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VAIO N250E/B Notebook

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VGN-N250E/B

Power and beauty come together in the VAIO® VGN-N250E/B notebook PC. Experience a spectacular computing performance in slim, fashionable design.

Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2250 (1.73GHz)
Genuine Windows Vista® Business

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Take pride in PC design

From furniture and artwork to paint colors and picture frames, you coordinate your home with style and taste. So why have a PC you have to hide when the guests arrive– Designed to complement your design motif, the VAIO® N Notebook PC features cool colors, smooth lines and a soft, relaxing sense of style.

Messaging

Elegant design complements your home interior with cool colors, smooth lines and simplistic style.Intel® Core™ Duo processor, DVD burner and roomy hard drive support your everyday PC endeavors.Easily capture video from your camcorder and create customized DVDs with Click to DVD® software.Connectivity options include ExpressCard™, i.LINK®6, Memory Stick® Media and 2 USB ports.

Home movies made easy

Edit and enjoy home movies with the VAIO® N Series Notebook. With Click to DVD® software and built-in DVD burner4, you can capture video from your camcorder to enjoy at home or share with friends and family. You can even create your own customized DVDs complete with interactive menus and customizable themes.

Stunning widescreen display

Engineered for a fantastic viewing experience, the VAIO® N Series Notebook features an exceptional 15.4" widescreen display11 with Sony's original XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. Now you can enjoy videos and photos with brilliant colors and stunning clarity while conserving valuable power.

Product Specifications

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality ExpressCard™/34 Slot

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 120GB2
  • Interface : Serial ATA
  • Speed : 5400rpm

Memory

  • Installed : 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200
  • Maximum : 2GB
  • Speed : 533MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2A/S)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 2.0-4.0 hours7
  • Power Requirements : 86W+10%

Software

  • Internet Services : America Online® 180-Day Trial - New Users Only
  • Operating System : Windows Vista™ Home Premium
  • Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day trial with spyware protection.
  • Sony® Original Software : Click to DVD® - DVD Creation *For a complete list of software applications and trials, please visit VAIO® Support Central
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 10

Audio

  • Sound System : Windows® sound system compatible

General

  • Action Buttons : Standby, WLAN on/off
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
  • Type of Use : Portable

Hardware

  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Networking/Modem

  • Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)3

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz
  • L2 Cache : 2MB
  • Speed : 1.73GHz1
  • Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
  • Type : Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2250

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 14.4”(W) x 1.2”-1.6”(H) x 10.5”(D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 6.5 lbs with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)

Display

  • Resolution : 1280 x 800
  • Screen or Display Technology : WXGA LCD
  • Screen Size : 15.4”11
  • XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes

Graphics

  • Chipset : Intel® 945GM
  • Interface : VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor
  • Processor : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Video RAM : 224MB12 Total Available Graphics Memory

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Express Card™ Slot : 1
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • i.LINK® Interface : 1(4-pin) interface6
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • Secure Digital Slot : 1
  • USB Port(s) : 2 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1

Optical Drive #1

  • CD Read : 24x max.
  • CD-R Write : 24x max.
  • CD-RW Write : 16x max.
  • DVD Read : 8x max.
  • DVD+R DL Write : 4x max.
  • DVD+R Write : 8x max.
  • DVD+RW Write : 8x 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 : 6x max.
  • DVD±RW : Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Limited Warranty8
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
  • Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/79

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A/S)
  • AC adapter

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

VIEW 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 compatible wireless LAN access point(s). Some features may rely on Internet service which may require a fee.

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.

6. 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.

7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.

8. 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.

9. 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 applicable software vendor.

10. The Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use options and operations.

11. Viewable area measured diagonally.

12. 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.

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 operate 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 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. Pre-installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. 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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Printed in U.S.A. 01/07.

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).

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