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Sony VAIO VGN-AR690U PC Notebook

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The VAIO AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with a spacious 17" widescreen display and stunning XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. This... Read More
The VAIO AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with a spacious 17" widescreen display and stunning XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. This beautifully designed notebook features embedded A/V controls for one-touch access to your entertainment and a built-in camera and microphone so you can video chat with friends, family and co-workers. Backed by Intel Centrino Duo processor technology and featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, this super-powerful notebook is the ultimate desktop replacement. Enjoy the convenience of a CD/DVD burner and the spectacular new look, instant search and automated security features of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. Minimize
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Product MPN
MPN VGN-AR690U
Key Features
Processor  What is "Processor"?
Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz
Installed Memory  What is "Installed Memory"?
2 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Hard Drive  What is "Hard Drive"?
320 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM
Display 17 in. WUXGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Mobile Technology Wi-Fi Certified
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Processor Type  What is "Processor Type"?
Core 2 Duo
Processor Number T7500
Processor Speed  What is "Processor Speed"?
2.2 GHz
Motherboard
Bus Speed 800 MHz
Memory
Installed RAM 2 GB
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 4 GB
RAM Speed 667 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 4096 KB
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 320 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Serial ATA
CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type  What is "CD / DVD Type"?
Blu-Ray
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) • 2x (BD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) • 4x (DVD+R DL) • 4x (DVD-R DL) • 2x (BD-R)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) • 8x (DVD+RW) • 6x (DVD-RW) • 5x (DVD-RAM) • 2x (BD-RE)
Display
Display Tech WUXGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Size  What is "Display Size"?
17 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1920 x 1200
Video
Graphic Processor  What is "Graphic Processor"?
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
Audio
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • SPDIF out
Audio Input Type Microphone
Operating System
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Platform PC
Technical Features
Expandability 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick DUO, 1 x ExpressCard
Expansion Ports 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC), S-Video out, HDMI
Special Features TV tuner
Input Method Keyboard • Touchpad
Networking
Networking Type  What is "Networking Type"?
Bluetooth • Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet
Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90 • ITU V.92
Battery
Battery Run Time 3.5 Hours
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Dimensions
Width 16.4 in.
Depth 11.8 in.
Height 1.32 in.
Weight 8.4 lb.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
Exterior Color Black
UPC 027242725188
Review Summary
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Overall Rating: 2/5 stars
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By: jhs2007
Oct 15, 2008

Think Before you go big

Author's Rating: 2/5 stars

Pros: 17 inch models offer a great display for dvds and games

Cons: -This laptop's weight and size make it more of a desktop



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