General, Hardware, Processor, Memory, Hard Drive

Specifications

General

ComputerType: Notebook

Type of Use: Portable

ActionButtons: Standby, WLAN on/off

PointingDevice: Electro-Static touch pad

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Processor

Type: Intel®Core™ Duo Processor T2050

Speed: 1.60GHz1

Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz

L2Cache: 2MB

Technology: Intel®Centrino®Duo Mobile Technology

Memory

Type: DDR2

Installed: 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200

Maximum: 2GB

Speed: 533MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 120GB2

Speed: 5400rpm

Interface: Serial ATA

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD+RWrite: 8x max.

DVD+RWWrite: 8x max.

DVD-RWrite: 8x max.

DVD-RW Write: 6x max.

CD-RWrite: 24x max.

CD-RW Write: 24x max.

DVD±RW: Yes4

CDRead: 24x max.

DVDRead: 8x max.

DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD-RAMRead: 5x max.

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick PRO™ and

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media with MagicGate®

functionality

ExpressCard™ /34 Slot

Audio

SoundSystem: Windows®sound system compatible

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD

ScreenSize: 15.4” 11

Resolution: 1280 x 800

XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes

Graphics

Processor: Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 950

VideoRAM: 128MB [Dynamically Allocated Shared (RAM/Video) Memory]

Chipset: Intel®945GM

Interface: VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

EthernetPort: 1

HeadphoneJack: 1

i.LINK®Interface: 1(4-pin) interface6

Memory Stick®MediaSlot: 1

Secure Digital Slot: 1

MicrophoneInput: 1

USBPort(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)

VGAOutput(s): 1

DC-In: 1

Express Card™ Slot: 1

Networking/Modem

EthernetProtocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

EthernetSpeed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX

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

WirelessLAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)3

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2A/S)

Estimated Battery Life: 2.5-5.5 hours7

PowerRequirements: 86W+10%

Software

OperatingSystem: Microsoft®Windows®XP Media

Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2

InternetServices: America Online®180-Day Trial -

New Users Only

SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®Works 8.5

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft®Office 200310

Sony®Original Software: Click to DVD®- DVD

Creation

DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video

Trial Versions of Sony popular games

*For a complete list of software applications and trials, please visit VAIO®Support Central

Security and Anti-VirusSoftware: Norton®Internet

Security™ 60-Day Trial

TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty8

TelephoneSupport: 1 year toll-freetechnical telephone assistance, available 24/79

Online and Email Support: Support available from

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

Dimensions

Weight: 6.8 lbs with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)

Measurements: 14.4” (W) x 1.2” -1.6” (H) x 10.5” (D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A/S) AC adapter

Power Cord

VGN-N170G/T

VAIO®N Series Notebook PC

Optional Accessories

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)

512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)

USB Visual Communication Camera (VGP-UVC100)

Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)

Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)

Bluetooth®Adapter5 (PCGA-BA2)

Color: Wenge Brown

UPCCode: 027242704855

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(s). Some features may rely on Internet service which may require a fee.

4.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5.Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.

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.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.

9.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.

10.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 end- use options and operations.

11.Viewable area measured diagonally.

12.Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows Vista Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core experiences of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista -- like the new Windows Aero™ user interface -- require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details.

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. Pre- installed 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.

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Last Updated: 11/06/2006