Notebook Reviews

The Fujitsu has a simular product, and it is about $300~$500 less than this SONY TR1AP (of course not as stylish). I really like SONY TR1AP's small and stylish design, but this laptop is way too expansive for it's feature.

I think I will wait for a little while for the price to drop then I will change it to a 5 stars.

I have owned this computer for the past month and have found it versatile and able to handle the rigors of office, travel, and home applications. The beauty of this smart machine is that with the 512 MEG RAM upgrade, the memory easily allows for a variety of applications to be handled with ease. As an attorney, I often have many e-mails with attachments, large documents and pages of research material that I must review and this computer has become an essential tool of my daily activities. The benefit of the TR1AP, Windows XP Professional along with Office XP Professional, makes this a tool that I cannot be without!

I was originally considering a Dell D800 but decided that was not what I needed. I only spend a short amount of time at clients and this has been perfect. I have the extended battery on order and expect to work a full day without charging. Only problem is that Bluetooth is not included. The on/off switch for the wireless is great. I highly recommend this for anybody who is on the move and doesn't want a lot of weight on their backs.

I've owned this machine for three weeks now, and I have some mixed feelings.
I need this for work, but for my personal use, give me my Powerbook any day of the week.

I like the computer screen. Very bright indeed, and very clear. The sound is terrific, plenty of USB ports, and an iLink port (Firewire) are available, as well as a monitor output and a parallel port.

At 512 MB of RAM, memory is a little on the small side, especially in light of the fact that the VGA card uses some of it.

Now, Sony support is easily the most disappointing ever.
I cleared the hard drive in order to upgrade to Windows XP professional (it came with Home edition), and realized too late that there were no drivers included. Even hours of surfing as well as ordering the backup DVD (they sent me the wrong one) did not provide me with a driver for the ATI video card. It was simply unavailable, even the Sony driver site didn't have many drivers. (for that matter, I couldn't find support for this specific laptop, even amongst hundreds of other models).

Eventually I wound up using an unsupported third party, but nevertheless excellent driver (Radeon Omega, for those of you desperately looking for a VGA driver)

One other complaint, well two. The wireless-g card stops working intermittently. I called Sony tech support (my only recourse in spite of buying considerable extra protection), and they had no clue. They walked me through an install of the card, and simply said 'well, can you get on the Internet?' When I said, yes I can for now, they treated the problem as solved.

My other problem was frequent Blue Screens of Death, to which tech support simply replied 'can't help you there!' When I asked if I could read the minidumps (MS's way of documenting the error), they simply said 'you can't read those.' -- I'll take that with a grain of salt. However, they did recommend I upgrade my memory. After all, I was using Excel and Internet Explorer at the same time.

So I am left with a nasty taste in my mouth about tech support. Unsolved mysteries, blue screens, missing drivers, and wrong DVD's in the wrong language being sent to me. Oh, and being fobbed off by technical support after sinking some hard-earned cash into a rather dear protection plan.

Being both a Mac user as well as a PC user, I can see how the much more expensive Powerbook pays for itself in some ways.

On the whole, the Vaio is decent, but it sure isn't great, and the support is atrocious. A final word on support: Sony's web site is a nightmare to wade through, an endless, frustrating jungle that makes one want to bang one's head against a wall, screaming 'why, why!!'

It looks like Sony is really stretching for cash on this one. While it does boast a nice 2.8Ghz P4 Soket 478 FCPGA2 Northwood Processor at 533mhz FSB. No real extra code functions included, like Hyper threading. Just the standard MMX, SSE, SEE2.

512MB (256MB X 2) of (SODIM) DDR PC2100 RAM. SODIM is generally what you expect on a modern mid range notebook, however SODIM os very slow and really drags down the performance, it doesn't help that the ram is also made by one of the most low branded memory company's in business, infenion. Now theoretically because the processor has 533Mhz FSB you should be able to handle SODIM PC2700 and you can, however Sony only ships with 2100. My recommendation is go to Kingston and buy some high quality SODIM modules at PC2700. It helps quite a bit. It can be expanded up to 1GB

Battery life is utterly pathetic. One hour at best using low brow applications... The desktop based P4 sucks power like no tomorrow. The AC Adapter is horrendously bulky and the battery adds quite the load to an already heavy notebook.

The screen is absolutely beautiful and boasts some of the brightest, sharpest and most clear cut colorful images on a notebook screen in this price range. However after one week after purchase, I already have a dead pixel!

