Sony VAIO VGN-FS680/W 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (Centrino), 1 GB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R Dbl Layer/DVD+/-RW Drive)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 10.4 x 1.4 inches ; 6.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00092E1MC
• Item model number: VGN-FS680/W
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,916 in Computer & Accessories (See Bestsellers in Computer & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 15, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The VAIO FS Notebook has an incredibly well-balanced design. It's slim and lightweight, yet provides an impressive 15.4" widescreen display with Sony's original XBRITE LCD technology. Your movies and photos will come to life with brilliant colors and stunning clarity. Plus, the VAIO FS Notebook delivers powerful performance for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands. Easily create, manage, and enjoy your digital photos, movies, and music. Capture and edit 1080i HDV. Or, watch and record high-quality TV with the optional TV/PVR dock. All the tools for your digital entertainment and creativity are at your fingertips.

Features

• Well-Balanced Desi: The VAIO FS Notebook combines a full-size workspace and powerful performance with the slim, lightweight design a mobile user demands. With integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN and efficient battery usage8, the VAIO FS Notebook is an ideal solution for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands.

Key Technologies

• Exceptional LCD Technologi: The VAIO FS Notebook features an exceptional 15.4" widescreen Display with Sony's original XBRITE LCD technology for higher Brightness levels than standard displays. The res: deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you can enjoy a beautifully clear image from any Viewing Angle. It's the ideal way to present your photos and home video, and a great way to watch movies and DVDs when you're on the go.
• Essential Computing Performan: The VAIO FS Notebook is optimized for mobility and designed with your day-to-day computing applications in mind. With a fast Intel Pentium M processor, ample storage, and an impressive suite of integrated productivity and multimedia entertainment tools, your VAIO FS Notebook is ready to help you power through your day and entertain you when you're done.
• Next-Generation Multimedia Entertainme: The VAIO FS Notebook is your passport to mobile multimedia entertainment, making it quick and easy to create, manage, share, and enjoy your Digital photos, movies, and music. It's high-definition camcorder video ready, and with Sony's original Click to DVD software, high-quality presentation of your Digital video content is surprisingly easy. The included PictureGear Studio software simplifies Digital photo management, while the SonicStage software is the only tool you need to manage your music files and make your own CDs. And with the optional TV/PVR dock and DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW, you can watch and record your favorite TV programs right on your PC.

Product Description

Includes: docking station, AC adapter, lithium-ion battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2, WinDVD, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Works 8.0, Office 2003 Student/Teacher (60-day trial), Sonic Record Now! 7, Norton Internet Security (90-day subscription), & more. Sony VGN-FS680/W VAIO(R) FS Series Notebook PC - This notebook computer provides the power of a desktop computer, with advanced technology that will enhance your mobile computing experience. For example, the Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (1.86 GHz) is powerful enough for most any application, but is specially designed to provide greater battery life. And when you're ready to settle down, the included docking station adds even more enjoyment to this laptop. The docking station provides a host of audio & video ports, that gives you the ability to watch and record television, capture video, and more! 15.4 WXGA LCD with XBRITE(TM) Technology Native Resolution - 1280x800 Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Networking 100GB 4200RPM HDD NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 with TurboCache and up to 128MB of memory (32MB dedicated + up to 96MB taken from system memory) Double Layer DVD Writer - (write speeds) up to 2.4x Double Layer DVD+R, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 24x CD-R, & 10x CD-RW Double Layer DVD Writer - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM Integrated 56k Fax Modem Memory Stick Media Slot - supports optional Memory Stick, Memory Stick(R) PRO, & Memory Stick(R) DUO PCMCIA PC Card Slot - Type I/II with CardBus support Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 1 4-pin FireWire, 3 USB 2.0, VGA Out, Microphone, & Headphone TV/PVR Docking Station - bult-in speakers, 4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA out, SPDIF out, Line in, Line out, DC in, 10/100 Ethernet, Composite in, S-Video in, RF in, GigaPocket MPEG2 realtime encoder/decoder board with TV tuner

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME, January 18, 2006

By	Paul Newman "Loquesto" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

I really am confused over how someone could dislike this laptop as much as these other people have. Frankly this is the best electronic device I have ever owned. It does everything your typical computer should do, plus more, alot more. The docking station is fantastic especially when I need to move around (just pick it up and go, my router is connected to the station), and I won't even get in to how great it is to watch tv, record the shows you miss, and then burn them to DVD so you can watch later. For me, the FS680 has all the mobility of any other laptop, but with desktop-like power inside, plus features that even some desktops don't have.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointment, March 16, 2006

By	Sun Shine "eugcraft" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

positives:
- incredible screen

negatives:
- horrible battery life (due to incredible screen)
- often not compatible with iTunes (call SONY if you don't believe me). When i installed it, shut down would lag for more than ten minutes. SONY explained it as common problem among users due to software incompatibility and recommended that I not install iTunes. you have no idea what it's like to have a near $3,000 computer that doesn't work with my iPOD.
- highly, highly overpriced. can get much better deal and computer with HP
- enormous power adapter (about as heavy as the laptop itself, you really need to see this beast to believe it)
- computer vibrates when cd/dvd inserted into drive
- problems with printing (again, SONY has no idea what is wrong)
- worst $3,000 i've ever spent in my life. i was so much better off when i stuck with HP's. this is junk, do not buy!

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Slow, low battery life, August 27, 2005

By	F. Lau (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although it has a 1.86 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM, it is very slow compared to a slower model. Besides, the battery life is only about 1.5 hours at the most making it not as portable as other SONY laptops.