The VAIO AW notebook is an HD multimedia powerhouse boasting an 18.4” extra-widescreen display with XBRITE-FullHD LCD technology. Designed to maximize LCD space while minimizing chassis size, this user-friendly notebook packs a powerful punch with Blu-ray Disc technology, external NVIDIA graphics and Intel Centrino 2 processor technology.

Powerful Performance: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 processor 2.80GHz with Intel Centrino 2 processor technology.

The VAIO AW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit.

Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics card and 512MB of dedicated video RAM.

Store your digital photos, videos and important documents on the roomy 500GB Serial ATA hard disk drive.

For even faster read / write times and greater durability, enjoy an additional 128GB solid state drive (64GB2 x 2) with RAID 0 technology.

Born From Sony HD Technology: An 18.4" extra-widescreen display and stunning XBRITE-FullHD LCD technology delivers dazzling colors and stunning picture clarity in full 1080p high definition.

Preventing surprises at print, the Adobe RGB color compatible display ensures the most color accurate reproduction of images captured by your digital camera.

A Blu-ray Disc optical drive lets you playback4 HD Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal-clear resolution and record5 25-50GB of data to a single Blu-ray Disc media.

Immersing you in sound and bringing your HD Blu-ray Disc movies to life, the AW Series notebook includes Dolby Home Theater surround sound technology.

An HDMI output provides single-cable full 1080HD connectivity (audio and video) to a compatible HDTV (cable sold separately).

Endless Features: A built-in CompactFlash media slot lets you quickly and easily transfer files between your digital camera and PC.

Take your favorite programming wherever you take your AW notebook. With the NTSC / ATSC TV tuners, you can watch and record live TV including local and over-the-air HD channels.

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.

• Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz

• L2 Cache: 6MB

• Speed: 2.80GHz

• Technology: Intel Centrino 2 processor technology

• Type: Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9600

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

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

• Back Light Technology: LED

• Resolution: 1920 x 1080

• Screen Size: 18.4"

• Technology: Adobe RGB Color Correction

• XBRITE-FullHD Technology: Yes

• 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

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

• Computer Type: Notebook

• Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

• Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

• Type of Use: Desktop Replacement

• Chipset: Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset

• Interface: HDMI16 and VGA out with Smart Display Sensor

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

• TV Tuner: Yes - NTSC (Internal) / ATSC (External USB Adaptor)

• Video RAM: 512MB dedicated video RAM

• Capacity: 628 GB2 [500GB HDD + 128GB (64GB2x2) Serial ATA SSD]

• Interface: Serial ATA

• Speed: 4200rpm

• 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

• Capacity: 128GB (64GB2 x 2)

• Interface: Serial ATA / RAID 0 Technology

• DC-In: 1

• Ethernet Connection(s): 1

• HDMI Connection Output(s): 1

• Headphone Output(s): 1

• Microphone Input: 1

• Modem Jack: 1

• RF Connection Input(s): 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)

• Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)

• Maximum: 4GB

• Speed: 800MHz

• Type: DDR2

• Bluetooth Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth Technology (2.1 + EDR)15

• 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)

• 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.

• 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%

• 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 Ultimate 64-bit18

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

• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

• 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.

• 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)