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Processor Technology Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor U7600(1.20 GHz)*1*2
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset
Operating System Windows Vista™ Business (English Version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack
Chipset Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset
Processor System Bus 533MHz
Memory Bus 667MHz
Cache Memory 2MB Advanced Smart Cache
Main Memory Pre-installed / Max 1GB (upgradeable up to 2GB)
  SO-DIMM slots 1 SO-DIMM slot (The pre-installed memory module uses one)
Flash Memory 32GB (Recovery storage: max. 8GB*3, C: Remain) Ultra ATA/66
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 Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Total Available Graphics Memory (Max)*4 256MB (251MB with 1 GB of standard RAM)
Display 11.1" (1366 x 768) TFT Colour display (Clear Bright High Colour LCD: White LED)
TV Function Digital Tuner -
Analogue Tuner -
Interface USB High Speed USB 2.0 x 2
i.LINK(IEEE 1394) 4pin (S400) x 1
Network (RJ-45)Connector 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T x 1
Display Output Connector Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1
AV Out Connector -
S Video In/Out Connector -
Headphone stereo mini jack x 1
Microphone stereo mini jack x 1
TV Out -
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)*5
SD Memory Card Slot SD Memory Card*6 (SDHC compatible, MMC compatible)
DC IN x 1
Others Docking Station Connector x 1
Wireless Connection Wireless LAN Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g*7 ・ Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection ・Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) *8 ・Frequency: 5 GHz (802.11a), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.0+EDR
Compatible Memory Cards Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible) ・SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible) ・Multi Media Card
PC Card Slot ExpressCard™/34 x1
Fingerprint Sensor x 1
Security Chip TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Camera Effective Pixels: 640x480
Image Device: 1/7.4" VGA CMOS
Lens: 2 elements in 2 groups, F2.8
Focus distance:f=1.96mm
Audio Intel® High Definition Audio compatible ・ 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) ・ Built-in stereo speakers ・ Built-in monaural microphone
Keyboard/Input Device Approx. 17 mm key pitch ・ 1.7 mm keystroke ・82 keys ・ Intelligent Touchpad
Battery Life*9 Bundled Battery VGP-BPL11 Lithium-ion battery: up to 11.5hours of use
Optional Long Battery VGP-BPX11 Lithium-ion battery: up to 18.0 hours of use
Dimensions (WxHxD) 277 x 22.5 - 29.8 x 198.2 mm
Weight 1170 g (including the supplied battery)
Included Software AV Entertainment: Image Converter 3, Instant Mode
Video Edit/Playback:VAIO Video & Photo Suite 1.1, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 3.0,VAIO Edit Components 6.2, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0
DVD Creation:Click to DVD 2.6*10
Music:SonicStage CP 4.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3
Still Image/Photo: Windows® Photo Gallery , Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0(Installer)
Home Network: VAIO Media 6.0
Tool: Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0, Adobe® Reader® 8, Norton Internet Security™ 2007*11
Utilities:VAIO Control Center 2.0, VAIO Camera Utility 2.0, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.3, Infineon TPM Professional Package (Installer), Protector Suite QL 5.6, VAIO AV Mode Launcher 1.1
Support:VAIO Recovery Utility, VAIO Update 3.0, VAIO Hardware Diagnostics 3.3
Supplied Accessories AC Adaptor(VGP-AC16V14) ・ Lithium-ion battery(VGP-BPL11)*12 ・ Cleaning cloth
Warranty One year*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 on VAIO .
*3 Necessary data for recovery (setting back to initial shipment settings) in the hard disk drive consuming approximately 8GB in size is available separately.
*4 Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory.
*5 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
*6 The copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD memory card are not supported.
*7 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.
*8 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.
*9 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0).) Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit vaio-online.sony.com
*10 There are some cases in which Click to DVD and other DVD burning applications do not operate properly due to lack of local disc capacity.
*11 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.
*12 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.
*13 Warranty conditions may vary by region.
 
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