Replacement Battery
VGP-BPS2
Replacement Battery
VGP-BPL2
Extended battery
VGP-BPS3A
Replacement Battery
PCGE-VPW2
VAIO Plus - warranty pack
PCGE-VOS
VAIO Overseas Service
VGPE-VPPS (UK-DE-FR)
VAIO Plus Pro PREMIUM - on site warranty
PCGA-UMS3B
USB mouse (compact / Black)
VGP-UMS50
Ergonomic Mouse
VGP-WKB1
Wireless Keyboard & Mouse (UK/FR/DE)
VGP-MR100E
Network Media Receiver (UK/FR/DE/CH/NL/AU)
PCGE-VSK1
VAIO Starter Kit
PCGE-SECU1
Security cable
VGP-FL8
Privacy Screen Filter 13.3" (UK & SSS UK only)
VGP-FL9
Privacy Screen Filter 14"
VGP-FL10
Privacy Screen Filter 10"
VGN-S4HRP/B
Extended battery
PCGA-BP2V
VGN-S4XRP/B
Replacement Battery
PCGA-BP4V
VGN-S4M/S
AC adapter (Russia only)
PCGA-BP2EA
VGN-S4HP/B
AC adapter
VGP-AC19V12
VGN-S4VP/B
AC adapter
VGP-AC19V10
VGN-S4XP/B
VGP-AC16V8
VGN-T2XRP/S
SODIMM - DDR333 - 512Mb
VGN-T2XP/S
MicroDIMM - DDR333 - 512Mb
VGP-MM512L
VGN-T2XP/L
SODIMM - DDR333 - 512Mb
VGP-MM512I
VGN-B3VP
VGP-MM512G
VGN-B3XP
Docking station T Series
VGN-FS215MR
Docking station B Series
VGP-PRT1
VGN-FS215SR
Docking station S Series
VGP-PRB1
VGN-FS285E
Docking station A Series
VGP-PRS2
VGN-FS285B
Docking Station FS Series
VGP-PRA1
VGN-FS285M
VAIO Fashion Case Leather (Up to 14")
VGP-PRFS1
VGN-FS215E
VAIO attache Case Leather (Up to 14")
VGP-EMBCW01
VGN-FS215B
VAIO Messenger Bag (Up to 14")
VGP-EMBCM01
VGN-FS215M
VAIO Back Pack (Up to17")
VGP-EMB02
VGN-FS215S
Slip Cover T Series
VGP-EMB01
VGN-FS215Z
Slip Cover S Series
VGP-CKT1
VGN-FS295VP
CityStyle Nylon Case VAIO branded (17")
VGP-CKS1
VGN-FS295XP
Executive leather Case VAIO branded (17")
PCGE-CCP2W
VGN-A417M
Description
PCGE-CCM2W
VGN-A417S
Model Code
VGN-A497XP
Accessories Overview
Mobile & Home Computers
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Technical Specifications VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Series Model Operating system Processor
T-Series
S-Series
VGN-T2XP/S (Silver) VGN-T2XP/L (Midnight blue)
VGN-S4XP/B (Black)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro with SP 2
FS-Series
VGN-S4HP/B (Black)
VGN-S4M/S (Silver)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro with SP 2
VGN-FS295 XP
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with SP 2
VGN-FS295 VP
VGN-FS215 Z
VGN-FS215 S
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro with SP 2
VGN-FS215 M
VGN-FS215 B
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with SP 2
VGN-FS215 E
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with SP 2
Intel® Pentium® M processor Ultra Low Voltage 753
Intel® Pentium® M processor 760
Intel® Pentium® M processor 740
Intel® Pentium® M processor 730
Intel® Pentium® M processor 750
Intel® Pentium® M processor 740
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 750
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740
Processor speed 1
1.20 GHz
2 GHz
1.73 GHz
1.60 GHz
1.86 GHz
1.73 GHz
1.86 GHz
1.73 GHz
Hard disk drive 2
60 GB (Ultra ATA/100)
100 GB (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
60 GB (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
60 GB (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
100 GB (Ultra ATA/100)
80 GB (Ultra ATA/100)
100 GB (Ultra ATA/100)
100 GB (Ultra ATA/100)
80 GB (Ultra ATA/100)
Standard RAM
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC2700 - DDR333)
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-3200 - DDR2-400)
512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-3200 - DDR2-400)
512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-3200 - DDR2-400)
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC2700 - DDR333)
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC2700 - DDR333)
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC2700 - DDR333)
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC2700 - DDR333)
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC2700 - DDR333)
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC2700 - DDR333)
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC2700 - DDR333)
1 GB DDR SDRAM
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
1 GB DDR SDRAM
1 GB DDR SDRAM
1 GB DDR SDRAM
1 GB DDR SDRAM
1 GB DDR SDRAM
1 GB DDR SDRAM
1 GB DDR SDRAM
10.6" WXGA (1280 x 768) X-black LCD
13.3" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
13.3" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
13.3" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) X-black LCD
