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Sony VAIO VGN-AR690U PC Notebook

 
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Key Features
  • Laptop Type: Desktop Replacement
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
  • Installed Memory: 2 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
  • Hard Drive: 320 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM
  • Display: 17 in. WUXGA TFT Active Matrix
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
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The VAIO AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with a spacious 17" widescreen display and stunning XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. This beautifully designed notebook features embedded A/V controls for one-touch access to your entertainment and a built-in camera and microphone so you can video chat with friends, family and co-workers. Backed by Intel Centrino Duo processor technology and featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, this super-powerful notebook is the ultimate desktop replacement. Enjoy the convenience of a CD/DVD burner and the spectacular new look, instant search and automated security features of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
 
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Date of Review:  Oct 15, 2008
Review: I am sitting here writing on on a Sony 17 inch laptop an I must admit it is too big. The 17 inch screen may seem like a good idea at first but it will soon become a nuisance as it is not portable in the slightest and should only be used at a desk...
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by: jhs2007
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
17 inch models offer a great display...
Cons
-This laptop's weight and size make it...
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN VGN-AR690U

Key Features
Laptop Type Desktop Replacement
Processor   Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
Installed Memory   2 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Hard Drive   320 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM
Display 17 in. WUXGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Mobile Technology Wi-Fi Certified

Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Processor Type   Core 2 Duo
Processor Number T7500
Processor Speed   2.2 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 800 MHz

Memory
Installed RAM 2 GB
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 4 GB
RAM Speed 667 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 4096 KB

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 320 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Serial ATA

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type   Blu-Ray
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) • 2x (BD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 4x (DVD+R DL) • 4x (DVD-R DL) • 2x (BD-R)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) • 8x (DVD+RW) • 6x (DVD-RW) • 5x (DVD-RAM) • 2x (BD-RE)

Display
Display Tech WUXGA TFT Active Matrix
Screen Size   17 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1920 x 1200

Video
Graphic Processor   NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

Audio
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • SPDIF out
Audio Input Type Microphone

Operating System
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Platform PC

Technical Features
Expandability 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick DUO, 1 x ExpressCard
Expansion Ports 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC), S-Video out, HDMI
Special Features TV tuner
Input Method Keyboard • Touchpad

Networking
Networking Type   Bluetooth • Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet

Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90 • ITU V.92

Battery
Battery Run Time 3.5 Hours
Battery Technology Lithium ion

Dimensions
Width 16.4 in.
Depth 11.8 in.
Height 1.32 in.
Weight 8.4 lb.

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
UPC 027242725188
Product ID 45801537
Family Line Sony VAIO
 
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Sony VAIO VGN-AR690U 17-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500, 2 GB...
Multimedia studio notebook with 17-inch XBRITE-HiColor LCD (with deeper colors and glare filter) and 1.3-megapixel webcam 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor, dual 320 GB hard drives, 2 GB RAM (4 GB max), Blu-Ray Disc read/write (as well as DVD and CD burning) Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce 8600M graphics (up to 1023 MB of available memory) Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 ExpressCard 34/54. Memory Stick/SD memory card reader Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Ultimate (with Premium and Business capabilities)
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