| Processor Technology |
Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
･ Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40 GHz)*1*2
･ Intel® WiFi Link 5100
･ Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset |
| Operating System |
Operating System |
Windows Vista® Business 32-bit (English Version) with Service Pack 1 |
Language Pack
/ Language Interface Pack |
Language Pack: Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
Language Interface Pack: Vietnamese |
| Chipset |
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset |
| Processor System Bus |
1066 MHz |
| Memory Bus |
800 MHz |
| Cache Memory |
3 MB |
| Main Memory |
Pre-installed/Max |
3 GB DDR2 SDRAM*3 (upgradeable up to 4 GB*4) |
| SO-DIMM slots |
2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two) |
| Hard Disk Drive |
320 GB*5 (Serial ATA, 7200 rpm) |
| Optical Disc Drive |
Drive |
DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive |
| Maximum Reading Speed |
DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Double Layer)/
DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Dual Layer)/
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 (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer)/
DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer)
DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/
DVD-RAM: 5x/
CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 16x |
| Graphics Accelerator |
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470 |
| Dedicated Video Memory |
256 MB |
| Display |
13.3" wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD: White LED) |
| TV Function |
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| Interfaces |
USB |
High Speed USB 2.0 x 2 |
| i.LINK (IEEE 1394) |
4 pin (S400) x 1 |
| Network (RJ-45) Connector |
10Base-T/100Base-TX x 1 |
| Display Output Connector |
Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1 |
| AV In/Out Connector |
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| S-Video In/Out Connector |
－ |
| Headphone |
Stereo mini jack x 1 |
| Microphone |
Stereo mini jack x 1 |
| HDMI In/Out Connector |
Output 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 |
| SD Memory Card Slot |
SD Memory Card*7 (SDHC compatible, MMC compatible) |
| AC/DC IN |
DC IN x 1 |
| Others |
Docking Station Connector x 1 |
| Wireless Connection |
Wireless LAN |
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft n*8
・Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (Draft 802.11n)*9
・Frequency: 5 GHz (802.11a/Draft n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/Draft n) |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR |
| PC Card Slot |
ExpressCard™/34 x 1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor |
x 1 |
| Security Chip |
TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
| Camera |
Effective pixels: 1280x1024 |
| Audio |
Intel® High Definition Audio compatible ・ 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) ・ Built-in stereo speakers ･ Built-in monaural microphone |
| Keyboard/Input Device |
Approx. 19 mm key pitch/2 mm keystroke ･ 82 keys ･ Intelligent Touchpad |
| Battery Life*10 |
Bundled Battery |
VGP-BPS13A/B Lithium-ion battery: up to 3 hours of use |
| Optional Long Battery |
VGP-BPL13 Lithium-ion battery: up to 4.5 hours of use |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (approx.) |
315 x 34 x 233.8 mm |
| Weight (approx.) |
1.99 kg (including the supplied battery) |
| Included Software |
Video Edit/Playback: VAIO Movie Story, Adobe® Premiere® Elements® 7, VAIO Edit Components, WinDVD for VAIO
DVD Creation: Click to Disc, Click to Disc Editor
Music: VAIO MusicBox, SonicStage Mastering Studio
Still Image/Photo: PMB (Picture Motion Browser), Windows® Photo Gallery, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 7
Home Network: VAIO Media plus
Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*11
Tool: Roxio Easy Media Creator, Adobe® Reader® 9, McAfee PC SecurityCenter 90-day Free Trial*12
Utilities: VAIO Mode Switch, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Presentation Support, Infineon TPM Professional Package (Installer), Protector Suite QL, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects
Support: VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Data Restore Tool |
| Supplied Accessories |
AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V26) ･ Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)*13･ Windows®XP Professional Install Disc |
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| Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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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 |
A portion of the system memory over 3 GB may not be available to the operating system.
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. |
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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 90 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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| <AVC HD Playback> |
- Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD playback.
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| <Restriction on OS Downgrade to Windows® XP> |
| Note that certain features and software of the followings are unusable after downgrading from Windows Vista ® to Windows® XP (applies to the VAIO models equipped): |
| - Blu-ray Disc™ read / write function (excluding CD/DVD read and write functions) |
| - VAIO HDD Protection |
| - SSD RAID function |
| - Sony original audio and visual software |
| - Non-Sony software (e.g. InterVideo WinDVD, etc.) |
| - Instant Mode |
| - Plug and Display function |
| - Zoom function by Fn+F9/F10 |
| - VAIO Recovery Tool |
| - Dynamic Hybrid Graphic system (need to reboot for changing the speed /stamina mode) |
| - Noise canceling function |
| - Ambient light sensor function |
| - Quick Charge function |
| - HDMI function |
| - No manual available on how to use Windows® XP |
| Addition to the listed above, other features and software may not be used. |
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| The trademarks, including but not limited to "Sony", "VAIO", "Memory Stick" and "SonicStage" are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. |
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| Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company's policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided. |