Sony VAIO VGN-S260P 13.3" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 8.8 x 1.4 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002Y9LEA
• Item model number: VGN-S260P
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,271 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Bestsellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 10, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The S260P is packed with unique and powerful features designed to enhance your productivity and entertainment at home, in the office, or on the road. The 13.3-inch widescreen display and generous keyboard won't cramp your style, whether you're on a plane or at a hotspot. Essential performance and productivity tools let you work wherever you may be. Integrated multimedia features deliver brilliant performance and allow you to unwind after a hard day--enjoy movies and music on your way home! And at just 4.2 pounds, this slim and light notebook is just the right size for those who don't want to sacrifice function for performance or convenience.

Extraordinary Mobility Weighing only 4.2 pounds with a standard battery, the S260P is extremely light and portable. And with a battery life of up to 6.5 hours, your notebook can keep performing as long as you need it to. Enhanced Widescreen Display XBRITE LCD technology sets the standard for exceptional picture quality inspired by high-definition television. Brilliant colors, sharp contrast and crisp graphics combine to deliver dramatic, eye-catching video from nearly any viewing angle. Other displays seem to pale in comparison. This revolutionary technology reduces glare and improves contrast for clear, comfortable viewing. First, an enhanced glare filtering system minimizes the scattering of environmental light, avoiding washout and producing sharp contrast with minimal reflection. Next, multiple layers of anti-reflection coating cancels out incoming light and ensures vivid color reproduction.
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A high-resolution widescreen with XBRITE LCD technology lets you see more of your world. View larger page areas on the Web and see expanded versions of your own documents and spreadsheets. The VAIO S260 Series provides three times the high contrast of the average notebook, deeper blacks, crisper whites, and unmatched color reproduction, for supreme clarity and sharper focus. Wireless Networking The VAIO S260P notebook takes the idea of the mobile workspace to a whole new level. Stunningly lightweight and narrow, its elegant design provides maximum power and optimum mobility. A fully integrated wireless system and long battery life allow you to complete tasks from many locations. With the S260P Series notebook, complete wireless freedom is yours.

Performance and Power The VAIO S260P with Intel Centrino Mobile Technology makes it easy to stay connected. An integrated LAN support system provides instant wireless network access and allows you to connect to thousands of hotspots across the country (requires an 802.11b/g compatible access point, some of which require a fee). Step into the future of high-speed communication with the S260P and say goodbye to phone jacks and plug-in cards. Multimedia Software Enjoy a comprehensive system of mobile media solutions. Digital music, movies, and photos are right at your fingertips with the VAIO S260P notebook. An integrated CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and the VAIO software suite give you total access to multimedia power whether you're at home, at the office, or on the road. Get the most out of your digital music. In seconds, you can import and export high-quality digital files and organize and manage even the most extensive collection. But don't stop there, as Sony's Connect.com music download service gives you access to a large selection of songs that can be transferred to portable devices or burned directly to CD.

The S260P features a full suite of software applications, including SonicStage, which enables you to listen to, manage, and transfer your music library.

The VAIO S260P accomplishes the monumental task of integrating Sony's electronic video capabilities into one easy-to-use notebook. Prepare for an enriched DVD experience as you watch your favorite films on the go.

Product Description
Includes: lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, Microsoft Windows XP Pro Edition with Service Pack 2, & more. Sony VGN-S260P Notebook PC - Able to handle most work and entertainment applications, the VGN-S260P from Sony is an all-around solid traveling companion. It features an Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (1.7 GHz). With Intel's Pentium M, you get a highly advanced processor that is designed to save battery life - while not compromising on performance! Built-in 802.11g Wi-Fi wireless networking adapter

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Little Laptop, February 20, 2005

By	NotQuiteLateNight - See all my reviews

I would first like to state that I actually own the VGN-S150 - the S260 is a slightly (and I do mean SLIGHTLY) modified version of it. (The S150 has a 1.6 GHz Pentium M processor, while the S260 has a 1.7 GHz Pentium M processor - that is the only difference).
Size: It's TINY, and very portable, weighing only about 4 pounds. It is not, however, so small that looking at the screen becomes a chore, as is the case with some other Sony notebooks.
Speed: It runs like a racecar. I have Norton Internet Security, which severely slows down ANY system, and the S150 is still fantastically fast (once you get it booted, that is).
Screen: The screen isn't very large, due to the small size of the laptop, but it's VERY bright, and has little to no glare. I live in a dorm and do not own a TV, and always use my computer to watch DVD's without a problem.
Speakers: The biggest downside to this computer. The speakers sound tinny, and don't go very loud. I would recommend either getting a pair of external speakers, or doing what I did, which is getting a mini-stereo-to-RCA-dual cable, which allows you to hook your computer (or anything with a standard headphone jack, such as an mp3 player) to most home stereos.
Design: On a shallow note - this this is PRETTY. It has a dark grey/black/silver color scheme that's classy and elegant - and, when you're paying for something that's essentially a piece of (tiny) furniture, attractiveness is an issue.
Price: To be honest, it's a bit overpriced. I would recommend finding a store that offers some sort of mail-in rebate, or waiting until Amazon.com gives you a better discount.
Overall - a great piece of equipment. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a new PC.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Motherboard defect, February 5, 2007

By	M. Ngo - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have had the vgn-s260p since 2005 and 2 days ago the motherboard went bad. I read forums and found out that this model and other models have a common problem with the motherboard and video going bad. I confirmed the problem by calling sony customer support and even though it is a common problem sony will not fix my laptop without having to pay a $700 repair cost.

After this incident i am never buying a Sony product again.

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good product with excellent Sony service, November 22, 2007

By	P. Sekhon (Issaquah, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have had the S260P ever since it was first introduced I believe in late 2004. This was the first Sony Vaio that I had bought. All my earlier laptops have been Dell machines.

The S260P has worked great for me all these years, I did at some point increase the memory.

After using it for as long as I have, it appears that the speed has slowed down.... may be it is just perception or could be the accumulation of all the junk and a truck load of pictures that I have loaded up with, along with running Norton AV, Norton Ghost and MS Defender, Ad-ware as well as Spyware Blaster.

About 3 months ago I was on a biz trip when late on Friday I discovered that the touch pad and main power button had frozen and I could virtually not do any thing.

Due to the urgency of the situation and with unsuccessful trips to Best Buy - Geek Squad and Circuit City - Fire Dog (both could not resolve the problem). I had the hard drive removed... considered transferring all data to an external HD so that I could at least complete my project and presentation.

Luckily, I had earlier purchased the extended warranty through Sony. I did not realize that they (Sony Warranty Support) were open 24/7.. would not have wasted my time with Best Buy and Circuit City.... Any way Sony arranged to have a technician at my hotel room mid Monday morning and he was able to restore and fix everything at NO charge. (Sony, did not have a repair center or technician in the city where I was. They arranged to send one from out of town.)

It is quite natural for things to malfunction.... more so if they have been used and moved around like I use them.

Sony thanks for a great machine and thanks for coming through with your Tech and Repair support.

I am contemplating changing to a new laptop.... guess ...just because I want to.... but logically I can not find any reason to, since my present machine seems to doing all that I need it to. Hmmmm