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VAIO SR Series Notebook PC

Model number:

VGN-SR290NTB

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Business

Model Features: 3GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive, ATI graphics with 256MB vRAM, Bluetooth® and XP Pro downgrade disk

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Powerful PC Performance

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 processor (2.26GHz, 3MB L2 Cache) available with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology – the latest chipset from Intel. The VAIO® SR notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business 32-bit with SP1. 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.

“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.

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.

Product Specifications

Expansion Slots

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

Hardware

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

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)

Regulation and Standards Compliance

  • ENERGY STAR® compliant : 4.0

Storage

  • Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection17
  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Storage Capacity : 320GB2
  • Storage Type : Serial ATA

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Display Technology : WXGA
  • Resolution : 1280 x 800
  • Screen Size : 13.3"6
  • 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

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 110
  • Headphone Output : 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

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%

Service and Warranty Information

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

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)

Environmental Information

  • EPEAT™ : Meets Silver EPEAT™ Rating
  • ROHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Graphics

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

Memory

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

Processor

  • Processor Speed : 2.26GHz1
  • Processor Technology : Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8400
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 1066MHz
  • L2 Cache : 3MB

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version5
  • Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
  • Operating System : Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32-bit with SP1 /XP downgrade
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business (with Windows Business OS)
  • 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.

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology 16
  • 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

In the Box

  • Power Cable
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
  • AC Adapter

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

VGN-SR290NTB 3 5 1 1
My review I got this notebook for a month. and What I have been so disappointed about it is the speaker quality which is worse than my old vaio (PCG-v505GP) that I bought 5 years ago. Also, another disappointed thing which I have encountered is when I wanted to use the computer with my retailed version OS. even though, the OS is vista business the same as the one which is pre-installed onto the machine, but updating the drivers have been a pain for me. I could not get all the drivers to work with my retailed version of Vista Business OS. unlike my old vaio. once I set up XP OS, and I wanted to install my drivers, i just download only one files and start the program, 5mn later, all drivers are automatically installed. easy to use. The notebook performance is quite OK for me. the screen display is perfect. November 30, 2008

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.

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. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.

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. 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 is a trademark 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. 09/08.

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