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VAIO NW Series Notebook PC

Model number:

VGN-NW280F/S

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P7450 (2.13GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit
Features: 15.5" LCD, 4GB RAM, 400GB HDD, Blu-ray playback, ATI Graphics (512MB VRAM), HDMI™ out, webcam
Laser Engraving

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Fusing fashion with premium computing, the VAIO® NW notebook is built to multitask. A Blu-ray Disc™ drive and vibrant 15.5-inch widescreen LCD are perfect for watching your favorite high-definition Blu-ray Disc movies. Sporting a head-turning, textured exterior, this notebook also comes equipped with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P7450 processor, 4GB RAM, 400GB hard disk drive and an ATI Mobility Radeon™ graphics card with 512MB of video RAM. Stay connected to your friends and family via the built-in MOTION EYE® webcam and microphone. In addition, the NW280F includes VAIO Movie Story software which easily allows you to edit digital video and images and burn them to CD or DVD.

Powerful Mobile Performance

Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P7450 processor (2.13GHz1) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology.

The VAIO® NW notebook comes pre-installed with Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium12.

15.5”4 widescreen display with 4GB of pre-installed system memory.

Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with an ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD4570 graphics card with 512MB of VRAM13.

Store your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on the massive 400GB2 Serial ATA hard disk drive.

Endless Features

Whether it’s for YouTube™, a class project or for sharing with friends and family, editing digital video captured by your Sony® Handycam® 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.

Enjoy one touch access to the web without booting up Windows®.

Save energy while retaining full function and quick resume with Display Off button.

Stay connected to friends and family with real-time video conferencing11 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology.

Take It To The Big Screen

Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with a widescreen display with 1366x768 resolution and an energy-efficient LCD technology.

A Blu-ray Disc™ optical drive lets you playback16 HD movies in crystal-clear resolution.

Take advantage of the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities.

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 TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI™ cable sold separately).

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
  • EPEAT™ : Silver
  • ROHS® : Compliant

Graphics

  • Chipset : Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
  • Graphics Processor : ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 Total Available Graphics Memory of 2287MB (max.)13
  • Graphics Video RAM : 512MB dedicated video RAM
  • Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ : 1920 x 1080
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048 x 1536

Memory

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

Processor

  • Processor Speed : 2.13GHz1
  • Processor Technology : Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P7450
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 1066MHz
  • L2 Cache : 3MB

Start-up Times

  • Average Boot Time : 60 sec18
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec18
  • First Boot Time : 5 min19

Wireless/Networking

  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Expansion Slots

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

Hardware

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

Optical Drive

  • BD-R DL Read : 4x max
  • BD-R Read : 4x max
  • BD-RE DL Read : 4x max
  • BD-RE Read : 4x max
  • BD-ROM Read : 4x max
  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
  • Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™ : Read Only16(BD-ROM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/710 at 888-476-6972
  • Onsite/In-Home Service : 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service17. See actual warranty for details.
  • International Service : 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty9. See actual warranty for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty9. See actual warranty for details.
  • Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Storage

  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Storage Capacity : 400GB2
  • Storage Type : Serial ATA

Display

  • Resolution : 1366 x 768
  • Screen Size : 15.5"4

General

  • Action Buttons : Mute, Wireless on / off, Display Off, Instant Web
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touch pad
  • Type of Use : Portable

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Microphone Input : 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
  • Estimated Battery Life : Up to 4.5 hours8 Standard Capacity Battery

    Up to 6.5 hours8 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 121W + 10%

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer15
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit12
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714
  • The VAIO® Software Experience : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
  • VAIO® Multimedia Suite : VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 14.6"(W) x 1.2"(H) x 9.8"(D)5,6
  • Weight (Approx.) : 6.0 lbs5 (with standard capacity battery)

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery
  • AC Adapter

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Product Warranty

Energy Star Product
  • Windows® 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    Windows® 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    $219.99

  • VAIO Additional AC Adapter

    VAIO Additional AC Adapter

    $89.99

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. Viewable area measured diagonally.

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

6. Measured at the narrowest point

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

9. 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.

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 aplicable software vendor.

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

12. 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.

13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows 7® classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.

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. Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

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. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be available in all locations.

18. Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.

19. Excluding end user interaction.

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.

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).

©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO, VAIO logo, VAIO Care, Handycam, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick PRO and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows Live and Windows 7 are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Blu-ray Disc and its logo are trademarks. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR logo are registered US trademarks. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licencing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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