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Sony VAIO VGN-TX37GP (Core Solo) By : Vincent Chang [Email Us] Category : Notebooks/Laptops Published By : Vijay Anand, 15th Aug 2006 Quick Jump: Page 1 :: IntroductionPage 2 :: Perfect for KatePage 3 :: It's a Working LadPage 4 :: Benchmarks – Part 1Page 5 :: Benchmarks - Part 2Page 6 :: Conclusion

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Introduction With newfangled devices like Microsoft's (codenamed Origami) Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) concept - which looks like a cross between a PDA and a notebook - starting to appear in the market, the thin and lightweight notebooks face more competition than before. As these notebooks are targeted at consumers who value portability above all else, there are inevitably compromises that manufacturers have to make to ensure that they are as light as possible while still possessing a decent degree of processing power. Compact UMPCs like the Samsung Q1 take a more extreme approach to the size/weight issue by completely ditching 'non-essentials' like a keyboard and optical drive. Of course, the optical drive is usually one of the first components to be sacrificed too in the name of portability for a thin and light notebook but to do away with the keyboard also? Well, we haven't seen such a notebook yet but it is precisely such a move that allows UMPCs to go below 1kg in weight. Hence, one could see why the UMPC could possibly start eating into the traditional domain of thin and light notebooks very soon since they are essentially chasing the same group of users - mobile information workers. However, despite having the dubious backing of Microsoft (Tablet PC anyone?), UMPCs are as yet relatively unproven in the marketplace. So for the frequent business traveler who needs a portable computer, thin and light notebooks are still the trusted option for now. For those looking to inspire gadget envy among their peers, they can turn to Sony's latest ultra portable notebook, the VAIO VGN-TX37GP to get their dose of glamour. This newly launched notebook bears the distinctive silver VAIO logo and weighs a mere 1.25kg inclusive of its battery and there's even an integrated DVD burner. It certainly makes a fair case for itself as a decently equipped notebook, as evident from the specifications below: The Sony VAIO VGN-TX37GP seems like a neat little notebook suitable for road warriors, journalists and even avid bloggers. Sony VAIO VGN-TX37GP Technical Specifications Processor and Chipset Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage U1400 (1.2GHz with 2MB L2 cache) Intel 945GMS Express + ICH7-M Chipset 533MHz PSB Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 BIOS Supports CD-ROM and USB boot System Memory 1GB DDR2-533 (512MB onboard) 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM Slots (occupied; upgradeable to 1.5GB max. memory) LCD 11.1-inch WXGA widescreen TFT LCD panel Single Lamp Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels Video Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Up to 128MB Shared Memory Analog VGA output HDD Toshiba 1.8-inch PATA (MK8007GAH) 80GB 4200RPM 8MB Buffer Optical Drive Matsushita UJ-832D CD-ROM Read: 24x CD-R Write: 24x CD-RW Write: 10x DVD-ROM Read: 8x DVD±R Write: 4x DVD+RW Write: 2.4x DVD-RW Write: 2x DVD+R DL Write: 2.4x Communication Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Adapter HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax V.92 Modem with SmartCP Bluetooth Audio Realtek HD Audio CODEC Stereo Speakers I/O Port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Mic-in 1 x Headphone jack 1 x RJ11 modem jack 1 x RJ45 Ethernet jack i.Link (IEEE1394) S400 (4 pin) 1 x PC Card (Type I/II, CardBus support) VGA analog output Port Replicator connector Card Reader SD Memory Card Slot Memory Stick Slot Dimensions & Weight 272.4 x 21-28.5 x 195.1mm (W x H x D) Expected weight of 1.25kg (with battery) Bundled Software and Accessories Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 Click to DVD 2.5 DVgate Plus 2.2 Image Converter 2 Plus Infineon TPM Professional Package 2.5 Norton Internet Security 2006 Roxio DigitalMedia SE 7 Protector Suite QL 5.3 PictureGear Studio 2.0 SonicStage 3.4 SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.2 VAIO Control Center 1.1 VAIO Edit Components 6.0 VAIO HDD Protection 1.1 VAIO Media 5.0 VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 VAIO Update 2.1 VAIO Zone 1.4 WinDVD 5.0 for VAIO Security BIOS (Password Security-Supervisor Password/User Password) Fingerprint Sensor Kensington Slot

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