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VAIO CS Series Notebook PC

Model number:

VGN-CS290JEW

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Model Features: XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology, Blu-ray Disc™ playback, 4GB RAM, 250GB hard drive
Laser Engraving

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Make a Powerful Statement

Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T6400 (2.0GHz1) with 4GB of pre-installed system memory.

The VAIO® CS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17.

A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CS is a slim, lightweight PC weighing only 5.7lbs7 (with standard battery).

The CS notebook’s eye-catching and bold colors grace its exterior as well as interior to ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression.

Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker virtually anywhere within your office or home using 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology3.

Easy Communication

Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on-the-go with real-time video conferencing4 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone.

Rich Multimedia

Watch all your favorite movies and shows in stunning clarity on the 14.1”6 widescreen display using XBRITE-ECO™ technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle.

Control your music and movies with a slide of your finger using the touch sensor A/V slide control.

Enjoy your personal musical light shows on a CS notebook. A 12-tone music analyzer translates your music into a colorful LED light show that plays out beneath the trim of the CS notebook.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • ENERGY STAR® : 4.0 Compliant
  • EPEAT™ : Silver
  • ROHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048x1536
  • Processor : Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1750MB (max.)10

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Headphone Jack : 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 Capcity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 1.5-4.0 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery 2.5-6.0 hours11 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 86W + 10%

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17
  • Anti-Virus Software : Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version15
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714
  • VAIO® Multimedia Suite : VAIO® Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Expansion Slots

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

Hard Drive

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

Memory

  • Installed : 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
  • Maximum : 4GB
  • Speed : 800MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • L2 Cache : 2MB
  • Speed : 2.0GHz1
  • Technology : Intel® Centrino® processor technology
  • Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6400

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 13.2"(W) x 0.83-1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)8
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.7 lbs7 (with standard battery)

Display

  • Resolution : 1280 x 800
  • Screen Size : 14.1"6
  • Technology : WXGA LCD
  • XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes

General

  • Action Buttons : Play / Pause / Stop, AV Mode, Mute, Volume - / +, Capture, WLAN / Bluetooth® on / 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

  • 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
  • Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Read Only5 (BD-ROM)
  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-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

  • Bluetooth Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)16
  • Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Energy Star Product

Discontinued VAIO Accessories

  • VAIO Stick AC Adapter

    VAIO Stick AC Adapter

Discontinued Models

  • VAIO CS Series Notebook PC

    VAIO CS Series Notebook PC

  • VAIO Large Capacity Battery

    VAIO Large Capacity Battery

  • VAIO Standard Capacity Battery

    VAIO Standard Capacity Battery

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

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

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 dont 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 instgructions 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. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.

17. Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary. Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates.

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.

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, Memory Stick PRO, the Sony logo, the VAIO logo, MagicGate, VAIO Smart Protection, MOTION EYE 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 and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 09/08.

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