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Specifications

    • Operating System

        • Operating System

          Genuine Windows Vista® Business (English Version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack

    • Architecture

        • Processor Technology

          Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology

        • Chipset

          Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

        • Processor System Bus

          800MHz

        • Processor Name

          Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7100(1.80 GHz)*1*2

        • Cache Memory

          2MB Advanced Smart Cache

        • Memory Bus

          667MHz

    • Main Memory

        • SO-DIMM Slots

          2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses one)

        • Pre-installed/Max

          1GB DDR2 SDRAM*3/(upgradeable up to 2GB)

    • Hard Disk Drive

        • Hard Disk Drive

          120GB (HDD recovery storage max. 8GB*4, C: Remain) Serial ATA, 5400rpm

    • 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), 4x (DL) / DVD-R: 8x (SL), 4x (DL) / DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/ DVD-RAM: 5x/ CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 16x

        • Drive

          DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive

    • Graphics

        • Total Available Graphics Memory (Max)

          319MB (SPEED MODE) / 251MB (STAMINA MODE)*5

        • Graphics Accelerator

          NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS notebook graphics processing unit(GPU) (SPEED MODE) / Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (STAMINA MODE)

    • Display

        • Type

          13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT Colour display (Clear Bright LCD)

    • Interface

        • i.LINK(IEEE 1394)

          4pin (S400) x 1

        • Display Output Connector

          Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1

        • Microphone

          stereo mini jack x 1

        • Others

          Docking Station Connector x 1

        • DC IN

          x 1

        • USB

          High Speed USB 2.0 x 2

        • Network (RJ-45)Connector

          10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T x 1

        • Compatible Memory Cards

          Memory Stick(Standard/Duo Size, MagicGate, Memory Stick PRO)*10, SD Memory Card (SDHC Compatible)*11, Multi Media Card, xD-Picture Card*9

        • Modem

          V.92 and V.90 Compliant x 1

        • Memory Stick Slot

          Memory Stick Duo Slot (MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*6

        • PC Card Slot

          ExpressCard™/34 x1･Type I/II x 1

        • Headphone

          stereo mini jack x 1

    • Wireless Connection

        • Network Connection

          Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

        • Wireless LAN Type

          Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g*7

        • Bluetooth

          Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.0+EDR

        • Wireless LAN Frequency

          Frequency: 5 GHz (802.11a), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g)

        • Wireless LAN Data Rate

          maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) *8

    • Security/Utilities

        • Security Chip

          TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

        • Fingerprint Sensor

          x 1

    • Camera

        • Front Side Camera

          Effective Pixels: 640x480

    • Audio

        • Microphone

          Built-in monaural microphone

        • Speaker

          Built-in stereo speakers

        • Sound Chip

          DSD compatible high quality sound chip: "Sound Reality"(Intel® High Definition Audio compatible), 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)

    • Keyboard/Input Device

        • Keyboard

          Approx. 19 mm key pitch / 3.0 mm keystroke, 86 keys

        • Touchpad

          Intelligent Touchpad

    • Battery Life

        • Optional Long Battery

          VGP-BPL9 Lithium-ion battery: up to 9.5 hours of use*12

        • Bundled Battery

          VGP-BPS9A/B Lithium-ion battery: up to 6.5 hours of use*12

    • Size

        • Dimensions (WxHxD)

          315 x 24.7 - 36.4 x 234.3 mm

        • Weight

          1.93 kg (including the supplied battery)

    • Included Software

        • Support

          VAIO Data Restore Tool, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update 3.0

        • Home Network

          VAIO Media 6.0

        • Tool

          Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0, Adobe® Reader® 8, Norton Internet Security™ 2007*13

        • Music

          SonicStage CP 4.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3

        • Video Edit/Playback

          VAIO Video & Photo Suite 1.1, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 3.0, VAIO Edit Components 6.2, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0

        • Utilities

          VAIO Control Center 2.0, VAIO Camera Utility 2.0, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.3, VAIO HDD Protection 2.1, Infineon TPM Professional Package (Installer)

        • DVD Creation

          Click to DVD 2.6

        • AV Entertainment

          Image Converter 3

        • Utilities 2

          Protector Suite QL 5.6, Battery Care Function 1.2, VAIO Status Monitor 1.2

        • Still Image/Photo

          Windows® Photo Gallery , Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0 (Installer)

    • Supplied Accessories

        • AC Adaptor

          AC Adaptor(VGP-AC19V26)

        • Others

          Memory Card Adaptor(VGP-MCA20A)

        • Battery

          Lithium-ion battery(VGP-BPS9A/B)*14

    • Warranty

        • Period

          One year*15

    • 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 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, computer will run in dual channel mode and provide better performance.
      *4 Necessary data for recovery (setting back to initial shipment settings) in the hard disk drive consuming approximately 8GB in size is available separately.
      *5 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.
      *6 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
      *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 Including cards that can be inserted in direct slots and the supplied memory card adaptor(VGP‑MCA20A).
      *10 As for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is recommended to use with the Memory Card Adaptor(VGP‑MCA20A).
      *11 The copyright protection and high‑speed data transfer features of the SD memory card are not supported (VGP‑MCA20A).
      *12 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0).) Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. Estimated battery life at "SPEED MODE" will be approximately 1.5 hours shorter for VGP‑BPS9A/B and approximately 2.0 hours shorter for VGP‑BPL9. For further details, please visit vaio‑online.sony.com
      *13 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.
      *14 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.
      *15 Warranty conditions may vary by region.

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