Yes
Warranty 1yr RTB

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