Sony VAIO VGN-NS290J/L 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) Blue |  | Brand: Sony
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $929.99
Buy Used: $799.99
as of 9/10/2010 14:08 CDT details
You Save: $130.00 (14%)
Seller: joseph_alex_mitchell
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 2,546
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Color: Blue
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processors: 2
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory: 4000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 250
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: Fax / modem
Display Size: 15.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.4
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 14.2 x 1.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: VGN-NS290J/L
Model: VGN-NS290J/L
UPC: 027242758728
EAN: 0027242758728
ASIN: B001MS6NTQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Stylish, affordable notebook in deep blue for everyday computing with widescreen 15.4-inch screen | | • | 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, 250 GB hard drive, 4 GB of RAM (max), and Blu-ray read/write drive (plus DVD/CD burner) | | • | Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430 graphics (2040 MB total shared) | | • | Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, ExpressCard 34 slot, Memory Stick & SD readers, VGA output | | • | Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit) and Sony multimedia software |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Sony VAIO VGN-NS290J April 19, 2009
Joshua D. Martinez
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I ordered this laptop as a replacement/upgrade to my old one. I haven't found anything either wrong with it or not as described. I actually shortly after, bought a similar laptop (VGN-NS150J) for my mom as a present. Amazon had the best price I could find and free shipping was decently fast. No complaints. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
Nice Laptop July 19, 2009
Goktug Yucel (Kayseri)
It is a nice laptop for its price. But there is one thing that I am unable to understand: when I bought it for myself, it was 700 dollars. And I bought it for my friend and to my surprise it was 750 dollars. Now it is even more. Its price is constantly changing and the change is for higher price.
Great Machine Great price October 22, 2009
Brent Alan Brashear (Kansas, USA)
Great Buy, Great Product, Happy Consumer. Some boot-up hang-ups, but that could be Windows Vista 64 bit.
 Not perfect, but simple and elegant. September 6, 2009
C. Goshorn
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
For the price this laptop offers, it's a pretty good deal. Be Sure that when you do get it you know what it's for.
The video card is by far the systems downfall, it's (as an early reviewer said) an intel 4 family video card so those looking to any high end or recent gaming might be looking elsewhere, a gaming laptop with this display size at this price doesn't exist. That being said, it still plays games like WoW on lower (not lowest, but lower) settings and it can be enjoyed comfortably. Any game circa 2004 will run fine, but you shouldn't be expecting much from an on-board video card (also I stress that laptop video card upgrades typically are impossible)
The Machine does have a Blu Ray drive and I'm sure Sony is more than interested in you watching their new format on it, and to be honest despite the max resolution of 1280x800 the Blu Rays really shine, they look gorgeous and clean ... the problem is there is no DVI ouput just VGA which means you will be watching them on the laptop and nothing else if you want to enjoy your Blu Ray. I have a PS3 though, for home use. Still, it's nice when you go on a trip and need to take your favorite high def movie along. Despite the weaker card the computer still makes Blu Ray look good, an earlier review speculated it wouldn't be possible but it is. It looks fine.
The design of the computer is really nice, the body of the computer is textured almost like cloth giving it a comfortable feel. I have one friend who bizarrely enough will rub my computer when he sees it I have to admit it is rather nice feeling. Sony has always had a nice design aesthetic and it shows here, with a nice looking, well laid out keyboard, and solid feeling construction. The shape and feel of the laptop really has that sleek minimalist feel that many companies today seem to be going for. Which is simply because it makes the machine look good, I dunno what else to say there.
The computer isn't without its flaws, however. For starters Sony includes an incredibly large amount of software with the computer. Some programs are useful, but largely they waste your space with some very insulting programs, like a wireless setup wizard that takes you to the default windows one, no one needs to waste space on such asinine programs. Vaio update, alternately, seems useless until you discover their drivers are edited for the laptop so you have to go through them. Another bizarre decision on Sony's part.
In conclusion if you're a person who wants a computer that isn't embarassingly ugly with a sleek classy minimalist design, and wants good performance in a mid-priced laptop, this very well could be for you. If you're looking to do heavy high-end gaming or need your first Blu Ray player there are better ways to spend your money for both of those.
Hope this helps and answers any questions anyone has.
That's what we wanted September 13, 2009
G. Fonseca (California)
We got this vaio some months ago and we've really liked it,
it is fast and comes well loaded.
The only possible drawback is the battery life is not that long
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