Description for the Sony VGN A497XP Laptop

The VAIO A-Series includes both consumer and professional models, but all share the highly distinctive design, which underpins the A-Series' unique style. The A-Series' aesthetic advantages are built on solid foundations. All models are performance-boosted by Intel's Pentium M processors, and both consumer and professional ranges will feature machines based on the new Pentium M engineered to deliver the best mobile performance yet. What's more, every A-Series notebook bears the Intel Centrino certification. This means the latest mobile-optimized technology, yielding more power and longer battery life. Users can also rely on the fact that the wireless networking built into Centrino systems has been tested for compatibility with wireless networks all over the world. All A-Series notebooks support the new, high-speed wireless standard which operates up to five times faster than the original while remaining fully backwardly compatible with existing networks (802.11g).

Operating System
Microsoft© Windows© XP Professional with Service Pack 2

Processor
"Intel© Pentium© M Processor 760
533 MHz FSB, Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep© Technology"

Processor Speed
2.00 GHz

Cache Memory
2 MB on die

Hard Disk Drive
100 GB *2 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-3200 - DDR2-400) (2 x 512 MB)

Maximum Ram
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM

LCD Screen
17.0" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) X-BLACK LCD

Graphics
ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON© X600 256MB HyperMemory™

Sound Capability
Intel© High Definition Audio compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)

Optical Drive
DVD±RW drive: up to 24x CD-ROM reading speed
up to 24x CD-R reading speed
up to 24x CD-RW reading speed
up to 8x DVD-ROM reading speed
up to 8x DVD-R reading speed
up to 6x DVD-RW reading speed
up to 8x DVD+R reading speed
up to 6x DVD+RW reading speed
up to 24x CD-R writing speed
up to 24x CD-RW writing speed
up to 8x DVD-R writing speed
up to 4x DVD-RW writing speed
up to 8x DVD+R writing speed
up to 4x DVD+RW writing speed
up to 4x DVD+R DL reading speed
up to 2.4x DVD+R DL writing speed"

Communication
Ethernet network (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (RJ-45)
PSTN: built-in V.92/V.90 (56 Kbps) data/fax modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b/g, Bluetooth© technology

Built-in Capabilities
Stereo speaker
Touchpad
Auto luminance sensor
Plug & Display

Interfaces
Port replicator connector
i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) S400 port
3 Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (high/full/low speed supported) Type A connector
Monitor (VGA) port
Headphones jack
Microphone jack
DC In port
AV OUT jack
Memory Stick™ media slot (Standard size, Memory Stick™ Pro
Memory Stick™ Duo
High-speed data transfer compatible)

Features
WIRELESS switch
Mute button
Volume buttons
Brightness button
Magnify screen button
S1 button
CONNECT button

Wireless LAN
IEEE802.11b/g
Channels: from 1 to 13
Encryption Key: 64 bit/128 bit WEP and WPA
Wi-Fi Certified

Bluetooth Technology
Bluetooth© standard version 1.2
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz ISM (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
Speed: approx. 723 Kbps
Distance: max. approx. 10 m (open space)
Output: max. +6 dBm Profiles
Generic Access Profile (GAP)
Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP)
Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN)
Generic Object Exchange Profile (GOEP)
Object Push Profile (OPP)
Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP)
Human Interface Device Profile (HID)
Personal Area Network Profile (PAN)

Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
AC adapter (VGPAC19V10)
AC power cord
Wireless mouse

Power
19.5 V DC / 100-240 V AC

Power Management
ENERGY STAR© compliant - ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface)

Battery Type
Lithium ion

Battery Charging Time
Approx 2h 30m

Battery Life
approx. 1h 50m

Dimensions
405.5 mm / 42.2 - 45.2 mm / 280.1 mm

Weight
3.9 kg

Operating Temperature
+5°C to +35°C (+40°F to +95°F) (temperature gradient less than 10°C (18°F)/hour)


Storage Temperature
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) (temperature gradient less than 10°C (18°F)/hour)

Operating Humidity
20% to 80% (non condensed), provided that humidity is less than 65% at +35°C (+95°F) (hygrometer reading of less than +29°C (+84°F))

Storage Humidity
10% to 90% (non condensed), provided that humidity is less than 20% at +60°C (+140°F) (hygrometer reading of less than +35°C (+95°F))

System Recovery Files
On HDD

Software
SonicStage 3.0
SonicStage Mastering Studio 1.4
MoodLogic 2.5
RecordNow! 7.3
Click to DVD© 2.4
VAIO Media 4.1
Adobe© Acrobat© Professional 6.0
Adobe© Acrobat© Elements 6.0
Adobe© Reader© 6.0
Microsoft© Works 8.0
Microsoft 2003 SBE (trial version) Photo: Adobe© Photoshop© Elements 3.0
PictureGear Studio 2.0
Google Toolbar 2.0
Memory Stick Formatter 2.4
Norton Internet Security 2005
Norton Password Manager Installer 2004
VAIO Update 2.1
My Club VAIO 1.0
Yahoo! Messenger 6
Utimaco Privatedisk easy 1.0
VAIO Recovery Utility 2.4
Adobe© Premiere© Standard 7.0
DVgate Plus 2.1
VAIO Edit Components 5.0
WinDVD 5.0 for VAIO
VAIO Zone 1.4