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Built for business and pleasure.
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THINK THIN.
Carved from a lightweight magnesium alloy casing, the 1" thin11 SR weighs just over 4.0 pounds6. Its razor-thin, 13.3" LED backlit wide-screen display1 provides deep blacks and ultra-bright, vibrant colors that truly "pop" for stunning graphics. There's also a highly responsive, quiet-touch keyboard composed of individual keys that emerge slightly through an attractive bezel layer.
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BLU-RAY DISC™TECHNOLOGY FOR MOVIES AND STORAGE.
It's the ultimate high-def experience—now on your laptop. Boasting phenomenal HD screen resolution, 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.)
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THE COLOR OF SOPHISTICATION.
Offered in four striking colors, the SR lends an air of elegance to everyday computing. Heads will turn from the moment you open the box. Choose your favorite: Night Black, Titanium Gray, Alpine White, or Champagne Gold (a VAIO Signature Collection exclusive).
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BUILT FOR SPEED.
Available with blazing-fast Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, this revolutionary dual-core design delivers stellar performance that's great for HD video editing and gaming. It also features surprising energy efficiency for even greater battery life.
BATTERY UP TO 3HRS DVD Playback UP TO 5.5 HRS Max. Brightness UP TO 6.5 HRS Default Settings
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MODES THAT MATCH YOUR MOOD.
Different scenarios call for different settings. No matter what you're doing, the SR can instantly transition from serious business to all-out fun. With Switch mode, you can easily customize the on-screen look of your notebook and toggle among different usage "personalities" for home, work and play.
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AVAILABLE WITH WINDOWS XP.
It's good to have options. For your convenience, the SR Series can be configured with a number of different operating systems, including Windows XP Pro downgrade on disk*. The choice is yours.
* Available with select hardware configurations only.
Beautiful form, flawless function.
The one-inch thin VAIO SR Series notebook features a magnesium alloy chassis and barely tips the scales at four pounds. Every aspect of the SR has been crafted with mobility in mind, from its compact form factor to its cylindrical hinge that fits perfectly in your hand.
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WATCH IT ON THE BIG SCREEN.
Whether you're watching downloaded content in HD or enjoying crystal-clear 1080p video captured from your compatible HD camcorder, the SR lets you see it all on your compatible big screen HDTV in full 1080p clarity. An HDMI™ output delivers video and audio to external sources through a single cable, providing the optimal digital connection without all the extra wires.
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FAST, DURABLE SSD.
By employing a reliable solid state drive (SSD) instead of a typical spinning hard disk drive, the SR Series provides faster boot-up and speedier access to your applications. Because an SSD has no moving parts, it's less prone to the common scratches that occur in conventional hard drives.
Select models only.
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YOUR PC, SIMPLIFIED.
Windows® 7 is designed to be more reliable and responsive, making the things you do every day easier.
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LEGAL PERFORMANCE ENHANCER.
Enjoy an immersive, lifelike gaming experience with support for some of the latest gaming titles with an ATI graphics card with 512MB of VRAM. Available on all pre-built SR models and as an option on customizable models, this card pushes the limits and sets a standard for visual computing.
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BUSINESS-GRADE DURABILITY.
Hit the road with confidence. The SR is built to endure the knocks, bumps and accidents common to frequent travel. A magnesium alloy casing provides a strong exterior, and G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology helps prevent potential data loss. Optional solid state drive technology, which has no moving parts, is even less prone to physical damage.
Select configurations only.
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BRIGHTER SCREEN, LESS POWER CONSUMPTION.
Featuring a 13.3" razor-thin, LED-backlit display, you'll enjoy a remarkably bright image from almost any angle—while using less power. The SR also displays deeper blacks, brighter whites, and incredibly lifelike color and detail. It's perfect for viewing your photos or watching a movie on the go.
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STAY CONNECTED.
Talk face-to-face with your friends via the built-in camera and microphone. Bluetooth® technology is also included for wireless accessories like compatible mice, mobile phones, and wireless printers.
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ACCESSORIZE YOUR NOTEBOOK.
Do more with your SR notebook. Explore a wide variety of essential add-ons.
- G-SENSOR
- WiFi CERTIFIED
- Bluetooth
- DLNA Certified
In The Box
- VAIO® SR notebook
- Standard Lithium-ion battery
- AC Adapter
- Power Cable
Configuration
Color Options
- Classic Black
- Champagne Gold (Sony Style exclusive)
- Alpine White
- Titanium Gray
Performance
- Up to 3.06GHz7 (T9900) Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor
- Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology available
- Up to 1066MHz Front Side Bus Speed
- Up to 6MB L2 Cache available
Memory & Storage
Power
- Estimated Battery Life with Standard Battery7 (included)
- Default Settings: Up to 6.5 hours
- Full Brightness: Up to 5.5 hours
- DVD Playback: Up to 3 hours
- Estimated Battery Life with Extended Battery7 (sold separately)
- Default Settings: Up to 9.5 hours
- Full Brightness: Up to 8 hours
- Power Requirements: 100W + 10%
Communications
- Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Protocol
- 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
- Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
- Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)13
- Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology
Hardware
- QWERTY keyboard, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
- Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
- Electro-Static touch pad
- Switch Mode
Security
- Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Expansion Slots
- Memory Stick PRO™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality
- ExpressCard®/34 slot
- SD™ memory card slot
Multimedia
Display
- 13.3" Widescreen1
- 1200 x 800 Resolution
- LED Backlight
Optical Drive
- CD/DVD playback/burning drive or Blu-ray Disc™/CD/DVD playback/burning drive
Graphics
- ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 Series graphics with 512MB VRAM available
- Mobile Intel® PM45 or GM45 Express Chipset
- VGA out
Audio
- Intel® High Definition Audio
Software & Support
Software
- Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit or Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
- Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial
- 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 2007 or Small Business 2007
Sony Original Software
- VAIO® Startup Assistant
- Click to Disc Editor
- VAIO® Movie Story
- VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software
- View Software suite demo
Service & Warranty information
- 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home ServicePDF
- 1 year toll-free 24/7 technical telephone assistance
- Online and Email Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
- 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See http://www.sony.com/IRSP for details
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
- 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.
- AV Instant Mode not available when playing Blu-ray Disc™ media.
- A broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
- Non metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
- GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.
- A portion of the system memory over 3 GB may not be available to the operating system.
- Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter with models equipped with Instant Mode features.
- 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.
- Measured at the narrowest point.
- 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 compatible wireless access point(s). Some features may rely on Internet services
- Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version – 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.
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).
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE ECO, MagicGate, Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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