Advantages: build quality, lightweight, stylish, fast Disadvantages: only has memory stick card reader
...premium for build quality the Sony Vaio V505CP seemed to fit the bill. After 2 months use it hasn't disappointed.
Weighing just 2kg with a sleek silver blue case it certainly looks pretty cool. A PentiumM1.6 processor and 512Mb ram ensure this is a machine whose power belies it's size. It comes with an adequate 40Gb hard drive and is 802.11b wi-fi enabled. The ATI motibility Radeon 9200 graphics card works fine for my occasional gaming but this ... ...for a memory stick. Sony expects all your other kit to be Sony so no other memory card slots.
On first acquaitance the build quality is immediately evident with all the little flaps, latches and switches feeling smooth and bomb proof and such smart packaging.
The 12.1 in screen has a reasonable 1024x768 resolution. and is clear and bright with good contrast. Despite the small screen size I find I can work for long periods without fatigue.
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shakermaker 18.03.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Sony Vaio PCG-V505CP
Advantages: Light, portable & powerful Disadvantages: Fairly small monitor
The great Sony VAIO V505CP is one of the most impressive laptops around at the present time. It boasts an impressive pentium M 1.6ghz processor for great power and speed. But it doesnt stop there. You are also equipped with the latest software and the awsome windows xp proffessional. And due to its spacious 60gb hard drive and 512mb ram you will never have to worry about being short of space.
When your on the move, connection to the internet is ... ...even write data to a cd with the cd rewriter combined with the dvd player. Saving you not just time but money aswell.
So... Light, slim design, powerful, and all of this on the move, the Sony VAIO V505CP is definately one of the laptops built for the 21st century. ...
Mondaringoe 27.02.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Sony Vaio PCG-V505CP
Advantages: Size, Power, W-LAN included Disadvantages: Docking Station
...to much on design. Because of the price i did not bought the VAIO Z1 but can say I'm happy with my decision. By the Way I bought it at the new SONY Centre Galleria at Tottenham Court. What a delightful moment. Now i now why they are so expensive! ...
Delasound 28.01.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Sony Vaio PCG-V505CP
(+) Bodi laptop 15.6-inch screen size was quite robust (-) Dell on this product has a tendency to become 'magnet' for fingerprints and within a short time th
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