VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
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Take your entertainment to new heights with the VAIO® VGN-FW140E/H FW Series notebook. Boasting an extra-wide XBRITE-ECO™ display, this PC is ideal for watching movies or viewing two websites side-by-side. Watch and record DVDs and get the most out of your games with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. The FW is inspired by theater screens, born from Sony HD expertise and powered by the energy-efficient and super-powerful Centrino® 2 processor technology.
Powerful PC Performance
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 processor (2.26GHz1) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology – the latest chipset from Intel®. The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1. Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range3.
Endless Features
Store you favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on the roomy 250GB2 Serial ATA hard drive. The VAIO® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy. Whether it’s for YouTube™, a class project or for sharing with friends and family, editing digital video captured by your Sony® Handycam® is quick and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you. Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family with real-time video conferencing4 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone.
Inspired by theater screens. Born from Sony® HD technology.
Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with an extra-wide, theater inspired 16.4”6 display (1600x900 resolution) using the energy-efficient XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. The 16:9 aspect ratio ensures that you won’t miss an inch of the original picture from your favorite movie while also providing valuable extra workspace. Compare two documents or websites side-by-side without the hassle of having to tab back and forth. An HDMI™ output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI™ cable sold separately)17.
Product Specifications
Hardware
- Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
- Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Expansion Slots
- Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Graphics
Networking/Modem
Inputs and Outputs
Optical Drive
- CD Read : 24x max
- CD-R Write : 24x max
- CD-RW Write : 24x max
- DVD Read : 8x max
- DVD+R DL Write : 6x max
- DVD+R Write : 8x max
- DVD+RW Write : 8x max
- DVD-R DL Write : 6x max
- DVD-R Write : 8x max
- DVD-RAM Read : 5x max
- DVD-RAM Write : 5x max
- DVD-RW Write : 6x max
- DVD±RW : Yes5 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)7,8
- Weight (Approx.) : 6.4 lbs7 (with standard battery)
General
- Action Buttons : S1, DVD Play, A/V Mode, Volume -/+, Play/Pause/Stop, WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off
- Computer Type : Notebook
- Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
- Type of Use : Portable
Service and Warranty Information
Regulation and Standard Compliance
- ENERGY STAR® compliant : 4.0
Software
- Anti-Virus & Recovery Software : Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
- Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
- Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with SP1
- Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714
- The VAIO® Software Experience : VAIO® Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Memory
- Installed : 3GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
- Maximum : 4GB15
- Speed : 800MHz
- Type : DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive
- Capacity : 250GB2
- Interface : Serial ATA
- Speed : 5400rpm
Power
Audio
- Sound System : Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Processor
- Front Side Bus Speed : 1066MHz
- L2 Cache : 3MB
- Speed : 2.26GHz1
- Technology : Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
- Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8400
Display
- Resolution : 1600 x 900
- Screen Size : 16.4"6
- XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes
Environmental Information
- EPEAT™ : Meets Silver EPEAT™ Rating
- ROHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
In the Box
- Power Cable
- Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
- AC Adapter
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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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
- Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
- DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
- Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
- Measured at the narrowest point
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- 12. 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.
- 13. 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 aplicable software vendor.
- 14. 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 dont 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 instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
- 15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.
- 16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
- 17. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.
Computer Interface: For this product,there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with 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 here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.
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).
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