Sony Vaio AR

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Sony VAIO AR is a series of notebook computers which are the first of the VAIO series to be Blu-ray-compatible. These computers have a 17-inch widescreen LCD display and weigh 8.8 pounds (4 kg); because of this, they are the largest of the Sony VAIO computers and are considered to be desktop replacement computers. Being somewhere between a notebook computer and a desktop computer, it has exceptional functionality, considering they have the specifications equivalent to that of a desktop computer. However, as a result of its large size, it has a battery life between 1.5 hours and three hours; this is considered low for a notebook computer but sufficient for a desktop replacement computer.

The price for a Sony VAIO AR computer ranges between $1,700 and $3,000, with even higher prices for customized editions. Included in some models is also a movie pack, which consists of four predesignated feature films, saved on the harddrive, that can be watched at any time.[1]

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Processors:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHZ)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1GHZ)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHZ)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHZ)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9500 (2.6GHZ)

Operating Systems:

Memory:

  • 2 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-667, 1 GBx2)
  • 3 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-667, 2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
  • 4 GB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-667, 2 GBx2)

Hard Drives:

  • 320 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive [5400rpm]
  • 240 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
  • 400 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
  • 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
  • 600 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
  • 640 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
  • 400 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive [7200rpm]

Optical Disk Drives:

  • DVD±R DL / DVD±RW / DVD-RAM Drive
  • Blu-ray Disc Read Only Drive
  • Blu-ray Disc Read and Write Drive

Displays

  • LCD 17"WXGA+ (XBRITE-HiColor) 1440x900 resolution with integrated video camera
  • LCD 17"WUXGA (XBRITE-HiColor) 1920x1200 resolution with integrated video camera and durable magnesium casing with a glossy piano black finish.

Graphics Cards

  • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1279MB (max.) if 2GB System Memory is selected.
  • NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1791MB (max.) if 3GB or 4GB System Memory is selected.
  • Video RAM: 512MB Dedicated Video RAM

Networking

  • Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n) w/ Bluetooth Technology: Integrated Bluetooth Technology

In addition, a Sony VAIO AR has an optional ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner and an optional extended battery.[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentDisplayView?cmsId=content/Computers/Notebooks/ARSeries/ARSeries_full&hideHeaderFooter=false&storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1
  2. ^ CTO | Customize