Specifications
Operating System
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Business (English Version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack
Architecture
Processor Technology
Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology
Chipset
Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset
Processor System Bus
533MHz
Processor Name
Intel® Core™ Solo Processor U1500 (1.33GHz)*1*2
Memory Bus
400MHz
Main Memory
Pre-installed/Max
1GB DDR2 SDRAM (on board)*3
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
40GB (HDD Recovery Storage:max. 5GB*4, C:Remain) Ultra ATA/100
Graphics
Total Available Graphics Memory (Max)
224MB*5
Graphics Accelerator
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Display
Type
4.5" WSVGA (1024X600) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD: White LED, Wide View)
Interface
I/O Connector
x 1
Microphone
stereo mini jack x 1
USB
USB 2.0 x 1
Memory Stick Slot
Memory Stick Duo Slot (MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*6
Headphone
stereo mini jack x1
Wireless Connection
Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Wireless LAN Type
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g*7
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® standard version 2.0 + EDR
Wireless LAN Frequency
5 GHz (802.11a), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g)
Wireless LAN Data Rate
maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g)*8
Security/Utilities
Fingerprint Sensor
x 1
Camera
Back Side Camera
Effective Pixels: 1280 x 1024, Image Device: 1/4", SXGA CMOS, Lens: 3 elements in 3 groups, F4 (Focus distance: f = 3.8 mm)
Front Side Camera
Effective Pixels: 640x480, Image Device: 1/8", VGA CMOS, Lens: 2 elements in 2 groups, F4 (Focus distance: f = 2.6 mm)
Audio
Microphone
Built-in monaural microphone
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Sound Chip
Intel® High Definition Audio compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
64 keys, Touch Panel*9
Pointing Device
Multi-pointer, Stylus
Battery Life
Bundled Battery
VGP-BPS6 Lithium-ion battery*10: Up to 3 hours use*11
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
150.2 x 95-100.5 x 32.2-38.2 mm (with standard battery)
Weight
520g (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
Support
VAIO Recovery Utility, VAIO Update 3.0
Home Network
VAIO Media 6.0
Tool
PenPlus for VAIO, Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0 (Installer), Adobe® Reader® 7, Norton Internet Security™ 2007*12
Music
SonicStage CP 4.2
Video Edit/Playback
VAIO Video & Photo Utility 1.0, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0
Utilities
VAIO Control Center 2.0, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.0, VAIO HDD Protection 2.0
Utilities 2
Protector Suite QL 5.3
Still Image/Photo
Windows® Photo Gallery
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor
AC adapter (VGP-AC16V7)
Others
Carrying Pouch (for Main Unit), Display/LAN Adapter, Stylus, Port Replicator, Strap, Folding Stand, Adapter Holding Band, Spare cap for the Multi-pointer (x 2)
Battery
Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS6)
Warranty
Period
One year*13
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
*2 Intel® Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO.
*3 Cannot be upgraded on board. The memory capacity actually available may be smaller than the one displayed depending on the software in use and operating environment.
*4 Necessary data for recovery (setting back to initial shipment settings) in the hard disk drive consuming approximately max5GB in size is available separately.
*5 Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory.
*6 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded "Memory Stick" media only.
*7 The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used.
*8 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions.
*9 The tablet function of Windows Vista™ is not supported.
*10 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.
*11 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0).) Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit vaio‑online.sony.com
*12 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.
*13 Warranty conditions may vary by region.
The trademarks, including but not limited to "SONY", "VAIO", "Memory Stick" and "SonicStage" are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Intel, the Intel logo, Centrino and the Centrino logo, Intel Core and Core Inside, are trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company's policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided.