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VAIO C Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-C250N/B
The VAIO® VGN-C250N/B notebook melds eye-catching design with serious mobile computing.

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66GHz)
Genuine Windows Vista® Business

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ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

More than just good looks.

In addition to its eye-catching design, the VAIO® C Notebook also has the heart of a champion. Backed by an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, DVD burner4 and energy-saving 13.3” widescreen11 LCD with XBRITE-ECO™ technology, this beautiful and powerful notebook has the latest technologies to get you through the day.

Connectivity.

The VAIO® C Notebook supports ExpressCard™, an emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions with the throughput to port data at incredible speeds, making it ideal for transfers of video and large files.

Get moving. Get noticed.

With its cool colors and trendy design, the VAIO® C Notebook is just too pretty to leave at home. Weighing just 5.07 lbs12 (with standard battery) with a 13.3” LCD display11, this lightweight, mobile PC is an optimal size for mobile computing. And with built-in wireless LAN3 technology and long battery life7, the VAIO C Notebook is your companion for easy, uninterrupted PC access.

Freedom and flexibility.

Send e-mail from your sofa, share photos while lounging by the pool, or chat with friends for hours from the café, campus or airport. The VAIO® C Notebook's integrated wireless LAN capability3 and extended battery life7 keeps you connected longer at hotspots and wireless networks at coffee shops, airports, work, school or home.

Product Specifications

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : Multimedia Card Reader5 Supports Memory Stick Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality ExpressCard™/34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 160GB2
  • Interface : Serial ATA
  • Speed : 5400rpm

Memory

  • Installed : 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-4200
  • Maximum : 2GB
  • Speed : 533MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Power

  • Battery Type : Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 2.5-5.5 hours7 (Standard Battery)
  • Power Requirements : 110W+10%

Software

  • Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
  • Operating System : Windows Vista™ Business
  • Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day trial with spyware protection
  • Sony® Original Software : Click to DVD® - DVD Creation *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 200710

Audio

  • Sound System : Windows® sound system compatible

General

  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
  • Type of Use : Ultra-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 V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)3

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 667MHz
  • L2 Cache : 2MB Advanced Smart Cache
  • Speed : 1.66GHz1
  • Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
  • Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5500

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.98”(W) x 1.45”-1.47”(H) x 9.28”(D)12
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.07 lbs. with standard battery12

Display

  • Resolution : 1280 x 800
  • Screen Size : 13.3”11
  • Technology : WXGA LCD
  • XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes

Graphics

  • Chipset : Intel® 945GM
  • Interface : VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor
  • Processor : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Video RAM : 224MB13 Total Available Graphics Memory

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Express Card™ Slot : /34 x 1
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • i.LINK® Interface : 1(4-pin) interface6
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1
  • S-Video Output(s) : 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 : 24x 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 drive)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Limited Warranty 8
  • 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

  • Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C)
  • Power Cord
  • AC adapter (VGP-AC19V13)

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 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate® function or high-speed data transfer. Supports memory cards with capacitities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media is recommended for use with this adapter.

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, battery 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. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

13. 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. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition and system memory size.

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.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO logo, i.LINK, Memory Stick, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, XBRITE-ECO logo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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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