VGN-AR290G
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1. 100GBx2 in RAID O Speed 5400rpm Interface Serial ATA Optical Drive a aaam DVD R DL Write 2 4x max DVD R Write 8x max DVD RW Write 4x max DVD R Write 8x max DVD RW Write 4x max CD R Write 8x max CD RW Write 8x max DVD RW Yes CD Read 24x max DVD Read 8x max DVD RAM Write 5x max DVD R DL Write 2x max BD R Read 1x max BD R Write 1x max BD RE Write 1x max BD ROM Read 1 6x max BD RE Read 1x max DVD RAM Read 5x max Blu Ray Disc Support Yes Expansion Slots Multimedia Card Reader Supports optional Memory Stick media and Memory Stick DUO media with MagicGate functionality and Secure Digital Media SD One PCMCIA Type ll Type card slot with CardBus support One ExpressCard 54 Slot Audio Sound System Sony Sound Reality Audio Enhancer Display Screen or Display Technology WUXGA Screen Size 17 Resolution 1920x1200 XBRITE HiColor Technology Yes Graphics Processor NVDIA GeForce Go 7600GT Video RAM 256MB Chipset Intel 945PM Interface VGA out w Smart Display Sensor HDMI out and S Video out TV Tuner Yes NTSC InputsandOutputs _ _ _ _ Ethernet Port 1 HDMI Connection Output s 1 Headphone Jack 1 i LINK Interface 1 4pin i LINK connector IEEE 1394 Modem Jack 1 Microphone Input 1 Port Replicator Connector s 1 RF Co2. gt Blu ray Disc Full HD 1080 Core 2 Duo inside ae Microsoft e Windows Media Center Edition A Designed for Windows XP Windows Vista Capable Windows Vista Premium Ready 7 Bluetooth XBRITE HiColor VGN AR290G VAIO AR Blu ray Disc enabled Notebook PC The Premier Blu ray Disc enabled Entertainment Notebook PC THE PREMIER BLU RAY DISC ENABLED NOTEBOOK PC It has the ability to play record and re write Blu ray Disc media16 a format that provides five times larger capacity than standard DVDs Watch HD movies with clarity like you have never seen them before The AR Digital Studio Notebook features end to end High Def 1080 HDV camcorder support so you can capture view edit and burn in 1080 resolution THE ULTIMATE IN PORTABLE ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCE With Blu ray Disc media support for the next generation movie experience recording and re writing you re ready to capture edit and burn 1080i HD camcorder content from the get gote With a breathtaking 17 WUXGA 1920x1200 widescreen displays with Sony s original XBRITE HiColor LCD technology integrated NTSC TV tuner and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 you can watch and record TV and view your movies and photos with stunning clarity and brilliant true to life color NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600GT graphics and GDDR3 memory deliver advanced graphics p
3. ally installed and you must complete installation of the software before you can use it 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 end user options and operations 15 As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates 16 Video recording to Blu ray Disc media is done in MP2 format only WwW 4 a n co Computer Interface The computer industry lacks standards and therefore there area multitude of varying software packages and add on hardware options This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any specific software and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and or non Sony add on hardware options except those mentioned in this document Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of th
4. apacity Battery VGP BPS2C Additional AC Adapter VGP AC19V15 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse VGP BMS30 Universal Carrying Case VGP AMB1 Sport Backpack VGP AMB2 DVD R DL DVD RW Drive Bay VGP DRWBX1 CD RW Drive Bay Unit VGP CRWBX1 80GB HDD Drive Bay Unit VGP HDBXo8A 2 1 Channel Speakers VGP SP4 Color Glossy Black UPC Code 027242704404 1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions 2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition Requires compatible wireless LAN access point Internet connection may require fees DVD Media Formats are not universally compatible Supports Memory Stick PRO high capacity media tested up to 1GB Does not support MagicGate functionality _LLINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other 7 Actual battery life may vary based on product settings usage patterns and environmental conditions Viewable area measured diagonally g When available Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty See actual Li
5. e hardware and software in each and every particular instance Software titles pre installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice Simulated graphic shown on display Pre installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Non metric weights and measurements are approximate 2006 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Sony i LINK XBRITE HiColor Digital Studio Sound Reality Memory Stick SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo MagicGate Click to DVD DVgate Plus VAIO Media like no other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony PSP is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc Blu ray Disc is a trademark Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Printed in U S A 07 06 Last Updated 08 08 2006
