The VAIO® AW Notebook is an HD multimedia powerhouse boasting an 18.4" extra-widescreen display and stunning XBRITE-FullHD LCD technology delivering dazzling colors and stunning picture clarity in full 1080p high definition. Designed to maximize LCD space while minimizing chassis size, this User-friendly notebook packs a powerful punch with Blu-Ray Disc technology, NVIDIA graphics and Intel Centrino 2 processor technology. A built-in CompactFlash media slot lets you quickly and easily transfers files between your Digital camera and PC. Editing digital Video and images 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. And with Dolby Home Theater Surround sound and 5 built-in speakers, including a subwoofer, you’ll enjoy an immersive Audio experience that puts this machine a step ahead of the pack.

Processor

Audio

• Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby® Digital Live

• Speakers (Total): Built-in stereo speakers + 2W subwoofer

Display

• Resolution: 1920 x 1080

• Screen Size: 18.4"

• XBRITE-FullHD™ Technology: Yes

Expansion Slots

• Multimedia Card Reader: Compact Flash media slot

• One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality

• One ExpressCard® /34 media slot

• One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot

General

• Action Buttons: S1, S2, Volume - / +, Mute, Play / Pause, Stop, Eject, WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off, A/V Mode

• Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

• Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

• Type of Use: Desktop Replacement

Graphics

• Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

• Interface: HDMI™16 and VGA out with Smart Display Sensor

• Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2280MB (max.)

• Video RAM: 512MB dedicated video RAM

Hard Drive

• Capacity: 640GB (320GBx2)

• Interface: Serial ATA

• Speed: 7200rpm

Hardware

• Camera: Built-in 1.3 MP MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology

• Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys, 19.05 mm pitch, 2 mm stroke

Inputs and Outputs

• DC-In: 1

• Ethernet Connection(s): 1

• HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1

• Headphone Output(s): 1

• Microphone Input: 1

• Modem Jack: 1

• S/PDIF Output(s): 1

• USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)

• VGA Output(s): 1

• i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)9

Memory

• Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)

• Maximum: 4GB

• Speed: 800MHz

• Type: DDR2

Networking/Modem

• Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)

• Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

• Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

• Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

• Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)

Optical Drive #1

• BD-R DL Read: 2x max.

• BD-R DL Write: 2x max.

• BD-R Read: 4x max.

• BD-R Write: 4x max.

• BD-RE DL Read: 2x max.

• BD-RE DL Write: 2x max.

• BD-RE Read: 2x max.

• BD-RE Write: 2x max.

• BD-ROM Read: 4x max.

• Blu-ray Disc™ Support: Yes (read4 / write5) (BD-R/-RE/-ROM/ DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)

• CD Read: 24x max.

• CD-R Write: 24x max.

• CD-RW Write: 16x max.

• DVD Read: 8x max.

• DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.

• DVD+R Write: 8x max.

• DVD+RW Write: 6x max.

• DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.

• DVD-R Write: 8x max.

• DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.

• DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.

• DVD-RW Write: 6x max.

Power

• Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13/B)

• Estimated Battery Life: 1.0 to 2.5 hours14 Standard Capacity Battery

• 1.5 to 3.5 hours14 Large Capacity Battery

• Input Voltage: 100-240V

• Power Requirements: 150W + 10%

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty11. See actual warranty for details.

• Online and Email Support: Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

• Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/712.

Software

• Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version17

• Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only

• Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit18

• Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200713

• The VAIO® Software Experience: 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.

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.): 17.2"(W) x 1.45 - 1.56"(H) x 11.4"(D)7,8

• Weight (Approx.): 8.8 lbs7 (with standard capacity battery)