Maximum RAM 3 LCD screen Graphics Optical drive Communication Wireless Battery life 4 Dimensions (w/h/d) Weight with battery
Intel® 855GME Chipset Integrated Graphics with maximum of 64 MB VRAM
Operating system Processor
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6200 with TurboCache™ supporting 128MB 6
Double Layer DVD±RW
Double Layer DVD±RW
Double Layer DVD±RW
Double Layer DVD±RW
Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) data/fax modem (RJ-11)
Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) data/fax modem (RJ-11)
Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) data/fax modem (RJ-11)
Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) data/fax modem (RJ-11);
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Bluetooth®
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Bluetooth®
Approximately up to 7h
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Approximately up to 2h
Approximately up to 2h
Approximately up to 2h
Approximately up to 2h
Approximately up to 2h
312 mm / 30 - 35 mm / 224 mm 1.95 kg
364 mm / 25 - 36 mm / 264 mm 2.9 kg
364 mm / 25 - 36 mm / 264 mm 2.9 kg
364 mm / 25 - 36 mm / 264 mm 2.9 kg
364 mm / 25 - 36 mm / 264 mm 2.9 kg
364 mm / 25 - 36 mm / 264 mm 2.9 kg
Approximately up to 3h
272 mm / 25 - 34 mm / 205 mm 1.38 kg
312 mm / 30 - 35 mm / 224 mm 1.95 kg
B-Series
A-Series
VGN-B3 XP
VGN-B3 VP
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro with SP 2
VGN-A497 XP Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro with SP 2
VGN-A417 M
Intel® Pentium® M processor 725
Intel® Pentium® M processor 760
Intel® Pentium® M processor 760
Intel® Pentium® M processor 750
1.6 GHz
2 GHz
2 GHz
1.86 GHz
Hard disk drive 2
80 GB (Ultra ATA/100)
60 GB (Ultra ATA/100)
100 GB (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
100 GB (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
80 GB (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC2700 - DDR333)
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-3200 - DDR2-400)
1GB DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-3200 - DDR2-400)
512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-3200 - DDR2-400)
1 GB DDR SDRAM
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
17" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) X-black LCD
17" WXGA+ (1440 x 900) X-black LCD
17" WXGA+ (1440 x 900) X-black LCD
Graphics Optical drive
14.1” SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) LCD
14.1” XGA (1024 x 768) LCD
Intel® 855GME Chipset Integrated Graphics with maximum of 64 MB VRAM
ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X600 PCI Express with 256MB HyperMemory™ 5
Double layer DVD±RW
Double Layer DVD±RW
Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) data/fax modem (RJ-11)
Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T) data/fax modem (RJ-11)
Wireless
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g & Bluetooth®
Battery life 4
Approximately up to 3h
Approximately up to 2h
321 mm / 29 - 43 mm / 255 mm 2.3 kg
405 mm / 42 - 45 mm / 280 mm 3.9 kg
Communication
Dimensions (w/h/d) Weight with battery
Model Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with SP 2
1.8 GHz
LCD screen
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Series
VGN-A417 S
Intel® Pentium® M processor 745
Maximum RAM 3
Intel® 915GM Express Chipset Integrated Graphics with 128 MB max. shared with Main Memory
DVD±RW
Processor speed 1
Standard RAM
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6200 with TurboCache™ supporting 128MB 6
1.50 GHz 60 GB (Ultra ATA/100)
Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) data/fax modem (RJ-11)
Series Model
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6200 with TurboCache™ supporting 128 MB 6
Intel® Celeron® M Processor 370
Processor Processor speed 1
V-Series
Series
VGC-V3 S
VGC-V3 M
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with SP 2 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 550 with HT Technology
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 540 with HT Technology
3.40E GHz
3.20E GHz
Hard disk drive 2
250 GB (7200 rpm) (Ultra ATA/100)
Standard RAM
512 MB DDR SDRAM (PC3200 - DDR400) DDR SDRAM
Maximum RAM 3 LCD screen Graphics Optical drive Communication Wireless
1 GB 20" WXGA (1280 x 768) X-black LCD
Operating system Processor
17" WXGA (1280 x 768) X-black LCD
