Sony - VAIO Notebook with Intel® Centrino™ and Dock

Name: Sony - VAIO Notebook with Intel® Centrino™ and Dock
Brand: Sony
SKU: 6840261

Model:VGN-A290

SKU:6840261

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Overview

Description

More than a PC, more than a TV, this notebook performs like an entertainment center — you can digitally record TV programs, dock in the A/V station, get hooked up with cutting-edge connections and more.>> See how affects picture quality! (Flash demo)

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Resource Guide

Intel's introduction

Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology with interrelated Intel® Pentium® M processor 735, Intel® 855PM chipset, Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (802.11b/g) and extended battery life capability1.0GB PC2700 DDR SDRAM for multitasking power, expandable to 2.0GB; 400MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 1.7GHz processor speedMultiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL media

Features

17" UXGA widescreen display with XBRITE technology and 1920 x 1200 resolution; auto-sensing ErgoBright technology automatically adjusts brightness in different environments
100.0GB hard drive
A/V entertainment dock included; Giga Pocket Engine MPEG-2 real-time encoder/decoder board with TV tuner, VHF/UHF TV input, S-video in/out, RCA line-in/out, 4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA and DVI-D connectors, RJ-45 Ethernet port, printer port, optical out
ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 graphics with 64MB video memory; built-in stereo speakers, plus connectivity to S-Master digital audio amplifier and external stereo speakers through the docking station
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports on notebook, for fast digital video, audio and data transfer; Memory Stick media slot with support for Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick Duo
Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; V.90 high-speed modem
Weighs just 8.6 lbs. and measures 1.8" thin for easy portability; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2) operating system preinstalled; software package included with Giga Pocket, InterVideo WinDVD, SonicStage Mastering Studio and more
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, 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.

Specifications

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<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230738','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor</a>
Intel® Pentium® M

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230979','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor Speed</a>
1.7GHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511518','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Display Type</a>
UXGA widescreen with XBRITE and ErgoBright technologies (1920 x 1200)

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

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231597','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Bus</a>
400MHz

<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>
1.0GB

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236490','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Memory (RAM) Expandable To</a>
2.0GB

Type of Memory (RAM)
PC2700 DDR SDRAM

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235838','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Hard Drive Size</a>
100.0GB

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

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511924','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Optical Drive Speeds</a>
2.4x max. DVD+R DL write speed; 8x4 DVD+RW; 8x4 DVD-RW; 24x24 CD-RW (DVD-ROM and CD-ROM read speeds not available)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716238958','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Diskette Drive</a>
Optional

Diskette Drive Type
USB external 3.5" 1.44MB floppy (optional)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236524','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Graphics</a>
ATI Mobility RADEON 9700

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235920','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Video Memory</a>
64MB

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

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716237122','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Modem</a>
56 Kbps* ITU V.90 *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 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG LAN (802.11b/g); 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Audio
Windows Sound System compatible

Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers; external Sony premium stereo speakers included

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340512157','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">PCMCIA Slots</a>
1 Type I/Type II

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239272','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">USB 2.0 Ports</a>
7 USB 2.0 (3 on notebook, 4 on docking station)

<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

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340507174','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Battery Type</a>
Lithium-ion (Note: This Sony VAIO A-series notebook is designed only for use with this battery and the VAIO <a href="/olspage.jsp?id=1087340933996&skuId=6741706&type=product" onclick="buildcontext(this)">PCGA-BP2EA</a> battery.)

Pointing Device
Electrostatic touchpad

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716241291','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Operating System</a>
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2

Included Software
Microsoft Works 7.0; Sony Giga Pocket, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, SonicStage 2.1 and Mastering Studio, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media; Quicken New User Edition 2005; InterVideo WinDVD; RecordNow!; Adobe Photoshop Elements and more

Included Accessories
A/V entertainment docking station featuring Giga Pocket Engine video recorder and MPEG-2 real-time encoder/decoder board with TV tuner; Sony external premium stereo speakers; remote control

UPC
027242659421

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