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Sony VAIO FRV31 Notebook

Model number: PCG-FRV31

Combo Drive

Burn and listen to customized CDs, and watch your favorite DVD movies with the combo drive.

VAIO Media™ software

Share and enjoy music, pictures and video over a home network with VAIO Media™ software.

SonicStage™ software

Create personalized music playlists, then burn and listen to customized CDs with SonicStage™ software music management application.

PictureGear Studio™ software

Organize your digital pictures with the PictureGear Studio™ software application and create customized labels, postcards and calendars.

Product Specifications

Hardware

  • Processor : Intel® Celeron® processor 2.40GHz(1)
  • Cache Memory : 512 KB integrated on-die level2
  • Bus Speed : 533 MHz
  • LCD : 15” XGA (1024x768) TFT display
  • Graphics : ATI® RADEON™ IGP 345M 64MB (shared)
  • Memory : 512 MB DDR SDRAM (256MB x 2), expandable to 1024MB
  • Hard Drive : 40 GB hard drive(2)(10)
  • CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo Drive : Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive((Max speeds: CD-R write 24x, CD-RW write 10x, CD-ROM read 25.8x, DVD-ROM read 8.3x)
  • Optional Floppy Drive : External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
  • Modem : Integrated V.90 modem
  • Ethernet : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot(9) : Supports optional Memory Stick® media
  • Pointing Device/Keyboard : Electro-Static touch pad 86 key QWERTY layout, with 2.7mm stroke and 19.19mm pitch
  • Estimated Battery Life(4) : Lithium-ion battery 1.0-2.5 hours(4)
  • PC Card Slots : Two type I or II, or one type III card slot; CardBus support
  • Audio : Microsoft® Windows® sound system compatible with 3D surround Built-in stereo speakers; monaural mini-jack microphone
  • Other Interfaces : i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface3, AV out (mini jack), 3 USB 2.0 ports, RJ-11 modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, parallel, headphone (stereo), mic-in
  • Power Requirements : 135 watts maximum +/- 10% (19.5V / AC100-240V), Energy Star(SM) compliant, Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
  • Service and Warranty Information : One year limited hardware Express Service(5) (Certain restrictions apply.), One year limited hardware parts and labor(5), Telephone Support(5): One year hardware from purchase date,Sony® and Microsoft® software: 90 days from purchase date

Software

  • Included Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
  • Productivity : Microsoft® Money 2004(6)
  • Productivity : Microsoft® Works 7.0
  • Productivity : Microsoft® Encarta® Online(7)
  • Video Software : Sony DVgate™ Plus
  • Video Software : InterVideo® WinDVD® 4 for VAIO® PC
  • Music Software : Sony SonicStage™
  • Music Software : RealNetworks® RealOne™ player
  • Photo Software : Sony PictureGear Studio™
  • Communication : Sony VAIO Media™ Software
  • Communication : Microsoft® MSN® 8(8)
  • Communication : America Online®(8)
  • Gaming : Microsoft® Age of Empires®
  • Virus, Tools, and Support Software : Norton® Internet Security™ Center Trial(8)
  • Virus, Tools, and Support Software : VAIO Support Agent

In the Box

  • Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter

Product Profile

Support

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1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed may be reduced under certain operating conditions.

2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.

3. 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.

4. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.

5. From date of purchase.

6. Certain features are time limited.

7. Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft's current online version. Internet access required; additional fees (including telephone/long distance charges) may apply also.

8. Requires fees for use.

9. Supports Memory Stick Pro™ high-capacity media, but does not support high-speed media capability. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.

10. 5GB of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

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 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 option 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. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation.

(c)2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, and VAIO are registered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, and VAIO Media are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. RealNetworks, is registered trademark and RealOne is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. 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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