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VAIO Notebook PC – Red Collection

Model number: VGN-CR305E/RC
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2330 (1.60GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Series Features: Gorgeous 14.1" LCD with XBRITE-ECO™, built-in web cam for keeping in touch, CD/DVD drive to play/burn your favorite love songs
Upgrade Features: Sangria red: the color of passion, matching mouse and carrying case, Dooney & Burke multi-colored hearts key chain to complete the collection

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Powerful Performance

Cutting-edge performance with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T2330 (1.6GHz8)

Roomy 200GB9 hard drive and 1GB RAM.

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

Gorgeous Collection

Enjoy the stunning beauty of the Sangria Red CR notebook, paired with a matching protection case and mouse.

The stunning multi-charm Dooney & Bourke® heart key chain is the perfect accent to the Red Collection.

Superior Technologies

802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range than 802.11a/b/g3.

Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone let you participate in video chats and conferencing5.

Enjoy brilliant colors and stunning clarity while conserving power with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology.

Portable entertainment

Perfectly portable with a 14.1” display2, thin-and-light chassis and2 to 4.5 hours of battery life6.

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

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

Pulsing LED ground effects emanate and glow from beneath.

Product Specifications

Expansion Slots

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

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 200GB9
  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Type : Serial ATA

Memory

  • Installed : 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-5300
  • Maximum : 4GB10
  • Speed : 533MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz
  • L2 Cache : 1MB
  • Speed : 1.60GHz8
  • Type : Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T2330

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 13.2"(W) x 1.25-1.67"(H) x 9.8"(D)1
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.49 Ibs.1 (with standard battery)

Audio

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

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 19.05mm pitch

Optical Drive

  • 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 : Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-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. See actual warranty for details.

Wireless/Networking

  • 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

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
  • Interface : VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display Sensor
  • Processor : Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology Total Available Graphics Memory: 251MB (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 : Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP-BPS9/S)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 2.0-4.0 hours6 Standard Battery 3.0-7.0 hours6 Large Battery
  • Power Requirements : 86W+10%

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine 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® Office Home and Student 200714
  • Sony® Software : Click to Disc™, 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
  • VAIO® Sangria Red Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS20/R)
  • Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP-BPS9/S)
  • Dooney & Bourke Hearts Keychain
  • AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V19)
  • VAIO® Sangria Red Proctection Case (VGP-CKC2/R)

Product Profile

Support

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.

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).

© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Sound Reality, MOTION EYE, VAIO Smart Protection, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, LocationFree Player, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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