The software sweep included is nice, however, sony likes to squeeze every penny and doesn't include a recovery dvd or cd set. However sony does include some spyware /adware chocked apps as well like Real Player. My suggestion is to completely wipe the stock home and do a fresh install of Home or Pro, considering all the drivers are now available on the web. I should mention that when I first purchased this notebook they went and I was forced to order a recovery dvd from sony.

The RADEON IGP345M is a decent card, however ATI's catalyst drivers doesn't support it, so other than the shipped drivers, your only other choice is the omega series, witch out perform the shipped ones anyway. What I find extremely irritating is the 64MB that makes up your video card is hared by your physicals ram, so stock wise you really only have 408MB of physical RAM. The BIOS isn't associable rather, so you can't configure how much ram is actually shared. It does support dual displays, but with the shipped drivers the alternative display can only achieve a max resolution of 1024x768. Other than web browsing and some small Photoshop projects the card is utterly useless.

Enough of the bad, on the flipside, the processor is fast despite HT, the keyboard is big and comfortable, the electronic touch pad is nice and responsive. A plethora of IO really delivers in external devices, usb 2.0, Firewire. The speakers are loud and adequate for notebook speakers, the speaker output sounds decent as well. A PCMCIA slot, Sony memory card slot and a surprisingly powerful intergraded wireless antenna. Lets not forget the built in 10/100 and every useful Printer Port.

The rest of this notebook is pretty much standard issue, the 40GB is about what you expect to pay and is quite speedy for 4200 RPM and the CD/DVD burner is pretty high quality from QSI. I also really like the idea that the RAM, Hard Drive and Video Controller and completely user upgradeable. Very smart!

Did I mention is looks VERY SEXY. A nice silver paint job gives a strait forward futuristic look. The final verdict is if you're a skilled computer user this would be a decent buy for a midrange desktop replacement.

The pros just barely outweigh the cons.

I have found the Sony Vaio PCG-K13 to be an excellent compromise between a desktop replacement and a laptop. Weighing in at 7.3 pounds, it is fairly portable, and sports an excellent 15" screen. Sony engineers developed the X-Brite LCD technology which allows for a very sharp, bright display that rivals other displays employing SXGA technology. The 64 Mb. ATI Radeon 1GP video adapter provides the graphics quality. On display at a national computer store, the PCG-K13 stood out among the other laptops for brightness and clarity.

The PCG-K13 employs the Fujitsu MHT2040AT 40 Gb. hard drive which is whisper quiet. I have to press my ear to the computer to hear any rotational or seek activity. Likewise for the system fan, which is equally whisper quiet and keeps the computer case cooled nicely. These two factors help provide a very calming computing experience.

Ergonomically, the keyboard and electrostatic touch pad couldn't be better. The large keyboard incorporates full size Enter, Shift, Control (2), Tab and Backspace keys. Keytouch is quiet with good tactile feedback. The touchpad requires very minimal pressure to operate, and the left and right control buttons are large and well placed.

Three USB ports, one Firewire port, a parallel port, external monitor port, PCMCIA slots (2), and standard audio ports are provided. No serial port - USB replaces that.

The negatives? One is short battery life, understandable when feeding a 2.8 Ghz. Pentium 4 processor. Squeezing two hours from the battery would be the most you can expect from this unit. For me, however, this is not a problem - I am rarely away from an AC outlet, and having Pentium 2.8 Ghz. speed makes up for the battery life.

Secondly, nearly 5 Gb. of hard drive space is used by the recovery partition. Rather that supply a recovery CD-Rom, Sony forces you to burn nine disks to provide the recovery set, or purchase a DVD recovery disk from them. You can then recover the 5 Gb. partition for your own use.

Lastly, the 512 Mb. Ram is shared with the ATI adapter, leaving 448 Mb. for system use. Still, system performance is more than adequate.

I would highly recommend this computer for someone wanting an above average mainstream laptop for general computing and perhaps some moderate graphics (Photoshop) work. For gaming or highly detailed design work, you would need to look elsewhere.

At $1399.00 US, with promotions occasionally offering it at $1249.00, this is one laptop well worth considering.

its pretty pricey at the price, and 2nd is the ram they give you is maxed out meaning 512 is the maximum ram it can handle in total. the processor itself is stuck on 1.6 meaning it cannot go any higher or lower then the 1.6ghz they provided, its a pretty dissapointing thing in total so my rating is very poor since the fixed processor means that if you short it out its VERY pricey to replace

Bought it in Sep 2002. It has been very disappointing. THe keys falling apart. The cd drive door broke. Keys getting stuck etc. Was not at all happy with the model.

