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VAIO AR Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-AR320E
Experience entertainment and gaming like never before with the VAIO® VGN-AR320E Digital Studio™ notebook. From a blazing processor to a stunning display, this is the ultimate PC for the A/V enthusiast.

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

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Sumptuous Design

From the moment you take it out of its box, you’ll notice the VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ Notebook is more than just a device, it’s a showpiece. First of all, it’s gorgeous. With its black exterior and sleek profile, interfaces and ports that are easily accessible yet stylishly and discreetly integrated; this beauty is the ultimate in portable entertainment performance.

Messaging.

Stylish design. Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology using Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor delivers outstanding dual-core mobile performance. Enjoy outstanding video quality on a 17” widescreen8 WXGA+ (1440x900) display featuring XBRITE™ technology. Windows Vista™ Home Premium operating system. HDMI™ connector provides convenient single-cable HD connectivity to your compatible HDTV or A/V receiver. DVD±R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive4 for enhanced storage and multimedia capabilities. NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) supporting up to 335MB Total Available Graphics Memory 14.

Featuring a stunning and exceptional widescreen display.

The VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ Notebook features a stunning 17" WXGA+ (1440x900) widescreen display8 with Sony’s original XBRITE™ LCD technology. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you’ll experience a beautifully clear image. It’s the ideal way to view DVDs and play games.

Multimedia Powerhouse

With Windows Vista™ Home Premium, you can view your movies and photos with stunning clarity and brilliant, true-to-life color. NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) delivers advanced graphics performance for immersive game play. You’re also ready to capture and edit 1080i HD camcorder content. A built in camera and microphone means it’s conference and VoIP ready12. Multimedia shortcut keys at your fingertips make it easy to control your entertainment. It’s the ultimate notebook PC for the A/V enthusiast.

Product Specifications

Processor

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

Display

  • Screen or Display Technology : WXGA+
  • Resolution : 1440x900
  • XBRITE™ Technology : Yes
  • Screen Size : 17"8

Audio

  • Sound System : Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Networking/Modem

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

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty and Onsite Service : 1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service9
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
  • Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/711

General

  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Type of Use : Desktop Replacement
  • Action Buttons : S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject, Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad

Memory

  • Installed : 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300
  • Maximum : 2GB
  • Speed : 667MHz
  • Type : DDR2 SDRAM

Optical Drive #1

  • DVD±RW : Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM drive)
  • DVD+R DL Write : 4x max.
  • DVD+R Write : 8x max.
  • DVD+RW Write : 8x max.
  • DVD-R Write : 8x max.
  • DVD-RW Write : 6x max.
  • CD-R Write : 24x max.
  • CD-RW Write : 16x max.
  • CD Read : 24x max.
  • DVD Read : 8x max.
  • DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.
  • DVD-R DL Write : 4x max.
  • DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.

Graphics

  • Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 notebook graphics processing unit (GPU)
  • Video RAM : 335MB Total Available Graphics Memory14
  • Chipset : Intel® 945PM
  • Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor, HDMI™ out and S-Video out

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 1.5-2.5 hours7 with standard battery
  • Power Requirements : 150W+10%

Hardware

  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • Camera : Built-in camera and microphone

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 160GB2
  • Interface : Serial ATA
  • Speed : 4200rpm

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : Supports optional Memory Stick® and Memory Stick DUO™ media5 with MagicGate® functionality and Secure Digital Media (SD) One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support One ExpressCard™ /54 Slot

Inputs and Outputs

  • Ethernet Port : 1
  • HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • i.LINK® Interface : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)6
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1
  • S-Video Output(s) : 1
  • USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • S/PDIF Output(s) : 1
  • DC-In : 1
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
  • Secure Digital Slot : 1
  • Express Card™ Slot : 1

Software

  • Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day trial with spyware protection
  • Operating System : Windows Vista™ Home Premium
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 13
  • 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.
  • Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only

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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. Internet connection may require fees.

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate® functionality.

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. Viewable area measured diagonally.

9. When available, Sony will provide Onsite 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 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 Service may not be available in all locations.

10. Use of this Bluetooth® enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.

11. 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.

12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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