Sony VAIO® AR190G Notebook
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The premier Blu-ray Disc™ enabled notebook PC.
It has the ability to play, record, and re-write Blu-ray Disc™ media16, 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 content.
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Stylish design Blu-ray Disc™ media support for next generation high-definition video playback and recording15,16. Watch HD movies and entertainment like you have never seen before on Blu-ray Disc™ media15. 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™ media16 while maintaining high-quality 1080 HD resolution15. Watch and record live television with fully integrated NTSC TV tuner, bundled remote control, and Microsoft® Windows® XP MCE operating system. HDMI™ connector provides convenient single-cable HD connectivity to your HDTV or A/V receiver. Enjoy outstanding video quality on a 17” widescreen8 WUXGA display featuring XBRITE Hi-Color™ technology. Intel® Core™ 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 Hi-Color™ 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-go16. With a breathtaking 17" WUXGA (1920x1200) widescreen display8 with Sony’s original XBRITE Hi-Color™ LCD technology, integrated NTSC TV tuner and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, you can watch and record TV, and view your movies and photos with stunning clarity and brilliant, true-to-life color. NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7 series graphics and GDDR3 memory deliver advanced graphics performance to view Blu-ray Disc™ movie titles15, 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
- Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
- Camera : Built-in camera and microphone
Expansion Slots
- Multimedia Card Reader : Supports optional Memory Stick® 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
Optical Drive #1
- DVD+R DL Write : 2.4x max.
- DVD+R Write : 8x max.
- DVD+RW Write : 4x max.4
- DVD-R Write : 8x max.
- DVD-RW Write : 4x max.4
- CD-R Write : 8x max.
- CD-RW Write : 8x max.
- DVD±RW : Yes4
- CD Read : 24x max.
- DVD Read : 8x max.
- DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.
- DVD-R DL Write : 2x max.
- BD-R Read : 1x max.
- BD-R Write : 1x max.16
- BD-RE Write : 1x max.16
- BD-ROM Read : 1.6x max.
- BD-RE Read : 1x max.
- BD-R DL Read : 1x max.
- BD-R DL Write : 1x. max16
- DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.
- Blu-Ray Disc™ Support : Yes15
Networking/Modem
Inputs and Outputs
- Ethernet Port : 1
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1
- Headphone Jack : 1
- i.LINK® Interface : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)6
- Memory Stick® Media Slot : Yes
- Modem Jack : 1
- Microphone Input : 1
- Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1
- RF Connection Input(s) : 1
- S-Video Input(s) : 1
- S-Video Output(s) : 1
- USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 ports)
- VGA Output(s) : 1
- DC-In : 1
- S/PDIF Output(s) : 1
- Audio/Video Input(s) : 1
Weights and Measurements
- Weight (Approx.) : 8.4 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
General
- Computer Type : Notebook
- Type of Use : Desktop Replacement
- Action Buttons : S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject, Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, TV Record, FF, Rewind, Channel + and -
- Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
Service and Warranty Information
Graphics
- Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600GT, NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600
- Video RAM : 128MB
- Chipset : Intel® 945PM
- Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor, HDMI™ out and S-Video out
- TV Tuner : Yes (NTSC)
Software
- Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2
- Internet Services : America Online® 180-Day Trial - New Users Only
- Anti-Virus and Recovery Software : Norton® Internet Security 60-Day Subscription - Norton AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton Antispam® and Norton Parental Control TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial Iolo® System Mechanic 30-Day Trial VAIO® Recovery Wizard VAIO® Update VAIO® Support Central VAIO® Security Center
- Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 200313 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Digital Image Starter Edition 200614
- Sony® Original Software : Click to DVD® - DVD Creation SonicStage Mastering Studio™ - Audio Mastering and Remastering SonicStage® - Digital Music DVgate™ Plus - Digital Video VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing Image Converter - PSP™ Transfer Underworld - Pre-installed Movie 60-Minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune® 60-Minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
Memory
- Type : DDR2 SDRAM
- Installed : 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200
- Maximum : 2GB
- Speed : 533MHZ
Hard Drive
- Capacity : 200GB (100GB x 2)2
- Speed : 5400rpm
- Interface : Serial ATA
Power
- Battery Type : Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2B)
- Estimated Battery Life : 1.5-2.0 hours7 with standard battery
- Power Requirements : 150W+10%
Audio
- Sound System : Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Processor
- Type : Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2500
- Speed : 2GHz1
- Front Side Bus Speed : 667MHz
- L2 Cache : 2MB
- Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Display
- Screen or Display Technology : WUXGA
- Screen Size : 17"8
- Resolution : 1920 x 1200
- XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology : Yes
In the Box
- Remote Control/IR Receiver
- HDMI Cable
- Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
- Power Cord
- HDMI to DVI-D Adapter
- AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
- RF Cable
- House of Flying Daggers Blu-ray Disc™ Movie
Discontinued Models
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Walkman® MP3 Player
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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 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 2003 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. The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only. The software has been partially installed and you must complete installation of the software before you can use it. 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-user options and operations.
- 15. 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.
- 16. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MP2 format only.
- 17. 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
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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Printed in U.S.A. 05/06.
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