Sony VGN-AR230G Black VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook Computer - VGN-AR230G

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Sony VGN-AR230G Black VAIO AR Digital Studio Notebook Computer - VGNAR230G

The Premier Entertainment Notebook PC.

SUMPTUOUS DESIGN
From the moment you take it out of its box, you’ll notice the VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ Notebook is more than just a device, it’s a showpiece. First of all, it’s gorgeous. With its black exterior and sleek profile, interfaces and ports that are easily accessible yet stylishly and discreetly integrated; this beauty is the ultimate in portable entertainment performance.

MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
With Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, you can view your movies and photos with stunning clarity and brilliant, true-to-life color. NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 graphics and GDDR3 memory deliver advanced graphics performance for immersive game play. You’re also ready to capture and edit 1080i HD camcorder content. A built in camera and microphone means it’s conference and VoIP ready . Multimedia shortcut keys at your fingertips make it easy to control your entertainment. It’s the ultimate notebook PC for the A/V enthusiast.

FEATURING A STUNNING AND EXCEPTIONAL WIDESCREEN DISPLAY.
The VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ Notebook features a stunning 17" WXGA+ (1440x900) widescreen display with Sony’s original XBRITE™ LCD technology. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you’ll experience a beautifully clear image. It’s the ideal way to view DVDs and play games.

MESSAGING.

• Stylish design.
  
• Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology using Intel® Core™ 2Duo processor delivers outstanding dual-core mobile performance.
  
• Enjoy outstanding video quality on a 17” widescreen WXGA+(1440x900)display featuring XBRITE™ technology.
  
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system.
  
• HDMI™ connector provides convenient single-cable HD connectivity to your compatible HDTV or A/V receiver.
  
• DVD±R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive for enhanced storage and multimedia capabilities.
  
• NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 graphics with 64MB of dedicated GDDR3 memory and TurboCache™ supporting up to 256MB.
  
• The VAIO® AR230G Notebook is a “Windows Vista™ Premium Ready” PC.

The luxuriously designed VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ notebook PC is the ultimate performer. With a 17” WXGA+ (1440x900) display , HDMI™ output, Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 graphics and Intel® Core™ 2 Duo performance, you will experience entertainment and gaming like never before. The VAIO® AR Notebook is a “ Windows Vista™ Premium Ready” PC.

Specifications:

• General:
  
  • Computer Type: Notebook
    
  • Type of Use: Desktop Replacement
    
  • Action Buttons: S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject, Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, FF and Rewind
    
  • Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
    
  • Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
    
• Hardware
  
  • Camera: Built-in camera and microphone
    
• Processor
  
  • Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5600
    
  • Speed: 1.83GHz
    
  • Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz
    
  • L2 Cache: 2MB
    
  • Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
    
• Memory
  
  • Type: DDR2 SDRAM
    
  • Installed: 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200
    
  • Maximum: 2GB
    
  • Speed: 533MHZ
    
• Hard Drive
  
  • Capacity: 200GB
    
  • Speed: 4200rpm
    
  • Interface: Serial ATA
    
• Optical Drive #1
  
  • DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.
    
  • DVD+R Write: 8x max.
    
  • DVD+RW Write: 8x max.
    
  • DVD-R Write: 8x max.
    
  • DVD-RW Write: 6x max.
    
  • CD-R Write: 24x max.
    
  • CD-RW Write: 16x max.
    
  • DVD±RW: Yes
    
  • CD Read: 24x max.
    
  • DVD Read: 8x max.
    
  • DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.
    
  • DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.
    
  • DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.
    
