Specifications: The Sony VAIO VGN-FW510F/B is one of the latest laptop models from Sony on the market. It is a full-sized, full-featured laptop that is designed to handle a variety of moderate/heavy tasks effortlessly. This model comes with a 500GB (5400RPM) hard drive, 2.2Ghz dual-core processor and 4GB of RAM (maximum 8GB). The 16.4-inch display has a 1500 x 900 resolution and is a 16:9 HD display. For graphics, this laptop comes with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 graphics card. Other features include an 8X DVD drive, Bluetooth 2.1, and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity. It has a variety of connectors and ports including 3 USB ports and an HDMI output.

Design: The Sony VAIO VGN-FW510F comes in black, gray and brown, but I like the black model better. It has a very streamlined design, complete with Sony’s signature green on/off button on the side hinges. This model measures 15.1 x 10.3 x 1.46 inches and weighs 6.9 pounds.

Features and performance: Sony laptops are a bit more expensive than normal, but you can be sure that you will get the best out of their laptop models. They are well designed, practical, reliable and durable. In our tests, the Sony VAIO VGN-FW510F/B performed well in handling heavy computing tasks. We were able to run heavy applications (such as Photoshop) without a problem. The 4GB of RAM also allowed for breezy multitasking performance. The 16.4-inch screen was great for watching movies and videos, especially when paired with its built-in virtual surround sound stereo speakers. At the moment, the Sony VAIO VGN-FW510F/B is priced at around $804 per unit.