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VAIO CR Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-CR590EBT
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Features: 14.1" LCD XBRITE-ECO™ display, 3GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth®, built-in camera & microphone, Textured Crocodile Brown finish

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Make a Powerful Statement

Experience the powerful performance of the newest hafnium-based Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300 processor (2.40GHz1) with 3MB of L2 cache and 3GB of pre-installed system memory. The VAIO® CR notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with SP1. A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CR is a slim, lightweight PC measuring less than 1” thin8 while weighing only 5.49lbs7. Make a statement and show-off the VAIO® notebook’s silver luminous trim and pulsing LED ground effects that emanate from beneath. Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker virtually anywhere within your office or home using next-generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology3. Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy 320GB2 (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive.

Easy Communication

Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on-the-go with real-time video conferencing4 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone. Extend the reach of your CR notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology16 that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® enabled speakers or headphones.

Rich Multimedia

Watch all your favorite movies and shows in stunning clarity on the 14.1”6 widescreen display using XBRITE-ECO™ technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle. Whether it’s for YouTube, a class project or for sharing with friends and family, editing digital video captured by your Sony Handycam® 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. Go straight to your favorite movies, songs and photos with the touch of a button. AV instant mode gives you instant access to your favorite multimedia without ever booting-up the operating system while conserving battery power.

Product Specifications

Expansion Slots

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

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 320GB2
  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Type : Serial ATA

Memory

  • Installed : 3GB PC2-5300 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)15
  • Maximum : 4GB15
  • Speed : 667MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • L2 Cache : 3MB
  • Speed : 2.40GHz1
  • Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
  • Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 13.2"(W) x 0.83-1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)8
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.497 (with standard battery)

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

General

  • Action Buttons : Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind, AV Mode, Mute, Volume-+, Capture and Display off, WLAN on/off
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
  • Type of Use : Portable

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera andmicrophone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 18.05mm pitch

Optical Drive

  • CD Read : 24x max
  • CD-R Write : 24x max
  • CD-RW Write : 24x max
  • DVD Read : 8x max
  • DVD+R DL Write : 6x max
  • DVD+R Write : 8x max
  • DVD+RW Write : 8x max
  • DVD-R DL Write : 6x max
  • DVD-R Write : 8x max
  • DVD-RAM Read : 5x max
  • DVD-RAM Write : 5x max
  • DVD-RW Write : 6x max
  • DVD±RW : Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)

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.

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology16
  • Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  • Modem Type : Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Display

  • Resolution : 1280 x 800
  • Screen Size : 14.1"6
  • Technology : WXGA LCD
  • XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes

Graphics

  • Chipset : Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
  • Interface : VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display Sensor
  • Processor : Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory of 358MB (max.)10

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • S-Video Output(s) : 1
  • USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)9

Power

  • Battery Type : VGP-BPS9/S
  • Estimated Battery Life : 2.0-4.5 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery 3.5-7.5 hours11 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 86W + 10%

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with SP1
  • Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714
  • Sony® Software : Click to Disc™ Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® Music Box - Playlist Creation *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

In the Box

  • Power Cable
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9/S)
  • AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V19)

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

5. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

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 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. Battery life will be shorter with models equipped with Instant Mode features.

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.

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.

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).

©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, the VAIO logo, Handycam, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other coutries. 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 is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 05/08.

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