Sony VAIO VGN-FJ270/B 14" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 750, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R Dbl Layer/DVD+/-RW Drive)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 13.4 x 1.3 inches ; 5.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E93NLA
• Item model number: VGN-FJ270/B
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 19, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sleekly compact and nicely lightweight at just 5.3 pounds, the Sony Vaio VGN-FJ270/B notebook PC sports a 14.1-inch widescreen display with Sony's exclusive XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. Road warriors will appreciate the quick, responsive performance, supplied by the super-fast 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive, advanced DDR2 memory, and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 video card with 128 MB of shared video RAM. The built-in camera and microphone keep you connected to family and friends by allowing you to easily chat or send video mail. Other features include a 1.86 GHz Intel Centrino Pentium M processor, generous 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, multiformat Memory Stick slot, a wide assortment of pre-loaded software titles (including Sony multimedia applications), and Windows XP Home Edition operating system.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: This performance-driven notebook is loaded with a 100 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive, which offers higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0--than typical ATA hard drives. It's larger than average (which is typically 60 GB) and offers a fast 5400 RPM speed. It offers more than enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors. You'll also be able to store hundreds of hours of digital audio.
  
• Processor: The Intel Centrino Pentium M 750 processor is designed specifically for mobile computing, offering a balanced level of mobile-optimized processor technology, good mobile performance, and exceptional value. It features a Deep Sleep state, which helps enable longer battery life by minimizing the power consumption of the processor during brief periods of inactivity. The 1.86 GHz speed is in the upper-middle of the speed spectrum for this processor (as of autumn, 2005), and it also offers a fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) speed and a large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
  
• Memory: The 1 GB of built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 512 MB) is a very good start for power users, and it offers a top-of-class 533 MHz speed. It has two memory slots, enabling you to add a maximum of 2 GB to handle graphics-intensive presentations and multiple open business productivity applications.
  
• CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. For DVD-R/RW discs, it has a 8x write/6x rewrite speed, while for DVD+R/RW discs it has a 8x write/8x rewrite speed. For double-layer DVD+R, it has a 4x write speed. For CDs, it has a 24x write/24x rewrite speed. It also offers an 8x DVD-ROM read speed.
  
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 88-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels--perfect for watching movies in their intended 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Sony's Smart Display Sensor feature instantly adjusts resolution when you connect to a display or projector. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. The integrated audio card provides 16-bit stereo sound via the built-in stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The VGN-FJ270/B has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks. You get a basic offering of connectivity options, including both USB 2.0 and i.Link (Firewire):

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
• 1 headphone jack
• 1 microphone jack
• Port replicator connector
• Memory Stick media slot, compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate functionality

It 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). The optional Port Replicator unit also includes 3 additional USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-45, and DVI-D video out (for a crisp, lossless digital picture to an external LCD monitor) ports.

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation), SonicStage (digital music), Vaio Media (network file sharing), DVgate Plus (digital video), Vaio Zone with WinDVD (for watching DVD movies), and Image Converter (for PSP transfer). Other preloaded software includes Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.0 (with word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar), Norton Internet Security (with 90-day subscription), Roxio DigitalMedia SE, and SpySubtract.

Dimensions and Weight
Easily portable, the VGN-FJ270/B weighs 5.3 pounds with standard battery and measures 13.4 x 1.3 x 10 inches (WxHxD).

Power
It is powered by the VGP-BPS2A standard lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which produces a battery life of up to 3.5 hours. The optional VGP-BPL2 large-capacity battery enables battery life up to 5.5 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-FJ270/B notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.

Product Description

Pack all the power and mobile utilities you need with the easy to carry and easy to use VGNFJ270B. The FJ notebook is highly portable with a slim, lightweight body. It also takes mobile entertainment to a new level. You can burn CDs and DVDs with this computer, and you can even video chat face-to-face with the built-in camera and microphone.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars click,click,click, March 16, 2006

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Colindasimmonspowell "posey913" (mountain view, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VAIO VGN-FJ270/B 14" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 750, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R Dbl Layer/DVD+/-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

I always wanted a vios and this time I got one. It's my third lap top, before I had a compaq and a toshiba. The camera was fun but I and the sony guy couldn't get it to work as a web cam and the mic was handy as well. It was fast(not as fast as I wanted) and fun and looked great. I LOVED it ..."until I typed" and like the reviews of another vios from the prior one before the fj270 the keys don't only stick , if you were trying to type on a plane you'd drive people nuts. The sony guy said that unlike other keyboards it's not fully fastened down. Only one little thing on the right which does allow the left to pop and when you hit anything above cap locks the keys all move in that area. He tested all the pc's in our local store and they we're all the same... he said it's an "annoyance" and so sony probably won't care because thats not considered a defect....but if I wanted a key (click,click,click)popping computer that wasn't smooth typing I wouldn't have gotten a Sony. I wasn't expecting perfection, but atleast a smooth ride. I am let down by the quality.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars this laptop is very hot after short term use., June 27, 2006

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Brillat-Savarin "david" (houston, texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VAIO VGN-FJ270/B 14" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 750, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R Dbl Layer/DVD+/-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

goods:

1. beautiful, realistic, and very clear screen. i own a HP laptop and i have to admit that sony's screen is clearer, more realistic, and easier on the eyes. the light is "natural" and it's simple a wonderful LCD screen.

2. design. the color combination is very pleasing and the silver VAIO logo is modern and elegant. my HP is the typical all black laptop; it's ugly compare to sony.

bads.....

1. HORRIBLE battery life.... this is a 4 cell battary.. which means the laptop needs to be recharged every 2 hours or so. THIS IS SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE. my HP's battery can last over 6 hours (it's a 6 cell) with this price level, sony should throw in a 6 cell battery. simply put, you can't even finish a movie on airplain with this laptop.

2. replacement battery is very very expensive. it runs around 150 bux.

3. the laptop runs hot. my HP laptop, after using it for a whole day is only warm. on the other hand the sony laptop is burning after about 2 hours of use. i can't even put it on my laps without using a thick book to insolate the heat after about a hour of use.

4. very limited transfer, communication ability. the sony laptop has no infared port, no SD, SC, CM or other flash memory card slots. it only accept MS cards. i found the lack of infared port troubling since i am so used to "beam" files at work. with sony, it's a no no.

5. no S-video output... i simply HATE this. with all my other computers, they all have S-video output. and i love to play some music files i downloaded from internet on tv. but i can't do it on sony coz it doesn't have a S-video port.

6. flaky wireless connection. everytime the computer goes to standby, i will have a hard time turn back the wireless connection back on. this never happened on my HP and my old dell. everything just connected automatically.

bottom line.... it's a pretty laptop to look at.. but i believe the bads out weigh the goods.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with OEM rubbish, June 5, 2006

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JS in SG "Used2LikeSony" (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VAIO VGN-FJ270/B 14" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 750, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R Dbl Layer/DVD+/-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

We bought our Sony and it looked great - imagine out disappointment when we got it home and found out it was bogged down with every imaginable piece of rubbish.

Sony won us over with gerat design - as usual - then lost us entirely with bad choices about rubbishy OEM software - they should know much better than this.

Here's an idea - offer us the OPTION of getting a clean PC - I would gladly pay extra for this. Seriously - I have wasted two days trying to get this PC working to spec.

Is anybody else tired of this practice?