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Model Number: VGN-FW290JRB
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Intel® Core?2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Model Features: 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, XBRITE-FullHD? display, Blu-ray Disc? read/write drive, ATI? graphics with 512MB vRAM, HDMI ? out and black exterior.

FEATURES
Watch your favorite movies in high definition from virtually anywhere with the VAIO® VGN-FW290JRB notebook. It features an optical read/write Blu-ray Disc? drive as well as a stunning, extra-wide 16.4" XBRITE? LCD display. Plus, the 16:9 aspect ratio minimizes those annoying black bars you see when playing widescreen movies and is ideal for viewing two websites side-by-side. You can also enjoy your HD entertainment on your compatible HDTV via the HDMI? output. In addition, the blazing fast Intel® Core? 2 Duo processor and 4200rpm Serial ATA hard drive enable high-speed computing and gaming. An integrated camera and microphone make it easy to stay connected to colleagues and friends while advanced built-in wireless technology provides a boosts in wireless connection speed and range.
Powerful PC Performance

Intel® Core? 2 Duo P8600 processor (2.40GHz1) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology. The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit. Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with an optional ATI Mobility Radeon? HD 3650 graphics card with 512MB of dedicated video RAM10. Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range3.
Inspired by Theater Screens. Born from Sony® HD Technology.

Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again. With an extra-wide, theater inspired 16.4?6 display with XBRITE-FullHD? (1920x1080 resolutions), see stunning , true-to-life images with flaming reds, fresh greens and vibrant blues. The 16:9 aspect ratio ensures that you won't miss an inch of the original picture from your favorite movie while also providing valuable extra workspace. Compare two documents or websites side-by-side without the hassle of having to tab back and forth. With Blu-ray Disc? technology and optical drive5, you can archive or record19 25-50GB2 of home movies, music and digital photos to a single Blu-ray Disc? media (sold separately)5as well as watch high definition movies at home and on the go. An HDMI? output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen (HDMI? cable sold separately)17.
Endless Features

The VAIO® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy. Editing digital video and pictures is quick and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you. Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family with real-time video conferencing4 using the integrated camera and microphone.

Specifications
Weights and Measurements

* Dimensions (Approx.) : 15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)7,8

* Weight (Approx.) : 6.7 lbs7 (with standard battery)

Hard Drive

* Capacity : 500GB2

* Interface : Serial ATA

* Speed : 4200rpm

Hardware

* Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone

* Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

General

* Action Buttons : S1, DVD Play, A/V Mode, Volume -/+, Play/Pause/Stop, WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off

* Computer Type : Notebook

* Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad

* Type of Use : Portable

Power

* Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)

* Estimated Battery Life : 1-5.5 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery 1.5-8 hours11 Large Capacity Battery

* Power Requirements : 105W + 10%

Expansion Slots

* Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick Duo? media slot with MagicGate® technology One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD? memory card) media slot

Service and Warranty Information

* Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.

* Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

* Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713

Audio

* Sound System : Dolby Sound Room® Audio

Optical Drive #1

* BD-R DL Read : 2x max

* BD-R DL Write : 2x max

* BD-R Read : 4x max

* BD-R Write : 4x max

* BD-RE DL Read : 2x max

* BD-RE DL Write : 2x max

* BD-RE Read : 2x max

* BD-RE Write : 2x max

* BD-ROM Read : 4x max

* Blu-ray Disc? Support : Yes5 (BD-R/BD-RE/BD-ROM/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)

* CD Read : 24x max

* CD-R Write : 24x max

* CD-RW Write : 16x max

* DVD Read : 8x max

* DVD+R DL Write : 4x max

* DVD+R Write : 8x max

* DVD+RW Write : 6x max

* DVD-R DL Write : 4x max

* DVD-R Write : 8x max

* DVD-RAM Read : 5x max

* DVD-RAM Write : 5x max

* DVD-RW Write : 6x max

Graphics

* Chipset : Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

* Processor : ATI Mobility Radeon? HD 3650 with Total Available Graphics Memory of TBDMB10 (max.)

* Video RAM : 512MB of GDDR3 dedicated video RAM

Regulation and Standard Compliance

* ENERGY STAR® compliant : 4.0

Processor

* Front Side Bus Speed : 1066MHz

* L2 Cache : 3MB

* Speed : 2.40GHz1

* Technology : Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology

* Type : Intel® Core? 2 Duo Processor P8600

Networking/Modem

* Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology18

* Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

* Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

* Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

* Wireless LAN : Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Software

* Anti-Virus and Recovery Software : Microsoft® Windows Live? OneCare? Trial Version15

* Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only

* Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit

* Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714

* The VAIO® Software Experience : Click to Disc Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Server *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Display

* Resolution : 1920 x 1080

* Screen Size : 16.4"6

* XBRITE-FullHD? Technology : Yes

Inputs and Outputs

* DC-In : 1

* Ethernet Connection(s) : 1

* HDMI? Connection Output(s) : 117

* Headphone Jack : 1

* i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)9

* Microphone Input : 1

* Modem Jack : 1

* USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)

* VGA Output(s) : 1

Memory

* Installed : 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)

* Maximum : 8GB

* Speed : 800MHz

* Type : DDR2 SDRAM

Environmental Information

* RoHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Accessories Supplied

* Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
* AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V23)
* Power Cord

* Computer Interface: For this product there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.
* Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
* ©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo, XBRITE-FullHD, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows Live, OneCare and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. ENERGY STAR is a registered U.S. mark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.