I work on my computers daily. Sony laptops are exactly what you want. Turn it on, work, turn it off. No problems. Cool!

This lock is good (I use one every day) but it isn't perfect. A determined thief can remove the lock given enough time in a concealed space. My friend had his IBM laptop stolen in just this fashion from his private office.

I am very happy with my cable lock. Although it does not make your computer equal to Fort Knox, it will at the very least slow a would-be theif down. I can hang my 8lb laptop off of it, and bounce it up and down with the cable, and it holds firm (trial conducted over my bed, a heavily padded surface). I like how the cable swivels around the actual lock to avoid the cable kinking, and becoming cumbersome. I also like the fact that it is a key operated system. Although combinations are quicker, they can be hacked in about 5 minutes of trying, and slipping a key in the lock and giving a quick turn can't be any simpler. Just remember to keep one key in a safe place, and write the key serial number down somewhere so a replacement can be found. For the money, I don't think there is a better security option for notebook computers, unless you spend the $40 on a doberman puppy, and train it to attack computer theifs. But that would be hard. Buy this lock system, and it could save you $3000.

It does just what it says it'll do: if your PC has a locking slot (almost all do now) and the place where you're working has a secure piece of hardware to secure it the airplane-grade cable (schools, libraries, airports, et. al.), all would-be casual thieves will move on. As for more determined thieves, that's perhaps another story. Back up your data!

I have to say, I was awe by the design of the shell of this baby. I was so happy until I realize I was not productive for the 2 weeks that I had this sony vaio. Most of the time i had to plug in an external keyboard and mouse because the right shift is as tiny as an ant and the glidepad will not response well. I was really frustrated when I saw try to edit my photo in paintshop pro. My cloning tool keep clone more than i needed because the glidepad was not responsive. At time it wont even move and times it will jump around. I turned on off all the fancy feature and yet the same. As for the graphic, I couldn't watch a DVD and type my report in word at the same time due to the weak GPU. Overal I'm very unhappy and wish I didn't spent [so much money] on this flawful laptop. I gave it 1 star for cool power plug, another for design. It could have had 3 more if the keyboard, glidepad, and graphic were better. I hope this helps you all. I dont had Sony, infact majority of my electronics are SONY. From TV to Stereo system to my old desktop and laptop. Sony you need to listen to the costumers!!!

This laptop is for someone who cares about the look more than anything else... i can tell this laptop is very sinsetive and you'll have to take care of it and treat it as if its an expensive peace of glass, so be gentle with it.
i bought this 8 month ago and until now i didn't face any problem with it. sony is a powerful company. you never regret what you spent. & i highly recommand this product :)

I initially bought a heavy P4-2.4GHz laptop, but the loud noise of the fan started to really annoy me. Also, the battery would not last more than an hour, and carrying it around large airports was a pain. I was considering a downgrade to a P3-M when I read a review on the Intel Centrino powered laptops.

After evaluating some options, I narrowed down the search to a Dell Inspiron 600M (best value and performance from a reputable manufacturer) and the Sony Z1A1 (best looking, but most expensive). The 4 week delivery time quoted by Dell (vs. 3 days by Sony) prompted me to try the Z1A1.

It took just one look out of the box for me to really start falling in love this machine. It is by far the best-looking laptop on the market. As an engineer, I didn't think that this would be such a big deal, but the aesthetics really makes it a joy to work on this system.

What's more, the system really performs. I was worried about the fact that this laptop had an older ATI 7500 graphics chipset with16MB of memory vs. Dell with the newer ATI 9000 and 64MB memory option. I must conclude that the Dell system must kick some serious butt, since doing a side by side comparison with my P4-2.4GHz laptop proved to me that the Sony Z1A1 significantly outperforms the P4 laptop in everything I've tried so far.

This system is definitely more than adequate for my needs (frequently running Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, and Illustrator at the same time). It is very quiet (no fan noise), and I consistently get over 4 hours of battery life.

Unfortunately, it is not perfect. There appears to be some problem when you are running your WiFi with encryption. It frequently gets disconnected. This isn't a huge problem since reconnecting takes but two mouse clicks. Also, the key on the right side is the same size as one of the standard letter keys. Although it is not a problem for me, my wife frequently hits the adjacent key.

