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Sony VAIO VGN-FS660/W 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 740, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R Dbl Layer/DVD+/-RW Drive) |  | Brand: Sony
List Price: $1,710.00
Buy Used: $350.00
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Rating:  33 reviews
Hardware Type: Notebook Computer
Platform: Windows XP Home Edition
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.73
CPU Type: Intel Pentium M
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 533
System Memory: 1
Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
Max Memory: 2
Secondary Cache Size: 2
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Notebook Pointing Device: Touch pad
Sound Card: AV Entertainment Dock with S-Master Digital Amplifier and Premium Speakers
Hard Drives: 1
Hard Drive Size: 80
CDRW: 40x (read), 16x (write), 10x (rewrite)
DVDRW: (DVD+/-RW)
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 with TurboCache
Graphics RAM: 128
Monitor Size: 1540
Monitor Viewable Diagonal Size: 15.4
Modem: 56 Kbps
Network Interface: Intel PRO/WIRELESS 2915ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g), 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
PC Card Slots: 1
Free Memory Slots: 1
Firewire Ports: 1
SVideo Out Ports: 1
USB2 Ports: 3
Display Size: 15.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.3
Dimensions (in): 14.3 x 10.4 x 1.4
MPEG2 realtime encoder board with TV Tuner in docking station
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Manufacturer Labor Warranty: 1 Year
Manufacturer Parts Warranty: 1 Year
MPN: VGN-FS660/W
Model: VGN-FS660/W
UPC: 027242675704
EAN: 0027242675704
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1.73 GHz Pentium M processor 740, 533 MHz front side bus | | • | 1 GB MB 333 MHz DDR2 memory, 80 GB hard drive, DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive | | • | 1 FireWire port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, port replicator connector, Memory Stick slot, TypeII/Type I card slot | | • | 802.11b/g wireless, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet, V.90 modem | | • | 15.4-inch display, Windows XP Home OS, Microsoft Works 8.0, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User |
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Product Description
Includes: AC adapter, lithium-ion battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2, WinDVD, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Works 8.0, Office 2003 Student/Teacher (60-day trial), Sonic Record Now! 7, Norton Internet Security (90-day subscription), & more. Sony VGN-FS660/W VAIO(R) FS Series Notebook PC - This notebook computer provides the power of a desktop computer, with advanced technology that will enhance your mobile computing experience. For example, the Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz) is powerful enough for most any application, but is specially designed to provide greater battery life. 15.4 WXGA LCD with XBRITE(TM) Technology Native Resolution - 1280x800 Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Networking 80GB 4200RPM HDD NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 with TurboCache and up 128MB of memory (32MB dedicated - up to 96MB taken from system memory) Double Layer DVD Writer - (write speeds) up to 2.4x Double Layer DVD+R, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 24x CD-R, & 10x CD-RW Double Layer DVD Writer - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM Integrated 56k Fax Modem Memory Stick Media Slot - supports optional Memory Stick, Memory Stick(R) PRO, & Memory Stick(R) DUO PCMCIA PC Card Slot - Type I/II with CardBus support Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 1 4-pin FireWire, 3 USB 2.0, VGA Out, Microphone, & Headphone
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 33
 Never a Sony again. April 12, 2008
D (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If it were possible, I'd give this 0 stars. This is based on my unit (VGN-FS660) ever since it was new. Caveat: this review is based on facts, not emotions.
Pro's:
1) Nice screen
Con's:
1) Wireless internet is extremely slow, when it does decide to work. Wireless adapter switches on/off all the time so unable to enjoy a seamless internet experience.
2) Laptop appears slow, eventhough I have enough RAM, virus/malware/spyware protection, and the system has been optimized (including removal of all that unnecessary Sony junk software).
3) Useless "battery" (if you can call it a battery).
4) Touchpad is unpredictable. Frequently changing between too responsive or not responsive at all and/or time lag, even after tweaking the settings.
5) Poor quality control; a piece of the internal power jack came out when unplugging the ac adapter. This was with regular use, not pulling or tripping on the ac adapter. So even more cash outlay as the warranty had expired.
6)My 2nd laptop (Acer) with the exact same specs as this sony (except the hard disk size) is infinitely times faster eventhough it cost me almost a 1/3 of the sony price! And no, I am not promoting Acer (no longer own one).
7) Sony's money hungry after sales service. I called up Sony customer service with a simple question regarding a spare part. They wanted $29.99 + tax to answer the question before i even had a chance to ask it. I told them this was very simple regarding the part and not some technical assistance which may warrant them charging. They then agreed, i asked the question and was put on hold. They subsequently told me they were unable to answer that question! They then advised me it would be best if i would send in the laptop, specifying any minor parts repair would be charged at $299 + tax, and major ones at $699 + tax! Incredible. Firstly i didn't mention i needed a repair, and even if i did, for the price i bought this thing and the nonsense i got, i should be offered free after sales services for the life of this junk. And $750+ for a laptop repair??! You can get a fully loaded brand new HP or Dell, with much better and newer specs for LESS than their repair price and even a T61 Thinkpad for slightly more (if you shop smart)!!
Sony "robs" you both when and after you buy.
Generally speaking, Sony electronics have bloated prices which they don't warrant. Pay for the brand? If this was 30 years ago during the walkman days when Sony products were king, ok. But for a long time now, Sony products have lagged in quality, although perhaps not in aesthetics and certainly not price and subsequent costs....Never ever (people say don't say never ever, but in this case i definitely will!) will I even entertain the idea of getting a Sony product.
 You can grill a steak on it.......................heats on ! ! ! January 4, 2008
A. Alvarez (Rio Linda CA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is so sad, beacause when I got it, I was so excited that I finally had a sleek envy-worthy computer. I paid a lot of money, and as a student Im making do because I cant afford another one.
"Turning On the Grill"
The laptop worked perfectly for 1 year, then it started heating up, then the heat became uncomfortable to the touch, then it just heated up and 30 minutes later it would turn itself off. So now when I use it, I run it on low power and low screen light. Right off the bat, my headphone jack got busted and now two of the USBs don't work. Im down to one USB, when it breaks Im screwd.
Unreliable! September 9, 2007
Mike
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This computer was fine for a while. Excellent picture clarity and quality, bright screen, good speakers for a laptop etc. BUT BEWARE, THEY BREAK RELENTLESSLY! I had a problem from the beginning, the sound stopped working, needed major repairs within 6 months of owning! Then Just after my extended warentee ran out the thing died all together! Out on nowhere the motherboard just crashed! This was after only two years of ownership on a pricey laptop. The battery life was TERRIBLE 1 hour tops! Customer support was unhelpful and frustrating. STAY AWAY FROM SONY VAIO!
Not what I ordered. August 9, 2007
Kyle Rhodes (Stow, OH)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I ordered this Sony Vaio VGN-FS660 on-line. I received a different model, instead I received a VGN-FS875P. I was trying to replace a laptop. I am just glad that all of my accessories still fit this model, but it is heavier, with different memory, speed, weight, etc. I was disappointed that I was not notified if the company was out of stock, or if this was just shody company policy. They must have assumed that this was an upgrade. I want the choice, not to have the choice made for me. Poor, very poor.
 Peachy August 2, 2007
Jeffrey Martinez (Albuquerque, NM)
It is a good little machine, it is fast, it is easy to use. The only thing I dont like is the mouse is way too sensitive. But it is a great buy for the amount paid. Highly Reccommended!
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