Sony - VAIO Notebook with Intel® Centrino® Duo

Name: Sony - VAIO Notebook with Intel® Centrino® Duo
Brand: Sony
SKU: 8003395

Model:VGN-AR290G

SKU:8003395

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Overview

Description

With abundant entertainment features, this powerhouse notebook is a serious contender. A cutting-edge Blu-ray Disc recorder that allows you to record high-definition content and a built-in TV tuner with PVR make this notebook a hot commodity.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;}See how affects picture quality! (Flash demo)Watch and record live TV! Learn more about .What is the Intel processor number? Learn more about this 3-digit number with our , or check out for all the details.

XBRITE technology

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Intel's introduction

Features

From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
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" WUXGA TFT-LCD widescreen display with XBRITE HiColor technology and 1920 x 1200 resolution
200GB Serial ATA hard drive capacity (2 x 100GB; 5400 rpm); RAID 0 supported
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 GT graphics supporting up to 256MB GDDR3 video memory; VGA-out with Smart Display Sensor; HDMI and S-video out
Built-in camera with microphone makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends
Built-in TV tuner with PVR (personal video recorder) receives standard NTSC input signals at a maximum resolution of 1080; remote included
Action buttons include A/V mode, volume, mute, eject, play, pause, stop and TV record
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer; multimedia card reader with support for Memory Stick and Memory Stick Duo (all with MagicGate functionality) and Secure Digital memory cards
Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; built-in Bluetooth technology; 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 XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2 operating system preinstalled; software package included with Sony Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, SonicStage and more
Microsoft Windows Vista Premium Ready — learn more
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.

Specifications

Other

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

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230979','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor Speed</a>
2.0GHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511518','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Display Type</a>
WUXGA widescreen TFT-LCD with XBRITE HiColor technology (1920 x 1200)

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

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231597','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Bus</a>
667MHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231665','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Cache Memory</a>
4MB 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>
Nonexpandable

Type of Memory (RAM)
PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM

<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>
200GB

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

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511924','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Optical Drive Speeds</a>
2.4x DVD+R DL; 2x DVD-R DL; 8x4x8 DVD+RW; 8x4x8 DVD-RW; 1x1x1 BD-RE; 5x DVD-RAM; 8x4x24 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 Go 7600 GT

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235920','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Video Memory</a>
256MB GDDR3

Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
Yes

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

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236935','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">MPEG</a>
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 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)

Wireless Networking
Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (802.11a/b/g); built-in Bluetooth

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

Additional Audio/Video Connectors
1 HDMI output, port replicator connection, 1 S-video input, SPDIF output

Audio
Sony Sound Reality enhancer

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340512157','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">PCMCIA Slots</a>
1 Type I/Type II with CardBus support; 1 ExpressCard/54

<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 XP Media Center 2005

Included Software
Sony Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, Image Converter, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, VAIO Media; Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0, Premiere Elements 2.0; InterVideo WinDVD, WinDVD BD; Ulead BD Disc Recorder; Roxio DigitalMedia SE and more

Included Accessories
Remote, HDMI and RF cables, HDMI-to-DVI adapter

UPC
027242704404

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