Considering the fact that I spend more time with this laptop than any other product that I have purchased, I think the appearance is worth extra cost. I totally recommend this system.

I have used Sony laptops since 1999 and tend to get a new one every few years giving the old one as a hand-me-down to someone else. I like Sony because they typically make the very lightest laptops available, the keyboards have a smooth action, and the design/style of the products are usually "cool" looking.

This laptop was an exception. Something about it is awkward and clunky. It's larger than my 3 previous Sony Vaio laptops, the edges are squared off, not rounded...in fact there's something very "square" about the entire product design!

The design is bad enough to hurt functionality, too, as there is a fan on the bottom of the computer which easily becomes obstructed if you use it outside of the docking case (where 100% of my use occurs).

Now about quality. In general, I had been really happy with Vaio quality, but this laptop is making me think twice. If you leave the computer on for a long time (a couple of weeks), the hard drive starts screaming. This is probably due to overheating. I have to turn off the computer and let it sit and cool, then turn it on again. The power cord connection was always loose in the machine so that I would have to wiggle the cord to ensure a connection. That connection would invariably disconnect from time to time during use, and I'd be on battery power without realizing it. Eventually, 1 year and 4 months after I bought the machine, the power connection failed altogether and would only connect sporadically. As I write this, the computer is at Sony for repair, and they seem to just want to send me an entire refurbished computer rather than diagnose and fix the problem. I've also found an article in today's (May 22, 2004) San Jose Mercury News (see the action line feature) in which another person ALSO had problem with the DC jack line. A reader wrote the paper to get help with Sony service because he kept seeing the problem over and over again. He says "When I plug in the AC/DC power cord, I have to hold the cord or move it around a little to get a good connection". This is exactly what happens with me, and I therefore think this is a general problem with the machine.

So, because of problems with the design, overheating, and quality, I cannot recommend that you buy this item.

To leave on a good note: the laptop IS really light. One of the lightest you'll find, with a keyboard that is large enough to actually use.

I've had this laptop for 2 months now and it is wonderful. Very Light and very quiet, unlike what someone else had to say. My guess is he got a lemon. This notebook is just as quiet as any other I've used. The case is rock solid and made of Magnesium Alloy which weighs as much as plastic but is as strong as metal. The screen hinge covers are plastic but that's a minor problem. The 1ghz processor is spiffy and it's perfect if you need a thin light notebook.

I've owned a Sony R505TL for about 2 years. During those 2 years, it has been through very heavy usage; you might even call it abuse.

My laptop is on about 12 hours per day. It gets tossed around in the car while I drive like a maniac; sits in 100+ degree temperatures while I'm in clients' offices; and gets banged around against walls and floors in an attache not made for laptops. Then I get home and abuse it some more.

Pros:
- Great to look at.
- Light and mobile.
- Takes abuse and doesn't complain.
- Developed using alien technology.

Cons:
- You can't make love to it.
- You can't eat it.
- It doesn't dispense cash.

Bad news: The R505TL finally died last week. Her demise can be blamed on idiot designers of wireless network PCMCIA cards. Why do those things stick out so much?! I accidentally swung my attache into a wall, cramming the protruding pc card into the slot, breaking the slot and shoving it into my laptops innards.

Good news: I'm getting another one! Just won the auction on eBay. This one's faster and newer. I'm also getting a Sony Vaio 802.11G card that DOESN'T protrude; this is the only 802.11G card on the market that's almost flush with a laptop's side.

The R505 has been replaced by the V505. They must have bought some new technology from the aliens. I'm sure it's also a good product, but I'll stick to R505's until I need something faster.

I have the Nikon Coolpix 4500 camera and I recently purchased this accessory kit for it. I have nothing but good things to say about it!!!
-The camera case is of very high quality and not only does it fit the 4500 camera, but there's also room for other accessories, such as the AC adapter, compact flash cards, etc.
-The AC adapter is very useful because it does NOT come with the camera (at least not with the Coolpix 4500).
-The compact flash card reader, lens cloth, and card wallet are other nice things to have.

If all of these items were purchased separately, the grand total of all of them combined would have been well over [$]. Thus, this kit is a very good buy and very complementary to the camera.

After I had purchased this kit, I read the reviews by other users and they seem to be misleading. But once I received the kit, I was pleasantly surprised by its contents and I discounted the misleading information supplied by some of the reviews.

