Sony VGN-NR-485
The Sony VGN-NR-485 boasts many features and has minimal flaws; the laptop has an implausible look to it and offers an abundance of features. It has a price range of $849. The VGN comes packed with Intel you’ll find few flaws apart from an uninspired sound and shallow keystroke.
The laptop is set with Windows Vista Home Premium, and is powered by 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T5750 and has 2GB of RAM. A WorldBench score 6 of 75, the VGN rates cheapest among current laptops Top 10 All-Purpose Laptops charts. The Core Duo processor supplies the speed for handling almost all different applications, because of the Intel graphic chip and playing 3D games the laptop gets slow. The battery lasts almost 4 hours and it weighs approximately 6.2 pounds placing it the best.
The VGN-NR-485 has a SD and Memory Stick slot, an ExpressCard slot and four USB ports. It come with a standard DVD burner, the VGN has a lot off memory its hard drive has 200GB, it has glossy 15.4-inch screen that reflects any light that falling on it. The screen is very bright, text is easily read it has 1280×800 pixel resolution.
Keyboard and Touchpad:
The keyboard is a bit of a disappointment but here to it depends on the users taste. The strokes are shallow and short, but on the upside the keys are spacious flat tops and are comfortable. You have shortcut keys for reprogramming. One is the mute button and the other launches the Windows Media menu.
The majority of Sony’s notebook PC’s lack in stereo speakers which produce good quality sound the VGN-NR-485 is no different in this respect. You most defiantly will need some good headphones been a VGN user. The keyboard is standard on Sony notebooks; however it has more unique features when first opened. Unlike other PC notebooks the keyboards keys on the keyboard are more flat. Each key is responsive to slight touch and well cushioned, the keyboard’s very solid and has no flex at all. On the whole once you get used to the keys the keyboard is a pleasure to use.
The touchpad’s pleasant and large and is usable and very responsive. The mouse is also a good size; at the top on the keyboard you will find a dedicated “AV Mode” button for quicklauch to activate media player without booting Windows.
Audio:
The stereo sound is via speakers which are located above its keyboard. With the way the speakers are located the sound is surprisingly a pleasant listening experience. The built-in speakers are not that grand, but are better than most notebooks that are of this size. You will find its headphone jack on the right side.
Battery:
Sony claims that the battery lasts 2.5-4.5 hours depends how you use your notebook. During our test we obtained 3 hours and 2 minutes battery life while using the notebook we used it at half screen brightness, also wireless web browsing and idling. It’s clear that the brightness has to be much lower to obtain 4.5 hours claimed by Sony.
Conclusion:
The laptop is stylish and affordable have solid features it would appeal to college students or even anyone that’s looking for a handsome notebook on a good budget. The feature are abundant and is user friendly
