Sony VAIO PCG GRX690 Laptop (2.0 GHz Pentium 4-M, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive)

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• Product Dimensions: 14 x 11.5 x 1.8 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006MW8N
• Item model number: PCG-GRX690
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,617 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Bestsellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 1, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Most everything you could want in a state-of-the-art desktop computer you’ll find inside Sony’s stunning new Vaio PCG GRX690 notebook. Although slightly heavier (8 pounds) and marginally larger (14 by 11.5 by 1.8 inches) than some Sony portables, the GRX690 nevertheless delivers a feature list that only a year ago was reserved for stationary multicomponent PCs.

Sporting a 2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with 512 KB of Level 2 cache, a 400 MHz bus, and 512 MB of DDR SDRAM, the GRX690 is built for speed. Sony has complemented the system’s powerful engine with a 32 MB ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 video accelerator to make quick work of all but the most graphics-intensive 3-D applications and games, and a 60 GB hard drive to ensure enough room to store all your goodies.

Its 16.1-inch, high-resolution 1,600 x 1,200 UXGA TFT display (the same viewing area as most 17-inch PC monitors) is one of the largest of any notebook. Its combination DVD-RW/CD-RW drive allows you to watch the latest cinematic releases, burn home movies onto digital media, record and play music compilations, listen to retail CDs on the integrated stereo speakers, and back up and archive your important files and data.

Sony has packed the system with high-end amenities, including a Memory Stick Media Slot for Memory Stick or MagicGate media, an i.Link IEEE 1394 interface for fast data uploads from devices such as digital camcorders, three USB ports for plug-and-play peripherals, a TV-out, a parallel port, a microphone-in, and a headphone jack. To ensure you keep in touch wherever you go, the GRX690 features an internal V.90 modem for basic Web and e-mail access, and a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet interface for high-speed surfing and LAN connectivity. Pre-installed software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and an enormous array of business and multimedia utilities.

Product Description
Power to Burn - Burn DVDs that is! With Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M processing power, amazing 16.1" high-resolution UXGA LCD screen, and new DVD-RW/CD-RW drive with exclusive Click to DVD software, the GRX600 Series notebook continues to bridge the gap between notebook mobility and desktop functionality. i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface supports high-speed digital video, audio, and data transfer capabilities among equipped Sony products. The Memory Stick media slot ties together so many different aspects of the digital lifestyle. The center Jog Dial control with back button simplifies the ability to browse, select applications or control preferences. In addition to the Click to DVD software, the VAIO GRX600 Series is packed with wide variety of creative Sony multimedia software tools to help expand personal creativity, as well as professional productivity!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best NOTEBOOK YOU WILL EVER OWN!!!!!!!, February 7, 2003

By	Philip Cotton (Va Beach VA) - See all my reviews

The GRX690 is the deal, it is above all notebooks.It is strong fast and dependable it will replace your desktop. 2.0 pentium 4-m,60gb hard drive,and dont forget 512 Mb of ram it will not be beat for the price Sony is the leader and the ethers will follow but they will never catch up.Thanks Sony