
VGN-AR790U/B
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons: S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject, Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, FF and Rewind
Hardware
Pointing Device:
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300
Speed: 2.50GHz1
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
L2 Cache: 6MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 4GB16 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 4GB16
Speed: 667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity: 400GB2 (200GB x2)
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Technology: RAID Technology
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 2.4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 4x max.
DVD±RW: Yes4
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick® and Memory Stick Duo™ media slot5 with MagicGate® functionality
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
One ExpressCard® /54 Slot
Audio
Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WUXGA
Screen Size: 17"8
Resolution: 1920x1200
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1791MB (max.)14
Video RAM: 512MB Dedicated Video RAM
Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
TV Tuner: Yes - ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner (NTSC and ATSC Support)
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1
Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)6
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet
Ethernet Speed:
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth® Technology10
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Battery
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5 to 3.5 hours7 with standard battery
Power Requirements: 150W+10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Internet Services: AOL®
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200713
Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation LocationFree Player® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Security and
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty9 . See actual warranty for details.
Telephone Support: 1 year
See actual warranty for details.
Online and Email Support: Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 8.4 lbs. with standard battery19
Measurements: 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)19
Supplied Accessories
ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner
Remote Control/IR Receiver
Standard
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery
Additional AC Adapter
Large Capacity Battery
Universal Carrying Case
Notebook Roller Case
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
USB Laser Mouse
Wireless Presentation Mouse
VAIO Digital Studio® Notebook PC
USB Floppy Drive (VGP-UFD1)
Color: Glossy Piano Black
UPC Code: 027242734067
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 a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5.Supports Memory Stick PRO™
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, battery and environmental conditions.
8.Viewable area measured diagonally.
9.See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’swarranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call
10.Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
11.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.
12.Broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
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14.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Microsoft® 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.
15.As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent
16.A portion of the system memory over 3GB available to the operating system.
17.The digital TV tuner supports a CableCARD™ removablesecurity module. Contact your cable operator to receive a CableCARD compatible with your operator’s network (additional charges may apply). Not all functions that are available when using a
18.Video recording to
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20.Requires HDTV with HDMI connector (sold separately) and equivalent display capability. Image quality will vary.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
© 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE- HiColor, i.LINK, Sound Reality, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, LocationFree Player and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S and other countries.
Printed in U.S.A. 11/07.
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