Sony VAIO VGN-AR890U 17" Laptop (2.5 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core T9300 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, Vista Ultimate)

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The VAIO AR890U notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with DVR capabilities and a 17" WUXGA widescreen display with XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology. Featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor, a 500GB hard drive and 4GB memory, the AR890U notebook is a super-powerful notebook. Watch and record in stunning Blu-ray Disc format and even view, record, and manage cable TV content.
Manufacturer		Sony Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number		VGNAR890U
Manufacturer Website Address		www.sony.com
Brand Name		Sony
Product Line		VAIO
Product Series		AR
Product Model		AR890U
Product Name		VAIO AR890U Notebook
Mobile Technology		Centrino Duo
Product Type		Notebook
Processor & Chipset	Processor Manufacturer	Intel
	Processor Type	Core 2 Duo
	Processor Model	T9300
	Processor Speed	2.5GHz
	Processor Technology	Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
	Bus Speed	800MHz
	L2 Cache	6MB
	Chipset Manufacturer	Intel
	Chipset Model	PM965 Express
Memory	Standard Memory	4GB
	Maximum Memory	4GB
	Memory Technology	DDR2 SDRAM
	Memory Standard	DDR2-667/PC2-5300
	Number of Total Memory Slots	2
	Number of Free Memory Slots	0
	Memory Card Support	Secure Digital (SD) Card
Storage	Hard Drive	500GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm
	Optical Drive Type	BD-Writer
	Optical Media Support	BD-R/RE
	Dual-Layer Media Support	Yes
Display & Graphics	Screen Size	17"
	Graphic Mode	WUXGA
	Display Screen Type	Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
	Display Screen Technology	XBRITE-HiColor
	Widescreen	Yes
	Display Resolution	1920 x 1200
	Graphics Controller Manufacturer	nVIDIA
	Graphics Controller Model	GeForce 8600M GT
	Graphics Memory Capacity	1791MB
	Graphics Memory Accessibility	Semi-shared
Network & Communication	Network Technology	Bluetooth
	Network Standard	IEEE 802.11n
	Modem	Yes
I/O Expansions	Expansion Slots	1 x ExpressCard/54
Input Devices	Keyboard Size	Standard Size
	Pointing Device Type	TouchPad
Interfaces/Ports		1 x 4-pin IEEE 1394 - i.Link
Built-in Devices	Camera	Yes
	Microphone	Yes
Software	Operating System	Windows Vista Ultimate with SP1
	Software Included	Security and Anti-Virus Software: Microsoft Windows Live OneCare Trial Version The VAIO Software Experience: VAIO Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO Music Box - Music by Mood VAIO Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software Internet Service: AOL 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only Supplied Software: Microsoft Works SE 9.0 with 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
Battery Information	Number of Batteries Support	1
	Battery Chemistry	Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
	Maximum Battery Run Time	2.5 Hour
Physical Characteristics	Dimensions	1.32" Height x 16.4" Width x 11.8" Depth
Miscellaneous	Package Contents	VAIO AR890U Notebook Lithium-Ion Battery AC Adapter Power Cable Remote Control with 2 Batteries ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner IR Reciever
	Additional Information	RAID Technology Built-in Device: Microphone Hard Drive Details: 2 x 250GB
	Green Compliance	Yes
	Green Compliance Certificate/Authority	RoHS
Warranty		1 Year Limited

Accessories		Part #	Price	Buy
Batteries
	Sony Sony VGPBPS9A/B VAIO Additional Standard Li-ion Battery (Black)	VGPBPS9A/B	$163.59
	Sony Sony VGPBPL9 VAIO Additional 1.5x Long Li-ion Battery	VGPBPL9	$203.56
Carrying Cases
	Sony Sony VGP-AMC2 Neoprene Carrying Case for VAIO Notebooks (Includes AC Adapter Case)	VGP-AMC2	$21.19
	Sony NYLON CCASE FOR VAIO UNIV THRU 17 IN	VGPAMB1A	$39.10
Pointing Devices
	Sony Sony VGP-BMS33/B Bluetooth Laser Mouse	VGPBMS33/B	$54.25
Power Adapters
	Sony 19V Ac Adapter	VGPAC19V15	$73.82
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