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Sony VAIO AR Series VGN-AR550U Notebook Computer

1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100 CPU
2GB (2x1GB) RAM
240GB (2x120GB RAID 0) 5400rpm Hard Drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner
nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT Graphics
External ATI TV Tuner
17" Widescreen Display
Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
Windows Vista Ultimate
8.4 LB

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VGNAR550U
B&H# SOVGNAR550U

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Sony VAIO AR Series VGN-AR550U Notebook Computer

Features
Specifications

The VAIO AR Series VGN-AR550U Notebook Computer from Sony is the perfect blend of mobility, style, and performance. This notebook PC will become the center of your digital entertainment universe, whether you're home, at school, working, or on the road. Perfect for the digital road warrior, the computer will help you get the most out of your digital devices. You'll be able to use the noteboook with digital cameras, video cameras, MP3 players and more.

The VAIO comes with software such as Microsoft Works for productivity and Sony Click to DVD for DVD creation. 60-day trials of Microsoft Office 2007 and Norton Internet Security 2007 are also included. Bringing digital photos into your computer is easy with the built-in digital media card reader and you can capture digital video through the FireWire port. You can easily connect peripheral devices to the computer via the three installed USB 2.0 ports.

The system is powered by a 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100 CPU and boasts 2GB of RAM, 240GB 5400rpm SATA hard drive capacity, a SuperMulti DVD Burner, Bluetooth, wireless Ethernet and a 17" Widescreen display powered by nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT graphics. Windows Vista Ultimate is the platform that ties all this hardware and software together, giving you a great portable computer for the digital savvy family, backed by the Sony name.

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100 CPU: The Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100 CPU is based on an architecture designed specifically for mobile computing; this processor delivers a balanced level of mobile processor technology and exceptional value in this lighter, easier-to-carry notebook PC. The dual-core technology delivers two execution cores in one CPU, giving you better performance than a comparable single-core processor.

• Windows Vista Ultimate: The computer comes preloaded with the Windows Vista Ultimate operating system from Microsoft. Vista includes the slick Aero user interface, complete with the Windows Sidebar, gadget support, Flip3D navigation and more. The Ultimate edition of Vista includes the popular Windows Media Center application. This lets your computer more easily connect to your home theater and wirelessly stream media to the Xbox 360 or another compatible media extender device. Ultimate also supports advanced networking tools and includes the BitLocker data encryption tools to protect your sensitive data.

• Widescreen Display: The laptop has a 17" high-definition widescreen display that brings your movies and photos to life with amazing color and clarity due to its X-Brite technology. The widescreen display increases the width of the notebook's display while giving the computer the form factor of a smaller computer, so it takes up less space on your desk or in your briefcase.

• SuperMulti DVD Burner: The computer features a SuperMulti DVD burner. This drive features burning support for all standard DVD formats, including DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD-RAM. It also features full support for dual-layer DVD discs and rewritable discs.

• Home Theater Integration: The computer features HDMI and S/PDIF outputs. This lets you turn your laptop into a media center computer, allowing it to interface with the latest HDTV and surround sound systems. Standard S-Video and analog outputs are also there, allowing you to connect the laptop to almost any television. The system also features an external TV tuner by ATI, allowing you to use it as a DVR for recording your favorite programming.

• Integrated Camera and Microphone: The integrated camera and microphone let you easily use the notebook to participate in web video conferencing. This is great for notebook users who participate in net-meetings, as they no longer have to carry a separate web camera with them -- it's built into the laptop.

• nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT Graphics: The nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT graphics deliver realistic 3-D and 2-D graphics, delivering real-life environment and character effects. Movies and digital images are sharply rendered so you can supercharge your business presentations with crisp images and animation.

• Digital Photo Import and Organization: The built-in card reader lets you easily download your pictures from Secure Digital and Sony Memory Stick memory cards without the hassle of connecting cables between your camera and computer.

• Digital Video Capture: The integrated FireWire port allows you to capture video directly from a digital camcorder to your PC. The included Click to DVD software lets you burn your home movies on DVD for friends and family to watch.

• Internet Access: AOL Trial software is included, allowing you to easily get connected to the Internet whether you choose to go with dial-up or broadband. This lets you get connected to the web and e-mail quickly so that you can see what it has to offer.

• Virus Protection: The included Norton Internet Security 2007 software comes with a 60-day subscription to help you protect your computer from malicious software such as viruses and spyware. This helps to protect your computer when you are browsing the web or reading e-mail.

Performance
Storage and Expansion
Input/Output Connectors
Communications

General

Performance

Processor: 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100

Cache: L2: 2MB

System Bus: 800MHz

Memory: Slots: 2
Type: 667MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM
Installed: 2GB (2x1GB)
Capacity: 4GB GB
Configuration: 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB SO-DIMMs

Display: Type: Widescreen TFT-LCD with XBRITE Technology
Size: 17"
Native Resolution: 1440 x 900 (WXGA+)

Graphics Display Card: nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT with 895MB Total Available Graphics Memory

Storage and Expansion

Hard Drive: Bays: 2
Installed: 240GB (2x120GB RAID 0), 5400rpm
Type: SATA

Optical Drive: Installed: SuperMulti DVD Burner

Write Speeds
DVD-R: 8x
DVD-RW: 6x
DVD-R DL: 4x
DVD+R: 8x
DVD+RW: 8x
DVD+R DL: 4x
DVD-RAM: 5x
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 16x

Read Speeds
DVD: 8x
DVD-RAM: 5x
CD: 24x

PCMCIA Expansion: 1x Type II/Type I Card Slot with CardBus Support
1x ExpressCard/54 Slot

Input/Output Connectors

Ports: 3x USB 2.0
1x 4-Pin FireWire-400
1x Port Replicator Connector

Display Output: 1x VGA
1x HDMI

Audio: Speakers: Integrated Sony Sound Reality Speakers
Headphone: 1x
Microphone: 1x Input, 1x Integrated
S/PDIF: 1x Output

Video: Digital: 1x In/Out via FireWire-400/iLink
Analog: 1x S-Video Output, 1x RF Input, 1x S-Video Input

WebCam: Yes

Flash Media Slot: Integrated Memory Stick Duo Media Reader with MagicGate Functionality and Secure Digital Support

Communications

Wired: Network: 10/100Mbps Ethernet Connector (RJ-45)
Modem: V.92/V.90 56k Modem (RJ-11)

Wireless: Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: Yes

General

Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate

Security: None

Internet Access: AOL 90-Day Trial for New Users

Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Pointing Device: Electro-Static Touch Pad

Battery: Lithium-Ion Battery

Power Requirements: AC: 100-240VAC
Consumption: 150W

Environmental Requirements: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Dimensions (WxHxD): 16.4 x 1.3 x 11.8" (41.7 x 3.4 x 30cm)

Weight: 8.4 lb (3.8kg)

What's in the Box

Sony VAIO AR Series VGN-AR550U Notebook Computer

Included

Standard Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP-BPS9/B)

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)

Power Cord

Remote Control/IR Receiver

RF Cable

HDMI Cable

HDMI to DVI-D Adapter

External ATI TV Tuner

Software Bundle
- Windows Vista Ultimate
- America Online 90-Day Trial for New Users Only
- Microsoft Works 8.5
- Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Trial Version
- Norton Internet Security 2007 with 60-Day Subscription
- Sony Click to DVD
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0
- Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0
- InterVideo WinDVD BD
- Ulead BD Disc Recorder

1-Year Limited Warranty

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