Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Duo

Name: Sony - VAIO Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Duo
Brand: Sony
SKU: 8388648

Model:VGN-AR550E

SKU:8388648

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Watch and record TV on this laptop computer with an ATSC/NTSC tuner and rich NVIDIA graphics. The 17" display is enhanced with XBRITE-HiColor technology for bright, sharp results that immerse you in your favorite movies.UL.features {margin:0;padding:0px 5px 10px 0px;list-style:none;}UL.features LI.doc {padding:0px 5px 2px 17px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_moreinfo_icon.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.arrow {padding:0px 5px 2px 17px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_richmedia_icon.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdbuiltindcr {padding:0px 5px 2px 80px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdbuiltin_dcr.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdbuiltin {padding:0px 5px 2px 60px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdbuiltin.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdready {padding:0px 5px 2px 60px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdready.gif") no-repeat left top;} Windows Vista Home Premium preloadedWhich Windows Vista edition is right for you? See how affects picture quality.

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The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation
17" WXGA LCD widescreen display with XBRITE-HiColor technology and 1440 x 900 resolution
240GB Serial ATA hard drive (120GB x 2; 4200 rpm)
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT graphics with up to 895MB total video memory; Sony Sound Reality; VGA-out with Smart Display; HDMI and S-video outputs
ATI TV Wonder digital cable tuner (ATSC and NTSC) allows you to watch TV on your computer
Action buttons include play/pause, volume, stop and A/V mode
Built-in Web cam with microphone makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer; Secure Digital and Memory Stick media slots
Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; V.90/V.92 high-speed modem
Weighs 8.4 lbs. and measures just 1.3" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system preinstalled; software package included with Sony Click to DVD, Microsoft Works 8.5 and more
Learn more about Windows Vista
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

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Processor Brand
Intel®

Processor Platform
Enhanced Intel® Centrino® Duo

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230738','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor</a>
Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230979','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor Speed</a>
1.8GHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511518','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Display Type</a>
WXGA widescreen LCD with XBRITE-HiColor technology (1440 x 900)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340566303','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Screen Size</a>
17"

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231597','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Bus</a>
800MHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231665','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Cache Memory</a>
2MB on die Level 2

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231937','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Memory (RAM)</a>
2GB

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236490','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Memory (RAM) Expandable To</a>
4GB

Type of Memory (RAM)
PC2-5300 DDR2

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716232062','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Hard Drive Type</a>
Serial ATA (5400 rpm)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235838','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Hard Drive Size</a>
240GB

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511755','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Optical Drive</a>
Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511924','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Optical Drive Speeds</a>
2.4x DVD+R DL; 2x DVD-R DL; 8x8x8 DVD+RW; 8x6x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x8x8 CD-RW

Direct-Disc Labeling
No

Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716238958','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Diskette Drive</a>
No

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236524','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Graphics</a>
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235920','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Video Memory</a>
Up to 895MB

Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
No

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716238297','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">TV Tuner</a>
Yes

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236935','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">MPEG</a>
Yes

Built-in Webcam
Yes

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716237122','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Modem</a>
56 Kbps* ITU V.90/V.92 *Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340512096','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Networking</a>
Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)

Wireless Networking
Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN network connection (802.11a/b/g/n)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340818871','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">S-Video Outputs</a>
1

Audio
Sony Sound Reality

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340512157','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">PCMCIA Slots</a>
1 Type I/Type II with CardBus support; ExpressCard/34

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239272','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">USB 2.0 Ports</a>
3

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239354','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports</a>
1

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239311','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Parallel Ports</a>
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239462','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Serial Ports</a>
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239499','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Game Ports</a>
None

Laptop Weight
Standard (more than 5.5 lbs.)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340507174','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Battery Type</a>
Lithium-ion

Pointing Device
Electrostatic touchpad

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716241291','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Operating System</a>
Windows Vista Home Premium

Included Software
Sony Click to DVD; Microsoft Works 8.5 and more

UPC
027242715400

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