Specifications
Operating System
Language Pack
Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit (English Version)
Architecture
Chipset
Intel® P43 Express Chipset
Processor System Bus
1066 MHz
Processor Name
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E7400 (2.80 GHz)*1
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*2(upgradeable up to 8 GB*3)
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
500 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 7200rpm)
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: 10x
Drive
DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
Graphics
Dedicated Video Memory
256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Accelerator
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS notebook graphics processing unit (GPU)
Display
Type
20.1" wide (WSXGA+: 1680 x 1050) TFT colour display (VAIO Display Plus, Motion Reality)
Interface
i.LINK(IEEE 1394)
4pin (S400) x 1
SD Memory Card Slot
SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) )
Microphone
stereo mini jack x 1
Others
Optical Out Connector, Line-In (stereo mini jack)
DC IN
x 1
USB
High Speed USB 2.0 x 5
Network (RJ-45)Connector
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T x 1
Memory Stick Slot
Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size, Memory Stick PRO compatible, MagicGate function)*5
Headphone
stereo mini jack x 1
Wireless Connection
Wireless LAN Frequency
2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR
Wireless LAN Data Rate
maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11g) 300 Mbps (802.11n)*7
Wireless LAN Type
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n*6
Camera
Front Side Camera
Effective pixels: 1280 x 1024
Audio
Microphone
Built-in monaural microphone
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Sound Chip
"Sound Reality"(Intel® High Definition Audio compatible) , 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
VGP-UKB3US Wired keyboard: Approx. 19 mm key pitch / 2 mm keystroke , 103 keys
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Main unit: 487 x 408 x 157 mm (Under minimum tilt) , 487 x 378 x 276 mm (Under maximum tilt) , Keyboard: 427 x 23 x 128 mm
Weight
Main unit: 8.5kg
Included Software
Support
VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support ,VAIO Data Restore Tool
Word Processor / Spreadsheet
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*8
Home Network
VAIO Media plus
Tool
Roxio Easy Media Creator, Adobe® Reader® 9, McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*9, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial*10, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 60-day Free Trial*10
Video Edit/Playback
VAIO Movie Story, Adobe® Premiere® Elements® 7
Utilities
VAIO Gate,VAIO Control Center, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects
DVD Creation
Click to Disc, Click to Disc Editor
AV Entertainment
Windows® Media center
Still Image/Photo
PMB (Picture Motion Browser), Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 7
Supplied Accessories
keyboard
Wired keyboard (VGP-UKB3US)
AC Adaptor
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V18)
Mouse
Wired Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS30)
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. For the availability of Intel® Virtualization Technoloby, please visit our web site at http://www.sony‑ asia.com/subtype/notifications/asset/339736/productcategory/it+personal+computer
*2 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.
*3 Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands.
*4 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.
*5 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
*6 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.
*7 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.
*8 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
*9 Free use of 30 days. Further update will be charged.
*10 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged.[AVC HD Playback]
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