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    Upgrades for Vaio FR-415B

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by trs1982, May 31, 2005.

  1. trs1982

    trs1982 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, wonder if anyone can help me with this. This model is fairly old, the best spec I could find for it was this:

    Microprocessor: Intel® Celeron® processor 2.8 GHz
    Microprocessor speed: 2.8 GHz
    Standard memory (MB): 512 MB (upgradeable to 1024 MB)
    Memory specifications: DDR-SDRAM (2 x 256 MB / max. 1 GB with 2 x 512 MB)
    Cache memory (L2 - KB): 128
    Hard disk (GB): 40 GB
    Optical drives: DVD/CDRW
    Floppy disk drive: Internal 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
    Display size: 15.0" (38.3 cm)
    Laptop Screen Resolution: TFT colour display 1024 x 768 XGA
    Graphics chipset: ATI RADEON(TM) IGP 345M
    Graphics memory: 64 (UP TO 128)
    Multimedia: MPEG2 digital video and 16-bit stereo sound
    Speaker: Built-in stereo speakers
    Interfaces: VGA connector for monitor;Parallel port;Headphone Jack;3 x USB 2.0 (High/Full/Low-speed);DC-In;i.LINK (IEEE1394), 400 Mbps;Microphone Jack;Memory Stick(TM) Slot (MS Pro compatible);TV out;RJ-45 direct port - built-in Ethernet 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX
    Modem: Built-in modem V.92, K56 flex, Fax / Modem
    PC card slots: 1x Type III 2 x Type II, I PCMCIA: Card Bus compatible
    Lithium-ion battery: PCGA-BP2NX
    Battery life: 1.5 Hours
    Dimensions (W x H x D mm): 329 X 42 - 57.4 X 274.5
    Approx. Weight (Kg): 3.6kg

    I'm looking to see what it's potential upgradability is. Does this allow for wireless LAN, if so, what do I need to do, if not, why?
    Anyone know any good places to get upgrades from in general?
    Thanks in advance
     
    trs1982, May 31, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If it doesn't have a wireless card now, you need a PCMCIA card that plugs into the slot on the side of your notebook. No reason it shouldn't work. Pricegrabber is a good place to start. Slickdeals.net and FatWallet.com often have free after rebate or close to free after rebate deals on cards if you hang out for a bit. Good Luck.






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    ZaZ, Jun 3, 2005
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