Specifications
Operating System
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Business (English version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack
Architecture
Processor Technology
Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
Chipset
Intel® 945GM Express Chipset
Processor System Bus
667MHz
Processor Name
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 (1.83GHz)*1*2
Cache Memory
2MB Advanced Smart Cache
Memory Bus
533MHz
Main Memory
SO-DIMM Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses one)
Pre-installed/Max
1GB DDR2 SDRAM*3 (upgradeable up to 2GB)
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
100GB (HDD Recovery Storage: 7GB*4 C: Remain) Serial ATA, 5400 rpm
Optical Disc Drive
Maximum Reading Speed
DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-R: 8x / DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL: 4x / DVD-RAM: 3x / CD-RW, CD-R, CD-ROM: 24x
Maximum Writing Speed
DVD+R, DVD-R: 8x / DVD+RW, DVD-RW: 4x / DVD-RAM: 3x / DVD+R DL: 2.4x / DVD-R DL: 2x / CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 16x
Drive
DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
Graphics
Total Available Graphics Memory (Max)
319MB*5
Graphics Accelerator
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 notebook graphics processing unit (GPU)
Display
Type
13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD: Single Lamp, Wide View)
Interface
i.LINK(IEEE 1394)
4pin (S400) x 1
Display Output Connector
Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1
Microphone
stereo mini jack x 1
Others
Docking Station Connector x 1
USB
USB 2.0 x 2
Network (RJ-45)Connector
10Base-T/100Base-TX x 1
Compatible Memory Cards
Memory Stick*8 (Standard/Duo Size, MagicGate, Memory Stick PRO), SD Memory Card*9, xD-Picture Card, Multi Media Card*7
Modem
V.92 and V.90 Compliant x 1
Memory Stick Slot
Memory Stick Duo Slot (MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*6
PC Card Slot
ExpressCard™/34 x1, Type I/II x 1
Headphone
stereo mini jack x1
Wireless Connection
Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Wireless LAN Type
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g*10
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® standard version 2.0 + EDR / Output: maximum +6dBm / Frequency: 2.4GHz
Wireless LAN Frequency
5 GHz (802.11a), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g)
Wireless LAN Data Rate
maximum 11Mbps (802.11b) / 54Mbps (802.11a/g)*11
Security/Utilities
Security Chip
TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Fingerprint Sensor
Built-in Fingerprint Sensor
Camera
Front Side Camera
Effective Pixels: 640x480, Image Device: 1/8", VGA CMOS, Lens: 2 elements in 2 groups, F4 (Fixed Focus distance: f = 1.74 mm)
Audio
Microphone
Built-in monaural microphone
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Sound Chip
DSD compatible high quality sound chip: “Sound Reality” ( Intel® High Definition Audio compatible ), 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
Approx.19 mm Key pitch / 3 mm Keystroke, 86 Keys
Touchpad
Intelligent Touchpad
Battery Life
Bundled Battery
VGP-BPS2C*12 Lithium-ion battery: up to 5.5 hours of use (at STAMINA MODE)*13
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
315 x 24.7-36.0 x 234.3 mm
Weight
1.85kg (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
Support
VAIO Recovery Utility, VAIO Update 3.0
Home Network
VAIO Media 6.0
Tool
Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0 (Installer), Adobe® Reader® 7, Norton Internet Security™ 2007*14
Music
SonicStage CP 4.2, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3
Video Edit/Playback
DVgate Plus 2.3, VAIO Video & Photo Utility 1.0, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 3.0 (Installer), VAIO Edit Components 6.1 (Installer), WinDVD for VAIO 8.0
Utilities
VAIO Control Center 2.0, VAIO Camera Utility 2.0, VAIO HDD Protection 2.0, Infineon TPM Professional Package (Installer)
DVD Creation
Click to DVD 2.6
Utilities 2
Protector Suite QL 5.3
Still Image/Photo
Windows® Photo Gallery, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0 (Installer)
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V12)
Others
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)
Battery
Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C)
Warranty
Period
One year*15
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
*2 Intel® Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO.
*3 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, computer will run in dual channel mode and provide better performance.
*4 Necessary data for recovery (setting back to initial shipment settings) in the hard disk drive consuming approximately 7GB in size is available separately.
*5 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.
*6 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
*7 Including cards that can be inserted in direct slots and the supplied memory card adapter(VGP‑MCA20).
*8 As for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is recommended to use with the Memory Card Adapter(VGP‑MCA20).
*9 The copyright protection and high‑speed data transfer features of the SD memory card are not supported.(VGP‑MCA20).
*10 The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used.
*11 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions.
*12 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.
*13 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0).) Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. Estimated battery life at "SPEED MODE" will be approximately 1.5 hours shorter for VGP‑BPS2C and approximately 2.0 hours shorter for VGP‑BPL2C. For further details, please visit vaio‑online.sony.com
*14 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.
*15 Warranty conditions may vary by region.
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Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company's policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided.