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Shades of beautiful.
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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.
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LIMITED EDITION.
Indulge in a 2010 limited-edition VAIO Signature Collection model. Choose from all-new hues, perfect for spring: Brilliant Pink and Crystal Rain White.
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gorgeous graphics.
Every CW Series notebook features a dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics card with 256MB 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.
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built for speed.
Brawn and beauty join forces to make the head-turning CW more than just eye candy. Available with new Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, the Intel® Core™ i5 Processor automatically adapts to your tasks, dialing up speeds and responding to your needs. There's also Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology11 which enables each core of the processor to simultaneously work on two tasks. Multitasking has never been easier.
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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
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WATCH BLU-RAY™ MOVIES ANYWHERE.
Enjoy HD entertainment at its best with available built-in Blu-ray Disc technology12. 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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PREINSTALLED WITH WINDOWS® 7.
Simplify everyday tasks with the all-new Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium edition, or customize your CW with Windows® 7 Professional. 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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POWER APLENTY.
Thanks to new Intel® Turbo Boost Technology6, available on the new 2010 Intel® Core™ i5 processor automatically adapts to whatever you are doing on your PC, dialing-up speed to respond quickly to your needs. That’s smart performance with a speed boost.
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easy photo software.
With PMB VAIO Edition you can create memorable, professional-looking movies in just three easy steps. Plus, it helps to eliminate clutter and instantly sort your photos and home videos by person, place or date. You can also quickly locate specific content and receive instant results with a powerful search engine.
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one-touch multimedia.
Just press the VAIO button in the top-left corner of the CW Series and launch VAIO Media Gallery. This software simplifies your music library and helps you relive memories with friends and family by creating instant, professional-looking slideshows of your favorite photos. You can even add unique transitions and soundtracks for more personalized show.
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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.
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One-touch Assistance.
Your time is valuable. Thankfully, the CW features fast, one-touch support that instantly connects you to VAIO Care™ software that troubleshoots PC issues for optimum performance.
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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.
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ACCESSORIZE YOUR NOTEBOOK.
Do more with your VAIO. Explore a wide variety of essential add-ons.
- WiFi CERTIFIED
- Bluetooth
- Windows® 7
- dlna CERTIFIED
- Energy Star Certified
In The Box
- VAIO® CW notebook
- Lithium-ion battery
- AC Adapter
- Power Cable
Configuration
Color Options
- Fiery Red
- Icy White
- Jet Black
- Brilliant Pink
- Crystal Rain White
- Aqua Blue
- Royal Indigo
Performance
Memory & Storage
- Up to 640GB5 hard disk drive available
- Up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM
Power
- Estimated Battery Life with Standard Battery7 (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 Battery7 (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 keys with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
- Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
- Electro-Static touch pad
Multimedia
Display
- 14" LED Backlit Screen1
- 1366 x 768 Resolution
Optical Drive
- Built-in CD/DVD playback/burning drive
- Available Blu-ray Disc™ playback12, CD/DVD playback/burning drive
- Available Blu-ray Disc™ playback/burning, CD/DVD playback/burning drive
Audio
- Intel® High Definition Audio
Graphics
- NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU with 256MB DDRD3 dedicated VRAM
- HDMI&trade output
Software & Support
Software
- Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit or Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Norton Internet Security™ 2010 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 20079
Sony Original Software
- VAIO® Care, VAIO Media Gallery and PMB VAIO Edition
- Click to Disc Editor
- VAIO® Movie Story
- VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software
Service & Warranty information
- 1 year limited warranty with onsite service14PDF
- 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
Choose a model:
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
- Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.
- GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.
- 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.
- Intel® Turbo Boost performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration.
- Rating based upon laboratory testing. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
- Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
- 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.
- Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with a processor supporting HT Technology and an HT Technology enabled chipset, BIOS and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use.
- Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback.
- Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services.
- When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be available in all locations.
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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