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VAIO CR Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-CR490EBR
Intel® Core® 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4 GHz, 3MB L2)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Series Features: 14.1" LCD with XBRITE-ECO™, built-in 1.3M camera, Bluetooth, CD/DVD burning drive
Upgrade Features: Bold and sexy deep Sangria Red finish

Save $105 instantly. Original price $1204.99.

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Perfectly Portable and Powerful

Using an Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor T8300 (2.40GHz) with 3MB L2 Cache, the VAIO CR is powered by Intel’s incredible new hafnium-based processor technology. Faster and more efficient than ever, the next-generation Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor technology turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption.

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium operating system is easy-to-use and delivers new security and entertainment features.

Featuring a 14.1” display2, thin-and-light chassis with up to 2.0-4.5 hours of battery life6.

Entertainment and Communication Made Easy

Instant mode & A/V controls provide on-demand access to your entertainment without booting-up.

Stunning, energy-efficient XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology for dazzling colors and incredible picture clarity.

CD/DVD burner4 provides easy backup of data, photos, music and videos.

Built-in 1.3 megapixel digital web camera lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats5.

With built-in Bluetooth® technology you can quickly and easily connect to compatible Bluetooth peripherals like speakers, headphones or mice.

Absolutely Stunning

Gorgeous multi-layer paint coating with silver luminous trim and an energetic, bold and glossy red finish.

Accessorize your PC with a coordinating Sangria Red protection case and/or a USB mouse.

Pulsing LED ground effects emanate and glow from beneath the silver luminous trim.

Comfortable, cleverly-engineered keyboard is easy to keep clean.

Product Specifications

Expansion Slots

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

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 250GB9
  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Type : Serial ATA

Memory

  • Installed : 2GB PC2-5300 (1GBx2)
  • Maximum : 4GB10
  • Speed : 667MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • L2 Cache : 3MB
  • Speed : 2.40GHz8
  • Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
  • Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 13.2"(W) x 0.83-1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)1
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.491 (with standard battery)

Audio

  • Sound System : Realtek Audio

General

  • Action Buttons : Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind, AV Mode, Mute, Volume-+, Capture and Display off
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
  • Type of Use : Portable

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 18.05mm pitch

Optical Drive

  • 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/RAM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Limited Warranty12

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology15
  • Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  • Modem Type : Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Display

  • Resolution : 1280 x 800
  • Screen Size : 14.1"2
  • Technology : WXGA LCD
  • XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes

Graphics

  • Chipset : Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
  • Interface : VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display Sensor
  • Processor : Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Total Available Graphics Memory 358MB (max.)11

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • S-Video Output(s) : 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 : VGP-BPS9/S
  • Estimated Battery Life : 2.0-4.5 hours6 Standard Capacity Battery 3.5-7.5 hours6 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 86W + 10%

Software

  • Operating System : Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium
  • Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
  • Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton 360™ All-In-One Security 60-day Trial
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office14 Home and Student 2007
  • Sony® Software : Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation LocationFree Player® Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

In the Box

  • Power Cable
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9/S)
  • AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V19)

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Product Warranty

VIEW FOOTNOTES


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

2. Viewable area measured diagonally.

3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

4. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

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

6. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

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. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

9. 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.

10. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.

11. 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.

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 applicable 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 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.

15. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.

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.

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).

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, LocationFree Player, MOTION EYE, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 12/07.

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