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Sony VAIO VGN-AW230J/H 18.4-Inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) Gray | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Personal Computer
This item is no longer available
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 3161
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Color: Gray
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.4
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Bus Speed: 1066
System Memory: 4000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 500
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics RAM: 512
Modem: Fax / modem
Display Size: 18.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.2
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 17.2 x 1.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: VGNAW230J/H
Model: VGN-AW230J/H
UPC: 683728205355
EAN: 0027242761131
ASIN: B001MS6NMI
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| Features:
| • | High-defiinition multimedia laptop in gray with 18.4-inch XBRITE-FullHD LCD for vibrant colors and full HD 1080p resolution | | • | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor, dual 250 GB hard drives (500 GB total), 4 GB RAM, Blu-ray read | | • | Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Bluetooth (with A2DP); Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics | | • | Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 S/PDIF out, 1 ExpressCard 34, SD, Compactflash and Memory Stick slots | | • | Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit) and Sony multimedia software | | • | And also DVD/CD read/write, fingerprint reader |
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Product Description
AW230J/H NB C2D/2.4 4GB 400GB 18.4 DVDR WVHP
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 14
 Effective desktop replacement January 30, 2010
D. S. Wilson (Washington, DC)
My wife was ready to take an axe to our old computer, so I bought this one. We use it primarily for Quicken, Yahoo mail, and audiovisual applications (photos, home video, Skype), but it has the horsepower to deal with big spreadsheets and complex presentations brought home from work. Beautiful screen. My only complaints are that it's an energy hog relative to its battery size, so it's better as a plugged-in desktop replacement than a walk-around laptop; that the touchpad is off center for no explicable reason, which takes some getting used to; and that it comes with the typical Sony bloatware that you'll probably want to cull. These aside, it's a wonderful computer that I'm very glad I bought.
 Fantastic Desktop Replacement December 20, 2009
bob dobbs (Cailfornia)
I was tired of dedicating so much space to my desktop. After extensive research, the Sony beat out the HP and Dell comparables. I have been using it now for six months and I can't imagine doing without it. It's too big to travel with, but moving it from room to room is no problem at all now that we have a wireless network, including the printer. The HDMI output makes it easy to connect to my flatscreen so that we can watch free programing on sites like Hulu, or so that we can use it as our Blueray player for real HD enjoyment. This computer will not need to be replaced for many years to come.
 Flawed LCD Backlight Design May 30, 2009
Trev (Sacramento, CA United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The backlight on the VGN-AW230J is poorly designed, resulting in an area approximately 0.5 cm high at the bottom of the panel that is evenly and significantly brighter than the rest of the panel. This same effect can be seen to a lesser extent along the sides of the panel. The opposite effect occurs at the bottom corners of the panel, where the backlight appears pinched and at times completely black.
Sony initially told me this was a defect and sent a technician to repair the laptop. After the technician replaced the LCD panel (and broke the bezel in the process), the problem remained. Sony then requested that I send the laptop to their repair center. The repair center has since notified me that the strip of light is "normal," and that despite multiple unnecessary repairs made at their suggestion, they will not provide me a with new, unmodified laptop.
Sony has also added a vaguely worded article to their knowledgebase describing the problem as normal. While they refer to the problem as a "glow," which can in fact be normal for some backlights, this is not how the problem presents itself. http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/microsites/searchEntry.do?locale=LA_eng_US&usemicrosite=true®ion=UMRE_UNITEDSTATES_2_5&sonyregion=US&searchString=lcd%20bright&product=SG_VGNAW230J_1_5&sonytemplate=1&sonymodel=VGNAW230J
I was quite surprised with Sony's response given the marketing behind this particular laptop's display and their direct support of Adobe's color profiles. If you're looking for a laptop with a clear, even, and professional display, look elsewhere.
Windows Vista kill the beaty of sony May 30, 2009
J. Lopez
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This machine is perfect, Vista is no good and another point is imposible to find one leather case por this size.
Great Laptop!! May 25, 2009
Marisa
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
PROS:
This laptop is great! At first, I could not get used to the size of the screen, but that quickly grew on me. The full keyboard is absolutely a plus for me. The picture is very clear, the sound is great (not party loud though.) Recording videos and chatting through the webcam is great also. I love watching DVD's on here, downloading music, writing papers, browsing the internet, checking e-mails, etc. If you're a traveler, I would recommend purchasing the Neoprene laptop case for the AW series which was only $24.99!! I also bought the Linksys Ultra Rangeplus Wireless-N Broadband Router (the best price found on Amazon of course).
CONS:
The laptop is only 8 lbs. However, I was unaware of how heavy that actually is. Not really a downside, but it would be nicer if it were a bit lighter. The standard capacity battery that the laptop comes with has a very short life. That battery will last you just over one hour, which is not a lot of time if you're typing a paper, dl songs, or watching a movie. You can leave it plugged in, but I highly recommend purchasing the Large Capacity battery as well.
Hope this helps!!!! =)
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