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VAIO SR Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-SR590FAB
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6600 (2.20GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit
Features: 13.3" LED backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, ATI graphics (512MB VRAM), DVD burner, HDMI™ out, Bluetooth
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Set yourself apart from the pack with the portable, powerful and durable VAIO® SR notebook. Weighing just over 4.0 pounds, the SR590FAB is powered by an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6600 processor, and features a magnesium alloy casing and stunning 13.3" razor-thin LED backlit display. A spacious 320GB hard disk drive (HDD) and ATI Mobility Radeon™ graphics deliver superior computing and gaming performance, while integrated security features keep your notebook safe. Chat with friends and colleagues via the built-in webcam and microphone. Use the HDMI™ output to showcase your content on a compatible big screen TV or monitor. You can even separate your business workspace from your personal workspace and customize the on-screen look via Switch Mode.

Powerful Mobile PC Performance

Enjoy the conveninet performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6600 processor (2.20GHz1).

The VAIO® SR notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium17.

13.3"4 widescreen display with 4GB of pre-installed system memory.

Thin, lightweight and durable magnesium alloy chassis weighs just over 4 pounds5(with standard battery).

Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with an ATI HD4570 graphics card and 512MB of dedicated video RAM.

Store your important documents, business presentations and corporate projects on the roomy 320GB2 Serial ATA hard disk drive.

"Switch” Your Perspective

Separate your business workspace from your personal workspace. VAIO® Switch mode is a set of buttons above the keyboard that lets you set three distinct usage “personalities”, or modes, to your SR notebook.

Serious Security

A built-in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure access quick and easy – you only need your fingerprint.

G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology locks up your hard disk drive when it senses a sudden movement to secure its position and help protect the disk from scratching.

Stunning Multimedia

An LED backlit display uses power-efficient technology and delivers dazzling colors and stunning picture clarity.

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).

Editing digital video 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.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
  • EPEAT™ : Gold
  • ROHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
  • Graphics Processor : ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 Total Available Graphics Memory of 2287MB (max.)11
  • Graphics Video RAM : 512MB dedicated Video RAM
  • 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 : 2.20GHz1
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6600
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • L2 Cache : 2MB

Start-up Times

  • Average Boot Time : 60 sec20
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 60 sec20
  • First Boot Time : 5 min21

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 16
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  • 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 : 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, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Optical Drive

  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

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 Service19. 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 warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
  • Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Storage

  • Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection14
  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Storage Capacity : 320GB2
  • Storage Type : Serial ATA

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Resolution : 1280 x 800
  • Screen Size : 13.3"4

General

  • Action Buttons : Switch Mode
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touch pad
  • Security : Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
  • Type of Use : Ultra-portable

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output(s) : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • Port Replicator Connector : 1 (Bottom)
  • USB Port(s) : 2 (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 6.5 hours8 Standard Capacity Battery

    Up to 9.5 hours8 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 121W or less

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer18
  • Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit14
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 60-DayTrial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200715
  • 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.) : 12.4"(W) x 0.98-1.34"(H) x 9.2"(D)5,6
  • Weight (Approx.) : 4.39 lbs5 (with standard battery)

In the Box

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

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

  • DVD-R Recordable DVD Media - 25 Pack

    DVD-R Recordable DVD Media - 25 Pack

    $16.00

  • Windows® 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    Windows® 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    $219.99

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. 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.

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

13. 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.

14. Windows 7® is required for functionality of G-Sensor™ Shock Protection.

15. 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.

16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

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

21. Excluding end user interaction.

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

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.

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