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VAIO W Series mini notebook

Model number:

VPCW211AX/W

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
Intel® Atom Processor (1.66GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Starter Edition
Features: 10.1" LED backlit LCD (1366x768), 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, large capacity battery, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, webcam

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

The Perfect Family Accessory

Handy and sturdy enough for any member of your household the W Series PC is perfect for surfing the web, e-mailing or updating your Facebook® profile3.

The VAIO® W Series notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter.

An ultra-wide 10.1'' LED backlit display3 (1366x768) produces vivid and crisp images while conserving precious battery life.

Keeping in touch has never been easier or more fun. The W features an integrated camera and microphone so you can video chat with friends and family no matter how far from home they travel11.

Store your cherished digital family photos, school projects and important documents on the 250GB2 (5400rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive.

2 easy-to-access USB ports offer convenient connectivity to compatible cameras, printers and USB flash memory media.

Providing a kid friendly online environment for your kids just got easier with KidZui® and Online Family.Norton software. Together they provide kid friendly content, simple parental controls and weekly reports that offer peace of mind and helps eliminate the need the need to constantly watch over your kids' shoulder.

Wireless Freedom

Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range3.

Extend the reach of your VAIO W Series PC with A2DP Bluetooth® technology for streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to your compatible Bluetooth® technology14 enabled speakers or headphones.

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.

VAIO® Media plus lets you wirelessly stream multimedia from a W Series PC throughout your home network. And with a PlayStation® 3 or other DLNA® compatible device connected to your compatible HDTV, you can enjoy all the content stored on your notebook on the big screen – wirelessly!

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

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

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® NM10 Express Chipset
  • Graphics Processor : Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 315010
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 1920 x 1080

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 1GB (1GBx1)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR2/667MHz
  • Max. Memory : 2GB

Service and Warranty Information

  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/79 at 888-476-6972
  • 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

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 10.54"(W) x 1.08-2.00"(H) x 7.07"(D)5
  • Weight (Approx.) : 2.93 lbs (with standard battery)

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality 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 1.2mm stroke and 16.5mm pitch

Power

  • Battery Type : Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
  • Estimated Battery Life : Up to 8 hours7with Large Capacity Battery

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer13
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter Edition
  • Sony® Creativity Suite : PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program15 Kid Zui® - Kid-friendly Web browser, search engine & online playground 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® Home and Student 200712
  • System Maintenance and Support : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 14
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • Wi-Fi : 802.11 b/g/n3

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Resolution : 1366 x 768
  • Screen Size : 10.1"4

General

  • Action Buttons : Wireless on / off
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touchpad
  • Type of Use : Mini Notebook

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output(s) : 1
  • Internal Microphone : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • USB Port(s) : 2 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1

Processor

  • Processor Speed : 1.66GHz1
  • Processor Type : Intel® Atom™ Processor N450
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 667MHz
  • L2 Cache : 512kB

Storage

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

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Large Capacity Battery (5200mAh)
  • AC Adapter

Product Profile

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Product Warranty

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VPCW211AX/W 4.2 5 5 5
Sony W-series so close.... Well since everyone has commented on the positives, I will gets give negatives for your considerations.... This netbook could have been perfect... but the Keyboard sucks, very tiny, should have stretched out the edges like on my eee pc 1000h, theres plenty of room, this keyboard is not for big fingers. Battery shape is ugly,and the color doesnt even match the netbook, should flow into the design of the netbook like the eee pc's. The wlan is pretty cheap, and only 2 antenna's make upgrading a pain, you also have to remove the complete bottom cover. Upgrading the memory requires removing the keyboard. Hey Sony, how about a little overclocking like the asus super hybrid engine. the only reason to choose this netbook over any other with the same specs would be LOOKS. Its a work of art! May 30, 2010
I love the look I love this mini notebook, the battery life is excellent, and the little hump the battery has raises the base of the notebook to the right angle for typing.I love the closed keyboard no more worrying about food or gunk getting in the keys, the speaker volume is ridiculously low and that was very upsetting, lucky for SONY i'm more into style and not substance.I am in love with the sugary white finish although i'm not sure why the white cost more than the other colors at some retailers. May 25, 2010
Probably the best mini-notebook/netbook out there The screen resolution is great, and everything works out of the box with Ubuntu Linux Netbook edition. Performance is acceptable, and is typical for Atom-powered systems. I just wish the standard-capacity battery was still available; the high capacity one included is great for battery life but hangs like a lump off of the back. May 13, 2010
Great computer! I just love it, I was looking for a computer that could solve my problem of mobility. At the University I always need to have a good computer at my side, so I looked some Hp, Dell, Acer computers, but when I found the Vaio I knew it was the one. I don't have any regrets with this computer, Well Done Sony people! February 6, 2010
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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. Estimates only based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance will vary based on notebook settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

8. 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.

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 aplicable software vendor.

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

15. Not all features available on notebooks powered by Intel® Atom™ processors.

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.

©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO and the VAIO logo, VAIO Care, Memory Stick Duo, i.LINK, MagicGate, and MOTION EYE are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel is a registered trademark. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the US and other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. 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 is a registered U.S. trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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