Sony VAIO FW Series Black Notebook Computer - VGN-FW340J/B

Product Details

Sony VAIO FW Series Black Notebook Computer, Model VGNFW340JB

Broaden your entertainment horizons with the VAIO® FW notebook featuring an extra-wide 16.4" XBRITE-ECO™ LCD display. Great for watching widescreen movies or viewing two websites side-by-side, this entertainment-rich notebook minimizes those annoying black bars you see when playing widescreen movies. Watch and record DVDs and get the most out of your games with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. An entertainment powerhouse, the VAIO® FW notebook is inspired by theater screens, born from Sony® HD expertise and powered by the energy-efficient and super-powerful Centrino® processor technology.

Features:

• Powerful PC Performace
  Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6400 processor (2.0GHz) with Intel® Centrino® processor technology and 4GB of system memory. The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit. Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range
• 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" display (1600x900 resolution) using energy-efficient XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. 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. 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 TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI™ cable sold separately)
• Endless Features
  Store you favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on the roomy 320GB Serial ATA hard disk drive. The VAIO® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy. Whether it’s for YouTube™, a class project or for sharing with friends and family, editing digital video captured by your Sony® Handycam® 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 conferencing with the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone

Specifications:

Audio

• Sound System: Dolby Sound Room® Audio
  

Display

• Resolution: 1600 x 900
  
• Screen Size: 16.4"
  
• XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes
  

Environmental Information

• EPEAT™: Silver
  
• RoHS®: Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
  
• ENERGY STAR®: 4.0
  

Expansion Slots

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

General

• Action Buttons: S1, DVD Play, A/V Mode, Volume - / +, Play / Pause / Stop, WLAN on / off
  
• Computer Type: Notebook
  
• Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad
  
• Type of Use: Portable
  

Graphics

• Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
  
• Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology. Total Available Graphics Memory: 1759MB (max.)
• Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™: 1920 x 1080
  
• Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048 x 1536
  

Hard Drive

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

Hardware

• Camera: Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  
• Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys, 19.05 mm pitch, 2 mm stroke
  

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
  
• S/PDIF Output(s): 1
  
• USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
  
• VGA Output(s): 1
• HDMI™ Output: 1
  

Memory

• Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
  
• Maximum: 8GB
  
• Speed: 800MHz
  
• Type: DDDR2 SDRAM
  

Networking/Modem

• Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
  
• 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

• CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  
• DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
  

Power

• Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
• Input Voltage: 100-240V
  
• Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
  

Processor

• Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
  
• L2 Cache: 2MB
  
• Speed: 2.0GHz
• Technology: Intel® Centrino® processor technology
  
• Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6400
  

Software

• Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
  
• 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
• VAIO® Multimedia Suite: 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" - 1.46"
• Width: 15.1"
• Depth: 10.3"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 6.7 lbs
• Shipping: 10 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts and 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. TB means one trillion 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. 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 do not 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 instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees
5. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions
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 varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size
11. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913
12. 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
13. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee
14. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary
15. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary. Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates
16. Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version - This trial software will work for ninety (90) days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you do not 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 90-day trial period, you must buy a subscription. You can subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required feeds
17. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary

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