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Footnotes

1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
2. 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.
3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5. Blu-ray Disc™ Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
8. Measured at the narrowest point
9. 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 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.
11. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery 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 don't 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.
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. 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.
18. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MPEG2 and AVC formats only.
19. The digital TV tuner supports a CableCARD™ removable security module. Contact your cable operator to receive a CableCARD compatible with your operator’s network (additional charges may apply). Not all functions that are available when using a set-top box provided by your cable operator will be supported by CableCARD (e.g. video-on-demand and pay-per-view functionality may not be supported).
20. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.
21. AV Instant Mode not available when playing Blu-ray Disc™ media.

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. 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, VAIO, the VAIO logo, XBRITE-HiColor, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, Handycam, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Live, OneCare, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. HDMI™ is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. 04/08.