Experience the
Discover the versatile VAIO FR for all ages, all family members, all kinds of uses! Combining elegance and sophistication for hours of enjoyment. At the heart of the VAIO FR is a Mobile Athlon™
XP Processor 1800+ featuring AMD PowerNow!™ Technology — a high performance, high speed CPU that can process your instructions faster and more efficiently. You’ll notice a particularly
high level of performance when playing back or editing multimedia data such as digital video clips. And with the support of a 30GB hard disk, you have ample space for all your audio and video needs. This versatile VAIO really
has it all for you. In style!
USB 2.0 for smoother connection with various peripherals.
USB 2.0 allows smoother data transfer, with three ports for the VAIO FR. You can connect a variety of additional tools (including CLIÉ) without unplugging your external peripherals. This is extremely convenient with many digital cameras, printers and scanners. Just plug one end of a USB cable into the camera and the other
into your VAIO so you can use Sony software such as PictureGear to import your photos. Plugging or unplugging USB while your PC or digital camera is still on is no problem.
Movie making starts with i.LINK.
Just plug one end of an i.LINK cable into your digital video camera and the other into your VAIO to transfer your movies onto your PC with high speed reliability. From there, you can edit your movie in AVI format, and then send it back to the camera via i.LINK to be
recorded on DV tape. i.LINK also gives you remote control over the DV camera when using software such as Sony’s DVgate.
Extend your movie viewing pleasure.
It’s only natural you’ll want to watch your DVDs on the larger TV screen. A standard feature on the VAIO FR, the A/V output connectors makes connecting this PC to your TV set via video and audio input cables so simple.
Printer connector lets you connect peripherals used with previous PCs.
In addition to three USB connectors, VAIO FR provides a parallel connector for a printer, which is helpful for those who own a printer without a USB connector. But thanks to the VAIO FR’s printer connector, new or old model peripherals can be connected without any
problems at all. These “legacy connectors” help you take advantage of equipment you may already own.
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Extra DDR266 SDRAM speeds up a variety of operations.
Performance is greatly improved, due to use of a DDR266 SDRAM. Moreover, this allows memory expansion up to 1GB* (default memory size
Sophistication and durability packaged in elegant style.
Elegant simplicity with VAIO for all! | Streamlined, unified look of speaker cover area |
DC IN | USB 2.0 | ⋅ 3 | A/V Out | Monitor Connector |
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is 256MB). The result is enhanced working efficiency and ease in virtually any job.
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Inside VAIO, an
sophisticated VAIO model fits any environment — living room, children’s room, private study or bedroom. What’s more, all family members are
Sony’s meticulous attention to detail is also reflected the design of the keyboard top/speaker cover area. Colour coordination with the bottom of
the LCD frame and hinge area creates a look of seamless unity. Additionally, the unique design of the dark speaker cover “hides” the speakers from the view of the
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i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 (4pin) Connector
Floppy disk drive is the essential way to access a data library.
Watch movies, play games and make your own music CDs with the
two 512MB memory modules.
sure to appreciate its
user, reducing visual distraction during VAIO operation.
Unbeatable for simplicity and availability. Floppy disk continues to provide a dependable medium for home and personal use, so you don’t have to change or sacrifice data with the arrival of new technology.
Slip a DVD video disc into the
with the
NVIDIA® GeForce4™ 420 Go for ultimate performance.
NVIDIA® GeForce4™ 420 Go is installed on the VAIO FR for dramatically improved processing capability including 3D graphics. Now, VAIO FR
serves your computer graphics or other entertainment, such as 3D game applications.
Easy viewing display and dark LCD frame
Designed for a refined appearance, the LCD frame is somewhat darker than the palm rest area, which is the dominant colour feature
of the open display. This subtle colour coordination is intended to help reduce eye fatigue in extended use.
Durable, smooth opening hinge mechanism.
To improve linkage between the LCD panel and body, Sony has streamlined the hinge mechanism. Independent placement of hinge
tags allows higher bending rigidity for the LCD panel, so opening the panel feels crisp and smooth. Even after repeated opening and closing, this durable mechanism assures smooth action that will last for a long time.
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