Colorful Personality.
Get moving and get noticed.
Whoever said beauty is in the eye of the beholder never saw the VAIO® CS. Sporting a gorgeous form, graceful curves, pulsating LEDs and eight striking designs, the CS is too attractive to leave at home.
True colors.
Express yourself by selecting a color that complements your personal style. The CS is available in Sangria Red, Glossy or Matte Black, Cosmopolitan Pink, Dove White and four new limited edition VAIO Signature Collection designs.
Movies, music and photos—without the wait.
Sometimes all you want is your entertainment. Go straight to your movies, music and photos with the ingenious A/V mode. It features fun-to-use, touch-sensitive controls with 12 bright LED indicators that light up as you glide your finger to change tracks, scenes or adjust the volume. Very convenient.
Get one while you can.
The VAIO Signature Collection is a lineup of VAIO notebooks that are truly unique. Choose the smooth, high-gloss Deep Violet edition or get a customizable, one-of-a-kind Crocodile finish in red, pink or brown. Available in limited quantities exclusively at Sony Style.
Power that moves you.
Open up the glossy lid and discover a new world of computing that lies within. Backed by unprecedented processing power and energy efficiency, available Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology delivers the screaming-fast performance you crave while running on less power.
UP TO 4 HRS. STANDARD POWER
Ground effects.
A tricked-out pair of dynamic LED lights glow from beneath the front of the CS, delivering an ultra-cool effect in a full spectrum of colors. Fading and pulsating, the lights react to just about anything the notebook is doing. There’s even a 12-tone music analyzer that translates your music into an original, colorful light show.
Blu-ray Disc™ technology for HD entertainment.
Phenomenal picture. Incredible sound. With pristine HD resolution and stunning clarity, optional Blu-ray Disc playback technology is your ticket to first-class entertainment. Available on select models, Blu-ray Disc media burning capabilities let you store content in a format that provides up to five times the capacity of standard DVDs (25-50GB of HD content to a single disc.)
Keep your PC safe and secure with the Backstage™ VIP Protection™ Suite:
- Norton Internet Security™ 2009
- Norton Online Backup
- Lojack® for Laptops
(A $149 value for only $99.)
Do more with your CS. Explore a wide variety of essential add-ons.
- Getting Started
- Set up and optimize your new VAIO.
- Upgrade, Maintenance & Repair
- Keep your VAIO running smoothly.
- Data Services & Rescue
- Transfer, protect or rescue your data.
- Free upgrade to Windows® 7
- Ensure a smooth transition.
- VAIO® CS notebook
- Standard Lithium-ion battery
- AC Adapter
- Power Cord
- Up to 2.80GHz2(T9600) Intel® Core®2 Duo Processor available
- Intel® Centrino®2 processor technology available
- Up to 1066MHz Front Side Bus Speed
- Up to 6MB L2 Cache available
- Up to 400GB4 hard disk drive available
- Up to 8GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality
- EpxressCard® 3/4 slot
- SD memory card slot
- QWERTY keyboard, 82 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
- Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
- Electro-Static touch pad
- Biometric Fingerprint Sensor available on matte black model only
- 14.1" Screen16
- 1280 x 800 Resolution
- XBRITE-ECO™ Technology
- Built-in CD/DVD burning drive
- Available Blu-ray Disc™ playback, CD/DVD burning drive
- Available Blu-ray Disc® playback/burning, CD/DVD burning drive
- Intel® High Definition Audio Sound System
- Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video with Total Available Graphics of up to 1750MB10 (depending on RAM and OS)
- Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
- Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit or Windows Vista® Business 64-bit (XP Pro downgrade disc available in the box for Business operating systems)
- Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer
- AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial (new users only)
- Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 with 60-Day trial version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200713
- 1 year limited warranty
- 1 year toll-free 24/7 technical telephone assistance
- Online and Email Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
- download PDF
- VAIO® Startup Assistant
- Click to Disc Editor
- VAIO® Movie Story
- VAIO® MusicBox
- VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software
- View Software suite demo
Dressed to impress.
Flaunt your style with fashionable colors and unique textures for a distinguished look.
Widescreen wonder.
Enjoy breathtaking image quality on the 14.1" widescreen display16 hard drive4, boasting XBRITE-ECO™LCD technology for impeccable color and clarity.
Originality is key.
The specialized keyboard font and comfortably- spaced keys come together to make a unique notebook even more intriguing.
Impressive power.
Intel®Centrino®2 Processor technology—the latest and greatest from Intel.
Discover a new world of mobile computing with Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor technology. Backed by intense processing power and improved efficiency, available Intel Centrino 2 Processor technology delivers the screaming-fast performance you demand, no matter what you're doing. And now running on less power than ever, Intel Centrino 2 Processor technology makes for a quieter, cooler, and more energy-efficient mobile computing experience.
A reflection of you.
What does your notebook say about you? No matter which color you choose, you can be sure the CS will make a statement that people will remember. And with the fashionable color scheme carried throughout the interior of the notebook instead of just the lid, you can enjoy the view while you work. The CS is available in Sangria Red, Glossy or Matte Black, Cosmopolitan Pink, Dove White and four limited-edition VAIO Signature Collection: Crocodile Brown, and Crocodile Red.
Innovation you can put your finger on.
Just slide your finger across the touch-sensitive, embedded A/V controls and instantly change tracks and volume with ease. You no longer need to wait for applications to load just to watch movies or listen to music. With A/V Mode, your entertainment is right where you want it—at your fingertips.
Discover the beauty of Blu-ray Disc technology.
Experience the ultimate in high definition. With incomparable HD resolution, robust colors and phenomenal sound, available Blu-ray Disc playback technology8 is your ticket to first-class entertainment. Select models even let you burn Blu-ray media with up to five times the capacity of standard DVDs.
Face-to-face fun.
Getting your point across has never been easier. The CS features a built-in MOTION EYE® webcam and microphone that lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats* with friends and family14.
Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 is designed to be more reliable and responsive, making the things you do every day easier.
Mood music.
Find the perfect playlist quickly based on your mood. With VAIO® MusicBox software, all of your music is instantly categorized into 24 music channels—or moods—that capture the essence of your mood based on an intelligent "12 Tone Analysis" system. You can even listen to just the chorus of your favorite tunes with Chorus Playback mode.
Choose a model:
- Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
- GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.
- TB or terabytes means one trillion bytes when referring to storage capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on system configuration and preloaded content. A portion of space is reserved as a recovery partition.
- GB means one billion bytes when referring to storage capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on system configuration and preloaded content. A portion of space is reserved as a recovery partition.
- Requires a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may require Internet services.
- Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
- Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
- Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc?media playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS
- Video recording to Blu-ray Disc?media is done in MPEG2 and AVC formats.
- Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista?classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.
- Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary. Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates.
- This trial software will work for ninety (90) days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 90-day trial period, you must buy a subscription. You can subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
- 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office 2007 This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
- A broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
- Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. 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).
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