Double Layer DVD±RW Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) data/fax modem (RJ-11)
RA-Series VGC-RA 304 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with SP 2 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 560J with HT technology
Processor speed 1
3.6 GHz
Hard disk drive 2
500GB RAID 0 (2 x 250GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA) hard disk drive
Standard RAM
1024 MB DDR SDRAM (PC3200 - DDR400 Dual Channel DDR)
Maximum RAM 3 Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go5700 with 128 MB Video RAM
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Model
Upper Optical drive Lower Optical drive
2 GB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 graphics card with 256 MB DDR SDRAM Double Layer DVD±RW DVD ROM
Communication
Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T) data/fax modem (RJ-11)
Expansion Slots
Slot 1 (bottom): HDA modem / PCMCIA interface (PCI Express); slot 2: TV tuner card (PCI);
optional Wireless
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony VAIO of Europe is not responsible for any errors which may appear in this document.
Welcome to VAIO Welcome to VAIO You are now entering a new world, full of exciting opportunities and unforgettable experiences. It is a place where “impossible” is a foreign word and you fail to fail. That’s because you’ll find PC technology here that turns difficult tasks into welcome challenges. It’s about empowering your imagination and honing your creativity with PCs that see the world in a different light. There’s always more than one way to reach a dream, with VAIO you can find it. When you’re ready to explore, take your time and discover how your imagination can be set free. Remember; this is a new realm of possibilities, a source of inspiration, a place where negativity does not exist and the sun always shines. So if you thrive on originality, enjoy life’s challenges and are always open to new opportunities, then the world of VAIO is what you’ve been looking for. Uniqueness is something to be shared. Be like no other.
True creativity comes from true freedom Whether for business or for fun, the Sony VAIO range of mobile computers gives you all the power and reliability you want. Innovative technology, top-quality screens and maximum connectivity with Wireless LAN as standard are packed into tough, high quality, stylish cases. So you get a mobile computing experience that more than matches anything you’ve seen in the office or home. Mobility like no other.
VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP
T Series
• Superb 10.6” X-black LCD • Microsoft® Windows® XP • Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® • Up to approx. 7h battery life
S Series • 13.3” X-black LCD • Microsoft® Windows® XP • Double Layer DVD±RW drive • Weighs only 1.95 kg
Mobile Computers
A Series • 17” X-black LCD • Microsoft® Windows® XP • 256 MB ATI® Graphics Card • Wireless LAN & Bluetooth®
FS Series
Professional
• 15.4” X-black LCD • Microsoft® Windows® XP • Only 2.5-3.6 cm thin • Weighs only 2.9 kg
B Series • 14.1” LCD • Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro • Double Layer DVD±RW drive • Up to approx. 5h battery life
Great features on every VAIO notebook Every VAIO is designed to expand your computing horizons and give you the reliability you need to manage and enjoy your life to the full – so the highest quality components, advanced features and fantastic qualities come as standard across the range.
Multiformat CD/DVD Double Layer DVD writers on most models for incredibly fast recording and superior playback quality.
Docking Stations Avoids tedious cabling. The AV Docking Station converts your VAIO into a TV for total multimedia entertainment.
Outstanding Quality Innovative technology, superior components, excellent design and the ultimate in toughness. Every VAIO is a true Sony.
Absolute Compatibility Interlink your VAIO with other devices for an easy digital life. Get pictures or video from your cameras, synchronize your mobile phone, or convert and transfer music to your Walkman.
The power of VAIO notebooks
What the icons mean This is your reference for the icons we use to describe features and functionality in our product descriptions. New generation X-black LCD for superior screen quality
X-black LCD for advanced screen quality
Plug & Display allows a second monitor or projector to be used immediately without complex setup.
