Description:

Boasting an 18.4-inch widescreen XBRITE-FullHD display that's designed to maximize LCD space while minimizing chassis size, the Sony VAIO VGN-AW350J/B in black delivers vibrant colors in full 1080p high definition clarity. Weighing a little more than 8 pounds, it's ideal for multimedia enthusiasts or photographers who like to view or edit high-definition content on-the-go. And the read/write Blu-ray Disc optical drive lets you play HD Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal-clear resolution--as well as burn movies and data to single- and dual-layer Blu-ray discs--and enjoy immersive audio via Dolby Home Theater surround sound technology and the integrated stereo speakers and subwoofer. You can also create your own movies using Sony's Movie Store software. You choose the supplied templates and professional looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.

This Sony VAIO is powered the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350, which includes a lightning quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache for an optimized, multithreaded architecture providing improved multimedia and multitasking performance. It also includes Intel's 5100AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. And you can use wireless headsets for video chats and stream music to compatible speakers using the embedded Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity (featuring the A2DP music streaming profile).

A built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam (with integrated microphone) lets you join in on video conferences as well as make long-distance VoIP calls. Other features include a 500 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (8 GB maximum), ExpressCard 34 slot, Gigabit Ethernet, both Memory Stick and SD card readers (as well as a CompactFlash slot), biometric fingerprint reader for added security, and pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1).This Sony notebook has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

Details:

• Analog video output: 1 VGA
• 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
• Weight: 8.2 pounds
• Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.4 x 1.56 inches (WxDxH)
• 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor with Centrino 2 for excellent multi-tasking
• 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed RAM (800 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
• NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics with 512 MB of dedicated video memory and up to 2280 MB of shared memory as allocated by the system (Learn more)
• Watch Blu-ray Disc movies and burn video and data to Blu-ray Discs with the read/write Blu-ray drive (up to 2x speed); also supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
• MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family.
• Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11a/b/g/n) for greater speed and range
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
• HDMI output provides single-cable full 1080p connectivity and is complemented by an analog VGA output for standard monitors
• Stereo speakers with integrated 2W subwoofer with Dolby Digital Live technology, which provides real-time encoding technology that converts any audio signal into a Dolby Digital bitstream for transport and playback through a home theater system
•  Biometric fingerprint reader ensures your data is protected from unauthorized use. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy--you only need your fingerprint.
•  Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) operating system (Learn more)
• Up to 2.5 hours of battery life with included standard capacity battery
• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable)
•  Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO slot (Standard/Duo with MagicGate functionality)
• Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
• Compactflash memory card slot

• VAIO VGN-AW350J/B laptop
• Battery
• AC adapter
• power cord
• Printed user manual