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VAIO FW Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-FW590FFD
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit
Features: 16.4" LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB (7200rpm) HDD, DVD burning, ATI Graphics (1GB VRAM), HDMI out, Bluetooth
Laser Engraving

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Are you game? Take your gaming to the next level with the limited edition VAIO FW590FFD notebook. Designed specifically for gamers, this FW features a unique and futuristic design. On the inside, 4GB of RAM, 500GB hard disk drive (HDD), Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8700 processor and ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 graphics deliver mind-blowing visuals, blistering game play and breathtaking mobile performance. Equipped with HDMI™ out, you can game on a larger screen, such as a compatible HDTV or monitor. Additionally, the integrated MOTION EYE® webcam and microphone is perfect for real-time video chatting with friends and fellow gamers.

Powerful Mobile PC Performace

Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8700 processor (2.53GHz1) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology.

The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium14.

4GB of pre-installed system memory.

Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with an ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD4650 graphics card and 1GB of dedicated VRAM13.

Made especially for gamers, this FW PC features a unique and futuristic design.

Store your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on the ample 500GB2 Serial ATA hard disk drive.

Stunning Multimedia Features

The VAIO® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy.

Stay connected to friends and family with real-time video conferencing3 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology.

Extend the reach of your notebook with A2DP Bluetooth® technology12. It's ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® technology enabled speakers or headphones.

Born from Sony® HD Technology.

Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with an extra-wide, theater inspired display with 1600x900 resolution and using energy-efficient LCD technology.

The 16:9 aspect ratio ensures that you won’t miss an inch of the original picture from your favorite movie while also providing valuable extra workspace. Compare two documents or websites side-by-side without the hassle of having to tab back and forth.

Take advantage of the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities.

An HDMI™ output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI™ cable sold separately).

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
  • EPEAT™ : Silver
  • ROHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
  • Graphics Processor : ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2799MB (max.)13
  • Graphics Video RAM : 1GB dedicated Video RAM
  • Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ : 1920 x 108016
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048 x 1536

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR2/800MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Processor

  • Processor Speed : 2.53GHz1
  • Processor Technology : Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor P8700
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 1066MHz
  • L2 Cache : 3MB

Start-up Times

  • Average Boot Time : 60 sec19
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec19
  • First Boot Time : 5 min20

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)12
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Audio

  • Sound System : Dolby Sound Room® Audio

Expansion Slots

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

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Optical Drive

  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/710 at 888-476-6972
  • Onsite/In-Home Service : 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service18. See actual warranty for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty11. See actual warranty for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty11. See actual warranty for details.
  • Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Storage

  • Speed : 7200rpm
  • Storage Capacity : 500GB2
  • Storage Type : Serial ATA

Display

  • Resolution : 1600x900
  • Screen Size : 16.4"4

General

  • Action Buttons : S1, DVD Play, A/V Mode, Volume - / +, Play / Pause / Stop, Wireless/ Bluetooth® on / off
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touch pad
  • Type of Use : Portable

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 116
  • Headphone Output(s) : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)7

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
  • Estimated Battery Life : Up to 3.0 hours8 Standard Capacity Battery

    Up to 5.0 hours8 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 105W + 10%

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer15
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit14
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200711
  • The VAIO® Software Experience : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
  • VAIO® Multimedia Suite : VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)5,6
  • Weight (Approx.) : 6.9 lbs5 (with standard capacity battery)

In the Box

  • Power Cable
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery
  • AC Adapter

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Energy Star Product
  • Windows® 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    Windows® 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    $219.99

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. Viewable area measured diagonally.

5. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

6. Measured at the narrowest point.

7. 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.

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

9. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913

10. 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.

11. 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 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 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

12. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows 7® classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.

14. Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary. Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates.

15. Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

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

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

18. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be available in all locations.

19. Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.

20. Excluding end user interaction




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.

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. This product meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

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