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VGN-AR71ZU

VGN-AR71ZU

Blu-ray Disc™ drive (reader/writer) for watching HD movies and creating HD content
Full HD 17.0” X-black LCD display with double lamp and up to 90% colour trueness
Watch and record TV with integrated hybrid digital and analogue TV tuner
High power with Windows Vista® Ultimate, Intel® Centrino® Duo and NVIDIA® graphics

Operating System

  • Operating SystemGenuine Windows Vista® Ultimate

CPU Section

  • Microprocessor Full NameIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9300, Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
  • Microprocessor ManufacturerIntel®
  • Microprocessor Speed (GHz)2.5
  • L2 Cache (KB)6144 Advanced Smart Cache
  • Frontside Bus (MHz)800
  • Number of Cores2

Memory

  • Memory Speed (MHz)667
  • Memory TypeDDR2 SDRAM (2x2048MB)
  • Max. Memory (MB)4096
  • Max Memory CommentIn the case of 4GB, a portion of the system memory over 3GB might not be available to the operating system
  • Memory Size (MB)4096

Drives

  • Hard Drive TypeSerial ATA RAID 0 (0 and 1 supported) 2x320GB
  • Hard Drive Capacity (GB)640
  • Hard Drive Speed (rpm)5400
  • Optical Drive TypeBlu-ray Disc™ Drive: BD-R/-RE/-ROM/ DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM Drive
  • Optical Drive FittingBuilt-in

Drives Speed

  • WriteCD-R x8, CD-RW x8, DVD-R DL x2, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x4, DVD+R DL x2.4, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x4, DVD-RAM x5, BD-Rx2, BD-RE x2, BD-R DL x1, BD-RE DL x1
  • ReadCD x24, CD-R x24, CD-RW x24, DVD x8, DVD-R DL x6, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x8, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x8, DVD-RAM x5, BD-ROM x2, BD-Rx2, BD-RE x2, BD-RE DL x1.6, BD-R DL x1.6

Display

  • Display TypeX-black LCD with double lamp technology
  • Diagonal Size (in)17
  • Resolution Format1920 x 1200
  • Resolution TypeWUXGA

Graphics

  • Graphic Card Full NameNVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT GPU
  • ProducerNVIDIA®
  • CommentsDedicated Video Memory of 512MB

Interfaces

  • 4 Pin i.LINK™ (IEEE1394), 400 Mbps1
  • DC in1
  • Memory Stick™ Slot1
  • Memory Stick™ Slot TypeMemory Stick™ standard, Memory Stick™ Duo, Memory Stick™ PRO, Memory Stick™ PRO Duo, high speed data transfer and MagicGate compatible
  • Microphone Jack1
  • RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem)1
  • RJ-45 Direct Port (Network)1
  • TV out2
  • TV out Type(s)S-Video + HDMI
  • USB SpeedHigh/Full/Low
  • USB Port (quantity)3
  • USB Version2.0
  • USB Connector TypeA
  • VGA Connector for Monitor1
  • PCMCIA Card Type I or II1
  • SD Card Slot1
  • S-Video in1
  • AV in minijack1
  • Audio out2
  • Audio out Type(s)Headphone/Speakers Jack and optical SPDI/F
  • Express Card Slot1
  • Express Card Slot Type54mm or 34mm

Connectivity

  • Built-in ModemV.92/V.90
  • IR Receiver1
  • Integrated Wireless LANYES
  • Wireless LAN Range (m)max. 100
  • Integrated Bluetooth (Version)2.0 + EDR
  • Bluetooth Range (m)10
  • Wireless LAN Type802.11a/b/g/Draft n
  • Wireless LAN Max. Date Rate (Mbps)300
  • Ethernet network10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX/1000 BASE-T

Multimedia

  • TV Tuner BoardYES
  • Intel® High Definition Audio compatibleYES
  • 3D SurroundYES
  • Built-in Stereo SpeakersYES
  • Windows® Sound System CompatibleYES
  • Sound RealityYES
  • DVB-TYES

Built-in Camera

  • Built-in 'Motion Eye' Digital CameraYES
  • Frames per Second30
  • Image Sensor (Mega Pixels)1.3
  • Motion Picture FunctionYES
  • Motion Pictures max. Resolution (pixels)1280x1024 (SXGA)

Keyboard Section

  • Touch Pad1

Features

  • Special ButtonsPower button, Wireless LAN switch, Short-cut Keys (S1 & S2) , Mute, Volume Control, AV buttons
  • Auto ResolutionPlug and Display
  • Kensigton LockYES
  • Built-in MicrophoneYES

Software

  • AudioVAIO Music Box, Windows Media Player 11, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.4
  • Video & TVAdobe Premiere Elements 4, VAIO Content Importer / Exporter, WinDVD BD 8.0 for VAIO, DivX Player & Converter, VAIO Movie Story
  • PhotoAdobe Photoshop Elements 6, Google Picasa, VAIO Movie Story
  • CD-DVD BurningEasy Media creator 9, Click to Disc/Editor
  • Office ApplicationAdobe® Reader® 8.1, Adobe Standard 8, Microsoft® Works 8.5, Microsoft® Office Trial 2007 (60 days Try & Buy)
  • Security & OtherNorton 360 (with 60 days free virus updates), VAIO Recovery Utility - HDD recovery (hidden partition), Skype, Google software package

Supplied Accessories

  • AC AdaptorYES
  • BatteryYES
  • Power CordYES
  • OthersTV tuner Remote control (RM-MCE20E)

Dimensions

  • Depth Main Unit (mm)299.5
  • Height Main Unit (mm)33.5
  • Width Main Unit (mm)416
  • Weight with Supplied Battery and Supplied Drive (kg)3.9

Battery

  • Battery TypeLithium-Ion battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)
  • Battery Life (min)95
  • Battery Charging Time (min)230
  • Battery Life DisclaimerActual battery life will vary depending on your specific hardware and software configurations. Benchmark: MobileMark 2007