MFR’s Description:Compact and durable, every inch of the TX was designed with the mobile user in mind. The VGN-TX650P/B offers an integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+-RW25 drive, SmartWiâ„¢ technology, 512MB RAM and an XBRITEâ„¢ display.
The Sony VAIO VGN TX750P is replacing this laptop. The TX750P has a larger harddrive, but is otherwise identical.
This laptop has a Charcoal-colored exterior.
Reviews located at the bottom of the page.
Company/Manufacturing Information
Company: | Sony Electronics, Inc. |
Company Website: | SonyStyle.com (USA) |
Model Name: | VGN-T650P/B |
Product Page: | sonystyle.com |
Type: | Notebook/Laptop |
Introduced: | Fall 2005 |
Cost (MSRP/Street): | @ $2299.99 |
CPU/Processor & Chipset
Processor Company: | Intel |
Processor Model: | Pentium M 753 (Ultra Low Voltage) |
Processor Speed: | 1.20GHz |
Bus Speed: | 400MHz |
Cache Size: | 2Mb |
Cache Type: | L2 |
Systemboard Chipset: | Intel 915 GMS |
Display and Graphics
Graphics Chipset: | Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 |
Screen Type: | LCD/WXGA w/XBRITE technology |
Screen Size: | 11.1 Inches |
Widescreen: | Yes |
Resolution: | 1366×768 |
Video Memory: | 128MB dynamically allocated |
Video Out: | VGA w/Smart Display Sensor |
Touchscreen: | No |
Memory
Memory Capacity: | 512MB (expand to 1GB) |
Memory Slots: | 1? |
Memory Type: | DDR2 |
Memory Speed: | PC3200 400MHz |
Shared With Video: | Up to 128Mb (dynamic) |
Storage
Hard Drive Interface: | Ultra ATA |
Hard Drive Capacity: | 60GB (4200rpm) |
Hard Drive Size: | |
Optical Drive: | DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW, DVD+R DL Write, DVD+R Write, DVD+RW Write, DVD-R Write, DVD-RW Write, CD-R Write, CD-RW Write, DVD Read, CD Read, |
Battery
Battery Type: | Lithion Ion |
Default Battery Size: | |
Mfr Estimated Runtime: | 4 – 7.5 Hours |
Dimensions, and Weight
Weight: | 2.76 lbs w/standard battery |
Height: | 0.83″ – 1.12″ |
Width: | 10.7″ |
Depth: | 7.7″ |
Networking
Wireless: | Integrated, Cingular Wireless EDGE (Has Cingular SIM card), “SmartWi”, Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG |
Wireless Type: | EDGE, 80211b/g |
Ethernet: | 10/100BASE-TX |
Modem: | 56k V.90 modem |
Input
Keyboard: | 82-key QWERTY, w/DVD/CD/Volume & WANT Buttons |
Mouse: | Touch Pad |
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I/O Ports
USB Ports: | 2x USB 2.0 | Firewire (1394): | 1x 4pin i.LINK (IEEE 1394) |
PS/2, Serial, Parallel: | |
Infrared: | |
PC Card Slots: | 1 Type I/Type II PCMCIA w/CardBus support | Flash Memory Card: | Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro |
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Port Replicator: | Optional, Available w/additional ports |
Other I/O: | |
Audio
Audio Chipset: | Windows (WSS) compatible, Dolby Headphone/Virtual Speaker |
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Audio I/O: | Built-in stereo speakers, Monaural mini-jack (microphone), stereo mini-jack headphone) |
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Software
Installed OS: | Microsoft Windows XP Pro w/SP2 |
Drivers: | esupport.sony.com |
Included Software: | SmartWiâ„¢ Connection Manager, Click to DVDâ„¢ – DVD Creation, DVgate Plusâ„¢ – Digital Video, SonicStage® – Digital Music, SonicStage® Mastering Studio software with MP3 encoder, VAIO Mediaâ„¢ – Network File Sharing, Image Converter – PSP Transfer
Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition, Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition, InterVideo® WinDVD®, InterVideo® Instant On, Microsoft® Works 8.0, Microsoft® Office® 2003 60-Day Trial171 Small Business Edition
Norton Internet Securityâ„¢ 90-Day Subscription – Norton AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control, Intermuteâ„¢ SpySubtractâ„¢ 30-Day Subscription, Sony® VAIO® Update, Sony® VAIO® Recovery Wizard, Sony® VAIO® Support Central |
Protection and Security
Fingerprint Reader: | |
Harddrive Shock Protection: | |
Hardware Passwords: | |
Other: | |
Warranty, Misc
Warranty: | 1 Year Limited Warranty (See Site), 1 year toll-free technical telephone support,
online/email support – www.esupport.sony.com |
Reviews
LaptopLogic.com – December 2005 – 4 out of 5 – The Sony VAIO TX represents the ultimate portable computer without sacrificing on functionality. At almost half the size and weight of most laptops, this computer includes a nice array of ports, communication options, and built-in multimedia functionality…..This is one of the most battery efficient laptops we’ve ever tested and perhaps the best in the market.
LAPTOP Magazine – December 2005 – 4.5 out of 5 stars At $2,299, the Sony VAIO TX650P/B costs considerably more than slightly larger 12.1-inch and 13-inch widescreen ultraportables, but this micro machine rewards your investment with long battery life and a featherweight design. It’s the new executive status symbol.
LaptopLogic.com – November 2005 – Mentioned in their 2005 Holiday Gift Guide.
LAPTOP Magazine – October 2005 – 4.5 out of 5 stars – “LAPTOP BEST BUY” – this micro machine rewards your investment with long battery life and a featherweight design.