Extended battery life time up to 7 hours
Ultra lightweight for maximum mobility
Wireless keyboard and mouse
Ultimate performance and processing power
Easy TV recording
Memory Stick Pro slot
Entertainment docking station with TV-tuner
Double format, double layer DVD recording
Wireless LAN & Bluetooth速
See the difference with The Sony X-black LCD technology adds a new level of richness, clarity and brightness to all your photos, DVDs and video games. By reducing glare and doubling the emission of light through the screen, it brings every image to sharp, vibrant life – so you can always immerse yourself in an amazing visual experience. And the brilliant definition of every image stops your eyes from getting tired, no matter how long you watch.
New generation Traditional LCD
• reduced colour range
• vivid colours
• lush colours
• standard contrast
• sharp contrast
• multiple lamp
• limited brightness
• high brightness
• reduced glare
• fully immersive
• less reflections • breathtaking
T
VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional for business
Your perfect travel companion Smaller than a standard notebook and weighing in at just 1.38 kg, the VAIO T-Series packs the total connectivity of a full-sized computer into its ultra-slimline frame. So if you don’t want to be weighed down, it’s the PC that helps you travel light no matter what you are doing. With all the features and functions you need, it really is the perfect travelling companion – tough, easy to carry, reliable and immensely versatile. If you spend much of your life on the move, the T-Series’ outstanding portability and seven hour battery life mean you’re always in touch with what’s going on.
The T-Series is available in two stylish colors
MODEL
VGN-T2 XP
CPU
1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor Ultra Low Voltage 753
OS
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro
HDD / RAM SCREEN
60 GB / 512 MB 10.6 WXGA X-black LCD
S
VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional for business
Ultra mobile perfection Packing power and amazing graphics into a lightweight, A4 size, 1.95 kg package, the VAIO S-Series means you’ll never have to compromise on the portability, connectivity or computing power required to go about your business. Its high-resolution screen and powerful graphics card mean your presentations will always have the impact you’re after, wherever you are. If you want to work on the go, at the desk, or in the home, the amazing performance of the S-Series means you can be just as flexible and effective as you need to be.
The standard function key layout on the full-sized keyboard gives you a professional typing comfort
MODEL CPU
VGN-S4 XP/B
VGN-S4 HP/B
VGN-S4 M/S
2 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 760
1.73 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 740
1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 730
OS HDD / RAM SCREEN
Microsoft® Windows® XP 100 GB / 1 GB
60 GB / 512 MB 13.3” WXGA X-black LCD
B
VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional for business
Setting the business standard Looking to make your work fast, easy and comfortable? Then the super-slim VAIO B-Series is perfect for you. Weighing just 2.32 kg, combining a large screen and full-sized keyboard this notebook with outstanding mobility and connectivity sets the standard for business on the move. Whenever, wherever, the amazing power and connectivity of the VAIO B-Series mean you’re always in control. So there are no restraints on your ability to do business.
The sleek, inclined design of the palm rest and the full sized keyboard are perfect for fast and long typing
MODEL CPU
VGN-B3 XP
VGN-B3 VP
1.8 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 745
1.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 725
OS
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro
HDD / RAM
80 GB / 512 MB
60 GB / 512 MB
SCREEN
14.1” SXGA LCD
14.1” XGA LCD
FS
VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Slim & smart With the latest generation of Sony X-black image enhancement technology, the slim and ultra-stylish VAIO FS-Series brings you amazing visual performance in a chassis of outstanding quality. With its large screen, full-sized keyboard and superb connectivity, it’s great for people with hectic lives - and it’s robust enough to withstand the most intensive use and keep you performing at your peak. If you want everything from your PC, it’s the one to choose!
Looking good, feeling good: our ergonomic mouse is the perfect accessory for the ultra-slim FS
MODEL CPU
VGN-FS295 XP 1.86 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 750
OS HDD / RAM SCREEN
VGN-FS295 VP
VGN-FS215 Z
1.73 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 740 Microsoft® Windows® XP
100 GB / 512 MB 15.4” WXGA X-black LCD
80 GB / 512 MB
100 GB / 512 MB
15.4” WXGA X-black LCD
Entertainment Docking Station
VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Let the show begin Just connect your FS215Z to its unique AV-Docking Station, and enjoy crystal-clear TV reception, recording and playback, with fantastic picture quality and brilliant sound from the twin external speakers. It’s exactly what you’re looking for after a hard day’s work.
