Sony

Sony

, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....

 VAIO

VAIO

VAIO is a sub-brand used for many of Sony's computer products. Originally an acronym of Video Audio Integrated Operation, this was amended to Visual Audio Intelligent Organizer in 2008 to celebrate the brand's 10th anniversary...

 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 computer

Desktop replacement computer

A desktop replacement computer is a personal computer that provides the full capabilities of a desktop computer while remaining mobile. They are often larger, bulkier laptops...

s. Being somewhere between a notebook computer and a desktop computer

Desktop computer

A desktop computer is a personal computer in a form intended for regular use at a single location, as opposed to a mobile laptop or portable computer. Early desktop computers are designed to lay flat on the desk, while modern towers stand upright...

, 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.

Included in some models is also a movie pack, which consists of four predesignated feature films saved on the harddrive.

CTO Specifications

Processors:

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

Operating Systems:

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Microsoft Windows Vista Business
• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

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

Graphics Cards

• NVIDIA
  NVIDIA
  Nvidia is an American global technology company based in Santa Clara, California. Nvidia is best known for its graphics processors . Nvidia and chief rival AMD Graphics Techonologies have dominated the high performance GPU market, pushing other manufacturers to smaller, niche roles...
  
  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.

External links

• VAIO AR main page