VGN-NW

Overview

The Sony VAIO VGN-NW is a low-mid range laptop released by Sony in 2009. It was made to be your average consumer laptop, and thus features an all plastic build, although unlike other consumer laptops at the time had magnesium to reinforce the hinges.

Detailed Specs

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or Pentium Dual Core

Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD

Chipset: Intel GL40 or GM45

Memory: 2 DDR2 slots, maximum 8GB RAM

Display: 1366x768 15.5" display

Storage: Single 2.5" SATA drive bay

Weight: Approx 2.7kg

MSRP: 500-1500 euro

Daily Usage Today

This laptop is decently usable today for basic tasks, such as internet browsing or word processing. It should run Windows 10 adequately, especially if upgraded to 4GB RAM and an SSD. The integrated Intel GMA graphics isn't impressive only being able to handle the most basic older games, however the ATI graphics should be able to just about handle some old games. However, if doing a CPU upgrade, check the chipset model, as if you have a GL40 chipset you will not be able to use a 1066MHz FSB CPU (e.g P8700)