If you’re in the market for an inexpensive decent performing notebook system, check out this recent review of the Sony VAIO VGN-NR160 system over at PC Magazine. For $830 dollars, you get the following specs:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5250 running at 1.5GHz
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD
• 15.4 inch WXGA (1280 x 800) XBRITE-ECO LCD display
• DVD burner
• Intel GMA X3100 graphics
• 4 USB ports
• 1 Memory Stick Media Slot
• 1 SD slot
• 802.11 a/b/g wireless
• Measures 14.3 x 1.2-1.5 x 10.6 inches
• Weighs 6.2 lbs

Here’s the verdict from PC Magazine:

The Sony VAIO VGN-NR160 is a cheap laptop that sports a distinctive design, but you’ll need to uninstall a good amount of junk software and upgrade the RAM before getting things started.

Having recently played with a friends’ Sony VAIO, I totally concur about the junk software and the need for more than 1GB of memory – especially if you’re running Windows Vista.

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