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Last Updated: 08/29/2006
VGN-AR270 CTO Series
VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons:
S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject,
Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, FF and Rewind
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Camera:
Built-in camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7600 (Configuration 1),
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7400 (Configuration 2),
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200 (Configuration 3),
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5600 (Configuration 4) or
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5500 (Configuration 5)
Speed:
2.33GHz (Configuration 1),
2.16GHz (Configuration 2),
2GHz (Configuration 3),
1.83GHz (Configuration 4) or
1.66GHz (Configuration 5)
Front Side Bus Speed:
667MHz
L2 Cache:
4MB (Configurations 1-3) or
2MB (Configurations 4-5)
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
2GB (1GBx2) PC2-4200, 1GB (1GBx1) PC2-4200, 1GB
(512MBx2) PC2-4200 or 512MB (512MBx1) PC2-4200
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
533MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity:
400GB (200GBx2) (Configuration 1),
320GB (160GBx2) (Configuration 2),
240GB (120GBx2) (Configuration 3),
200GB (100GBx2) (Configuration 4),
160GB (80GBx2) (Configuration 5),
200GB (Configuration 6),
160GB (Configuration 7),
120GB (Configuration 8),
100GB (Configuration 9),
80GB (Configuration 10) or
60GB (Configuration 11)
Speed:
4200rpm (Configurations 1-2, 6-7)
5400rpm (Configurations 3-5, 8-11)
Interface:
Serial ATA
Technology:
RAID Technology for Dual Hard Drive 80GBx2 and
above
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write:
4x max.
DVD+R Write:
8x max.
DVD+RW Write:
8x max.
DVD-R Write:
8x max.
DVD-RW Write:
6x max.
CD-R Write:
24x max.
CD-RW Write:
16x max.
DVD±RW:
Yes
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD Read:
8x max.
DVD-RAM Write:
5x max.
DVD-R DL Write:
4x max.
BD-R Read:
1x max. (Blu-Ray Disc™ only)
BD-R Write:
1x max. (Blu-ray Disc™ only)
BD-RE Write:
1x max. (Blu-ray Disc™ only)
BD-ROM Read:
1.6x max. (Blu-ray Disc™ only)
BD-RE Read:
1x max. (Blu-ray Disc™ only)
DVD-RAM Read:
5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™ Support:
Optional
Can only be selected with the following criteria: 17" WUXGA with
7600GT graphics, RAID Technology and Dual Hard Drives, CPU
processor 7200 or higher and 1GB memory or larger
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Supports optional Memory Stick® and
Memory Stick DUO™ media with MagicGate® functionality and
Secure Digital Media (SD)
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
One ExpressCard™ /54 Slot
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
15
15
15
5
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WUXGA or WXGA+
Screen Size:
17"
Resolution:
1920x1200 WUXGA (available with 7600GT graphics) or
1440x900 WXGA+ (available with 7600 graphics)
XBRITE HiColor™ Technology:
Yes
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600GT or
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600
Video RAM:
256MB of dedicated Video RAM (7600GT) or 128MB of
dedicated Video RAM (7600)
Chipset:
Intel® 945PM
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor, HDMI out and S-Video
out
TV Tuner:
NTSC Tuner (available only with MCE)
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1
S-Video Output(s):
1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
S/PDIF Output(s):
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base-T/100Base-TX
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3915ABG Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology or no
integrated Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C) or
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5-3.0 hours with standard battery
2.5-4.0 hours with large capacity battery
Power Requirements:
150W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition
2005 with Update Rollup 2 or
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Internet Services:
AOL Online™ 180-Day Trial (New Users Only)
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
Norton® Internet Security 60-
Day Trial
TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial
Supplied Software:
InterVideo® WinDVD®
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
Microsoft® Works 8.5
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2003
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition
2006
Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition
Sony® Original Software:
Click to DVD® - DVD Creation
SonicStage Mastering Studio™ - Audio Mastering and
Remastering
SonicStage® - Digital Music
DVgate™ Plus - Digital Video
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP™ Transfer
Trial Version of Sony® Popular Games
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance,
available 24/7
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service:
1 Year Limited Warranty
with Onsite Service
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight:
8.4 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
Measurements:
16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C) or Large Capacity Lithium-
ion Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
8
6
3
10
7
7
13
14
11
9
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Power Cord
Remote and IR Receiver (only with Microsoft® Windows® XP MCE
option)
Optional Accessories
Multi-Function Docking Station (VGP-PRFE1)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1)
80GB HDD Drive Bay Unit (VGP-UHBX08A)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC2)
Color:
Glossy Black
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as
a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point. Internet connection may
require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB.
Does not support MagicGate® functionality.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector
may not communicate with each other.
7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited
warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be
dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some
repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not
be available in all locations.
10. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
11. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services which
may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
13. The Microsoft® Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-
use options and operations.
14. The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60-Day Trial software
included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes
only. The software has been partially installed and you must complete
installation of the software before you can use it. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-
user options and operations.
15. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit
compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. VAIO computers
may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC
or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
16. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MP2 format only.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore,
there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware
options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any
specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representation with respect to the performance of this product with any
particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options
except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any
representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any
combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony
representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and
may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular
instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are
subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-
installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation. This product meets the standards of the International
Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, XBRITE-HiColor,
Memory Stick, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, Memory Stick
PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO
Media, like.no.other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino
are registered trademarks, and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 08/06.
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