6. e provides convenient single cable HD connectivity to your HDTV or A V receiver Enjoy outstanding video quality on a 17 WUXGAS display featuring XBRITE HiColor technology Intel Centrino Duo with Core 2 Duo processor delivers outstanding dual core mobile performance The gorgeously designed VAIO AR Digital Studio is the premier Blu ray Disc enabled notebook PC With a 17 WUXGA 1920x1200 widescreen display HDMI output integrated NTSC TV tuner Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition and Intel Core 2 Duo performance you will experience movies and entertainment like never before The VAIO AR Notebook is a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC like no other VGN AR290G VAIO AR Blu ray Disc enabled Notebook PC Specifications General Computer Type Notebook Type of Use Desktop Replacement Action Buttons S1 S2 AV Mode Volume Mute Eject Play Pause Stop Wireless LAN On Off TV Record FF Rewind Channel and Keyboard QWERTY 86 keys with 2 5mm stroke and 19 05mm pitch Pointing Device Electro Static touch pad Hardware Camera Built in camera and microphone Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 Speed 2GHz Front Side Bus Speed 667MHz L2 Cache 4MB Technology Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology Memory Type DDR2 SDRAM Installed 2GB 1GBx2 PC2 4200 Maximum 2GB Speed 533MHZ Hard Drive Capacity 200GB
7. erformance to view Blu ray Disc movie titles15 as well as be immersed in thrilling game play Built in camera and microphone mean it s conference and VoIP ready12 Multimedia shortcut keys at your fingertips make it easy to control your entertainment FEATURING A STUNNING AND EXCEPTIONAL WIDESCREEN DISPLAY The VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook features a stunning 17 WUXGA 1920x1200 widescreen displays with Sony s original XBRITE HiColor LCD technology It delivers deep blacks and bright whites true to life color and razor sharp detail And with a glare filter and anti reflective coating to minimize reflection you ll experience a beautifully clear image It s a picture perfect way to playback a Blu ray Disc movie15 watch TV and even immerse yourself in the gaming world MESSAGING Stylish design Blu ray Disc media support for next generation high definition video playback and recording15 16 Watch HD movies and entertainment like never before on Blu ray Disc media15 Store and protect an unprecedented 25 50GB2 of HD video or data to a single Blu ray Disc mediats Bundled suite of applications lets you capture edit and burn high definition camcorder content to Blu ray Disc media16 while maintaining high quality 1080 HD resolution1s Watch and record live television with fully integrated NTSC TV tuner bundled remote control and Windows XP MCE operating system HDMI connector and bundled HDMI cabl
8. mited Warranty for details Onsite Service will be provided via third party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone based troubleshooting Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits Onsite Service may not be available in all locations 10 Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible 11 For certain third party software applications Sony provides first level Phone Support Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor 12 Broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees 13 The Microsoft Office 2003 60 Day Trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access 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 end use options and operations 14 The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been parti
9. nnection Input s 1 S Video Input s 1 S Video Output s 1 USB Port s 3 2 0 ports VGA Output s 1 S PDIF Output s 1 Audio Video Input s 1 Networking Modem Ethernet Protocol Fast Ethernet RJ 45 Ethernet Speed 10Base T 100Base TX Modem Type Integrated V 92 V 90 Modem with R 11 Wireless LAN Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection 802 11a b g Bluetooth Technology Integrated Bluetooth Technology Power Battery Type Standard Capacity Lithium ion Battery VGP BPS2C Estimated Battery Life TBD hours with standard battery Power Requirements 150W 10 Software Operating System Microsoft Windows XP MediaCenter Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2 Internet Services AOL Online 180 Day Trial New Users Only Anti Virus and Recovery Software Norton Internet Security 60 Day Subscription Norton AntiVirus Norton Personal Firewall Norton Privacy Control Norton Antispam and Norton Parental Control TrendMicro Anti Spyware 30 Day Trial lolo System Mechanic 30 Day Trial VAIO Recovery Wizard VAIO Update VAIO Support Central VAIO Security Center Supplied Software Microsoft Works 8 5 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office Trial 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 4 Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 0 Adobe Premiere Elements 2 0 InterVideo WinDVD BD InterVideo WinDVD Ulead BD Disc Recorder Roxio DigitalMedia SE I
10. ntuit Quicken 2005 New User Edition Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade DISCover My Games Sony Original Software Click to DVD DVD Creation SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Mastering and Remastering SonicStage Digital Music DVgate Plus Digital Video VAIO Media Network File Sharing Image Converter PSP Transfer 60 Minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune 60 Minute Trial Version of Jeopardy 60 Minute Trial Version of DaVinci Code and Bewitched Games Service and Warranty Information Telephone Support 1 year toll free technical telephone assistance available 24 7 Limited Warranty and Onsite Service 1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service Online and Email Support Support available from http www esupport sony com Dimensions Weight 8 4 Ibs weight is approximate and may vary Measurements 16 4 W x 1 32 H x 11 8 D Supplied Accessories SSS Standard Lithium ion Battery VGP BPS2C AC Adapter VGP AC19V15 Remote Control IR Receiver Power Cord RF Cable HDMI Cable HDMI to DVI D Adapter Assorted Blu ray Disc Titles and Discs Available only with new units and while supplies last Sony Electronics Inc 16530ViaEsprillo San Diego CA92127 800 222 7669 www sony com OptionalAccessories _ _ _____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Multi Function Docking Station VGP PRFE1 Large Capacity Battery VGP BPL2C Additional Standard C
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