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VAIO FW Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-FW290JTB
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Model Features: 4GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ playback, Bluetooth®, HDMI™ out

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Powerful PC Performance

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600 processor (2.40GHz1) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology. The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit. Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with an optional ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650 graphics card with 512MB of dedicated video RAM10. Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range3.

Endless Features

The VAIO® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy. Editing digital video and pictures is quick and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you. Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family with real-time video conferencing4 using the integrated camera and microphone.

Inspired by Theater Screens. Born from Sony® HD Technology.

Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again. With an extra-wide, theater inspired 16.4”6 display, see stunning , true-to-life images with flaming reds, fresh greens and vibrant blues. The 16:9 aspect ratio ensures that you won’t miss an inch of the original picture from your favorite movie while also providing valuable extra workspace. Compare two documents or websites side-by-side without the hassle of having to tab back and forth. With Blu-ray Disc™ playback16, you can enjoy your high definition movies at home or on the go. An HDMI™ output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen (HDMI™ cable sold separately)17.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • ROHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
  • Graphics Processor : ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650 with Total Available Graphics Memory of TBDMB10 (max.)
  • Graphics Video RAM : 512MB of GDDR3 dedicated video RAM

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR2 SDRAM/800MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Processor

  • Processor Speed : 2.40GHz1
  • Processor Technology : Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 1066MHz
  • L2 Cache : 3MB

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version15
  • Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714
  • The VAIO® Software Experience : Click to Disc Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Server *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology 18
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Audio

  • Sound System : Dolby Sound Room® Audio

Expansion Slots

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

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Optical Drive

  • BD-R DL Read : 2x max
  • BD-R Read : 2x max
  • BD-RE DL Read : 2x max
  • BD-RE Read : 2x max
  • BD-ROM Read : 2x max
  • CD Read : 24x max
  • CD-R Write : 16x max
  • CD-RW Write : 10x max
  • DVD Read : 8x max
  • DVD+R DL Write : 4x max
  • DVD+R Write : 8x max
  • DVD+RW Write : 4x 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 : 4x max
  • Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™ : Yes5 Read Only (BD-ROM/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)

Regulation and Standards Compliance

  • ENERGY STAR® compliant : 4.0

Storage

  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Storage Capacity : 250GB2
  • Storage Type : Serial ATA

Display

  • Resolution : 1600 x 900
  • Screen Size : 16.4"6
  • XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes

General

  • Action Buttons : S1, DVD Play, A/V Mode, Volume -/+, Play/Pause/Stop, WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
  • Type of Use : Portable

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • HDMI® Connection Output(s) : 117
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)9

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 1-5.5 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery 1.5-8 hours11 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 105W + 10%

Service and Warranty Information

  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)7,8
  • Weight (Approx.) : 6.7 lbs7 (with standard battery)

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
  • AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V23)

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

  • 50GB BD-RE DL Rewriteable Disc

    50GB BD-RE DL Rewriteable Disc

    $49.99

  • DVD-R Recordable DVD Media - 25 Pack

    DVD-R Recordable DVD Media - 25 Pack

    $16.00

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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services.

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

5. Blu-ray Disc™ Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

6. Viewable area measured diagonally.

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

8. Measured at the narrowest point

9. 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.

10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.

11. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter with models equipped with Instant Mode features.

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 aplicable 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 don't 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. Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version – This trial software will work for ninety (90) 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 90-day trial period, you must buy a subscription. You can subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

16. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.

17. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.

18. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.

Computer Interface: For this product there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with 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 here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.

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, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo, XBRITE-ECO, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows Live, OneCare and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. ENERGY STAR is a registered U.S. mark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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