Sony VAIO CS Series Black Notebook Computer - VGN-CS180J/Q

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Sony VAIO CS Series Black Notebook Computer, Model VGNCS180JQ

Step out and be seen with the VAIO® CS notebook, a gorgeous 14.1" notebook adorned by fashionable high-gloss colors inside and out. This thin-and-light PC slips easily in and out of hand bags and features an array of entertainment extras, including light effects and an intuitive AV “slide” control that lets you control your media with the slide of a finger. Add to these, the performance and efficiency of Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology and you have an eye-catching notebook that will complement your life on all levels, from its personalized design to its ability to handle all your entertainment and computing needs.

Features:

• Make a Powerful Statement
  Discover a new world of mobile computing with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology and an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 processor (2.26GHz) with 4GB of pre-installed system memory. The VAIO® CS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit. A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CS is a slim, lightweight PC weighing only 5.7lbs (with standard battery). The CS notebook’s eye-catching Cosmopolitan Pink color graces its exterior as well as interior to ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression. Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker virtually anywhere within your office or home using 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology
• Rich Multimedia
  Watch all your favorite movies and shows in stunning clarity on the 14.1" widescreen display using XBRITE-ECO™ technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle. Control your music and movies with a slide of your finger using the touch sensor A/V slide control. Enjoy your personal musical light shows on a CS notebook. A 12-tone music analyzer translates your music into a colorful LED light show that plays out beneath the trim of the CS notebook. Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy 320GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
• Easy Communication
  Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on-the-go with real-time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone

Specifications:

Audio

• Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
  

Display

• Resolution: 1280 x 800
  
• Screen Size: 14.1"
• Technology: WXGA
• XBRITE-ECO" Technology: Yes
  

Expansion Slots

• Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™ media slot (Standard/Duo) with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
  

General

• Action Buttons: Play/ Pause/ Stop, AV Mode, Mute, Volume-/+, Capture, WLAN on/off
  
• Computer Type: Notebook
  
• Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
  
• Type of Use: Portable
  

Graphics

• Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
  
• Interface: VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
  
• Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1750MB (max.)
  

Hard Drive

• Capacity: 320GB
• Interface: Serial ATA
  
• Speed: 5400rpm
  

Hardware

• Camera: Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  
• Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 18.05mm pitch
  

Inputs and Outputs

• DC-In: 1
  
• Ethernet Connection(s): 1
  
• Headphone Output(s): 1
  
• i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
  
• Microphone Input: 1
  
• Modem Jack: 1
  
• USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
  
• VGA Output(s): 1
  

Memory

• Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
  
• Maximum: 4GB
  
• Speed: 800MHz
  
• Type: DDR2
  

Networking/Modem

• Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
  
• Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  
• 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)
  

Optical Drive #1

• BD-R DL Read: 5x max.
• BD-R Read: 5x max.
• BD-RE DL Read: 5x max.
• BD-RE Read: 5x max.
• BD-ROM Read: 5x max.
• Blu-ray Disc" Support: Yes (read only) (BD-ROM/ DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)
• CD Read: 24x max
  
• CD-R Write: 24x max
  
• CD-RW Write: 24x max
  
• DVD Read: 8x max
  
• DVD+R DL Write: 6x max
  
• DVD+R Write: 8x max
  
• DVD+RW Write: 8x max
  
• DVD-R DL Write: 6x max
  
• DVD-R Write: 8x max
  
• DVD-RAM Read: 5x max
  
• DVD-RAM Write: 5x max
  
• DVD-RW Write: 6x max
  
• DVD±RW: Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
  

Power

• Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13/B)
  
• Estimated Battery Life: 1.5-4.0 hours Standard Capacity Battery 2.5-6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
  
• Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
  

Processor

• Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
  
• L2 Cache: 3MB
  
• Speed: 2.26GHz
• Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
  
• Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8400
  

Software

• Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
• 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 2007
• The VAIO® Software Experience: VAIO® Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood VAIO Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials

Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 1.14" - 1.57"
• Width: 13.2"
• Depth: 9.6"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 5.7 lbs
• Shipping: 9 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts & Labor

Footnote:

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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services
4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee
5. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible
6. Viewable area measured diagonally
7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary
8. Measured at the narrowest point
9. 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
10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition and system memory size
11. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions
12. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC) or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913
13. 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 aplicable software vendor
14. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you dont activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system
16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies

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