As district sales manager, I bought the VAIO G118GN/T for the rugged body with refined functionality and looks that give me a competitive edge. It's the optimal business tool for presenting ideas one-on-one or projected on a screen. The suite of business utilities assures every client meeting goes smoothly, at the simple touch of a presentation button for the best settings. For business travel, I'm reassured by the robust body's three-surface carbon structure and HDD protection, all rigorously test-proven by Sony engineers. So I can commute with confidence when it is pressed or elbowed in a crowded train. Designed compact with carbon fibres on a rich brown cover recalling wood desktops, the VAIO G118GN/T has the sophisticated appearance and elite performance that fully answer my business needs. Sized and configured just right for my office and mobile applications, the VAIO G118GN/T has what it takes to enable smooth workflow anywhere, anytime - at the airport, train station, or even a client's lobby! With all the time I spend on the road as a systems analyst, I rely on its wireless LAN and advanced connectivity to keep up with clients and colleagues via e-mail. A diversity antenna, configured for high-sensitivity in the ultra-thin and mobile-friendly LCD, assures me of stable, broad-based communication. The ultra-thin 12.1” white LED LCD also increases work efficiency with simultaneous viewing of charts and various documents. For protection of data, I also depend on the laptop for its Fingerprint Sensor and other built-in security measures. Some people may think me a road warrior, but the trim, even profile with polygonal base design gives me the fashionable shape and overall handling ease I need to perform at my best, in style, for a variety of business scenarios. What I like about my VAIO G118GN/T is how seamlessly it fits into my lifestyle. Developed expressly for business needs by thorough Sony research into a considerable number of companies, it’s remarkably useful for multiple applications in the office or on the road. So when I travel overseas on business - flying from New York to Paris, for example - Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology lets me work at high-powered performance level with a battery life of up to 11.5 hours. With battery stamina like this, I can access the Internet for a range of uses throughout the day: data backup, e-mailing, enjoying my favourite music and DVD movies, and so on. And because my life in New York isn't only about business, I'm glad my VAIO G118GN/T also has other capabilities. It's the perfect size and weight for me to take to a cafe for a relaxing time and a bracing cup of cappuccino! © 2007 Sony Corporation