Sony VAIO VGN-S260P 13.3" Notebook PC (Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

Average customer rating: 3.0

Motherboard defect
Noisy Laptop
my little righthand!
A Great Little Laptop

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Sony VAIO VGN-S260P 13.3" Notebook PC (Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

Manufacturer: Sony IT
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B0002Y9LEA

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Product Description

The S260P is packed with unique and powerful features designed to enhance your productivity and entertainment at home, in the office or on the road. The 13.3" widescreen display and generous keyboard won't cramp your style whether you're on a plane or at a hotspot. Essential performance and productivity tools let you work wherever you may be. Integrated multimedia features deliver brilliant performance and allow you to unwind after a hard day - enjoy movies and music on your way home. And at just 4.2 pounds, this slim and light notebook is just the right size for those who don't want to sacrifice function for performance or convenience.

Customer Reviews:

Motherboard defect.......2007-02-06

I have had the vgn-s260p since 2005 and 2 days ago the motherboard went bad. I read forums and found out that this model and other models have a common problem with the motherboard and video going bad. I confirmed the problem by calling sony customer support and even though it is a common problem sony will not fix my laptop without having to pay a $700 repair cost.

After this incident i am never buying a Sony product again.

Noisy Laptop.......2007-01-18

I actually own it for the last 18 months and the fan is vary noisy

my little righthand!.......2005-05-23

My actually S360 is giving me a lot of fun everyday,anywhere.As I am not working hours non stop I gave my Acer 804(large screen) to my daughter and take my s360 anywhere, on vacation,business everywhere.
Sony also gives a number of battery saving possibilities so you can run endlessly, well allmost.
mine does not have a DVD writer,only a CD writer.Is enough for all normal back up tasks such as My Documents.
As it is a Sony with all built in quality and garantee I do not think the S is overpriced!(if you can afford it of course)
Leen

A Great Little Laptop.......2005-02-20

I would first like to state that I actually own the VGN-S150 - the S260 is a slightly (and I do mean SLIGHTLY) modified version of it. (The S150 has a 1.6 GHz Pentium M processor, while the S260 has a 1.7 GHz Pentium M processor - that is the only difference).
Size: It's TINY, and very portable, weighing only about 4 pounds. It is not, however, so small that looking at the screen becomes a chore, as is the case with some other Sony notebooks.
Speed: It runs like a racecar. I have Norton Internet Security, which severely slows down ANY system, and the S150 is still fantastically fast (once you get it booted, that is).
Screen: The screen isn't very large, due to the small size of the laptop, but it's VERY bright, and has little to no glare. I live in a dorm and do not own a TV, and always use my computer to watch DVD's without a problem.
Speakers: The biggest downside to this computer. The speakers sound tinny, and don't go very loud. I would recommend either getting a pair of external speakers, or doing what I did, which is getting a mini-stereo-to-RCA-dual cable, which allows you to hook your computer (or anything with a standard headphone jack, such as an mp3 player) to most home stereos.
Design: On a shallow note - this this is PRETTY. It has a dark grey/black/silver color scheme that's classy and elegant - and, when you're paying for something that's essentially a piece of (tiny) furniture, attractiveness is an issue.
Price: To be honest, it's a bit overpriced. I would recommend finding a store that offers some sort of mail-in rebate, or waiting until Amazon.com gives you a better discount.
Overall - a great piece of equipment. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a new PC.

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