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VAIO TX Series Notebook

Model number: VGN-TXN29N/L
Series Features: 11.1" razor-thin LCD, ultra-portable, long battery life

Genuine Windows Vista® Business

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Ultra portable and durable.

The luxuriously sleek and ultra-portable VAIO® TX notebook boasts an incredibly small and lightweight form-factor encased in super-durable premium carbon fiber. During the molding process, a gel coat resin is applied to the carbon fiber casing, exposing the multiple layers of carbon and providing a cool brushed look and crisscross pattern. This best-in-class PC weighs only 2.84 lbs15, is less than 1” thin3, and features an incredible 4-10 hours of battery life8.

Messaging.

Sleek, slim and ultra portable with a durable razor-thin LCD panel and premium carbon-fibercasing.Convenient connectivity using built-in WWAN14, WLAN4 and Bluetooth® technology5.4-10 hours of standard battery life8 for increased productivity on the go. 11.1" WXGA widescreen display12 with XBRITE™ LCD technology and white LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity.Peace-of-mind security features include biometric fingerprint sensor and G-Sensor™ Shock Protection.Advanced DVD±R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive6 for enhanced storage and multimedia capabilities. Instant entertainment so you can enjoy movies and music without booting up the operating system.

Exceptional features.

The VAIO® TX Notebook features a generous 11.1" WXGA widescreen LCD display12 with Sony’s original XBRITE™ LCD technology and white LED backlight for higher brightness levels than standard displays. The result: deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you can enjoy a beautifully clear image from almost any viewing angle.

More than just portable.

The VAIO® TX Notebook is a truly mobile wireless companion. True mobility is about broad access, just as much as it is about slim, lightweight design. And the VAIO TX Notebook is taking that access farther than ever before. With integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN)14 technology, you can access Sprint® Mobile Broadband services to to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks4 and hotspots. The VAIO TX Notebook gives you the freedom to go farther, do more, and stay connected.

Product Specifications

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : Memory Stick PRO™ (with MagicGate® functionality) Secure Digital Media PCMCIA (Type I and Type II card slot with CardBus support)

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 100GB2
  • Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection
  • Interface : Ultra ATA
  • Speed : 4200rpm

Memory

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

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS5A)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 4.0-10.0 hours8
  • Power Requirements : 68W+10%

Software

  • Anti-Virus and Recovery Software : Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day Trial with sypware protection
  • Internet Services : Ask Jeeves
  • Operating System : Windows Vista™ Business
  • Sony® Original Software : Click to DVD® - DVD Creation SmartWi™ Technology *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software and trial applications.
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 200711

Audio

  • Sound System : Windows® sound system compatible Dolby® Headphone Dolby® Virtual Speaker Built-in stereo speakers

General

  • Action Buttons : DVD/CD (Instant On) Play/Pause/Stop, Volume, Mute, Wireless 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

Hardware

  • Keyboard : QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 17mm pitch)

Networking/Modem

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology5
  • Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ-11)
  • Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)4
  • Wireless WAN : Sprint® Mobile Broadband service14,16

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz
  • L2 Cache : 2MB
  • Speed : 1.33GHz1
  • Technology : Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology
  • Type : Intel® Core™ Solo Processor U1500 Ultra Low Voltage

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 10.7”(W) X 0.83”-1.23”(H) X 7.7”(D)15
  • Weight (Approx.) : 2.84 lbs15 with standard battery

Display

  • Resolution : 1366x768
  • Screen or Display Technology : WXGA LCD
  • Screen Size : 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel12 LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity
  • XBRITE™ LCD Technology : Yes

Graphics

  • Chipset : Intel® 945GMS
  • Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
  • Processor : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Video RAM : 224MB Total Available Graphics Memory13

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • i.LINK® Interface : 1 (4-pin) interface7 (IEEE 1394)
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1 (Bottom)
  • Secure Digital Slot : 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 : 16x 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 : Yes6 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM Drive)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year9
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
  • Telephone Support : 1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week)10

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS5A)
  • Leather Protection Case (VGP-CKTX2)
  • AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V8)

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. Measured at its narrowest point.

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

5. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.

6. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

7. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate products containing an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

8. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter when using the Instant Mode features.

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. 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.

12. Viewable area measured diagonally.

13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WIndows Vista classification of graphics memory, witch is the Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory veries depending on the oerating condition and system memory size.

14. Subscription with Sprint® Mobile Broadband service required. See www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint icon on your TX Series desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for service activation. Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 153 million people. Coverage not available everywhere (see coverage map for details). Requires new activation and one- or two-year subscriber agreement. Credit approval and $200 early termination fee applies. Service defaults to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband Network is unavailable. Not available while roaming. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions apply. My not be combinable with other offers. Device model subject to availability.

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

16. Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 160 million people. Coverage not available everywhere. See coverage map for details. Requires new activation and one-or two- year subscriber agreement. Credit approval, $200 early termination fee applies. Service defaults to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband Network is unavailable. Not available while roaming. Terms & Conditions & additional restrictions apply. May not be combined with other offers.

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. Preinstalled 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.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, XBRITE, G-Sensor, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate, Click to DVD, Sony logo, VAIO logo, XBRITE logo, like.no.other and VAIO 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. Sprint and the “Moving Forward” logo are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. 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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