General, Hardware, Processor, Memory, Audio

VGN-SR599GEB

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Ultra-portable

Action Buttons: Switch Mode

Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad

Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8800

Speed: 2.66GHz1

Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz

L2 Cache: 3MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology

Memory

Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)

Maximum: 8GB

Type/Speed: DDR2/800MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 320GB2

Speed: 7200rpm

Type: Serial ATA

Impact Protection: G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection14

Optical Drive

CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)

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

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality

One ExpressCard® /34 media slot

One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot

Audio

Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio

Display

Screen Size: 13.3"4

Resolution: 1280 x 800

Back Light Technology: LED

Graphics

Processor: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 Total Available Graphics Memory of 2287MB (max.)11

Video RAM: 512MB dedicated Video RAM

Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048 x 1536

Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ : 1920 x 108020

Inputs and Outputs

Modem Jack: 1

Microphone Input: 1

Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)

USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)

VGA Output(s): 1

DC-In: 1

i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)7

Headphone Output(s): 1

Ethernet Connection (s): 1

HDMI™ Output: 1

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

Estimated Battery Life: Up to 6.5 hours8 Standard Capacity Battery

Up to 9.5 hours8 Large Capacity Battery Power Requirements: 121W + 10%

Start-up Times

Average Boot Time: 60 sec22

Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec22

First Boot Time: 5 min21

Wireless/Networking

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

Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Wi-Fi: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3

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

Bluetooth Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)16

Software

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit14with XP Professional downgrade disc

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office Ready

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/710 at 888-476-6972

Online and Email Support: Available at

http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Onsite/In-Home Service: 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service19 . See actual warranty for details.

International Service: 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.

Limited Warranty Term: 3 year limited warranty9 . See actual warranty for details.

Environmental Information

EPEAT™ : Gold

ENERGY STAR®: 5.0

Dimensions

Weight: 4.39 lbs5 (with standard battery)

Measurements: 12.4"(W) x 0.98-1.34"(H) x 9.2"(D)5,6

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery

AC Adapter

Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)

VAIO® Protection Case (VGP-CKSR1)

Bluetooth® Laser Mouse16 (VGP-BMS33/B)

Bluetooth® Remote Mouse16 (VGP-BMS77)

Bluetooth® Keyboard16 (VGP-BKB1)

Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC1)

Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)

Color: Matte Black

UPC Code: 027242782907

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.Viewable area measured diagonally.

5.Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

6.Measured at the narrowest point

7.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.

8.Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.

VAIO® SR Series Notebook PC

9.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.

10.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.

11.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows 7® classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.

12.Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

14.Windows 7® is required for functionality of G-Sensor™ Shock Protection.

15.60-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 don't 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.

16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

17.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.

18.Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

19.When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home 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/In-Home 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/In-Home Service may not be available in all locations.

20.Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.

21.Excluding end user interaction.

22.Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.

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.

©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO, VAIO logo,VAIO Care, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, G-Sensor, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows Live, OneCare and Windows 7 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. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY STAR is a registered U.S. trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Last Updated: 04/16/2010