REFURBISHED - VAIO® AR390E Notebook
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2 GHz)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
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High definition meets high performance in the VAIO® VGN-AR390E notebook. With the ability to handle Blu-ray Disc® media, it's your key to multimedia nirvana. Watch, burn and edit true 1080i HD video content and burn 25 times more data than on regular DVD media. It features a gorgeous cutting-edge design and widescreen workspace that are matched by a suite of multimedia features that you'd typically find in a movie studio, like HDMI™ output and NTSC and ATSC TV tuners that let you watch and record TV. Whether you're working or playing, the blazing fast Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor enables high-speed editing and rendering. Then screen it Hollywood-style on a stunning 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) widescreen display5. And your lifestyle is as editable as your videos, thanks to the built-in 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN4 technology. Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition included.
The premier Blu-ray Disc™ enabled notebook PC.
It has the ability to play, record, and re-write Blu-ray Disc™ media15, a format that provides five times larger capacity than standard DVDs. Watch HD movies with clarity like you have never seen them before. The AR Digital Studio™ Notebook features end-to-end High-Def (1080) HDV camcorder support, so you can capture, view, edit, and burn in 1080 resolution.
Messaging
Stylish design.Blu-ray Disc™ media support for next generation high-definition video playback and recording14,15. Watch HD movies and entertainment like never before on Blu-ray Disc™ media14.Store and protect an unprecedented 25-50GB2 of HD video or data to a single Blu-ray Disc™ media15.Bundled suite of applications lets you capture, edit and burn high-definition camcorder content to Blu-ray Disc™ media15 while maintaining high-quality 1080 HD resolution14.Watch and record live television with NTSC & ATSC TV tuners, bundled remote control, and Windows Vista™ Home Premium.HDMI™ connector and bundled HDMI cable provides convenient single-cable HD connectivity to your HDTV or A/V receiver. Enjoy outstanding video quality on a 17” WUXGA8 display featuring XBRITE-HiColor™ technology.Intel® Centrino Duo with Core™ 2 Duo processor delivers outstanding dual-core mobile performance.
Featuring a stunning and exceptional widescreen display.
The VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ Notebook features a stunning 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) widescreen display8 with Sony’s original XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you’ll experience a beautifully clear image. It’s a picture-perfect way to playback a Blu-ray Disc™ movie15, watch TV, and even immerse yourself in the gaming world.
The ultimate in portable entertainment performance.
With Blu-ray Disc™ media support for the next generation movie experience, recording, and re-writing, you’re ready to capture, edit, and burn 1080i HD camcorder content from the get-go15. With a breathtaking 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) widescreen display8 with Sony’s original XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology, NTSC & ATSC TV tuners and Windows Vista™ Home Premium, you can watch and record TV, and view your movies and photos with stunning clarity and brilliant, true-to-life color. NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 GT notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) delivers advanced graphics performance to view Blu-ray Disc™ movie titles14, as well as be immersed in thrilling game play. Built in camera and microphone mean it’s conference and VoIP ready12. Multimedia shortcut keys at your fingertips make it easy to control your entertainment.
Product Specifications
Hardware
- Camera : Built-in camera and microphone
- Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Expansion Slots
- Multimedia Card Reader : Supports optional Memory Stick® media and Memory Stick DUO™ media5 with MagicGate® functionality and Secure Digital Media (SD) One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support One ExpressCard™ /54 Slot
Graphics
- Chipset : Intel® 945PM
- Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor, HDMI™ out and S-Video out
- Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 GT notebook graphics processing unit (GPU)
- TV Tuner : Yes (NTSC and ATSC Support)
- Video RAM : 527MB Total Available Graphics Memory16
Software
- Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
- Operating System : Windows Vista™ Home Premium
- Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day trial with spyware protection
- Sony® Software : Click to DVD® - DVD Creation *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
- Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 13 Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0 Adobe® Premiere Elements 3.0 InterVideo® WinDVD BD Ulead® BD Disc Recorder
Memory
- Installed : 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300
- Maximum : 2GB
- Speed : 667MHZ
- Type : DDR2 SDRAM
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
- Weight (Approx.) : 8.4 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
General
- Action Buttons : S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject, Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, TV Record, FF, Rewind, Channel + and -
- Computer Type : Notebook
- Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
- Type of Use : Desktop Replacement
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 90 Day Limited Warranty
- Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com
- Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/711
Networking/Modem
Display
- Resolution : 1920x1200
- Screen Size : 17"8
- Screen or Display Technology : WUXGA
- XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology : Yes
Optical Drive
- BD-R DL Read : 1x max.
- BD-R DL Write : 1x max.15
- BD-R Read : 1x max.
- BD-R Write : 1x max.15
- BD-RE DL Read : 1x max.
- BD-RE DL Write : 1x max.15
- BD-RE Read : 1x max.
- BD-RE Write : 1x max.15
- BD-ROM Read : 1.6x max.
- Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Yes14 (BD-RE/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
- CD Read : 24x max.
- CD-R Write : 8x max.
- CD-RW Write : 8x max.
- DVD Read : 8x max.
- DVD+R DL Write : 2.4x max.
- DVD+R Write : 8x max.
- DVD+RW Write : 4x max.
- DVD-R DL Write : 2x max.
- DVD-R Write : 8x max.
- DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.
- DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.
- DVD-RW Write : 4x max.
- DVD±RW : Yes4
Hard Drive
- Capacity : 240GB2 (120GBx2) in RAID 0
- Interface : Serial ATA
- Speed : 5400rpm
Power
- Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
- Estimated Battery Life : 1.5-3.0 hours7 with standard battery
- Power Requirements : 150W+10%
Audio
- Sound System : Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Processor
- Front Side Bus Speed : 667MHz
- L2 Cache : 4MB Advanced Smart Cache
- Speed : 2GHz1
- Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
- Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200
Inputs and Outputs
- Audio/Video Input(s) : 1
- DC-In : 1
- Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
- Express Card™ Slot : /34 x 1
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1
- Headphone Jack : 1
- Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
- Microphone Input : 1
- Modem Jack : 1
- Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1
- RF Connection Input(s) : 1
- S-Video Input(s) : 1
- S-Video Output(s) : 1
- S/PDIF Output(s) : 1
- Secure Digital Slot : 1
- USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 ports)
- VGA Output(s) : 1
- i.LINK® Interface : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)6
In the Box
- Remote Control/IR Receiver
- HDMI Cable
- External ATSC Digital TV Tuner
- Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
- Power Cord
- HDMI to DVI-D Adapter
- AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
- RF Cable
- Assorted Blu-ray Disc™ Titles and Discs (Available only with new units and while supplies last.)
PC Batteries
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Additional Large Capacity Battery
$299.99
PC Power Adapters
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VAIO® 19V AC Adapter
$89.99
VAIO PC Wireless Mice
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VAIO® Bluetooth® Laser Mouse
$69.99
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Write a review- GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
- GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
- Requires compatible wireless LAN access point. Internet connection may require fees.
- DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
- Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate® functionality.
- i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
- Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
- See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
- 10. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
- 11. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
- 12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
- 13. The Microsoft® Office 2007 60-Day Trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use options and operations.
- 14. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
- 15. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MP2 format only.
- 16. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista™ classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition and system memory size.
- 17. With HDTV 1080p display
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.
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