Notebook Review has reviewed the Sony VAIO CR Series of notebook PCs. The model being reviewed is the VAIO VGN-CR190 (Dove) which is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.8GHz processor, 1GB of RAM (max 4GB), a 120GB hard drive and the Intel GMA X3100 graphics.

Other features include a DVD+/-RW burner, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, a 14.1-inch LCD display with 1280×800 resolution.

Notebook Review’s conclusion:
The Sony VAIO CR is nice looking notebook with a solid set of features that are sure to be appealing to college students. It features an impressive multimedia AV Mode that can be launched without the need for Windows. However, the CR is cheaper and not quite as powerful as some other notebooks in the $1,000+ range due to the integrated graphics. The CR clearly stacks up well against the MacBook both in terms of features and appearance. Still, given the price point, the lack of dedicated graphics, and what can only be called a design flaw regarding the battery, college students might consider purchasing the Sony VAIO N series notebook. While the 15.4-inch N series only offers up to a 1.86GHz Intel Core Duo T2350 processor and up to 2GB of RAM, the performance is on par with the entry-level CR model and the N series costs several hundred dollars less.

Sony unveiled the new VAIO CR series of laptop PCs. The new CR series will be available in five colors, sangria, cosmopolitan, dove, indigo and black (matte finish).

The new VAIO will be powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 processor, 2GB of RAM, integrated INte GMA X3100 graphics. It has a 14.1-inch LCD display with the XBRITE-ECO LCD technology and a resolution of 1280×800.

The VAIO CR is priced at $1350. Check out the other color after the jump.