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Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E/L 14.1" Widescreen Laptop - Radiant Blue

Model #: SON   VGNCR320EL
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• Intel Core 2 Duo T7250
• 250GB hard drive
• Built-in wireless 802.11abgn
• 2GB of DDR2 memory
• Burns DVDs and CDs
• Built-in webcam
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Product description

Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E/L 14.1" Widescreen Laptop - Radiant Blue

Features

Thin-and-light: The Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E/L is a thin-and-light laptop, only 5.5 pounds and built to travel. This model features a powerful dual-core processor as well as premium features such as DVD and CD burner, built-in webcam and Windows Vista Home Premium.

Dual core/64-bit processing: The 2GHz Core 2 Duo T7250 has two processing engines that work in tandem, providing much more power than standard 2GHz processors. This processor is also capable of processing 64 bits of information at once, twice as much as standard 32-bit processors. Intel Centrino technology enhances mobile performance and extends battery life.

  • This notebook features 2GB of DDR2 system memory—enough for all but the most demanding users, gamers and multimedia professionals. DDR2 is slightly faster than DDR, the previous standard in system memory.
  • Data travels to the processor along the frontside bus. The faster data travels, the faster everything works. This fast 800MHz frontside bus will enhance the speed of this laptop.
  • Processors search for the same data over and over. L2 caches keep this data neat, organized, and nearby so it can be retrieved more quickly. This 2MB L2 cache is large, providing a potentially significant boost in performance.

Hard drive: This hard drive features a 250GB capacity—perfect for robust collections of music, movies and multimedia. This drive’s data disks spin at 5400rpm. The faster they spin, the faster the data is read and written.

Blazing-fast wireless N: Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN lets you take advantage of the speed of the latest and fastest networks, as well as networks using the most popular standards.

Built-in Bluetooth: Enjoy easy communication with PDAs and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Burn DVDs and CDs: Enjoy DVD movies, or share your files, music mixes and home movies. You can even burn double-layer DVDs and even DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag and drop, or write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.

Widescreen display: This notebook features a bright 14.1" high-definition widescreen display with 1280 x 800 pixel (WXGA) resolution. XBRITE-ECO technology delivers razor-sharp details and bold colors while conserving battery life. Your documents and movies will look fantastic.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit): This is the operating system for homes with advanced computer needs. And Vista Premium features the elegant new Aero interface. You’ll be able to use your notebook more effectively and enjoy new entertainment experiences—all with the benefit of added security and reliability.

Audio/video: This laptop features Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 and 358MB shared memory, which is drawn from the main system memory. This video memory is perfect for everyday activities like casual movie watching or gaming. Sony Sound Reality Audio Enhancer gives your multimedia an extra kick.

Media card reader: Seamlessly transfer images from your digital camera or camcorder with the Memory Stick DUO media with MagicGate functionality slot and one Secure Digital slot.

Built-in webcam/mic: Video chatting face-to-face is easy with the built-in 1.3-megapixel MOTION EYE camera and microphone.

Software bundle:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Works SE 9.0, and Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial)
Norton 360 All-In-One Security (60-day trial)
Sony Click to DVD
Sony LocationFree Player Software

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Specifications

Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E/L 14.1" Widescreen Laptop - Radiant Blue

Processor

Processor brand ? Intel®
Processor type ? Core 2 Duo
Processor speed ? 2.0GHz
Bus speed ? 800MHz
Level 2 cache 2MB

Memory

RAM 2GB
RAM expandable to: 4GB
Memory type (RAM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
Expansion slots 2
Available expansion slots 0

Storage/Drives

Hard drive speed 5400RPM
Hard drive size ? 250GB
Burns DVDs Yes

Graphics and sound

Screen size (diagonal) ? 14.1"
Maximum screen resolution 1280 x 800
Video memory 358MB
Video memory type Shared

Ports

TV tuner ? No
Express card Yes
S-video out Yes
Media card slot Yes
VGA Yes
USB 2.0 ? 3
Firewire ? 1
Infrared port ? No
PC card No

Internet/networking

Dial-up modem Included
Ethernet Yes
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Yes
Built-in webcam Yes

General features

Operating system Windows® Vista Home Premium
Fingerprint reader No
Additional Features Video card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
UPC 027242733206
Manufacturer's part number VGNCR320EL

Dimensions

Height 9.8 inches
Width 13.2 inches
Depth 1.7 inches
Weight 5.5 lbs.

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Customer ratings and reviews

Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E/L 14.1" Widescreen Laptop - Radiant Blue

Average customer ratings
Based on 28 ratings

Display
4.6
Performance
4.5
Battery life
4.1
Cost-Benefit
4.3
Overall rating
4.4

Most helpful review (based on customer feedback)

Display
5
Performance
5
Battery life
5
Cost-Benefit
5
Overall rating
5.0

Great computer!
Reviewer: Rebif from Western PA on Feb 1, 2008
66 out of 67 found this review helpful

I have had this computer for less than 24 hours and felt compelled to write a review. I have owned HP, Toshiba and Gateway laptop computers. None can compare to this Sony. I know that Sony products are higher priced, but now I can see why. The construction feels so much more solid than any of the other brands. The design is clean and uncluttered, and the performance is superb. The only con that I can find is that I wish that this computer would be complete if it had an infrared port. I love the waythat the keyboard feels, the display is true and the speed is terrific. There are other machines out there with more bells and whistles, but Sony has made a great laptop computer.

Recent reviews

Display
5
Performance
5
Battery life
5
Cost-Benefit
5
Overall rating
5.0

After 6 months still a great computer
Reviewer: Leetie from Maine on Jul 6, 2008
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I have had my Sony VGN-CR320E for about 6 months and the first thing I loved about it was that I could put it in my lap and not have it get so hot it burned my legs! I had an HP before and honestly couldn't keep it in my lap for more than 30 minutes it was so hot! This laptop barely gets warm. It also finds my wireless network much faster than my HP (which I only had for a year before it would lock up and then wouldn't turn on without taking out the battery and pressing function keys while it booted up). The other thing I like about this Sony is the on/off switch for the wireless is on the side and not right where you will turn it on and off without meaning to on the front. I did have to pay to have the store take off the 'unneeded' software which was a bummer but worth it. All in all, I'd buy it again in a minute. Especially since the price has dropped about $200 since I bought mine!

Display
5
Performance
5
Battery life
5
Cost-Benefit
5
Overall rating
5.0

This is the one! The T7250 processor puts it above others with T5550s.
Reviewer: Steve from Powder Springs, GA on Jul 5, 2008
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This is a great laptop. I shopped hard and tried to stay below $700 and bought a Toshiba with the new 'Fusion' finish. I hated all the fingerprints and returned it to Circuit City and paid the extra $175 to get this Vaio with the matte finish on the keys and work surface. It's also worth it to have the stronger T7250 processor. This laptop costs less than the latest Sony 420 series, but they only sport the T5550 processor. While the T5550 is probably fine for me and most other users, I'd rather get the most I can for my money, and I figure the 320 with the T7250 processor may perform better than a T5550 in a couple of years after I put more and newer programs on it, making it more 'relevant' in the future.
I like everything about this computer. It'sfast, has a great battery, great fingerpad, and looks great.
I strongly recommend the $39 Firedog service. They cleaned off a lot of garbage you normally find on a new computer.

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Parts 12 months
Labor 12 months

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