Sony VAIO PCG-K23 Laptop (2.8 GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, Combo Drive) | 
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Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,499.99
Buy Used: $799.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 1408
Hardware Type: Notebook Computer
Platform: Windows Xp Home Edition
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.8
CPU Type: Intel Pentium 4
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 533
System Memory: 512
Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
Secondary Cache Size: 512
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 key
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 60
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon IGP 345M
Graphics RAM: 64
Modem: 56 Kbps
Network Interface: IEEE 802.11b/g3; 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASETX
Free Memory Slots: 1
Includes Software: Sony Click to DVD, Sony DVGate Plus, Sony SonicStage, Sony PictureGear Studio, Sony VAIO Media, Sony VAIO Update, Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard, Sony VAIO Help and Support, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Toolbar, Intuit Quicken 2004 New User Edition, EasySystems Dragn' Drop CD+DVD, Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial, Norton Internet Security 90-Day Subscription, AOL Online 90-day Trial
Display Size: 15.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 17 x 14 x 7
Legal Disclaimer: In-stock orders ship within 24 hours of the next business day. All units a Factory Fresh with full manufacturer warranty.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PCG-K23
Model: PCG-K23
UPC: 027242649378
EAN: 0027242649378
ASIN: B00029ZV0S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: INCLUDES AC-ADAPTER
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Amazon.com Product Description
Sony's Vaio K Series ergnomically designed notebooks combine entry-level affordability with versatile multimedia and communications power. The eye-catching PCG-K23 features a gently slanted full-sized keyboard that provides a comfortable hand and wrist position. The enhanced widescreen format LCD lets you take full advantage of watching DVD moviews as well as view side-by-side page layouts. The K23 features an integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN, 15.4-inch screen, 60 GB hard drive, combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, 2.8 GHz processor, and 512 MB of installed RAM. It also comes with Sony's Vaio Creation suite of multimedia applications. The Basics
- Hard Drive: Though not world-beating in size, the 60 GB enhanced-IDE hard drive offers more than enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors.
- Processor: The 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 processor is one of the fastest processors currently available on the notebook market--a definite plus for a video-centric PC. It also has a 512 KB L2 cache and a 533 MHz front-side bus speed.
- Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 1 GB (2 x 512 MB).
- CD/DVD Drive: It comes equipped with a combo DVD/CD-RW drive, which enables you to play DVD-ROM discs and DVD movies as well as burn data and record music to CD discs. The CD-RW drive has 24x write, 10x rewrite, and 24x read speeds. The DVD-ROM has an 8x playback speed.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has an 86-key keyboard and electro-static touch pad.
Sound and Graphics
The K23 features ATI IGP 345M graphics card with 64 MB of shared video memory (meaning that memory is taken from the PC's main RAM). It has a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Sony's exclusive XBRITE LCD technology delivers ultra crisp and super bright graphics. It also has an AC'97 sound card that's integrated into the main board, and comes with two built-in stereo speakers. Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The K23 has an integrated 802.11g wireless LAN (which is compatible with the more widespread 802.11b and offers faster data transmission rates). You get a decent--but not overpowering--offering of connectivity options, including both high-speed USB 2.0 and FireWire: - 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II)
- 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
- 1 Memory Stick slot (Memory Stick Pro compatible)
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). Preloaded System and Software
This K23 comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it features Microsoft Works 7.0 (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). It's also loaded with Sony's Vaio Creative suite of multimedia applications, which includes PictureGear Studio (digital photo), SonicStage (digital music), Sony MovieShaker, DVGate Plus (digital video), VAIO Media (network file sharing), and Click to DVD (for burning DVD discs). Other preloaded titles include a 60-day trial of Microsoft Office, Quicken 2004, Norton Internet Security (with 90-day trial subscription), InterVideo WinDVD, and a 90-day trial of AOL. Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 14 x 1.6-2.2 x 10.9 inches and weighing 8.04 pounds (with battery), the K23 won't load you down, thought its size and weight aren't for the ultimate road warrior. Power
The K23 comes with the PCGA-BP2NY rechargeable lithium ion battery; it has an estimated battery life of 1.5 to 3.0 hours. What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony Vaio PCG-K23 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.
Product Description
The Sony VAIO K23 is built for optimum performance and affordability, and is equipped with wireless and multimedia features that take you from work day to movie night with ease.Watch movies come to life with the enhanced 15.4" WXGA LCD screen with XBRITE Technology. And with exclusive VAIO software, your music and photos are sure to get the attention they deserve. The integrated wireless capabilities of the Sony VAIO K23 allow you to stay connected wherever you happen to go. This notebook is perfect for those with both work and play in mind.
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 Not all bad but wouldnt buy again November 20, 2007
-My battery died within 6 mos
-The internal wireless card went bad after about 2 yrs. Unfortunately it also causes Windows to crash if I even switch it on. Luckily it doesnt bother Linux.
-The HDD has just died at a little under 3 yrs.
These failures are common in laptops that travel often and used roughly. However I used this as a desktop comp with very little travelling.
OTH I very much like the LCD. And I will be upgrading the memory and the HDD to extend its life, as well as pull the wlan and upgrade cooling as it always ran hot.
 No Regrets May 6, 2007
In July of 2004 I walked into the store to buy a new laptop and fell in love with this Sony's excellent LCD display. I walked out with a laptop slightly larger and heavier than I intended to buy, but I've never regretted the purchase.
I felt compelled to write a review because I was surprised by all of the negative reviews. I've had this laptop for almost three years and have never experienced any of the problems mentioned in any of the other reviews.
The only negative thing that I can think to say about this laptop is that it's bulky.
I still have the original lithium battery and unplugged, it lasts a bit less than an hour, but I'm not unrealistic about battery performance.
I occasionally wish that I had a bit more RAM, but that's when I'm deep into processing very large files via Photoshop CS2 and Adobe Bridge. I've gotten by nicely with this laptop as my only computer for the past three years.
 Motherboard died after inmediately 2 years of use December 30, 2006
This computer is the first and last Sony laptop I will buy. Immediately after 2 years, the computer cannot be used for more than one hour. I took it to a Sony repair specialist who determined the mother board had died. Estimated repairs were quoted at +$800 which nowadays can buy a Centrino Duo notebook (New). I am very dissapointed with SONY, this item was purchased at nearly $1,600.00 two years ago, now it's gone. I do not recommend SONY notebooks because of their poor quality control, this is not an isolated case: I know of three other customers with identical quality control problems in one city alone. Toshiba, DELL, and Gateway are best buys. I have never had any problems with those brands. Serial number for my machine is 281792309321022 should anyone at SONY wish to contact me.
Upgrades Nicely January 14, 2006
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Take your basic PCG-K23 Sony Vaio laptop computer and turn it over on its back. Remove the two OEM sticks of RAM and replace them with two 512mb pc2700 333mhz chips, and then replace the OEM 4200rpm HDD with a Hitachi Travelstar 7K100 80gb 7200rpm HDD and - Vola'! - instant hotrod computer for a decent price (and with a superb screen to boot)!
Bad Bad Bad product watch out August 4, 2005
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
For all of you out there do not fall to this cheap product.
I bought a sony notebook PCG-K13 last year and paid a lot of money thinking I am getting a SONY quality and it turned out it has a major problem that all notebooks of sony have. It overheats very fast and finally the hard drive died and even after buying a new hard drive the problem persisted. SO for those who are lucky enough to check this DO NOt buy this product. I am sad :(
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