Sony VAIO VGN-NS235J/S

Sony VAIO VGN-NS235J/S
alaScore 80

32 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and value for money. The usability and reliability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are mixed comments on the energy efficiency and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Sony VAIO VGN-NS235J/S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Sony VAIO NS-Series VGN-NS235J/L

 

If you're in the market for an all-around, everyday notebook, the VAIO NS235 makes an excellent choice. Sony has done an excellent job in bringing the price down on the NS series of VAIO notebooks without sacrificing on quality or features, so the...

Intel T3400 2.16GHz dual-core processor4GB ram250GB hard drive15.4" widescreen LCD displayBuilt-in WiFi and multimedia card support

The new Sony VAIO NS Series VGN-NS235J/L is an ideal notebook for your...

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Amazon review summary for the Sony VAIO VGN-NS235J/S

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of the Sony VAIO VGN-NS235J/S from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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90% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Regular product, terrible seller

 

I bought this product on april 18, 2009 and it arrived with the ac power cord missing. After getting tired of Antonline (seller) and Amazon (who did nothing for me) i decided to buy the missing part (60 bucks from Sony) and solve my problem of a laptop...

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This is like my best friend

 

My old one broke down, so I got this laptop.

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Great With A Few Problems

 
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a good and reliable laptop

 

I own this laptop for over a year now. It works just fine. As any Vaio it comes with lots of Sony software that is very useful. Despite the fact that this laptop came with Vista which nowadays it is an old (and sometime soon extinct) OS it is a...

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A Great Computer

 

An awesome laptop! My hp was old and running slow, so I decided to move up and get a new one. I saw this on sale and had to have it! It has been several months now and sony has not disappointed. It runs great, is very fast, and is pink to boot. Also...

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A Great Computer

 

A Great Computer

An awesome laptop! My hp was old and running slow, so I decided to move up and get a new one. I saw this on sale and had to have it! It has been several months now and sony has not disappointed. It runs great, is very fast, and is pink to boot. Also...

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This computer still has issues

 

After having the Sony vaio VGN-CS215J for seven months, I realize that Sony still have issues in perfecting these lap tops. My computer snores because the fan is noisy(a note was posted on their website to bring in 2 models for this problem) and the...

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This computer still has issues

 

This computer still has issues

After having the Sony vaio VGN-CS215J for seven months, I realize that Sony still have issues in perfecting these lap tops. My computer snores because the fan is noisy(a note was posted on their website to bring in 2 models for this problem) and the...

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Product Specifications

The VAIO NS series notebook is an ideal PC for your day-to-day productivity needs. With an Intel processor, loads of RAM, and ample storage, this notebook is equipped with the tools required to support your everyday computing endeavors. With a slim 15.4" form factor, the VAIO NS series notebook is easy to handle and great for on-the-go computing. Rounded corners and beveled edges make for easy insertion and removal from carrying cases and handbags.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):4hour(s)/5.5hour(s)
Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:2MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.6in
Height:1.5in
Weight:6.4lbs
Width:14.2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:15.4in
Diagonal Size (metric):39.1cm
Max Resolution:1280 x 800
Technology:TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display: Yes

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:VGN-NS235J/L/VGN-NS235J/P/VGN-NS235J/S/VGN-NS235J/W
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony VAIO / Sony VAIO NS Series

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:667MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Granite silver/Nightfall blue/Silk white/Sunset pink

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.90 / ITU V.92
Type:Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Type:Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless Protocol:802.11b/g/n (draft)

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Optical Storage

Type:DVD

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition

Processor

64-bit Computing: Yes
Clock Speed:2.16GHz
Manufacturer:Intel
Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core
Processor Number:T3400
Type:Pentium Dual Core

RAM

Installed Size:4GB
Max Supported Size:4GB
Technology:DDR2 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive

Type:Standard

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:250GB
Notebook Type:Notebook

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430/Intel GMA 4500MHD
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