• Expansion Slots
  
  • Multimedia Card Reader: Supports optional Memory Stick® and Memory Stick DUO™ media with MagicGate® functionality and Secure Digital Media (SD)
    
  • One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
    
  • One ExpressCard™ /54 Slot
    
• Audio
  
  • Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
    
• Display
  
  • Screen or Display Technology: WXGA+
    
  • Screen Size: 17"
    
  • Resolution: 1440x900
    
  • XBRITE™ Technology: Yes
    
• Graphics
  
  • Processor: NVDIA® GeForce® Go 7400
    
  • Video RAM: 64MB + TurboCache™ supporting up to 256MB
    
  • Technology: NVIDIA® TurboCache™
    
  • Chipset: Intel® 945PM
    
  • Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor, HDMI out and S-Video out
    
• Inputs and Outputs
  
  • Ethernet Port: 1
    
  • HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1
    
  • Headphone Jack: 1
    
  • i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
    
  • Modem Jack: 1
    
  • Microphone Input: 1
    
  • Port Replicator Connector(s): 1
    
  • S-Video Output(s): 1
    
  • USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
    
  • VGA Output(s): 1
    
  • S/PDIF Output(s): 1
    
• Networking/Modem
  
  • Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
    
  • Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX
    
  • Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with (RJ-11)
    
  • Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)
    
• Power
  
  • Battery Type: Standard Battery (VGP-BPS2B)
    
  • Estimated Battery Life: TBD hours with standard battery
    
  • Power Requirements: 150W+10%
    
• Software
  
  • Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2
    
  • Internet Services: AOL Online™ 180-Day Trial (New Users Only)
    
  • Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
    • Norton® Internet Security 60- Day Trial
      
    • TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial
      
    • Iolo® System Mechanic 30-Day Trial
      
    • VAIO® Recovery Wizard
      
    • VAIO® Update
      
    • VAIO® Support Central
      
    • VAIO® Security Center
      
  • Supplied Software:
    • Microsoft® Works 8.5
      
    • 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Trial
      
    • 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006
      
    • InterVideo® WinDVD®
      
    • Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
      
    • Intuit Quicken® 2006 New User Edition (Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade)
      
    • DISCover My Games
      
  • Sony® Original Software:
    • Click to DVD® - DVD Creation
      
    • Sonic Stage Mastering Studio™ - Audio Mastering and Remastering
      
    • SonicStage® - Digital Music
      
    • DVgate™ Plus - Digital Video
      
    • VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
      
    • Image Converter - PSP™ Transfer
      
    • 60-Minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®
      
    • 60-Minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
      
    • 60-Minute Trial of the DaVinci Code and Bewitched Games
      
• Service and Warranty Information
  
  • Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/7
    
  • Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service
    
  • Online and Email Support: Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com
    
• Supplied Accessories
  
  • Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2B)
    
  • AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
    
  • Power Cord
    
• Optional Accessories
  
  • Multi-Function Docking Station (VGP-PRFE1)
    
  • Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1)
    
  • DVD R DL/DVD±RW Drive Bay (VGP-DRWBX1)
    
  • CD-RW Drive Bay Unit (VGP-CRWBX1)
    
  • 80GB HDD Drive Bay Unit (VGP-UHBX08A)

Approximate Dimensions:

• Width: 16.4"
• Height: 1.32"
• Depth: 11.8"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 8.4 lbs.
• Shipping: 10 lbs

Download Files (.pdf):

• Specifications Sheet
• Limited Warranty for VAIO Products Summary

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturers Warranty(authorized online retailer): One year parts and labor

Footnotes:

1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
   
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
   
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point. Internet connection may require fees.
   
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
   
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate® functionality.
   
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
   
7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
   
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
   
9. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not be available in all locations.
10. NVIDIA® TurboCache™ technology combines the size and bandwidth of video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal system performance.
    
11. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
    
12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
    
13. The Microsoft® Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting enduse options and operations.
    
14. The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only. The software has been partially installed and you must complete installation of the software before you can use it. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting enduser options and operations.

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate 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 in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. 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 Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK, XBRITE, Memory Stick, SonicStage, Sonic Stage Mastering Studio, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, like.no.other, VAIO logo and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks, and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Manufacturers Model Number: VGN-AR230G

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