Sony VAIO PCG-GR290 Specifications

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Removable40 GB4hard drive!• Mobile Intel ® Pentium® processor III 1.2GHz2 -Msupports Enhanced SpeedStep ™ technology 3• Hot-swappable multi-bay for internalremovable CD-RW/DVD combo drive or optionaladditional battery• Integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet• MagicGate ™ Memory Stick® media slot• 15" SXGA+ TFT screen (1400x1050) with dualdisplay support 12• 256 MB SDRAM (expandable to 512 MB max.)• Removable 40 GB 4 hard drive• AGP-enabled ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON ™-Dgraphics chip with 3D acceleration support• 133 MHz 2 front side bus• 16 MB video DDR SDRAM• center Jog Dial™ control with back button!• High-capacity lithium-ion battery, dualbattery capability• i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 interface 6 supportshigh-speed digital video, audio, and data transfercapabilities among equipped Sony products• Port replicator1 available for increasedconnectivity!• Integrated V.90 modem• Extended life battery!• Available with Microsoft ® Windows ® XP HomeEdition 11 , XP Professional 11 , or 2000Professional11• About 6 lbs.5 light, 1.5" thin• 512K byte level two cache (on die)• Two type I or type II or one type III PC card,with CardBus support• Built-in stereo speakersModelPCG-GR290, PCG-GR290P, PCG-GR290KProcessorMobile Intel ® Pentium® III processor 1.2GHz2-Msupports Enhanced SpeedStep ™ technology 3Cache Memory512 KB integrated on-die level 2Bus Speed133 MHzBus ArchitectureAGP / PCILCD15" SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFTDual display support 12GraphicsATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ -D graphics chip16 MB video DDR SDRAM3D acceleration supportAudioWindows ® sound system compatible with 3D surroundMPEGMPEG1 and MPEG2 digital videoSupports full screen playbackStandard RAM256 MB SDRAM (256 x 1), expandable to 512 MBOpen RAM Slot1:SO-DIMMHard DriveRemovable 40 GB 4CD-RW/DVD-ROM DriveInternal removable CD-RW/DVD combo driveFloppy Drive 1External 1.44 MB, 3.5” USB floppy disk driveMemory Stick® Media SlotSupports MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media1Hot-Swappable Multi-Bay supports:• CD-RW/DVD combo drive• Second battery1ModemIntegrated V.90 modemEthernet10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interfaceKeyboard86 key QWERTY layout19mm key pitch3mm strokePointing DeviceCenter Jog Dial™ control with back buttonElectro-Static touch padSpeakerBuilt-in stereo speakersMicrophoneMonoral mini-jackBatteryLithium-ion battery (PCGA-BP2E)Supports dual battery operationBattery Life2.0 - 3.0 hours with one battery 74.0 - 6.0 hours with optional second battery 7PC Card SlotsSupports two type I or type II cards or one type III cardCardBus supportOther Interfacesi.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface6, TV out, USB (3), RJ-11modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick® mediaslot, VGA output monitor, parallel, headphone (stereo),mic-in, port replicatorPort Replicator1DC in, PS/2 ® keyboard and mouse, USB(2), serial,parallel, VGA output monitor, S-video, RJ-45, line-in,docking CN, NTSC video outPower Requirements80 watts maximum (16V / AC100-240V)Power ManagementEnergy Star® compliantAdvanced power management - APM-ACPI compatibleSize (H x W x D)1.5" X 12.3" X 10.3"Weight6.4 lbs.56.9 lbs. with battery and optical driveSupplied AccessoriesLithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter,and weight saverOptional AccessoriesPort Replicator (PCGA-PRGR1)Additional battery (PCGA-BP2E)USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)Notebook Backpack (PCGA-CCP1)Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V)Wireless LAN Access Point (PCWA-A200)Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)External USB Floppy Disk Drive (PCGA-UFD5)ServiceThree years limited Express Service8Limited WarrantyThree years limited parts and laborTelephone SupportHardware: Three years from date of purchaseSoftware and operating system: 90 days 9INCLUDED SOFTWAREOperating SystemGR290: Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition 11GR290P: Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional11GR290K: Microsoft® Windows ® 2000 Professional 11Key Pre-Installed SoftwareAdaptec Easy CD Creator™13Adobe Acrobat ® Reader™Adobe PhotoShop Elements 12Adobe Premiere® LEArcsoft® PhotoPrinter 2000 ProMicrosoft® Word 200211Norton AntiVirus™13PC-Cillin® 2000Quicken® 2001 13 or 200212QuickTime™RealNetworks® Real Jukebox13RealNetworks® RealPlayer ®13Sony DigitalPrint 12Sony DVgate™Sony MovieShaker™Sony OpenMG ™ Jukebox13Sony PictureGear™Sony Smart CaptureSony SonicStage ™12Sony VisualFlow ™VAIO® Support AgentWinDVD™ 3.1Online CenterAmerica Online®10Earthlink® Total Access10Microsoft® Internet Explorer11,10Netscape Communicator®10Sony Style ConnectWeb address: http://www.sony.com/vaioComputer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitudeof varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is notmanufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty orrepresentation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular softwarepackages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this document.Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with anycombination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sonyauthorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOTauthorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves thesuitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance.Some pre-installed software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulatedgraphic shown on display.©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without writtenpermission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and Memory Stick are registered trademarks of Sony.DVgate, Jog Dial, PictureGear, MagicGate, MovieShaker, OpenMG and VisualFlow are trademarks ofSony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of IntelCorporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.RealNetworks, RealPlayer, and RealJukebox are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. Allother trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards ofthe International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subjectto change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.Printed in U.S.A. 08/01SPECIFICATIONS• Mobile Intel® Pentium ® III processor 1.2GHz2-M• Hot-swappable multi-bay supports CD-RW/DVD combodrive or optional second battery!• 256 MB SDRAM and removable 40 GB4 hard drive• Integrated 10/100 Base-T Ethernet• MagicGate ™ Memory Stick® media slotFEATURESPCG-GR290PCG-GR290PPCG-GR290K1 Optional.2 GHz and MHz denote microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affectapplication performance.3 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.5 With one battery and weight saver in multi-bay.6 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.7 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.8 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.9 From date of purchase.10 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.11 Certain Microsoft software product(s) included with this computer may use technologicalmeasures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THISPRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES.Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during launchof the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product or reconfigurations ofthis computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).12 Not available with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional13 Available with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional OnlyPreloaded withRealJukebox for Sony

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