Fusing fashion with premium computing, the Granite Silver VAIO® NS notebook is the ideal complement to your unique style. A Blu-ray Disc™ drive and vibrant 15.4-inch XBRITE-ECO™ widescreen display are perfect for watching your favorite high definition Blu-ray Disc movies. Stay connected to your friends and family via the built-in MOTION EYE® webcam and microphone. Featuring a head-turning, textured exterior, this notebook also comes equipped with a blazing-fast Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5800 processor, 4GB RAM, four USB ports and a roomy 250GB hard disk drive. You'll also enjoy wireless freedom with integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology. In addition, the NS includes VAIO Movie Story software which easily allows you to edit digital video and images.
Everyday PC Performance
Enjoy the performance of the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5800 processor (2.0GHz) with 4GB of pre-installed memory. Pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit. Work and play online from almost anywhere within your home or on-the-go using 802.11a/b/g/n integrated wireless LAN technology. Archive all your data on a roomy 250GB2 (5400rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive .
Multimedia Entertainment
15.4" widescreen with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology delivers razor-sharp details and bold colors. Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies in crystal clear resolution. Communicate with family, friends and colleagues using the built-in webcam. Editing digital video and digital 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.
Stylish yet Functional Design
Clean lines, a textured exterior, a rich Grainite Silver hue and an aesthetic yet functional design give this notebook a very contemporary look and feel. Connect to useful peripherals with 4 conveniently located USB ports
Specifications:
Weights and Measurements
• Dimensions (Approx.) : 14.18"(W) x 1.24-1.5"(H) x 10.63"(D)
• Weight (Approx.) : 6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
Hard Drive
• Capacity : 250GB
• Interface : Serial ATA
• Speed : 5400rpm
Hardware
• Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
• Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
General
• Action Buttons : AV Mode, Mute
• Computer Type : Notebook
• Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
• Type of Use : Portable
Power
• Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13/B)
• Estimated Battery Life : 1.5-4.0 hours Standard Capacity Battery 2.0-5.5 hours Large Capacity
Battery
• Power Requirements : 95W + 10%
Expansion Slots
• Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Service and Warranty Information
• Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty. 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 24/7
Audio
• Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio
Optical Drive #1
• BD-R DL Read : 2x max
• BD-R Read : 4x max
• BD-RE DL Read : 2x max
• BD-RE Read : 2x max
• BD-ROM Read : 4x max
• Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Yes5 (Read Only) (BD-ROM/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
• 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 : 8x 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
Graphics
• Chipset : Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
• Interface : VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
• Processor : Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1750MB (max.)
Regulation and Standard Compliance
• ENERGY STAR® compliant : 4.0
Processor
• Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
• L2 Cache : 2MB
• Speed : 2.0GHz
• Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
• Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5800
Networking/Modem
• 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)
Software
• Anti-Virus and Recovery Software : Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
• Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
• Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit
• Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial
• The VAIO® Software Experience : Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO® Movie Story - Simplel 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.
Display
• Resolution : 1280 x 800
• Screen Size : 15.4"
• Technology : WXGA
• XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes
Inputs and Outputs
• DC-In : 1
• Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
• Headphone Jack : 1
• i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
• Microphone Input : 1
• Modem Jack : 1
• USB Port(s) : 4 (2.0 compliant)
• VGA Output(s) : 1
Memory
• Installed : 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
• Maximum : 4GB
• Speed : 800MHz
• Type : DDR2