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VGN-AR51E

VGN-AR51E

WXGA+ X-black LCD
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics
Integrated camera and microphone
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements

Operating System

  • Operating SystemGenuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Architecture

  • PlatformIntel® Centrino® Duo processor Technology
  • ChipsetMobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset

CPU Section

  • Microprocessor Full NameIntel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7250, Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology
  • Microprocessor ManufacturerIntel®
  • Microprocessor Speed (GHz)2
  • L2 Cache (KB)2048 Advanced Smart Cache
  • Frontside Bus (MHz)800
  • Number of Cores2

Memory

  • Memory Speed (MHz)667
  • Memory TypeDDR2 SDRAM (2x1024MB)
  • 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)2048

Drives

  • Optical Drive TypeDVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM
  • Hard Drive Capacity (GB)200
  • Hard Drive Speed (rpm)4200
  • Optical Drive FittingBuilt-in
  • Hard Drive TypeSerial ATA

Drives Speed

  • WriteCD-R x24, CD-RW x24, DVD-R DL x4, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x4, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x8, DVD-RAM x5
  • ReadCD x24, CD-R x24, CD-RW x24, DVD x8, DVD-R DL x6, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x6, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x8, DVD-RAM x5

Display

  • Display TypeX-black LCD
  • Diagonal Size (in)17
  • Resolution Format1440 x 900
  • Resolution TypeWXGA+

Graphics

  • Graphic Card Full NameNVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU
  • ProducerNVIDIA®
  • CommentsTotal Available Graphics Memory of 895MB and dedicated Video Memory of 128MB

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
  • 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-Video0
  • AV in minijack0
  • Audio out2
  • Express Card Slot Type54mm or 34mm
  • TV out Type(s)S-Video + HDMI
  • Audio out Type(s)Headphone/Speakers Jack and optical SPDI/F
  • Express Card Slot1

Connectivity

  • Built-in ModemV92/V.90
  • Integrated Wireless LANYES
  • Wireless LAN Max. Date Rate (Mbps)54
  • Wireless LAN Range (m)max. 100
  • Wireless LAN Type802.11a/b/g
  • Ethernet network10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

Multimedia

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

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 & TVVAIO Content Importer / Exporter, WinDVD 8.0 for VAIO
  • PhotoAdobe Photoshop Elements 5, Google Picasa
  • CD-DVD BurningEasy Media Creator 9, Click to DVD® 2.6
  • Office ApplicationAdobe® Acrobat® Standard 8.0, Adobe® Reader® 8.1, Microsoft® Works 8.5, Microsoft® Office 2007 60 day trial (Try & Buy)
  • Security & OtherNorton 360 (with 60days free virus updates), VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 - HDD recovery (hidden partition), Skype, Google software package

Supplied Accessories

  • AC AdaptorYES
  • BatteryYES
  • Power CordYES

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-BPS9/B)
  • Battery Life (min)115
  • Battery Charging Time (min)220
  • Battery Life DisclaimerActual battery life will vary depending on your specific hardware and software configurations. Benchmark: MobileMark 2007