Specifications
Operating System
Language Pack
Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit (English Version) with Service Pack 1
Architecture
Processor Technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
Chipset
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
Processor System Bus
1066 MHz
Processor Name
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53 GHz)*1*2
Network Connection
Intel® WiFi Link 5100
Cache Memory
3 MB
Memory Bus
800 MHz
Main Memory
SO-DIMM slots
2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)
Pre-installed/Max
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM *3 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*4)
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
320 GB*5 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
Optical Disc Drive
Maximum Reading Speed
DVD+R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 8x/DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x
Maximum Writing Speed
DVD+R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x
Drive
DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
Graphics
Dedicated Video Memory
256 MB
Graphics Accelerator
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS notebook graphics processing unit (GPU)
Display
Type
14.1" wide (WXGA:1280 x 800) TFT Colour display (Clear Bright LCD Lite)
Interface
i.LINK(IEEE 1394)
4 pin (S400) x 1
Display Output Connector
Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1
SD Memory Card Slot
SD Memory Card*7(SDHC compatible, MMC compatible)
Microphone
Stereo mini jack x 1
Others
Touch sensor
DC IN
x 1
USB
High Speed USB 2.0 x 3
Network (RJ-45)Connector
10Base-T/100Base-TX x 1
Modem
V.92 and V.90 Compliant x 1
Memory Stick Slot
Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*6
PC Card Slot
ExpressCard™/34 x 1
Headphone
Stereo mini jack x 1
Wireless Connection
Wireless LAN Frequency
5 GHz (802.11a/Draft n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/Draft n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR
Wireless LAN Data Rate
maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (Draft 802.11n)*9
Wireless LAN Type
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft n*8
Camera
Front Side Camera
Effective pixels: 1280 x 1024
Audio
Microphone
Built-in monaural microphone
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Sound Chip
Intel® High Definition Audio compatible , 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
Approx. 18mm key pitch/2mm keystroke , 82 keys
Touchpad
Intelligent Touchpad
Battery Life*10
Optional Long Battery
VGP-BPL13 Lithium-ion battery: up to 4 hours of use
Bundled Battery
VGP-BPS13/S Lithium-ion battery: up to 2 hours of use
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
335.8 x 29-39.8 x 245 mm
Weight
2.6 kg (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
Support
VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Data Restore Tool
Word Processor / Spreadsheet
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*11
Home Network
VAIO Media plus
Tool
Roxio Easy Media Creator, Adobe® Reader® 9, McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*12
Music
VAIO MusicBox, SonicStage Mastering Studio
Video Edit/Playback
VAIO Movie Story, Adobe® Premiere® Elements® 7, VAIO Edit Components, WinDVD for VAIO
Utilities
VAIO Control Center, VAIO Launcher, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects
DVD Creation
Click to Disc, Click to Disc Editor
AV Entertainment
Windows® Media center SP1
Still Image/Photo
PMB (Picture Motion Browser), Windows® Photo Gallery, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 7
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor
AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V32)
Battery
Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13/S)*13
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
*2 Intel® Virtualization Technology is not supported.
*3 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, the supported dual channel mode provides better performance.
*4 Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands.
*5 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk drive space is reserved as a recovery partition.
*6 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
*7 The copyright protection of the SD Memory Card is not supported.
*8 The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used.
*9 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions.
*10 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver.1.0,measurement method (a)). Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit http://www.sony‑asia.com/support/vaio/jeita
*11 This software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch.
Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced‑functionality mode, limiting options and operation
*12 Free use of 30 days. Further update will be charged.
*13 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.
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