The Sony Vaio VGN-S460/B is one of the most popular Sony VAIO notebooks. Retailing for around 1799.00 it is competitively priced for the features and software bundle that is included.The system basics include: CPU: 1.73Ghz Intel Pentium Mobile Processor on a 533Mhz BusRAM: 256MBx2 400MHz DDR2 (Maximum 2GB -- 1GBx2)Hard Drive: 80GB SATA drive operating at 5400RPMDVD: DVD+-R/W, DVD+R Dual Layer and CD/RW writerDisplay: 13.3 WXGA display with XBrite Technology Ports: 1 Firewire, 2 USB, VGA Out Networking: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and 802.11b/g WiFi access + 56K modemPCMCIA Slots: 1 Type II/I The software bundle includes Sony multi-media software to create, backup and edit digital music, DVDs and videos. Also include, Microsoft Works 8.0, Quicken New User Version and various trialware like Norton Internet Security, Microsoft Office 2003, etc. Overall, this machine is solid value for a mid range workhorse and at $1799 or less with mail in rebates it is worthy of consideration.
