VAIO N Series is the perfect portable companion for Internet browsing, e-mail typing and running office applications. Featuring a 15.4" X-black LCD for a brighter picture, sharper... more
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Sony Vaio N-Series
VGN-N11S
As I'm studying IT at college I needed a laptop that would be perfect for my studies quick enough to deal with all my applications and being a student, affordable.
The VGN-N11S is perfect for all of these, but don't be fooled by the price. At last, Sony have brought us a good quality laptop with many great features which is affordable! They state that this laptop is the 'Perfect Balance Between Value and Versatility', ... ...with the 15.4' X-black LCD, Sony are bang on when they say its for a brighter picture, sharper contrast and vivid lifelike colours. I was blown away with the clarity of the picture and the colours. The display is even brighter when the AC adapter is plugged in. I would defo suggest the adapter is plugged in while watching a DVD to get the most out of it.
The keyboard looked pretty scary at first. The keys are flat with gaps in between so no eating ...
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...a nice size of 15.4", Sony has made the excellent X-Black screen for it's laptops for many years and this one is no exception. Very bright, clear, sharp and non-reflective. I've used it in bright sunshine and was still able to see the screen clearly. Very black blacks and nice, bright whites. (sounds like a Daz advert)
Of course, no laptop would be complete without a DVD Burner and the one that comes with this seems good to me. It reads all formats ... ...and will write to the usual plus or minus 'r' and 'rw' discs as well as DL.
Sadly only two USB ports are built in. One perhaps for a seperate mouse (I just can't get on with these touch-pads!) and one for your printer and you're out of sockets. Of course you can change cables over or buy a USB hub, but I'd have liked to see another one socket at least.
Apart from that, the connections are pretty reasonable. The usual microphone jack, headphone ...
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Compliant Standards: Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0, High Definition Audio, Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0
Features: High Definition Audio
Audio Input: Microphone
Manufacturer's product description
VAIO N Series is the perfect portable companion for Internet browsing, e-mail typing and running office applications. Featuring a 15.4" X-black LCD for a brighter picture, sharper contrast and vivid, lifelike colors. Experience ease of use with an ergonomic chassis design.
Input device(s)
Type: Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard - Localization and Layout: QWERTY
Telecom
Modem: Fax / Modem
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.90, k56Flex, ITU V.92, ITU V.90, ITU V.92
Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone mono 3.5 mm
2 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
Power Device: External
Battery
Technology: Lithium Ion
Installed Qty: 1
Run Time (Up To): 3.8 hour(s)
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 - English
Software: Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial), WinDVD for VAIO 5.0, Adobe Reader 7.0, Roxio DigitalMedia SE 7, Sony Click to DVD 2.5, Sony DVgate Plus 2.2, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6, Norton Ghost 10 (Trial), Google Picasa, Norton Internet Security 2006 (90 days subscription), Microsoft Works 8.5, Skype 2.0, Google Software Pack, Sony SonicStage CP 4.0
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year
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