Sony - VAIO Notebook with Intel® Centrino™ and Dock

Name: Sony - VAIO Notebook with Intel® Centrino™ and Dock
Brand: Sony
SKU: 6987807

Model:VGN-A690

SKU:6987807

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Overview

Description

A powerful PC that works as a TV, this notebook performs like an entertainment center — digitally record TV programs when docked in the A/V station, multitask like a pro with 1.0GB high-speed memory, burn DVDs and more.>> See how affects picture quality! (Flash demo)

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Intel's introduction

Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology with interrelated Intel® Pentium® M processor 750, Intel® 915PM chipset, Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG network connection (802.11a/b/g) and extended battery life capability1.0GB PC4200 DDRW2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 2.0GB; 533MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 1.86GHz 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 SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
ATI Mobility RADEON X600 graphics with 128MB video memory; VGA-out with Smart Sensor Display; built-in stereo speakers, plus connectivity to S-Master digital audio amplifier and external stereo speakers through the docking station
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 ports, RJ-45 Ethernet port, printer port, optical output
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 8.8 lbs. and measures 1.8" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2) operating system preinstalled; software package included with Adobe Photoshop Elements, 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>
1.86GHz

<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>
533MHz

<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)
PC4200 DDRW2

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

<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; 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 X600

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235920','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Video Memory</a>
128MB

<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 2915ABG LAN (802.11a/b/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
Sony VAIO Zone with WinDVD, Click to DVD, VAIO Zone Personal Video Recorder Component, DVgate Plus, SonicStage Mastering Studio, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media; Microsoft Works 8.0; Quicken New User Edition 2005; Adobe Photoshop Elements and more

Included Accessories
A/V entertainment docking station with 2 speakers and remote

UPC
027242668812

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