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VAIO® AW Series Notebook
VGN-AW420F/H
Weight: 8.2 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Dimensions: 17.2"(W) x 1.45 - 1.56"(H) x 11.4"(D)6
The Sony® VAIO® AW notebook with a built-in HDMI™ out port and an 18.4” HD LCD screen4 delivers the sharp clarity that your entertainment demands. It has loads of RAM, external NVIDIA® graphics and Intel® Dual Core® processor technology. Enjoy a 16:9 aspect ratio that offers a wider viewing area and workspace. And with Intel® High Definition Audio enjoy an immersive audio experience.
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Key Features
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Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6600 processor (2.20GHz1) and 4GB of system memory. The VAIO® AW notebook comes pre-installed with Microsoft ® Windows® 7 Home Premium. Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT graphics card and 512MB of dedicated video RAM. Store your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on the roomy 320GB Serial ATA hard disk drive.
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| Born From Sony® HD Technology |
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Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with an extra-wide, theater inspired 18.4”4 (1680x945) display using energy-efficient LCD technology. Take advantage of the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities. 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).
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| Endless Features |
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Stay connected to friends and family with real-time video conferencing3 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology. Now there's a fast, easy way to produce your own high-quality home movies and slideshows. Sony's VAIO® Movie Story software breaks complex movie production into three simple steps, freeing you from tedious hours spent mastering difficult and expensive video editing software. . Extend the reach of your notebook with A2DP Bluetooth® technology. It's ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® technology enabled speakers or headphones16.
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Hardware
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Camera
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Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
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Keyboard
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QWERTY, 103 keys, 19.05mm pitch, 2mm stroke
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Start-up Times
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Average Boot Time
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60 sec19
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Average Resume Time from Suspend
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2 sec19
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First Boot Time
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5 min20
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Audio
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Sound System
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Intel® High Definition Audio
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Power
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Battery Type
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Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
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Estimated Battery Life
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Up to 2.5 hours8 Standard Capacity Battery
Up to 4.0 hours8 Large Capacity Battery
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Power Requirements
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150W + 10%
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Display
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Resolution
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1680 x 945
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Screen Size
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18.4"4
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General
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Action Buttons
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S1, S2, Volume - / +, Mute, Play / Pause, Stop, Eject, Wireless / Bluetooth® on / off, A/V Mode
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Computer Type
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Notebook
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Pointing Device
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Electro-static touch pad
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Type of Use
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Desktop Replacement
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Environmental Information
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ENERGY STAR®
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5.0
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EPEAT™
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Silver
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ROHS®
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Compliant
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Memory
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Installed
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4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
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Type/Speed
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DDR2/800MHz
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Maximum
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8GB
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Weights and Measurements
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Dimensions (Approx.)
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17.2"(W) x 1.45 - 1.56"(H) x 11.4"(D)6
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Weight (Approx.)
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8.2 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
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Service and Warranty Information
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Telephone Support
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1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/710 at 888-476-6972
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Online and Email Support
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Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
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Onsite/In-Home Service
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1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service18. See actual warranty for details.
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Limited Warranty Term
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1 year limited warranty9. See actual warranty for details.
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Graphics
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Chipset
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Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
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Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™
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1920x108021
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Max. External Resolution via VGA
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2048x1536
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Processor
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NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2287MB (max.)17
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Video RAM
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512MB dedicated video RAM
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Expansion Slots
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Multimedia Card Reader
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One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / 34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
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Software
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Operating System
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Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit12
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The VAIO® Software Experience
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VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
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VAIO® Multimedia Suite
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VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation
VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
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Anti-Virus Software
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Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer15
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Supplied Software
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Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200711
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Wireless/Networking
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Bluetooth® Technology
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Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)16
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Ethernet Protocol
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10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
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Ethernet Speed
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Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
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Wi-Fi
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Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3
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Hard Drive
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Capacity
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320GB
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Speed
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5400rpm
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Type
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Serial ATA
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Inputs and Outputs
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DC-In
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1
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Ethernet Connection(s)
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1
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HDMI™ Output
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1
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Headphone Output(s)
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1
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Microphone Input
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1
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S/PDIF Output(s)
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1
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USB Port(s)
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3 (2.0 compliant)
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VGA Output(s)
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1
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i.LINK® Connection
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1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)7
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Optical Drive
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CD Support
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Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
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DVD Support
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Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
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Processor
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Front Side Bus Speed
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800MHz
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L2 Cache
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2MB
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Speed
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2.20GHz1
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Type
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Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6600
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Supplied Accessories:
Power Cord
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adapter
Optional Accessories:
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Bluetooth® Remote Mouse16 (VGP-BMS80)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/H)16
Bluetooth® Keyboard16 (VGP-BKB1)
Canvas Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB12)
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| List Price* |
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$999.99
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| *Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing |
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