Sony VAIO PCG-K27 Laptop (3.06 GHz Pentium 4-M, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW Drive) | 
 enlarge |
Brand: Sony
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,799.99
Buy Refurbished: $1,699.99
You Save: $100.00 (6%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 1687
Hardware Type: Notebook Computer
Platform: Windows Xp Home Edition
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 3
CPU Type: Intel Pentium M
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 533
System Memory: 512
Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
Secondary Cache Size: 512
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 key
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 80
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon IGP 345M
Graphics RAM: 64
Modem: 56 Kbps
Network Interface: IEEE 802.11b/g3; 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASETX
Free Memory Slots: 1
Includes Software: Sony Click to DVD, Sony DVGate Plus, Sony SonicStage, Sony PictureGear Studio, Sony VAIO Media, Sony VAIO Update, Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard, Sony VAIO Help and Support, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Toolbar, Intuit Quicken 2004 New User Edition, EasySystems Dragn' Drop CD+DVD, Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial, Norton Internet Security 90-Day Subscription, AOL Online 90-day Trial
Display Size: 15.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 18 x 14 x 8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PCG-K27
Model: PCG-K27
UPC: 027242649354
EAN: 0027242649354
ASIN: B00029ZSGA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: SAME AS NEW. SONY WARRANTY. FACTORY SEALED WITH ALL FACTORY SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.NO APO/FPO/PO
|
| Accessories:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Sony VAIO K27 notebook packs plenty of multimedia features into an attractive ultra-portable design. The DVD?RW drive lets you create, edit and burn DVDs. And with the enhanced 15.4" WXGA LCD screen with XBRITE Technology, you can enjoy those DVDs in a whole new way. The integrated wireless capabilities of the Sony VAIO K27 ensure that you can stay connected wherever you happen to go.
Amazon.com Product Description
Sony's Vaio K Series ergnomically designed notebooks combine entry-level affordability with versatile multimedia and communications power. The eye-catching PCG-K27 features a gently slanted full-sized keyboard that provides a comfortable hand and wrist position. The enhanced widescreen format LCD lets you take full advantage of watching DVD moviews as well as view side-by-side page layouts. The K27 features an integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN, 15.4-inch screen, 80 GB hard drive, combo DVD+/-RW drive, fast 3.06 GHz processor, and 512 MB of installed RAM. It also comes with Sony's Vaio Creation suite of multimedia applications. The Basics
- Hard Drive: The spacious 80 GB hard drive offers more than enough storage for both your work and home files as well as a multimedia library.
- Processor: The 3.06 GHz Pentium 4 processor is one of the fastest processors currently available on the notebook market--a definite plus for a video-centric PC. It also has a 512 KB L2 cache and a 533 MHz front-side bus speed.
- Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 1 GB (2 x 512 MB).
- CD/DVD Drive: It is equipped with a combo DVD+/-RW and CD-RW drive. For DVD+R discs, it has a 2.4x write and 4x read speeds. For DVD-R discs, it has a 4x read/write speed. For CDs, it has a 16x write/8x rewrite/24x read speed.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has an 86-key keyboard and electro-static touch pad.
Sound and Graphics
The K27 features ATI IGP 345M graphics card with 64 MB of shared video memory (meaning that memory is taken from the PC's main RAM). It has a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Sony's exclusive XBRITE LCD technology delivers ultra crisp and super bright graphics. It also has an AC'97 sound card that's integrated into the main board, and comes with two built-in stereo speakers. Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The K27 has an integrated 802.11g wireless LAN (which is compatible with the more widespread 802.11b and offers faster data transmission rates). You get a decent--but not overpowering--offering of connectivity options, including both high-speed USB 2.0 and FireWire: - 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II)
- 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
- 1 Memory Stick slot (Memory Stick Pro compatible)
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). Preloaded System and Software
This K27 comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it features Microsoft Works 7.0 (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). It's also loaded with Sony's Vaio Creative suite of multimedia applications, which includes PictureGear Studio (digital photo), SonicStage (digital music), Sony MovieShaker, DVGate Plus (digital video), VAIO Media (network file sharing), and Click to DVD (for burning DVD discs). Other preloaded titles include a 60-day trial of Microsoft Office, Quicken 2004, Norton Internet Security (with 90-day trial subscription), InterVideo WinDVD, and a 90-day trial of AOL. Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 14 x 1.6-2.2 x 10.9 inches and weighing 8.04 pounds (with battery), the K27 won't load you down, thought its size and weight aren't for the ultimate road warrior. Power
The K27 comes with the PCGA-BP2NY rechargeable lithium ion battery; it has an estimated battery life of 1.5 to 3.0 hours. What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony Vaio PCG-K27 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter, and operating instructions.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Awesome machine November 17, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this laptop about a year ago and it is great! Awesome graphics for a laptop! I'm not sure what others are doing to their machines, but I have had no trouble finding any drivers or anything of the sort. The screen is beautiful! The only set back of this laptop is the noise, but this can be reduced to almost nothing by adjusting the power controls. As far as the weight of the thing goes, unless you plan on standing and holding it out in front of you the weight isn't an issue, hence the term "laptop" At any rate, great machine, good graphics, AWESOME screen, and powerful.
 Not strong enough? Too strong! September 1, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have not seen an adequate review of this product yet, so I will try to write one: Since this thing uses 19.4 volts to run, it is a power hog. It blows the circuits on something like an airline seat plug-in. You can't find a 12v adapter for one, because it's too powerful and no one makes one. I have a C/D drive setup with a 20/60 GB capacity that is just senseless. Put the whole thing on one drive. The fan sounds like a runaway locomotive. Windows XP Home edition? Puhleez! Half the rest of the "pre-installed" software was trial editions that expired if you didn't buy them! It's heavy! It's huge. Good screen, great wireless performance but there are better choices!
VAIO PCG-K27 Review June 3, 2005
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this model (Pentium 4, 512 MB Ram, 80 GB Hard Drive) this last year to repleace a previous notebook model that was stolen. I use it at home in place of a desktop model. Very happy with it. Only complant is the sound quality when playing CDs or DVDs.
 Overall good but... May 31, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very good in a lot of aspect. Design, power, amazing screen.
Now the important downsides:
- supports only WinXP (no Win2000 / 2003, no linux)
- poor graphics drivers, and no possibility to update them (not compatibly with standard ATI ones)
- poor other drivers
Beside that, it is a good value.
 Defective Hard Drive, BEWARE December 9, 2004
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased the 60 Gig Hard drive version of this computer in July, and on December 5th the hard drive broke. It will not mount and makes grinding and clattering noises. I have lost data. This is not a quality product. I am now returning it to Sony (Sony Event#E26545346). I thought Sony made quality products and I paid a premium for their notebook compared to other notebooks and look at what I get. I am very unhappy. I wonder if this is more than just an isolated incident. I will never buy a Sony product again and do everything I can to stop others from buying Sony's products.
So if you like your hard drive unexpectingly crashing and like to lose data then go ahead and roll the dice and buy this computer.
|
|
|
|
