Sony - VAIO Notebook with Intel® Centrino™

Name: Sony - VAIO Notebook with Intel® Centrino™
Brand: Sony
SKU: 6840163

Model:VGN-A250

SKU:6840163

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Overview

Description

Perfect for the entertainment lover, this notebook has a double-layer DVD burner, 15.4" widescreen, Memory Stick slot and more.>> See how affects picture quality! (Flash demo)

XBRITE technology

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Resource Guide

Intel's introduction

Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology with interrelated Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725, Intel® 855PM chipset, Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (802.11b/g) and extended battery life capability512MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM for multitasking power, expandable to 2GB; 400MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 1.6GHz 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

15.4" WXGA widescreen display with XBRITE technology and 1280 x 800 resolution; auto-sensing ErgoBright technology automatically adjusts brightness in different environments
80GB hard drive (4200 rpm)
ATI Mobility RADEON 9200 graphics with 64MB video memory; VGA-out with Smart Display Sensor
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports 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 Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; V.90 high-speed modem; connector for optional port replicator
Weighs 7.3 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 Sony Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, InterVideo WinDVD 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

Other

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

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230979','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor Speed</a>
1.6GHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511518','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Display Type</a>
WXGA widescreen with XBRITE and ErgoBright technologies (1280 x 800); Smart Display Sensor

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340566303','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Screen Size</a>
15.4"

<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>
512MB

<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>
80GB

<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 max. DVD+R DL write speed; 8x4 DVD+RW; 8x4 DVD-RW; 24x24 CD-RW (DVD-ROM and CD-ROM read speeds not available)

Direct-Disc Labeling
No

Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, select memory card slots

<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 9200

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

Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
No

<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>
10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Wireless Networking
Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG LAN (802.11b/g)

Audio
Windows sound system-compatible

Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers

<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>
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 (Note: This Sony VAIO A-series notebook is designed only for use with this battery and the VAIO PCGA-BP2EA battery.)

Pointing Device
Electrostatic touchpad

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

Included Software
Sony DVgate Plus, Click to DVD, SonicStage 2.1, Picture Gear Studio, VAIO Media; Microsoft Works 7.0; Quicken New User Edition 2005; InterVideo WinDVD and more

UPC
027242659445

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