Sony Vaio VGN-FW21ER | TechMuseum
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Technical Specifications:
- Monitor: Color, 1280×1024
- CPU: Intel CORE 2 DUO P8400, 2.26 GHz
- RAM: 3 or 4 GB
- Storage Units : 3.5″ FDD (360 KB) , HDD (320 GB)
- Connectability: Three USB , serial , two ethernet , SD card, HDMI , video, Wifi, Bluetooth
- Keyboard: 86 keys
- Weight: 3.1 kgr
- OS: Windows Vista
The Sony Vaio VGN was a line of personal computers, manufactured by Sony Corporation. The VGN line introduced in 1996, was available in a variety of form factors, including laptops, desktops, and all-in-one computers. The VGN line was known for its sleek, high-end designs and its use of premium materials.
The Vaio VGN laptops were equipped with a range of features, including powerful processors, high resolution displays, and built in cameras. Some models also featured hybrid or solid-state drives for faster boot times and improved performance. Additionally, many VGN laptops had a distinctive, elongated touchpad that doubled as a numerical keypad, which was a unique feature for its time.
The VGN line targeted towards high end consumer and business markets. Professionals such as designers, photographers, and video editors, who require powerful laptops with high-quality displays would mainly prefer the model. However, the high price point and the eventual decline of the personal computer market, particularly the high-end laptop segment, led to Sony discontinuing the VAIO brand in 2014.
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