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VAIO CW Series Notebook PC

Model number: VPCCW26FX/B
Intel® Core™ i5-520M (2.40GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Features: 14" LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, CD/DVD playback/burning, NVIDIA® graphics (512MB VRAM), HDMI™ out, Bluetooth®

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Windows®. Life without Walls™. Sony Recommends Windows 7.

Make A Powerful Statement

Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ i5-520M processor (2.40GHz1) with Turbo Boost Technology20 up to (2.93GHz) and 4GB of system memory.

The VAIO® CW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium.

A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CW notebook is a slim, lightweight PC weighing only 5.3lbs (with standard battery).

Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M graphics card and 512MB12 of dedicated video RAM.

Endless Features

A built-in Assist button launches VAIO Care™ software, a simple do-it yourself PC maintenance tool for tune-ups, troubleshooting and more.

Stay connected to friends and family with real-time video conferencing3 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology.

Extend the reach of your notebook with A2DP Bluetooth® technology11. It's ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® technology enabled speakers or headphones.

Rich Multimedia

Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with a 14”(1600x900) LED backlit display4 using energy-efficient technology.

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.

Enjoying your media has never been more fun with the uniquely smart and easy-to-use Sony® Creativity Suite. Get instantly organized with smart sorting features, create personal masterpieces with easy-to-use creative tools and rediscover forgotten music and memories with breakthrough technology that recommends content based on your unique listening and viewing habits.

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).

Express Yourself With Color

The CW notebook’s eye-catching Jet Black glossy color graces its exterior as well as a gradient color on the palmrest to ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

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

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® PM55 Express Chipset
  • Graphics Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2263MB (max.)12
  • Graphics Video RAM : 512MB dedicated video RAM
  • Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ : 1920x108015
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048x1536

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB (2GBx2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1066
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Processor

  • Processor Cache : 3MB
  • Processor Speed : 2.40GHz1 with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.93GHz
  • Processor Technology : Intel® Turbo Boost Technology20
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i5 - 520M

Start-up Times

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

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 11
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Wi-Fi : 802.11 b/g/n3

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

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 24/79 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 warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
  • Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Storage

  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Storage Capacity : 500GB2
  • Storage Type : Serial ATA

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Resolution : 1600x900
  • Screen Size : 14"4

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, Assist, Wireless on / off, Display Off
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)
  • Type of Use : Portable

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Internal Microphone : 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)6

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
  • Estimated Battery Life : Up to 4 hours7 Standard Capacity Battery Up to 6 hours7 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 108W or less

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer14
  • Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit13
  • Sony® Creativity Suite : PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program VAIO® Media Gallery - Bring forgotten favorites to life VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200710
  • System Maintenance and Support : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 13.44"(W) x 1.09-1.52"(H) x 9.18"(D)5
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.3 lbs (with standard battery)

In the Box

  • Power Cable
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (4400mAh)
  • AC Adapter

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Product Warranty

  • Carrying Case for VAIO Notebooks

    Carrying Case for VAIO Notebooks

    $19.97

VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.

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. Measured at the narrowest point.

6. 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.

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

8. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

12. 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.

13. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary.

14. Norton Internet Security™ 2010 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.

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

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

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.

20. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost

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

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