Opinions on the Sony VAIO S460P/B

[Ravenswood]

I am looking for light gaming (I have a desktop for when I want to turn up the eyecandy), basic web page development, writing, spreadsheets, small databases and powerpoint presentations.

I am looking for opinions on this laptop, especially from anyone that has owned one before.

Here are the basic stats -

$1649
Intel
Processor Class: Pentium M Processor
Processor Number: 740
Processor Speed: 1.73 GHz
Bus Speed: 533 MHz
Mobile Technology: Centrino
L2 Cache Size: 2 MB
Memory Speed: PC2-3200 (400MHz)
Memory Technology: DDR2-SDRAM
Installed Memory: 512 MB
Maximum Memory: 2 GB
Hard Drive Capacity: 80 GB
Drive Controllers: SATA-150
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Additional Drives: DL DVD+/-RW
Sound Support: Digital Audio (16-bit)
Video Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200
Installed Video Memory: 128 MB
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Display Size: 13.3 in
Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT)

 

[Tostada]

Like most new Sonys, people say it's pretty nice but gets unreasonably hot on the bottom even when you're not putting any load on the CPU.

Sony's 13.3" laptops are pretty comparable to your average 14" widescreen. Sonys are 4.4 lbs. The Gateway M250 is 5.01 lbs. The HP DV1000 is 5.38 lbs. Sony isn't known for making particularly sturdy or reliable laptops, and you can get something just as good for about $1000. I'd say the ASUS W3V a better laptop for a little less. HP/Gateway have laptops just as good for a lot less. IBM probably has something better for about the same price.

There are some links to reviews on NotebookReview.com:
http://www.notebookreview.com/price/def...oductFamilyID=450&display=reviewDetail

 

[JJU357]

i've got a good small dv1000 i'm selling...its way cheaper than than weighs just over 5 pounds...but has a 14" screen, double the ram, 20GB more hard drive, but worse video...its still really nice though...3 weeks old in mint condition....i'm welling it for around 1250 pm me if you want more info.

 

[Tostada]

Originally posted by: JJU357
i've got a good small dv1000 i'm selling...its way cheaper than than weighs just over 5 pounds...but has a 14" screen, double the ram, 20GB more hard drive, but worse video...its still really nice though...3 weeks old in mint condition....i'm welling it for around 1250 pm me if you want more info.

Is that a joke? You're not actually trying to sell a used DV1000 for more than it costs new, are you?

The DV1000 with a Pentium M 1.6, 512MB and a 60GB hard drive is $999 before the $50 mail-in rebate. I hope you've got a whole lot of extras with it.

 

[JJU357]

mines got a 1.7, 100GB HDD, 1gb ram, lightscribe dvd burner...its a step up from the base model thank you very much...not to mention its aspecial edition with a polished aluminum top. =)

EDIT: you can configure a similar model that is exactly the same but with a 1.6 instead of a 1.7 and it is 1329 after 100 instant savings and a 50 dollars mail in rebate...and the pric on mine is down to 1200.