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Signature Collection

Shades of beautiful.

  • EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH COLOR.

    The VAIO CW Series shows off your passion for fashion. Completely color coordinated, the CW boasts a lustrous, high-gloss exterior and opens up to a subtle gradient of matching color on the palm rests.

    • Fiery Red — Energetic and sexy.
    • Poppy Pink — Beauty and fashion.
    • Icy White — Clean and serene.
    • Jet Black — Cool and sophisticated.

  • LIMITED EDITION.

    Be one of the lucky few to get your hands on the VAIO Signature Collection in Royal Indigo, featuring beautiful purple paint and 512MB of dedicated video RAM for stunning graphics.

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  • A REMARKABLE DISPLAY.

    Everything looks better on the ultra-bright, 14"1 LED-backlit widescreen display of the CW. Featuring impressive color saturation and razor-sharp detail, movies look better than ever. Speaking of movies, you'll appreciate the 16:9 aspect ratio which helps eliminate those annoying black bars. There's even an anti-glare coating for easier viewing in direct sunlight.

  • PURE POWER.

    Every CW Series notebook features a dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics card with 256 or 512MB of dedicated video RAM for boosting 3D gaming performance and day-to-day operations. So it's easy to work with HD video, large image files or graphics-hungry applications.

  • TAKE IT TO THE BIG SCREEN.

    Ever wonder what it would be like to have a 52-inch computer monitor? That idea is reality with the CW Series notebook. Through HDMI™ output, you can experience all the content from your notebook on your HDTV. So load up your HD home videos, Blu-ray movies or high-resolution photos and enjoy HD output on the big screen via a single HDMI cable (sold separately).

    Battery UP TP 2.5 HRS DVD Playback, UP TO 4 HRS Default Settings

  • WATCH BLU-RAY MOVIES ANYWHERE.

    Enjoy HD entertainment at its best with available built-in Blu-ray Disc technology. Just pop in your favorite Blu-ray movie and witness unparalleled picture quality and incredible sound no matter where you are. What's more, this versatile drive can also play and burn CDs and DVDs. Who says you can't have it all?

Crystals aren't this clear.

Indulge yourself with phenomenal clarity and unbelievable color reproduction on the 14"1 widescreen display of the VAIO CW Series notebook. Developed with the same devotion we put into our flat panel HDTVs, this screen delivers the razor-sharp detail and bold colors you crave.

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  • KEYSTROKE OF GENIUS.

    Straddling the line between gorgeous and practical, the keyboard on the CW Series makes typing a pleasure. An attractive high-gloss bezel surrounds individual keys that offer a solid feel and are generously spaced apart for comfortable typing with minimal errors—even long fingernails aren't a problem.

  • BRIGHTER SCREEN.

    The LCD on the CW Series notebook is nothing short of astounding. It features ultra-bright LED backlighting for crisp image detail and brilliant colors that really pop. And with its anti-glare technology, you can enjoy clearer views even in bright sunlight.

  • POWER APLENTY.

    Discover a new world of mobile computing with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology. Backed by powerful processing, enhanced multimedia support and greater energy efficiency, Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology delivers the screaming-fast performance you crave, whether you're multitasking from the road or watching a Blu-ray movie in HD.

  • GET SOME FACE TIME.

    Staying in touch has never been easier or more fun. The CW Series notebook has a built-in camera and microphone that's perfect for real-time video conferencing10 with faraway family, friends and colleagues.

  • ONE-TOUCH WEB ACCESS.

    Your time is valuable. Thankfully, the CW 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.

  • NO WIRES NECESSARY.

    Use a Bluetooth® mouse and enjoy wireless freedom with the CW Series. With integrated Stereo Bluetooth8 wireless technology, you can also take advantage of a wireless connection with dual-channel sound to compatible wireless headsets or speakers.

  • PREINSTALLED WITH WINDOWS® 7.

    Simplify everyday tasks with the all-new Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium edition. This operating system has new and easier navigation features, lets you customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs, and is easy to set up.

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Weights & Measurements

  • 5.3 lbs. (with standard battery)2
  • 13.44"(W) x 1.09-1.52"(H) x 9.18"(D)2

In The Box

  • VAIO® CW notebook
  • Lithium-ion battery
  • AC Adapter
  • Power Cable

Configuration

Color Options

  • Fiery Red
  • Poppy Pink
  • Icy White
  • Jet Black
  • Royal Indigo

Performance

  • Up to 2.80GHz (T9600) Intel® Processor available
  • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
  • Up to 1066MHz Front Side Bus Speed
  • Up to 6MB L2 Cache available

Memory & Storage

  • Up to 500GB hard disk drive available
  • Up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM

Power

  • Estimated Battery Life with Standard Battery8 (included)
  • Default Settings: Up to 4 hours
  • Full Brightness: Up to 4 hours
  • Full Brightness DVD Playback: Up to 2.5 hours
  • Estimated Battery Life with Extended Battery8 (sold separately)
  • Default Settings: Up to 6 hours
  • Max. Brightness: Up to 6 hours
  • Power Requirements: 105W or less

Expansion Slots

  • Memory Stick DUO™ media slot
  • ExpressCard®/34 slot
  • SD™ memory card slot

Hardware

  • QWERTY keyboard, 82 kyes with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Electro-Static touch pad

Communications

  • Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Protocol
  • Gigabit Ethernet: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • WiFi Atheros 802.11b/g/n5
  • Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology8

    • WiFi CERTIFIED

Multimedia

Display

  • 14" Screen1
  • 1366 x 768 Resolution

Optical Drive

  • Built-in CD/DVD playback/burning drive
  • Available Blu-ray Disc™ playback, CD/DVD playback/burning drive
  • Available Blu-ray Disc™ playback/burning, CD/DVD playback/burning drive

Audio

  • Intel® High Definition Audio

Graphics

  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT230M GPU with 512MB dedicated VRAM or NVIDIA® GeForce® GT210M GPU with 256MB dedicated VRAM
  • HDMI™ output

Software & Support

Software

  • Genuine Microsoft® Windows 7® Professional 64bit or Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (XP Pro downgrade disc available in the box for Windows® 7 Professional operating systems)
  • Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Office
  • 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 20079

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 servicePDF
  • 1 year international service plan available. Registration required
  • 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. Viewable area measured diagonally.
  2. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
  3. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.
  4. Measured at the narrowest point.
  5. 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.
  6. Mobile Broadband Service sold separately. Service activation fee of $35 may apply. Mobile Broadband is available to more than 280 million people in 259 major metro areas in the U.S. Offers and coverage, varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details & coverage maps at vzw.com. ©2009 Verizon Wireless. All company names, trademarks, logos, and copyrights not property of Verizon Wireless are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved
  7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
  8. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
  9. 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.
  10. A broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
  11. GPS is available in the US only.

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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