Yes, this is an accessory kit for the Nikon Coolpix cameras but give us the particulars, please! I ordered this after making a guess from the picture as to what it contained. The kit comes with a CompactFlash card reader (plus software), a black camera case made of PVC/vinyl (it's soft and flexible, though), a nice little "wallet" for extra memory cards, a lens cloth, and an AC adapter. A nice kit for at a good price! I'm glad I took a chance.

The case fits very well with my Coolpix 5700 camera. The EH-52 AC adaptor's output rating on the product label is 8.4V/1.3A Max, which is the same as the EH-53. I tested it, worked fine. My PC running Window XP detected the memory card reader automatically and showed it as another removable drive. Transfering pictures without any problem. I can also use the card reader like a USB drive with the Flash memory plugged in.

Bought one. Returned it because the floppy drive didn't work and the screen went on the fritz. Exchanged it for another one. Again the floppy drive doesn't work and the DVD-ROM drive won't open. I talked to Sony support and they claim they don't have hardware problems with the computer or its docking station (though they had in the past). Curious to know if others have had this problem too or if I am just spectacularly unlucky this year. I haven't yet decided whether or not to give Sony a third try on this machine. It's a pity since it seems like such a well designed laptop, if only it would work.
Another reviewer mentioned Sony's support. I agree that it is weak, especially relative to Dell and others. My desktop Sony had to go back. It came back (reset so all information was gone). They hadn't fixed the hardware; they had just re-run the setup discs. Gee, thanks Sony!

Well I have just about had it with Sony.

First let me say that when you need support you are contributing to the outsourcing in the US.

Second, unless it's a simple problem these people have no clue what they are doing.

Third, you are put on hold forever!

When they finally figure out that they can't fix your problem they transfer you back to the US, where someone there tells you that the people you just spoke to have no clue.

The best you can expect at this point is to send the computer in for repair. Not a lot of fun,(three months new) because you are now without a computer for several weeks and all your data is at the hands of strangers.

Customer Service has to be one of the most important factors when buying a computer, Sony gets an F.

My next computer will be a Dell, providing they maintain the quality service in the US they have built their reputation on.

Here's a new motto for Sony Vaio
If you like getting the run-around, Sony is for you.

As was mentioned before, this Sony is very high quality and has a tough magnesium case. Not a single bad pixel on the uniformly bright screen. It is light and thin enough to carry with one hand especially when you disconnect it from the dock.

I got this laptop so that I can write my status reports, fill out my timesheet and read eBooks while flying coach. I wanted a laptop that I could bring to meetings and classes to take notes. Sometimes I will use it to drive a projector when I lead training sessions. When I go into a datacenter, I will bring it with me so that I have product documentation at hand.

I don't need the docking station drives for any of those activities, thus I take full advantage of the light weight. Also, it is very quiet and small, so it doesn't distract others during meetings or classes.

This is NOT a desktop replacement computer since it is only a third as powerful as high-end desktops. Also, its screen and keyboard are a little too small to be comfortable using 8-10 hours a day. When I work at my desk and write documentation and presentations, I will prefer to have the Sony plugged into my 19" monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse and Ethernet. When I want to play games, I'm going to use my desktop computer at home.

Tips:
Get the Kensington Optical PocketMouse Pro. It is a silver optical mouse with a USB cable that retracts into the mouse body for travel. It is very clever and comfortable and matches the laptop color. I'm not using a wireless mouse since the mouse batteries could die while I'm working.

Be sure click the 'lock' switch after you attach the laptop battery to get some peace of mind. I tend to use the battery as the carry handle.

Practice for a while with the right Shift key. I still haven't quite gotten the hang of it, but I compensate by using Caps Lock more often.

Sony's support website says to not use Nero CD Writer software until they get a bug fix in. It can harm your DVD/CD-RW drive.

True, touchpad buttons are hard to hit, but I never use them. I didn't use them on larger laptops either. It's easier to just tap the touchpad to perform button clicks. To drag something, tap twice and don't pick up your finger after the second tap. Also, the Sony has touchpad shortcuts to close windows (tap top-left corner and drag down-right) and scroll windows vertically (slide along right of touchpad) and scroll horizontally (slide along bottom).

