Sony VAIO PCG-R505GL AC Adapter

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the portability and design are overall positive. The battery and screen also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Sony VAIO PCG-R505GL AC Adapter is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony VAIO PCG-R505GL AC Adapter

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of the Sony VAIO PCG-R505GL 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.

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74% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Best Laptop Ever

 

Best Laptop Ever

I bought this laptop in March 2003 and it is still going strong. It has survived a virus almost causing it to crash (new virus software and restoring the operating system has prevented this from happening again) and it has maintained its speed. It...

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Workhorse - no complaints

 

Workhorse - no complaints

Sony's PCG-R505GL is a great computer. Runs at a cooler temperature than most, fits perfect on airplanes and has a long (4 hour) battery life. I start my day with this computer at 7am multi-tasking with wi-fi email,(inexpensive card in PCMIA slot) html...

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Keep Looking - CS is important!

 

Keep Looking - CS is important!

Well I have just about had it with Sony.First let me say that when you need support you are contributing to the outsourcing in the US.Second, unless it's a simple problem these people have no clue what they are doing.Third, you are put on hold...

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Keep Looking - CS is important!

 

Keep Looking - CS is important!

Well I have just about had it with Sony. First let me say that when you need support you are contributing to the outsourcing in the US. Second, unless it's a simple problem these people have no clue what they are doing. Third, you are put on hold...

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Great computer but has a glitch after 1.5 years

 

Great computer but has a glitch after 1.5 years

I am a graduate student and I absolutely love this computer. I have this exact model. It is light,portable and is great for word processing and web searching. I don't do anything more than that so this is probably a fancier computer than I really...

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Great computer but has a glitch after 1.5 years

 

Great computer but has a glitch after 1.5 years

I am a graduate student and I absolutely love this computer. I have this exact model. It is light,portable and is great for word processing and web searching. I don't do anything more than that so this is probably a fancier computer than I really...

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time will tell

 

time will tell

Bought one. Returned it because the floppy drive didn't work and the screen went on the fritz. Exchanged it for another one. Again the floppy drive doesn't work and the DVD-ROM drive won't open. I talked to Sony support and they claim they don't...

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time will tell

 

time will tell

Bought one. Returned it because the floppy drive didn't work and the screen went on the fritz. Exchanged it for another one. Again the floppy drive doesn't work and the DVD-ROM drive won't open. I talked to Sony support and they claim they don't have...

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Great machine but ...partitions

 

Great machine but ...partitions

Just bought this machine and noticed right away that the Sony specs have this drive partitioned with the C drive being too small for practical purposes if you start loading any third party software on. The systems disks that come with the Vaio don't...

Product Specifications

The elegant appearance of the VAIO notebook extends Sony's tradition of classic creations, designed to catch the eye. Of course, like all Sony products, VAIO notebooks do more than simply create a fantastic first impression. Built using high-quality components, these technologically advanced notebooks will excite your senses and continue to satisfy your long-term requirements. With the stylish Sony VAIO R505GL SuperSlim Pro notebook, you get the best of both worlds. With a striking design and enhanced docking station functionality, VAIO R505GL SuperSlim Pro notebook provides plenty of performance and versatility seldom seen in notebook PCs

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):4.5hour(s)
Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:512KB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:9.4in
Height:1.3in
Weight:4.4lbs
Width:11in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:12.1in
Diagonal Size (metric):30.7cm
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-R505GL SuperSlim Pro
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony VAIO

Input Device

Type:Jog Dial / Keyboard / Touchpad

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:133MHz

Modem

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

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:1.2GHz
Manufacturer:Intel
Type:Pentium III-M

RAM

Installed Size:256MB
Max Supported Size:384MB
Technology:SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Controller

Type:IDE

Storage Floppy Drive

Type:3.5" 1.44 MB floppy / 3.5 1.44 MB floppy

Storage Hard Drive

Type:Portable

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:30GB
Notebook Type:Notebook
Recommended Use:Corporate business / Small business

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:Intel Extreme Graphics
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