Enjoy superb 2.1 channel sound performance with the VAIO AW series. These VAIOs feature an integrated subwoofer for impressive bass, specially designed PC speakers for natural mid to high frequency sound and an on board sound reality chip. Also featured is Dolby Home Theater for powerful virtual surround. Dolby Home Theater includes advanced audio technologies to place you right at the heart of the action for a true cinema-at-home experience. Optical out sockets allow easy connection to home cinema systems. VAIO AW series offers the ultimate in big screen multimedia entertainment with a revolutionary 18.4" real wide display. With its large size, true 16:9 aspect ratio, this display offers the best possible digital media experience.
Specifications:
General
• Platform Technology: Intel Centrino 2
• System Type: Notebook
• Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, subwoofer , wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
• Width: 17.2 in
• Depth: 11.4 in
• Height: 1.6 in
• Weight: 8.4 lbs
• Color: Titanium gray
Processor
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 / 2.26 GHz
• Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
• 64-bit Computing: Yes
• Data Bus Speed: 1066 MHz
• Chipset Type: Mobile Intel PM45 Express
Cache Memory
• Type: L2 cache
• Installed Size: 3 MB
RAM
• Installed Size: 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology: DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
• Configuration Features: 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
• Type: Serial ATA
• Serial ATA Interface: Serial ATA-150
Storage
• Hard Drive: 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Optical Storage
• Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - integrated
• Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 5x (BD)
• Write Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
• Rewrite Speed: 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Card Reader
• Type: Card reader
• Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Display
• Display Type: 18.4" TFT
• Max Resolution: 1680 x 945
• Widescreen Display: Yes
• Features: X BRITE-ECO
Video
• Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
• Video Memory: 256 MB
• Total Available Graphics Memory: 1510 MB
Audio
• Audio Output: Sound card
• Compliant Standards: Dolby Digital Live, High Definition Audio
• Audio Input: Microphone
Notebook Camera
• Camera Type: Integrated
• Sensor Resolution: 1.3 Megapixel
• Capture Resolutions: 1280 x 1024
Input Device(s)
• Type: Keyboard, touchpad
Telecom
• Modem: Fax / modem
• Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.90, ITU V.92
Networking
• Networking: Network adapter
• Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
• Wireless NIC: Intel WiFi Link 5100
• Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
• Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1
Expansion / Connectivity
• Expansion Slots Total (Free): 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
• 2 ( 0 ) x memory
• Interfaces: 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire
• 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
• 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
• 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
• 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
• 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
• 1 x audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
• 1 x audio - SPDIF output
Power
• Power Device: External
Battery
• Technology: Lithium ion
• Installed: Qty 1
• Run Time: (Up To) 2.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
• OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Business
• Software: VAIO Music Box, AOL Online (90 days trial), McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition (Trial), Microsoft Works 9 SE, VAIO Content Importer / Exporter, VAIO Movie Story, Sony Click to Disc Editor 1.0