Sony VAIO FX310P (900-MHz Pentium Celeron, 128MB RAM, 15GB Hard Drive)

by Sony

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000668IC
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 11, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony Vaio PCG-FX310P all-in-one desktop replacement notebook provides everything you need in a notebook without any excess connections, making travel easy and convenient. It features a 900 MHz Celeron processor, 14.1-inch screen, a 15 GB hard drive, 128 MB of installed RAM, and a combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. The i.LINK interface lets you download images from compatible Sony camcorders or cameras.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 15 GB hard drive is serviceable, but woefully small compared to hard drives included with contemporary notebooks. You'll be able to install Microsoft Office, but you won't be able to fit a vast array of productivity software options onto it--nor will you be able to store much multimedia.
• Processor: The 900 MHz Intel Celeron processor is a bit stale for today's computing needs. However, it's powerful enough for your high school or college student, or as a second notebook.
• Memory: The 128 MB of built-in memory (SDRAM) will get the computer humming, but you'll want to add more power. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 512 MB (2 x 256 MB)--which is on the low end.
• CD/DVD Drive: The combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive enables you to save data to disc as well as burn your favorite playlists to CD. You can also watch movies while on the road with the 8x DVD-ROM player.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook features a standard keyboard and two-button touchpad.

Sound and Graphics
The integrated audio and video/graphics cards help to keep the cost of this notebook down, but their power is not overwhelming. It does include 11 MB of installed video RAM. The 14.1-inch, 24-bit TFT active matrix screen supports up to 16.7 million colors and a 1024 x 768-pixel resolution (as well as an external monitor resolution of 1600 x 1200).

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This PCG-FX310P model features the following external connections:

• 3 USB 1.1 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 PS/2 port for connecting a mouse or external keyboard
• 1 serial port
• 1 parallel printer port
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II)
• 1 video out mini jack
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems) as well as a 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy drive.

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 1.9 x 12.8 x 10.5 inches (H x W x D) and weighing 6.2 pounds, the PCG-FX310P is bit larger than other notebooks in its range. It's best used as a desktop replacement while offering portability when you need it.

Power
The included rechargeable battery has an average run time of 2 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony Vaio PCG-FX310P notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.