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Sony VAIO VGN-AW190

Sony VAIO VGN-AW190
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REVIEW

Plenty of laptops offer a vibrant, saturated picture that's pleasing to the eye, but if your livelihood depends on color accuracy above all else, most of these systems just won't cut it. Most photographers and graphic designers use external monitors to achieve color accuracy, but Sony is hoping to change that with the high-priced VAIO VGN-AW190 ($3,219 direct). Professionals won't mind emptying their wallets, however, when they find out that the color reproduction on this laptop's high-definition, Adobe RGB-compatible display is unparalleled. For the average user, though, the fully loaded HP HDX18t, priced at $2,000, may be a more well-rounded media center option.

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Sony Corporation

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Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $3,219.00 Direct
  • Type: Media, Business, Small Business
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400
  • Processor Speed: 2.53 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Weight: 8.4 lb
  • Screen Size: 18.4 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 9600M GT
  • Storage Capacity: 1000 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11n
  • Primary Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW DL with Blu-Ray

Bottom Line

The Sony VAIO VGN-AW190's high-definition, Adobe RGB-compatible screen promises unparalleled color accuracy, just what you'll want if your job involves exacting color comparison or judging images on the fly.

Pros

Adobe RGB-compatible display. Full 1080p HD resolution. Fast parts. The lightest 18-inch laptop. Built-in TV tuner option. Excellent keyboard and numeric keypad.

Cons

4,200-rpm hard drives are slow. Expensive. Not a lot of optical-drive options.


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