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Designed to delight.

  • FINISHING TOUCHES.

    With inviting textures and calming colors, the NW truly appeals to the senses. Its fabric-like exterior beckons your touch while the interior's natural wave design is easy on the eyes. And when it's time to hit the road, the slim profile and travel-ready 15.5" size16 is easy to handle. Even the keyboard aims to please with isolated keys that promote maximum comfort and minimal errors.

  • DO-IT-ALL PERFORMANCE.

    Equipped to deliver the performance you need, the NW's beauty is more than skin deep. A powerful Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM4 and a roomy hard drive mean it's locked and loaded for the rigors of day-to-day computing. So surf the web, prepare documents and enjoy your favorite movies and music without missing a beat—the NW handles it all.

  • Up to 4.5 hours with default settings.

  • BUILT-IN BLU-RAY.

    Available on select NW notebooks, Blu-ray Disc™ playback8 lets you view Hollywood's best wherever you go. Enjoy vivid, lifelike color and high-definition detail that makes movies truly come alive.

  • SCREEN GEM.

    The NW Series notebook offers visual splendor every time you turn it on. Enjoy pixel-perfect clarity and vibrant colors that jump off the expansive 15.5" screen9—enough real estate to accommodate two websites or documents side by side.

  • HIGH-OCTANE GRAPHICS.

    Power through memory-hungry games, video files and high-res digital photos with ease. Engineered with a robust ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4530 (512 MB VRAM) external graphics card10, the NW offers the intense processing power you crave. You'll also appreciate versatile connectivity for your camera, camcorder, flash memory and more: 3 USB ports, VGA and Wi-Fi3.

Serenity now.

Careful consideration was given to the soul-soothing colors of the NW. Walnut Brown, Black Oak, Silver Rattan and Birch White hues are enhanced by the casual surface texture of gently undulating waves.

  • Walnut Brown
  • Black Oak
  • Silver Rattan
  • Birch White

  • HD OUTPUT TO YOUR TV.

    If it's on your NW, it can be on your television. Featuring HDMI™ output, the NW offers a one-cable connection to your compatible HDTV, transferring high-quality sound and HD video to the big screen. You can even output Blu-ray Disc movies (select models only).

  • THE WEB WITHOUT THE WAIT.

    Your time is valuable. Luckily, the NW features fast, one-touch access to the internet without booting up the operating system. Just press the "Web" button and the world is at your fingertips.

  • POWER TO THE PEOPLE.

    Now everyone can enjoy the all-purpose performance that comes standard on every NW. For effortless multitasking and snappy application loading there's an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM4 and loads of storage.

  • FACEOFF.

    Getting your point across has never been easier. The NW features a built-in MTION EYE® webcam and microphone that lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats with friends and family15

  • DISPLAY OFF BUTTON.

    Take advantage of the "Display Off" button to turn off your screen for privacy or to perform nighttime applications without sending your computer into hibernation. You can also use it when outputting to another monitor or TV so the image is only shown on the external display.

  • IT'S GOT GAME.

    Blasting your way through the latest games is better than ever on the NW. The external ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4530 graphics card with 512MB VRAM10 is perfect for gaming on the go or watching high-def videos.

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Weights & Measurements

  • 6.0 lbs. (with standard battery)1
  • 14.6"(W) x 1.2"(H) x 9.8"(D)

In The Box

  • VAIO® NW Series notebook
  • Standard Capacity Battery
  • AC Adapter
  • Power Cord

Configuration

Color Options

  • Walnut Brown
  • Birch White
  • Silver Rattan
  • Black Oak

Performance

  • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processors P7450 (2.13GHz) or T6600 (2.20GHz)2
  • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology available
  • Up to 1066MHz Front Side Bus Speed
  • Up to 3MB L2 Cache

Memory & Storage

  • Up to 400GB4 hard drive, Serial ATA
  • 4GB DDR2 SDRAM

Power

  • Estimated Battery Life: Default Brightness
  • Up to 4.5 hours (Standard Capacity Battery)
  • Up to 6.5 hours16 (Large Capacity Battery)
  • Estimated Battery Life: Full Brightness
  • Up to 4 hours (Standard Capacity Battery)
  • Up to 6 hours7 (Large Capacity Battery)
  • Estimated Battery Life: DVD Playback on Full Brightness
  • Up to 2.5 hours7 (Standard Capacity Battery)
  • Power Requirements: 121W or less

Hardware

  • QWERTY keyboard, 86 keys with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Electro-Static touch pad
  • One Touch Web Button

Expansion Slots

  • Memory Stick PRO® (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality
  • ExpressCard® /34 slot
  • SD™ memory card slot

Communications

  • Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Protocol
  • 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • WiFi: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n) or IEEE 802.11b/g/n5

    • WiFi CERTIFIED

Multimedia

Display

  • 15.5" Screen16
  • 1366 x 768 Resolution

Optical Drive

  • Built-in CD/DVD-RW drive for CD/DVD playback/burning
  • Available with BD-ROM for Blu-ray Disc™ playback8

Audio

  • Intel® High Definition Audio

Graphics

  • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 Graphics with 512MB dedicated VRAM
  • Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
  • HDMI™ out

Software & Support

Software

  • Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer
  • Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 with 60-Day trial version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200713

Sony Original Software

  • VAIO® Startup Assistant
  • Click to Disc Editor
  • VAIO® Movie Story
  • VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software

Service & Warranty information

  • 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service
  • 1 year toll-free 24/7 technical telephone assistance
  • Online and Email Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

  1. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
  2. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Requires a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may require Internet services.
  6. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth®devices vary.
  7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
  8. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™media playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS
  9. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™media is done in MPEG2 and AVC formats.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. You can activate in the Sony VAIO Startup Assistant or by double clicking the Norton Internet Security icon on your desktop. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.
  13. 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.
  14. A broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
  15. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.
  16. 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).

©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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