Specifications
Operating System
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Business (English Version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack
Architecture
Processor Technology
Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
Chipset
Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset
Processor System Bus
533MHz
Processor Name
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor U7700(1.33 GHz)*1*2
Network Connection
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Cache Memory
2MB
Memory Bus
667MHz*3
Main Memory
SO-DIMM slots
1 SO-DIMM slot (The pre-installed memory module uses one)
Pre-installed/Max
2GB DDR2 SDRAM/-
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
120GB*4(Ultra ATA/100, 4200rpm)
Optical Disc Drive
Maximum Reading Speed
DVD+R: 8x (SL), 4x (SL), DVD-R: 8x (SL), 4x (SL), DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x, DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x, CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x
Maximum Writing Speed
DVD+R: 8x (SL), 4x (SL), DVD-R: 8x (SL), 4x (SL), DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x, DVD-RAM: 5x, CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 16x
Drive
DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
Graphics
Graphics Accelerator
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Display
Type
11.1" (WXGA: 1366 x 768) TFT Colour display (Clear Bright High Colour LCD: White LED)
Interface
i.LINK(IEEE 1394)
4pin (S400) x 1
Display Output Connector
Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1
SD Memory Card Slot
SD Memory Card*6 (SDHC compatible, MMC compatible)
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 compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible) , SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible) , Multi Media Card
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
PC Card Slot
ExpressCard™/34 x1
Headphone
Stereo mini jack x 1
Wireless Connection
Network Connection
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Wireless LAN Type
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft n *7
Bluetooth
Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN Frequency
5 GHz(802.11a/Draft n), 2.4 GHz(802.11b/g/Draft n)
Wireless LAN Data Rate
Maximum data rate:11 Mbps(802.11b),54 Mbps(802.11a/g),300 Mbps(Draft 802.11n) *8
Security
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
Intel® High Definition Audio compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
Approx. 17 mm key pitch / 1.7 mm keystroke, 82 keys
Touchpad
Intelligent Touchpad
Battery Life
Optional Long Battery
VGP-BPX11 Lithium-ion battery: up to 16.5 hours of use*9
Bundled Battery
VGP-BPL11 Lithium-ion battery: up to 11 hours of use*9
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
277 x 22.5 - 29.8 x 198.2 mm
Weight
1200 g (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
Support
VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update 3.0, VAIO Data Restore Tool 1.0
Word Processor / Spreadsheet
60-Days Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*11
Home Network
VAIO Media 6.0
Tool
Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.1, Adobe® Reader® 8, Norton Internet Security™ 2008(Installer)*12
Music
VAIO MusicBox 1.1, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.4, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3
Video Edit/Playback
VAIO Movie Story 1.1, VAIO Content Exporter 1.2, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 4.0, VAIO Edit Components 6.4*10, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0
Utilities
VAIO Control Center 2.1, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.7, Setting Utility Series 3.1, Infineon TPM Professional Package 3.0(Installer)
DVD Creation
Click to Disc 1.0, Click to Disc Editor 1.0
AV Entertainment
Instant Mode, Image Converter 3
Utilities2
VAIO Launcher 1.1, ArcSoft Magic-i™ Visual Effects 1.0, Protector Suite QL 5.6
Still Image/Photo
Windows® Photo Gallery, Picasa™, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 6.0(Installer)
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor
AC Adaptor(VGP-AC16V14)
Others
Cleaning cloth, Windows®XP Professional Install Disc
Battery
Lithium-ion battery(VGP-BPL11)*13
Warranty
Period
One year*14
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 The maximum operating frequency of the memory bus is 533 MHz due to the capacity limitation of the processor system bus.
*4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
*5 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
*6 The copyright protection of the SD memory card is 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 Though the software is not pre‑installed, the official license is registered. It can be downloaded free of charge.
*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.
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 operations.
*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.
*14 Warranty conditions may vary by region.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.
Adobe, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Centrino, Centrino Inside, Centrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Pentium and Pentium Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Windows, Windows Vista, the Windows logo and Microsoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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.<OS Downgrade to Windows® XP>
Note that you cannot use the following features and software that you could use on Windows Vista® after downgrading to Windows® XP:
‑ Plug and Display feature
‑ Instant Mode (on models with Instant Mode only)
‑ VAIO HDD Protection (on models with a hard disk drive only)
‑ Sony original audio and visual software
‑ Non‑Sony software (e.g. Norton Internet Security, InterVideo WinDVD, etc.)
‑ VAIO Recovery Tool
Refer to the Windows® Professional Install Disc User Guide for further details.