asofan Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I am thinking to buy this sony laptop, do you think it will be compatible to run leopard? Sony 16.4'' laptop (6.7 lbs , 1.5 inch thick) Model: VGN-FW235J/H SPECS: -------------------------------------------------------- Processor:Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile 2.0GHz Display Type: LCD widescreen with XBRITE-ECO technology (1600 x 900 resolution) 16.4" System Bus: 800MHz Cache Memory: 2MB on die Level 2 System Memory (RAM): 4GB Type of Memory (RAM): PC2-6400 Hard Drive Type: Serial ATA (5400 rpm) Hard Drive Size: 250GB Optical Drive: Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Optical Drive Speeds: 6x DVD+R DL; 6x DVD-R DL; 4x4x8 DVD+RW; 8x4x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x16x24 CD-RW Digital Media Reader or Slots: Yes, select memory card slots Graphics: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology Video Memory: 1340MB total available Personal Video Recorder (PVR):No TV Tuner: No MPEG: Yes Built-in Webcam: Yes Modem: 56 Kbps* ITU V.90/V.92 *Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps. Networking: Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000-Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Wireless Networking: Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN network connection (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth-Enabled: Yes Additional Audio/Video Connectors: 1 HDMI Audio: Dolby Sound Room SpeakersBuilt-in stereo PCMCIA Slots1 ExpressCard/34 USB 2.0 Ports3 IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports: 1 Laptop Weight: 6.7 pounds Battery Type: Lithium-ion Pointing Device: Electrostatic touchpad ------------------------------------ the laptop sounds like a good deal $730. so, what do you think? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/146187-sony-fw-laptop-vgn-fw235jh-osx86-leopard/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
asofan Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Bump! need some help here. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/146187-sony-fw-laptop-vgn-fw235jh-osx86-leopard/#findComment-1038130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asofan Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 guys, anyone at least experience any Sony FW laptop? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/146187-sony-fw-laptop-vgn-fw235jh-osx86-leopard/#findComment-1044287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twotimes Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 guys, anyone at least experience any Sony FW laptop? I've tried installing Leopard on Sony Vaio FW 140, but although the installation went well (i used iDeneb 1.3), most of the peripherials weren't detected (no lan/wifi/audio). But the dealbreaker is the Intel 4500 graphics: there's neither driver nor workaround available so far to circumvent the 1024x768 resolution... So i didn't even bother looking for drivers for other hardware parts- it's no use trying when you're stuck at 1024x768 on 1600x900 screen. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/146187-sony-fw-laptop-vgn-fw235jh-osx86-leopard/#findComment-1049305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asofan Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 thanks twotimes, can you tell me what audio device is installed in the fw140 you have? the site says High Definition Audio, but it doesn't show which chip (realtek, via, intel). thanks alot Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/146187-sony-fw-laptop-vgn-fw235jh-osx86-leopard/#findComment-1050515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranotion Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 how can i add a new topic,i am newbie here,really need some advice about sony fw 520,thank you so much Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/146187-sony-fw-laptop-vgn-fw235jh-osx86-leopard/#findComment-1405799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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