The NVIDIA GeForce™ Go 6200 with Turbocache™ technology brings advanced GeForce™ 6 series features to enhance performance. It shines even more with the new generation X-black LCD.
VGN-FS215 S
VGN-FS215 M
1.86 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 750
VGN-FS215 B
1.73 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 740
VGN-FS215 E 1.5 GHz Intel® Celeron® M processor 370
Microsoft® Windows® XP 100 GB / 512 MB
80 GB / 512 MB
15.4” WXGA X-black LCD
60 GB / 512 MB
60 GB / 512 MB
15.4” WXGA X-black LCD
A
VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP
Where power meets style The huge, image-enhanced screen, stunning performance and amazing connectivity of the VAIO A-Series makes it a fantastic allround entertainer. And if you don’t want to be tied down by cables and peripherals, it’s the perfect choice. Its breathtaking computing power means it’s brilliant for business too. No matter your lifestyle or business needs, the VAIO A-Series can adapt, delivering colour and vibrancy on the scale your vision craves - quite simply the perfect desktop replacement.
With the sleek included VAIO wireless mouse you get total control and a perfect grip
MODEL CPU
VGN-A497XP
OS HDD / RAM SCREEN
VGN-A417S
2 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 760
VGN-A417M 1.8 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor 750
Microsoft® Windows® XP 100 GB / 1 GB 17” WUXGA X-black LCD
80 GB / 512 MB 17” WXGA+ X-black LCD
Entertainment Docking Station
VAIO recommends Microsoft速 Windows速 XP
Pure entertainment Linking the A417S to its unique AV-Docking Station converts it into a top-quality digital TV and recorder. The speakers not only look great, with the addition of the built-in S-Master amplifier in the docking station, their powerful sound is crystal clear.
With its stylish design and small footprint the A417S Docking Station fits perfectly in any home or office
Serious work, breathtaking entertainment With a Sony VAIO Home Computer, you’ve got an immensely powerful central hub that your work, your entertainment and your communications can revolve around.
Designed, built and finished to the world-famous Sony standards of quality and reliability, they bring you all the sound, vision, data and fun and games you need in your life. A life like no other.
The power of VAIO desktops Great features on every VAIO desktop Every VAIO is designed to expand your computing horizons and give you the reliability you need to run and enjoy your life to the full – so advanced features and fantastic qualities come as standard across the range.
Remote control Enjoy all your pictures, movies, videos and music from the comfort of your couch.
TV tuner & recorder Watch and record live TV with the built in TV tuner card. Recordings can be programmed in a few clicks.
Outstanding Quality Innovative technology, superior components, excellent design and the ultimate in toughness. Every VAIO is a true Sony.
Absolute Compatibility Interlink your VAIO with other devices for an easy digital life. Get pictures or video from your cameras, synchronize your mobile phone, or convert and transfer music to your Walkman.
V
VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP
Put TV on your schedule If you’re looking for a richly featured PC disguised as a cutting edge flat-panel TV, you’ll love the Sony VAIO V3. A beautifully designed computing and entertainment system, aimed at enhancing your computing experiences. Its fantastic power, connectivity and capacity make it easy to run your life, while brilliant multimedia adds colour and excitement, bringing you new levels of entertainment. One-click recording means you can enjoy your favourite TV shows whenever you want.
All the connectivity you need for linking to your home entertainment system, local network and all your other digital devices
MODEL CPU OS HDD / RAM SCREEN
VGC-V3 S
VGC-V3 M
3.4E GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 550
3.2E GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 540
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home 250 GB (7200 rpm) / 512 MB 20” WXGA X-black LCD
17” WXGA X-black LCD
RA
VAIO recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP
The ultimate system Outstanding performance and all the capacity you need to expand your computing horizons as far as your imagination will allow – that’s what you get with the VAIO RA-Series. Sleek in their chrome and black chassis, these are PCs for big demands and big ideas! Use your RA-Series as the centre-point of a new digital lifestyle – stream music, video and photos through every device on your home network with the included Network Media Receiver.