The LCD is XGA, but contrary to what another reviewer said, VGA and SVGA will look fine and scale to full screen IF you get the latest Intel 830MG chipset graphics driver from Intel's website. There were a lot of bug fixes in Intel's latest driver and Sony's support site didn't have it yet. The new driver even updates the chipset to enable DirectX 8.1 and OpenGL support, if you get desperate for a game.

I plan on putting in a 512MB 144-pin 133MHz SoDIMM based on other reviewers' suggestions. That will bring the system up to 640MB. I read Intel's 830MG chipset documentation and it does look like it is supported.

I expect at some point I will get a wireless 802.11b PC card, but I don't have a need for it now.

My only complaint is that it doesn't include S-Video or TV-Out connectors. I know the 830MG supports it, so it was disappointing that Sony didn't include them. There are bi-directional FireWire to S-Video/NTSC/PAL/Stereo converters out there (tvone, Dazzle or Canopus)..., but I just wanted TV-out for watching a DVD on TV.

I'm very glad I purchased this machine.

If you're looking for a good snug fitting case for the 5700, this is it. It's a tight fit, but holds the camera and strap. There is room in the top inside pocket for a card or other item and the front pocket has quite a bit of room for a extra battery or other misc accessories. Belt loop seems robust and the rings for the strap is sewn into a nylon strap that goes all the way around the bottom. This is perfect for when I just want to carry the camera and move fast and light.
As to the turning on in the case. I suppose this would be a problem if I didn't consistantly turn the camera off and the switch to review. If the camera is switched on accidently, the lens won't extend. Simple solution that one should always use regardless of the case.
I imagine this will fit the new Nikon 8700 as well.
There seems to be two models of this case floating around out there. (especially on ebay) The one pictured above is the best. The other seems to be lacking some pockets and features.

Great camera case for nikon 5700 made for and fits well.Does not carry much gear but why should it its not a camera gear bag. It fits my needs.

This is without a doubt, an exceptional camera. I've had mine for a little under a year and I have NO complaints about it. I bought a 512 MB card to go with it shortly after getting the camera and I get about 800 pics on the lowest exposure, which is PLENNY of detail for emailing or use on a non photography centered website. Even if the rough image must be cropped down to achieve the final picture. And 5 megapixel has always been more than I've needed for backdrops, prints, and anything I've needed to do with my photos so far. I get good battery life, and the major controls are immediately understandable, although this camera definitely has more than enough depth and features that will keep you reaching for the manual till you get used to the camera.

Two caveats, one - it looks like CF mem will soon be replaced with CF II. Although CF mem will still be around, it wil definitely put a time limit on how long you can use the camera. two - either get a card reader, or get a larger card (which u'll need) that comes with a USB reader, most good cards (mine is lexar) do this. All in all, the camera is SPECTACULAR!!!

While retrieving the camera from the case, I noticed the upper portion of the belt loop had split and was hanging by a mere thread of rubber. I was fortunate. After removing the camera from the case, one slight tug broke the belt loop. I've been using this case for approximately nine months with a Nikon Coolpix 990. Suggest you look at a Tamrac #5694 for cameras of this size.

I previously used a case logic digital camera bag for my Coolpix 950. It was pretty nice, but it was a tight fit to get the camera in. Alhtough the Nikon case seems smaller, the camera fits much better. I also have room for an extra set of batteries, my PCMCIA flash card adaptor, and a video cable. However, the one thing I miss is that there's no shouldar strap. Just a belt buckle, and a little loop.

OK, I got one of these and like many others have already said, it has the advantage of having been engineered to carry the camera, but not much else. I, myself, carry lots of batteries and the thing has nowhere to stuff them all. After running through a Sears, Best Buy and a camera shop stuffing the 990 into various cases to see what fits best, I settled on a case logic CD player carrying bag. It has 3 zip pockets in it as well as a shoulder strap, belt loop and a snap loo that can be used to hang a light accessory bag off ot it. The bag is just big enough to fit the 990 into the mid pocket while leaving room in the back pocket for batteries and accessories. The small front pocket is just the right size to carry the trial size CF card that comes with the camera. Over all, I am very happy with the case. It is water resistant so I don't fear being caught in the rain with it an is just so versatile.

If you can find this thing its great. Shouldn't be hard Case logic has their products everywhere. It is a CD player travel bag and square shaped and comes in red, blue, yellow and maybe another color or two (I only saw the three colors I mentioned but there are probably more) If you can, get one of these. Its just right and now I am rambling so that's all for this review.