Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ530 AC Adapter

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the value for money and usability are overall positive. The keyboard and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive views about the size and battery. There are some mixed views about the energy efficiency.

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On average, users rate this product 83/100.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ530 AC Adapter

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of the Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ530 AC Adapter 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.

86% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Terrible Laptop - Has MAJOR problems with overheating.

 

Terrible Laptop - Has MAJOR problems with overheating.

I bought this laptop, mainly because it was Sony had a fantastic screen, amazing processer and plenty of RAM. It worked perfectly for a couple of months but now it is a living nightmare. It has SERIOUS problems with overheating, I cannot run the...

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Great for home use!

 

Great for home use!

I bought an HP Pavillion zt1230, and had so many performance and hardware issues that I bought this Sony just 4 months later! I use it mostly at home, and take it with me on vacation: I'm not someone who travels constantly with it for work. I surf...

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Great for home use!

 

Great for home use!

I bought an HP Pavillion zt1230, and had so many performance and hardware issues that I bought this Sony just 4 months later! I use it mostly at home, and take it with me on vacation: I'm not someone who travels constantly with it for work. I surf the...

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A BIG NOTEBOOK

 

A BIG NOTEBOOK

In more ways than one. FOR THE PRICE this is a really good notebook. I love it. The keyboard is great, the CPU is FAST MORE THAN ENOUGH ram. A nice big screen to watch those DVDs. Now for the negative. WHY would they make the power supply SO BIG it...

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A BIG NOTEBOOK

 

A BIG NOTEBOOK

In more ways than one. FOR THE PRICE this is a really good notebook. I love it. The keyboard is great, the CPU is FAST MORE THAN ENOUGH ram. A nice big screen to watch those DVDs.Now for the negative. WHY would they make the power supply SO BIG it...

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Great desktop replacement

 

Great desktop replacement

I was originally shopping for the Toshiba Satellite 1955-S803 when I came across the Sony GRZ530 - and I am thankful for this strange twist of fate. I've had the Sony for about 1 month and I can't rave enough about it - from its super-fast 2.4 GHz...

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Great desktop replacement

 

Great desktop replacement

I was originally shopping for the Toshiba Satellite 1955-S803 when I came across the Sony GRZ530 - and I am thankful for this strange twist of fate. I've had the Sony for about 1 month and I can't rave enough about it - from its super-fast 2.4 GHz...

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Product Specifications

Sony VAIO GRZ Series is built for those more concerned with speed over mobility. Delivering incredible desktop-like processing, extreme graphics, plus so much more! Sony VAIO GRZ530 Notebook is a powerful desktop replacement! Powered by an Intel Pentium 4 processor, large XGA LCD display, turbocharged ATI graphics, plus CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive and loads of cool software the VAIO GRZ530 is ideal for those looking for both desktop-like power and performance all wrapped up in a compact, space-saving notebook design!

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):2.5hour(s)
Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:512KB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.7in
Height:1.8in
Weight:7.5lbs
Width:12.9in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:15in
Diagonal Size (metric):38.1cm
Max Resolution:1024 x 768
Technology:TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display: No

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:PCG-GRZ530
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony VAIO

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:400MHz

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.90
Type:Modem (analog)

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet
Type:Network adapter

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:10x
Type:CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Write Speed:16x

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor

Clock Speed:2.4GHz
Manufacturer:Intel
Type:Pentium 4

RAM

Installed Size:512MB
Max Supported Size:512MB
Technology:DDR SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Controller

Type:IDE

Storage Hard Drive

Type:Portable

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:30GB
Notebook Type:Notebook

Video Memory

Installed Size:16MB

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
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