Looking cool, feeling cool: the brilliant design of the RA towers cooling slot follows both form and function
MODEL CPU OS HDD / RAM SCREEN
VGC-RA304 3.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 560J with Hyper Threading technology Microsoft® Windows® XP Home 500 GB Raid 0 (2 x 250GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA) optional
The home of tomorrow, right now Use the VAIO Home Server to add a whole new dimension to your music, pictures, shows, movies and other data. No matter the format, store it, convert it and stream it to watch, hear and enjoy on your VAIO, your TV or any other VAIO devices throughout your home. It’s what going digital really means! The system allows you to access recorded TV programs and personal video from your big screen TV in the living or bedroom. You can also store all your music on your Home Server, and wirelessly stream the tunes to your TV or VAIO with a Network Media Receiver.
VAIO Home server
VAIO Wireless transmitter
Stream music to a PC
VAIO PC
Home Server System
No more cables, instant access At the heart of the Home Server System is the Network Media Receiver. It connects to any VAIO device over the wireless network to stream digital content to your TV. It delivers high definition digital content from a VAIO computer to your TV, home entertainment system or other computers on the wireless home network. The NMR is included with the RA-Series and available as an accessory. The NMR is fully DLNA compliant and hence compatible with the widest range of current and future home network appliances
Watch recorded video on your TV
Regular or HD TV
Browse multimedia content on your TV
Regular or HD TV
Enter the VAIO Zone Browse and enjoy all your music and pictures, no matter what else you’re doing with your computer. Simple to use, its special interface makes it easy to choose and play any multimedia file – slideshows set to music, DVDs and videos from your hard disk, CDs and MP3s.
Give yourself a personal soundtrack or backdrop to all your work and play, making every time you use your computer a truly entertaining experience.
TV
The programme of your dreams Using the VAIO Zone on a TV-tuner model turns your VAIO into a live entertainment centre. You can easily browse through all channels and watch or record whatever you fancy – you can even schedule it to record a programme for when you’re out and about.
You can access all your recordings and live shows with the remote. With the tvtv internet service you can program your VAIO from anywhere in the world to record your favourite programmes with just a couple of clicks if you have a permanent internet connection.
www.tvtv.co.uk
Videos
Capture, edit, record and burn It’s amazingly easy to record and watch top-quality digital video on your VAIO. Editing is very straightforward too, enabling you to express your creativity in any way you want. Some models even have an analogue video port you can use to digitise VHS films, programmes and home movies – give them a new lease of life!
Edit movies like a pro Adobe® Premiere® lets you produce movies to be proud of. Multiple timelines and advanced color correction are just some of the professional features.
Pictures
Import, edit and share Managing your photos has never been easier. Just download the pictures you want to your VAIO from a digital camera. Then editing, manipulating and sharing them is incredibly easy, whether you want to present them singly, as slide shows, albums or print them.
In case you find your pictures are too dark or not sharp enough, you can easily use the auto-correct functions of Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 3.0. You can even compress and format them for email and web-postings. It’s great for everyone’s image.
All the tools you need to edit and enhance your photo collection.
Music
The soundtrack to your life VAIO can help rock your musical world, whether you just want to listen, buy new tracks and albums online, or create your own unique mixes and compilations. It’s all very simple with a range of fabulous software packages designed to help you compose the soundtrack to your life.
Browse all your recorded tunes and music purchased online through the easy to use VAIO zone interface.
The ultimate music collection Recording and organising your music is simple with SonicStage Mastering Studio. If you’re feeling creative, you can also edit tracks and compile personal playlists of your favourite tunes.
www.connect.com If you are craving for the ultimate music collection, try Connect - the online music service from Sony.
CD & DVD
Connect, click and burn Now you can build the music, movie and programme library you’ve always dreamt of – quickly, easily and affordably. With Click to DVD software you can easily assemble video clips from recorded TV or camera footage.
Create your own DVD’s Recording the data and entertainment you want on to CD or DVD is unbelievably simple. Then all you have to do is enjoy!
Archive all your data The more things you do on your VAIO the more important it is to backup your data. Sonic Record Now takes care of this in just a couple of clicks.
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CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
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One GB is defined as 1,000,000,000 bytes. The actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
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If you install memory modules of the same capacity to both of the two memory module slots, your computer will run in dual channel mode and provide better performance.
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Battery results measures with MobileMark 2002® from FutureMark™. Factory defaults used, default Windows® PowerProfiles and Sony PowerPanel applied. See www.bapco.com for details.
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The total of local and shared system memory used by the GPU. Local onboard memory is 128MB VRAM.
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TurboCache™ technology combines the capacity and bandwith of dedicated video memory with dynamic system memory to turbocharge performance.
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