Sony VGNNW120JW 15.5" screen, 320GB hard drive, white VAIO NW series laptop computer

Performance on the go

There's just something about a desktop computer and a coffee shop that doesn't make sense. Mobile capability is the reason anyone looks for a laptop computer. Unfortunately, portability has always come at a compromise. Rarely as fast, or as powerful as a home desktop, laptops have historically been considered 'second computers' that by virtue of reduced size, accepted limitations in the name of mobile freedom. Meet the Sony VAIO VGNNW120J. Equipped with a whopping 320GB hard drive, a 2.10GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, XBRITE-ECO widescreen, HDMI output, and quad-mode wireless LAN card for rapid "hot spot" detection, this VAIO was made for road warriors. Now mobile computing comes with all of the power, meat, and guts of a desktop, and the portability of a laptop, delivering the best of both worlds in a slim, lightweight package.

And the winner is . . .

Did you know that "Marty" won the Academy Award for "Best picture" in 1955? Or that Tom Hanks and Dustin Hoffman have both won "Best actor" Oscar statues twice? Cinema buffs do. Fortunately for you, with Sony VAIO's VGNNW120J, you don't have to be up on trivia to appreciate this laptop's theater-quality 15.5" screen. At first glance, you'll know that your extra-wide VAIO display captures every last heart-skipping moment, from "Star Wars" to "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to "Speed" - all in vivid color. Pure and simple, it's action as it was intended to be viewed - in widescreen format. From feature films to black comedy, from reality shows to multimedia news presentations, you'll sit front row and watch the world unfold atop your lap. And with Sony's XBRITE-ECO movie-inspired display, which uses energy efficient technology to cast movies and other media in their best light, you'll feel good about leaving a light energy footprint.

That's a wrap

Seen all the latest films out on DVD? Maybe it's time to make some of your own to play on your new Sony VAIO VGNNW120J. Whether it's a 3-minute short for YouTube, or moments shared with friends and family, editing your digital video footage is easy with VAIO Movie Story - software included with your new laptop. Choose professional-looking cutaways, smooth cross-fades and soundtrack syncing - all done automatically for you. HDMI ouput delivers your videos to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without extra cables. Don't much care if you capture it for film and file? Stay in touch with friends with Sony's integrated MOTION EYE camera and microphone.

ENERGY STAR standards

In an effort to reduce energy use and preserve the environment, Sony has made sure that the VAIO VGNNW120J meets the U.S. government's standard for ENERGY STAR qualification. Energy-efficient choices can reduce energy consumption and expenses by up to one-third, while resulting in similar savings of greenhouse gas emissions - all without sacrificing feature, style or comfort. When a product displays the ENERGY STAR qualification, it has met stringent government standards set by the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy for conserving both energy and the environment.

Comparison Specifications

Display: Screen size: 15.5" / Technology: WXGA XBRITE-ECO / Resolution: 1366 x 768
Processor: 2.10GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 with Intel Centrino processor technology
Hard drive: 320GB HD with 5400rpm with serial ATA interface
Memory installed: 4GB DDR2 RAM, PC2-6400 (2GB x 2) / Speed: 800 MHz
Disc drive: CD, CD-R, CD-RW / DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM
Ethernet speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) / Wireless LAN: Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Multi-media expansion slots: 1 Memory Stick Pro card reader with MagicGate function / 1 Express Card 34 / 1 Secure Digital SD memory card
Intel GM45 Express chipset / Mobile Intel graphics media accelerator 4500MHD with Intel Clear Video Technology / Total graphics memory: 1750MB / Intel high-definition audio
Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Additional Specifications

Battery life: Up to 5.5 hrs / Optional large capacity battery: Up to 8 hrs
Inputs and Outputs: 1 DC-in, 1 Ethernet connection, 1 HDMI output, 1 Microphone input, 3 USB ports, 1 VGA output, 1 i.LINK connection
Keyboard: QWERTY 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke, 19.05mm pitch
Supplied accessories: Standard Li-ion battery, AC Adapter, power cord
Supplied software: Microsoft Works SE 9.0
Pre-loaded trial software: Norton Internet Security 2009 30-day trial offer / Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 60-day trial offer
Other support included: 1-year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/7