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 VAIO® SR Series Notebook PC

VGN-SR290PDB

Weight: 4.23 lbs7 (with standard battery)
Dimensions: 12.4"(W) x 0.99-1.33"(H) x 9.2"(D)7,8
The powerful, portable and durable VAIO® SR notebook features a magnesium alloy casing, Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, long battery life and a 13.3”6 LED backlit widescreen display with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. Customize your SR notebook with "Switch" mode which allows you to create different on-screen “personalities” for home, work and play.
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Key Features
Powerful PC Performance :  
  
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 processor (2.26GHz1) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology – the latest chipset from Intel. The VAIO® SR notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista Business downgraded to XP Professional with Vista® Business recovery media included. Thin, lightweight and durable magnesium alloy chassis weighs just over 4 pounds7 (with standard battery). Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range3.
Serious Security :  
  
A built-in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure access quick and easy – you only need your fingerprint. An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant chip enhances security by allowing you to control access on a specific client/user basis. G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and help protect the disc from scratching.
“Switch” Your Perspective :  
  
Separate your business workspace from your personal workspace. VAIO® Switch mode keeps it organized and enables you to tailor your SR notebook to the way you use your computer. A set of buttons above the keyboard lets you set three distinct usage “personalities”, or modes, to your SR notebook. Editing digital video or images 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.

Hardware
Camera
:  
  
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Keyboard
:  
  
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Audio
Interface
:  
  
Intel® High Definition Audio

Power
Battery Type
:  
  
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
Estimated Battery Life
:  
  
2.0-6.0 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery 3.0-7.5 hours11 Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements
:  
  
110W + 10%

Display
Back Light Technology
:  
  
LED
Resolution
:  
  
1280 x 800
Screen Size
:  
  
13.3"6
Technology
:  
  
WXGA
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology
:  
  
Yes

General
Action Buttons
:  
  
Switch Mode, WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off
Computer Type
:  
  
Notebook
Pointing Device
:  
  
Electro-static touch pad
Security
:  
  
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Type of Use
:  
  
Ultra-portable

Environmental Information
ROHS®
:  
  
Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Memory
Installed
:  
  
3GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
Type/Speed
:  
  
DDR2 SDRAM/800MHz
Maximum
:  
  
4GB15

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
:  
  
12.4"(W) x 0.99-1.33"(H) x 9.2"(D)7,8
Weight (Approx.)
:  
  
4.23 lbs7 (with standard battery)

Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support
:  
  
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713
Online and Email Support
:  
  
Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Limited Warranty Term
:  
  
1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.

Graphics
Chipset
:  
  
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
Processor
:  
  
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470 with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1530MB (max.)10
Video RAM
:  
  
256MB of dedicated video RAM

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader
:  
  
One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot

Software
Operating System
:  
  
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista Business downgraded to XP Professional with Vista® Business recovery media included
The VAIO® Software Experience
:  
  
Click to Disc Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Server *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Anti-Virus Software
:  
  
Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version5
Internet Services
:  
  
AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
Supplied Software
:  
  
Microsoft® Office Ready

Wireless/Networking
Bluetooth® Technology
:  
  
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology16 (2.1 + EDR)
Ethernet Protocol
:  
  
10Base-T/100Base-TX
Ethernet Speed
:  
  
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem Type
:  
  
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wi-Fi
:  
  
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)3

Hard Drive
Capacity
:  
  
160GB2
Impact Protection
:  
  
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection18
Speed
:  
  
5400rpm
Type
:  
  
Serial ATA

Inputs and Outputs
DC-In
:  
  
1
Ethernet Connection(s)
:  
  
1
HDMI™ Output
:  
  
117
Headphone Jack
:  
  
1
Microphone Input
:  
  
1
Modem Jack
:  
  
1
USB Port(s)
:  
  
2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s)
:  
  
1
i.LINK® Connection
:  
  
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)9

Optical Drive
CD Read
:  
  
24x max
CD-R Write
:  
  
16x max
CD-RW Write
:  
  
10x max
DVD Read
:  
  
8x max
DVD+R DL Write
:  
  
4x max
DVD+R Write
:  
  
8x max
DVD+RW Write
:  
  
4x max
DVD-R DL Write
:  
  
4x max
DVD-R Write
:  
  
8x max
DVD-RAM Read
:  
  
5x max
DVD-RAM Write
:  
  
5x max
DVD-RW Write
:  
  
4x max
DVD±RW
:  
  
Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)

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

Regulation and Standard Compliance
ENERGY STAR® compliant
:  
  
4.0
Supplied Accessories:
 Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
AC Adapter
Power Cable

Optional Accessories:
 Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
USB Port Replicator (VGP-PRSR1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
VAIO® Protection Case (VGP-CKSR1)
USB Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS20/B)
Bluetooth Laser Mouse16 (VGP-BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC1)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP4/L)
List Price*
$1,479.99
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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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.
    4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
    5. Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version – This trial software will work for ninety (90) days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you do not 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 90-day trial period, you must buy a subscription. You can subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
    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 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.
    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.
    18. G-Sensor™ Shock Protection will not work on pre-installed or downgraded Windows® XP Professional models. Windows Vista® is required for feature functionality.

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. ©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, G-Sensor, MagicGate and i.LINK 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. Bluetooth and the Bluetotth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. ENERGY STAR is a registered U.S. mark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 10/08.