Sony VAIO VGN-AR290G AR Series Blu-Ray Enabled Glossy Black Notebook Computer - VGN-AR290G

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Sony VAIO VGN-AR290G AR Series Blu-Ray Enabled Glossy Black Notebook Computer - VGNAR290G

Multimedia and computing performance come together with the Blu-ray Disc™ enabled VAIO® VGN-AR290G notebook PC. This notebook takes home entertainment to the next level with an HDMI™ output that connects you to compatible HDTV and your home theater. Equipped with Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 you can watch and record high-quality TV. Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600GT graphics deliver blazing performance and thrilling game play. Store 25-50GB of HD video or data on a single Blu-ray Disc™ media. The VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ notebook is a Windows® Vista™ Premium Ready* PC.
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Features:

• Premier Blu-ray Disc™ Enabled Notebook PC
  The VAIO® VGN-AR290G has the ability to play, record, and re-write Blu-ray Disc™ media—a format that provides five times larger capacity than standard DVDs. Watch HD movies with clarity like you have never seen them before. The AR Digital Studio™ notebook features end-to-end high definition (1080) HDV camcorder support, so you can capture, view, edit and burn in 1080 resolution.
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• Multimedia Entertainment Powerhouse
  With Blu-ray Disc™ media support for the next generation movie experience, recording, and re-writing, you’re ready to capture, edit, and burn 1080i HD camcorder content from the get-go. With integrated NTSC TV tuner and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, you can watch and record live TV, and view your movies and photos with stunning clarity and brilliant, true-to-life color. NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600GT graphics and DDR2 memory deliver advanced graphics performance to view Blu-ray Disc™ movie titles, as well as immerse yourself in thrilling game play. Multimedia shortcut keys at your fingertips make it easy to control your entertainment.
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• Stunning Widescreen Display
  The VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ Notebook features a stunning 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) widescreen display with Sony’s original XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. Experience a beautifully clear image with the glare filter and anti-reflective coating, which work together to minimize reflection.
• Visual Communication
  Stay connected via chat and video mail with the integrated camera with a zoom utility and microphone.
  

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, TV Record, FF, Rewind, Channel + and -
  
• 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 T7200
  
• Speed: 2GHz
  
• Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz
  
• L2 Cache: 4MB
  
• Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
  

Memory

• Type: DDR2 SDRAM
  
• Installed: 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-4200
  
• Maximum: 2GB
  
• Speed: 533MHZ
  

Hard Drive

• Capacity: 200GB (100GBx2) in RAID 0
  
• Speed: 5400rpm
  
• Interface: Serial ATA
  

Optical Drive #1

• DVD+R DL Write: 2.4x max.
  
• DVD+R Write: 8x max.
  
• DVD+RW Write: 4x max.
  
• DVD-R Write: 8x max.
  
• DVD-RW Write: 4x max.
  
• CD-R Write: 8x max.
  
• CD-RW Write: 8x max.
  
• DVD±RW: Yes
  
• CD Read: 24x max.
  
• DVD Read: 8x max.
  
• DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.
  
• DVD-R DL Write: 2x max.
  
• BD-R Read: 1x max.
  
• BD-R Write: 1x max.
  
• BD-RE Write: 1x max.
  
• BD-ROM Read: 1.6x max.
  
• BD-RE Read: 1x max.
  
• DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.
  
• Blu-Ray Disc™ Support: Yes
  

Expansion Slots

• Multimedia Card Reader: Supports optional Memory Stick® media 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: WUXGA
  
• Screen Size: 17"
  
• Resolution: 1920x1200
  
• XBRITE HiColor™ Technology: Yes
  

Graphics

• Processor: NVDIA® GeForce® Go 7600GT
  
• Video RAM: 256MB
  
• Chipset: Intel® 945PM
  
• Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor, HDMI™ out and S-Video out
  
• TV Tuner: Yes (NTSC)
  

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
  
• RF Connection Input(s): 1
  
• S-Video Input(s): 1
  
• S-Video Output(s): 1
  
• USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 ports)
  
• VGA Output(s): 1
  
• S/PDIF Output(s): 1
  
• Audio/Video Input(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)
  
• Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth® Technology
  

Power

• Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
  
• 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 Subscription - Norton AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton Antispam® and Norton Parental Control
    
  • 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
    
  • Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 4.0
    
  • Adobe® Premiere Elements 2.0
    
  • InterVideo® WinDVD BD
    
  • InterVideo® WinDVD®
    
  • Ulead® BD Disc Recorder
    
  • Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
    
  • Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade)
    
  • DISCover My Games
    
• Sony® Original Software
  • Click to DVD® - DVD Creation
    
  • SonicStage 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 Version of 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-BPS2C)
  
• AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
  
• Remote Control/IR Receiver
  
• Power Cord
  
• RF Cable
  
• HDMI Cable
  
• HDMI to DVI-D Adapter
  
• Assorted Blu-ray Disc™ Titles and Discs (Available only with new units and while supplies last.)
  

Optional Accessories

• Multi-Function Docking Station (VGP-PRFE1)
  
• Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
  
• Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
  
• Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
  
• Bluetooth® Wireless Mouse (VGP-BMS30)
  
• Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1)
  
• Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
  
• DVD R DL/DVD±RW Drive Bay (VGP-DRWBX1)
  
• CD-RW Drive Bay Unit (VGP-CRWBX1)
  
• 80GB HDD Drive Bay Unit (VGP-HDBX08A)
  
• 2.1 Channel Speakers (VGP-SP4)
  

Approximate Dimensions:

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

Approximate Weight:

• Unit(with standard battery): 8.4 lbs
• Shipping: 12 lbs

Download Files (.pdf):

• Specification Sheet
• User Guide
• Welcome Mat
• Limited Warranty for VAIO Products Summary
• Safety Information

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer's Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 Year parts and labor

Footnotes:

1. 1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
   
2. 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. 3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point. Internet connection may require fees.
   
4. 4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
   
5. 5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate® functionality.
   
6. 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. 7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
   
8. 8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
   
9. 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. 10. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
    
11. 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. 12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
    
13. 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. 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.
    
15. 15. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
    
16. 16. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MP2 format only.

Manufacturers model number: VGN-AR290G

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