Sony VAIO VGN-C22GH Laptop Review

The Sony VAIO VGN-C22GH laptop is powered by 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 with 2-MB L2 Cache, 800 FSB and it features Intel Mobile 965GML Express Chipset motherboard, 1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM (upto 4-GB max in 2 SODIMM slots), 80-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive and 16X Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor allows Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop PCs to be upto 40% faster and 40% more energy efficient against any older Pentium 4 based systems.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, the Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop sports 13.1-inch (33.7 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display with Clear Bright technology with the Hybrid Graphic System powered by Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Chipset with 251 MB Shared memory offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution.

Weighing just about 2.35 Kgs (including battery) the new Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop PC features internal WiFi 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN connection, 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter, integrated V.92 compliant Modem/Fax card and internal Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless connection which allows upto 3 times faster connection than standard Bluetooth.

Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop also comes with Intel High Definition Audio with 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) and has built-in Stereo Speakers. In addition it also features integrated 8-in-1 Memory Card Slot supporting Secure Digital (SD), SDIO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, MemoryStick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi Speed-SD and Hi Density-SD compatible media cards.

Windows Vista Home Premium Edition preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop PC come with a host of software, some of which includes:

Audio applications – SonicStageCP 4.2, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3

Video & TV – VAIO Edit components, VAIO Photo & Video Suite, WinDVD 8.0 for VAIO

Image/Photo Management and Editing – Adobe Photoshop Elements 5, Google Picasa 2.0

CD-DVD Burning – Easy Media creator 9, Click to DVD 2.6

Office Applications – Adobe Reader 8.0, Adobe Standard 8, Microsoft Works 8.5

Utilities – Norton Internet Security 2007, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 – HDD recovery, Skype, Google software.

Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop PC is also equipped with a unique AV mode button which allows one to acces stored music or even plays DVDs with the single click of a button. The AV mode is embedded into the laptop so there is no need to power up Windows to access the media files.

Windows Vista preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop also features built-in 1.3 MP Webcam with Motion Eye technology along with built-in Monaural Microphone.

Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH is powered by VGP-BPS9/S Lithium-ion battery which can provides up to 4.5 hours of backup with full charge.

I/O Interfaces :

• 2 x Hi-Speed USB v2.0 – 4 pin USB Type A
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• ExpressCard/34 slot
• IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)
• RJ-11 – modem/fax/tel line
• RJ-45 – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
• External display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
• Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Audio line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• Audio line-in – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Docking Station connector
• 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader

Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500, 1.66 GHz
• 2-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
• Intel Mobile 965GML Express Chipset Motherboard
• 1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM slots, 2-GB max)
• 80-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive
• 16X DVD Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic :

• 13.3-inch (33.7 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display, Clear Bright technology
• Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Chipset with 251 MB Shared memory
• 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

Network & Communication :

• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection
• Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem
• Internal Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR connection

Other features :

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
• Built-in 1.3 MP Webcam with Motion Eye technology
• Built-in Monaural Microphone
• ExpressCard/34 Slot
• PCMCIA Type I/II x 1(Cardbus Support)
• 2 Headphone Jacks
• Intel High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Built in Stereo Speakers
• 8-in-1 media card reader, supports – Secure Digital (SD), SDIO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, MemoryStick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi Speed-SD and Hi Density-SD
• VGP-BPS9/S 6-cell Li-ion Battery, up to 4.5 hours backup
• Dimensions: (WxHxD): 315× 21.8 (minimum) – 32.6 (maximum)× 234.3mm
• Dimensions: (WxHxD): 315 x 234.3 x 21.8 / 32.6 mm
• Weight: 2.35 kg including battery
• Price and Availability

The Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 powered Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH Laptop with 13.3-inch WXGA TFT display, DVD Writer and media card reader is available for Rs. 60,499 in India with 1-year standard carry-in warranty. Visit vaio-online.sony.com/in for more details.