I just baught a KICKASS Laptop

After long REsearch and "playing"

I decided on This baby.

VAIO A150 Notebook
Intel Pentium M Processor 715, 1.5GHz, with Centrino Technology, 512MB RAM, 80GB Hard Drive, 15.4-inch WXGA TFT Display, 4X DVD+/-RW Drive, Windows XP Home Edition

Manufacturer: Sony




Price: $1,999.97*
after: $100.00 mail-in rebate(s



Plenty of power. Won?t overpower your room.

Portable Multimedia Entertainment
Feature-packed desktop replacement that performs more like an entertainment center. Plenty of power that won?t overpower your room.

Centrino? Mobile Technology
Centrino? Mobile technology runs cool and quiet, while keeping the profile slim and light, with enhanced performance and battery life. A remarkable blend of full-size power and portability. Wireless capabilities let you connect wire free around your home or on the road.

Superior LCD Technology
Powerful combination of exclusive Sony technologies combines to give you truly incredible image quality. XBRITE? LCD Technology delivers ultra crisp and super bright graphics like you?ve never seen in a notebook. Smart Display Sensor? automatically adjusts to any projector or display resolution.

Integrated DVD±RW/ CD-RW Drive
Burn professional quality DVDs and CDs.

The Sony® VAIO® A Series Personal Notebook seamlessly unites desktop PC power and functionality with performance that will rival any desktop computer. Unplug and easily move from room-to-room ? or wherever you want your office or entertainment center to be. This portable notebook gives you plenty of power that won?t overpower your room.

This model features one optical drive:
a DVD+/-RW drive
Create a DVD-R at a maximum 4X Write speed or a maximum 2X Rewrite speed
Create a DVD+R at a maximum 2.4X Write speed or a maximum 2X Rewrite speed
Play a DVD-R or a DVD+R at a maximum 4X Read speed
Play a DVD-Rom at a maximum 8X Read speed
Create a CD-Rom at a maximum 16X Write speed
Create a CD-RW at a maximum 8X Rewrite speed
Play a CD-Rom at a maximum 24X Read speed
Notes:
This model features an integrated Wireless 802.11b/g LAN connection.
Both memory slots are full. Each slot has a 256MB RAM module.
A 1.44MB Internal 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive is not included. An optional 1.44MB External 3.5-inch USB Floppy Disk Drive is available.


Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Pentium M Processor
Processor Speed: 1.5 GHz
Bus Speed: 400 MHz
Centrino Enabled: Yes
L2 Cache Size: 2 MB
Memory Speed: PC2700 (333MHz)
Memory Technology: DDR-SDRAM (DDRRAM)
Installed Memory: 512 MB
Maximum Memory: 2 GB
Hard Drive Capacity: 80 GB
Included Drives: DVD+/-RW
Hard Drive
Sound Support: Digital Audio (16-bit)
Video Chipset: ATI® Mobility RADEON? 9200
Installed Video Memory: 64 MB
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Display Size: 15.4 in
Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT)
Port Connectors: Audio Interface: Monaural mini microphone jack, Headphone jack
Graphics Interface: VGA out with Smart Display Sensor?
Video Interface:
A/V mini jack
Other Interfaces:
i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
3 USB 2.0 ports
Port replicator connector


Card Slots: Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Pro
Type I CardBus
Type II CardBus
Network Support: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
Wireless Protocol: 802.11b
802.11g
Modem Speed: 56 Kbps
Input Devices: Keyboard
Touchpad
Battery Life (average): 1.5 - 3.5 Hours
Number of Batteries: 1
Installed Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Included Software: VAIO® Creation Suite Software:
Sony Click to DVD? software
Sony DVGate Plus? software
Sony SonicStage® software
Sony Picture Gear? Studio software
Sony VAIO Media? software
VAIO® A Series Software Bundle:
Sony VAIO Update software
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
Google? Toolbar
Intuit Quicken® 2004 New User Edition (previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade)
InterVideo® WinDVD®
EasySystems Dragn' Drop CD+DVD
Microsoft® Works 7.0
Anti-Virus Software:
Norton® Internet Security? 90-Day Subscription


In the Box: Sony VAIO A150 Notebook
Standard Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Power cord & AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)


Height: 1.7 in
Width: 14.7 in
Depth: 10.9 in
Weight: 7.3 lbs
Limited Warranty: 1 Year (12 Months)