Sony VGN-AR890U VAIO® AR Series Notebook PC
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Sony VGN-AR890U VAIO® AR Series Notebook PC
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VGN-AR890U
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circa May 2008
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- OVERVIEW
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6MB L2 Cache)
- Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
- Features: 17" widescreen LCD display, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive (250GBx2) with Raid technology, NVIDIA® graphics, Blu-ray Disc™ optical drive, HDMI output, Bluetooth®, TV Tuner
- FEATURES
Are you ready for serious entertainment and creativity without limits? The VAIO® AR890 notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with DVR capabilities and a 17" WUXGA widescreen display with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology for impressive on-screen visuals. Featuring an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 processor, a 500GB hard drive and 4GB memory, this AR notebook is one formidable machine. Watch and record in stunning Blu-ray Disc™ format and even view, record and manage cable TV content. This beautifully designed notebook also lets you watch and record TV, including HD and subscription-based premium channels. And enjoy the convenience of the Windows Vista® Ultimate operating system and its robust performance and entertainment features that perfectly complement what the powerful AR series can do.
Extreme PC Performance
The VAIO® AR notebook is powered by Intel’s incredible new hafnium-based processor technology. Faster and more efficient than ever, the next-generation Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 processor (2.50GHz1), with 6MB of L2 cache and an amazing 4GB15 of pre-installed system memory, turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption. The VAIO® AR notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate with Service Pack 1. Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT GPU graphics card with 512MB of dedicated video RAM. Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker almost anywhere within your office or home using next-generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology3.
Stunning HD Entertainment
Watch all of your favorite Blu-ray Disc™ movies in stunning HD on the 17”6 widescreen display using XBRITE-HiColor™ technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor sharp detail from almost any angle. With integrated Blu-ray Disc™ technology and optical drive5, you can archive or record 25-50GB2 of home movies, music and digital photos to a single Blu-ray Disc™ media (sold separately). A supplied external ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner lets you enjoy incredibly crisp, live and recorded analog, digital and cable TV, including premium HD channels19 to which you subscribe to, on the 17”6 widescreen display. Record your favorite HDTV programming19 and store your cherished family photos on the spacious 500GB2 hard disk drive with RAID techology.
Endless Features
An HDMI™ output20 delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables(HDMI™ cable sold separately). Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at the office or on-the-go with real-time video conferencing4 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone. Extend the reach of your AR notebook with A2DP Bluetooth® technology16 that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® speakers or headphones. Whether it’s for YouTube™, a company project or for sharing with family and friends, editing digital video captured by your Sony® Handycam® is quick and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.
- SPECIFICATIONS
Product Profile
License Agreements
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)7,8
- Weight (Approx.) : 8.4 lbs.7 (with standard battery)
Hard Drive
- Interface : Serial ATA
- Speed : 5400rpm
- Technology : RAID Technology
- Capacity : 500GB2 (250GB2 x2)
Hardware
- Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
- Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
General
- Action Buttons : S1, S2, AV Mode21, Volume-/+, Mute, Play/ Pause/ Stop, Channel, Eject, Fast Forward, Rewind, WLAN/ Bluetooth® on/off, TV REC
- Computer Type : Notebook
- Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
- Type of Use : Multimedia Powerhouse
Power
- Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)
- Estimated Battery Life : 1.0-2.5 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery 2.0-4.5 hours11 Large Capacity Battery
- Power Requirements : 150W + 10%
Expansion Slots
- Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /54 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
- Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
- Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713
Audio
- Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio
Optical Drive #1
- BD-R DL Read : 1.6x max.
- BD-R DL Write : 1x max.
- BD-R Read : 2x max.
- BD-R Write : 2x max.
- BD-RE DL Read : 1.6x max.
- BD-RE DL Write : 1x max.
- BD-RE Read : 2x max.
- BD-RE Write : 2x max.
- BD-ROM Read : 2x max.
- Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Yes5 (BD-R/-RE/-ROM/ DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)
- CD Read : 24x max
- CD-R Write : 8x max
- CD-RW Write : 8x max
- DVD Read : 8x max
- DVD+R DL Write : 2.4x max
- DVD+R Write : 8x max
- DVD+RW Write : 4x max
- DVD-R DL Write : 2x max
- DVD-R Write : 8x max
- DVD-RAM Read : 5x max
- DVD-RAM Write : 5x max
- DVD-RW Write : 4x max
Graphics
- Chipset : Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
- Interface : HDMI™20, S-Video and VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
- Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1791MB (max.)10
- TV Tuner : Yes - ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner (NTSC, ATSC™ and CableCard™ Support)19
- Video RAM : 512MB dedicated video RAM
Processor
- Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
- L2 Cache : 6MB
- Speed : 2.50GHz1
- Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
- Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300
Networking/Modem
- Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology16
- Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
- Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
- Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3
Software
- Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
- Security and Anti-Virus Software : Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
- Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714
- Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate with SP1
- The VAIO® Software Experience : VAIO® Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Display
- Screen Size : 17.0"6
- XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology : Yes
- Technology : WUXGA
- Resolution : 1920 x 1200
Inputs and Outputs
- DC-In : 1
- Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 120
- Headphone Jack : 1
- i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)9
- Microphone Input : 1
- Modem Jack : 1
- S-Video Output(s) : 1
- S/PDIF Output(s) : 1
- USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
- VGA Output(s) : 1
Memory
- Maximum : 4GB15
- Speed : 667MHz
- Type : DDR2
- Installed : 4GB PC2-5300 (2GBx2)15
Environmental Information
- RoHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Price: $3,299.99
- ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
- Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)
- AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
- Power Cord
- Remote Control (2 batteries)
- ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner (NTSC, ATSC™ and CableCARD™ Support19)
- IR Reciever (PCVA-IR8U)
Notes:
Computer Interface: For this product,there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with 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 here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, XBRITE-HiColor, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, Handycam, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Live, OneCare, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. HDMI™ is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A. 04/08.
- LEARN
The VAIO® AR Notebook
DESIGN
The VAIO® AR notebook is a 17" multimedia powerhouse available with Blu-ray Disc™ technology, TV tuners and stunning XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology. Featuring an optional next-generation Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology and available with up to 4GB of memory and 400GB of storage, the VAIO AR notebook is a true multimedia powerhouse.
- Exquisitely designed: With its polished black exterior and sleek profile, the VAIO® AR notebook delivers top-class style and entertainment performance. The magnificent sheen of its piano black exterior is unlike anything you'd expect in a notebook PC — with a luster similar to a fine car or grand piano. The chassis of the VAIO AR notebook is encased in durable and super-lightweight magnesium alloy. This thin-walled, rugged magnesium casing serves as a slender, durable shell, while reducing the weight of the notebook, despite its abundance of high-end hardware and technologies. (Not all models feature polished black exterior)
- Next-generation Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology: Select models of the VAIO AR notebook are powered by Intel's incredible new hafnium-based processor technology. Faster and more efficient than ever, the next-generation Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption. Hafnium, the same element utilized in nuclear reactors to absorb neutrons, acts as an insulator to the chipset to prevent electrical leakage. This revolutionary technique conserves massive amounts of power, resulting in increased energy efficiency, faster wireless networking and amazingly quick responsiveness.
- Next-generation 802.11n wireless technology4: Introducing the next great advancement in wireless technology – 802.11n. Available with built-in 802.11n wireless LAN technology4, the VAIO® AR notebook lets you wirelessly surf the web and e-mail7 with greater performance, range and reliability than ever before. 802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range than 802.11a/b/g when connected to compatible hotspots. Connect to compatible hot spots with ease and experience the incredible difference of 802.11n. You can even wirelessly stream video throughout your home or office with blazing-fast speed7. 802.11n is backward compatible with existing networks, so there is no need for any additional hardware or cables – it's all built-in.
- Wireless A2DP Bluetooth technology: The Sony AR notebook features A2DP Bluetooth® technology for advanced wireless communication, entertainment, and computing. A2DP Bluetooth® technology (short for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is ideal for streaming and enjoying CD-quality stereo music from your notebook to other devices, such as wireless Bluetooth headphones or speakers. (Not all models offer Bluetooth technology)
- Multimedia powerhouse with 17" display2: The VAIO® AR notebook combines the convenience and portability of a notebook with the power and performance of a desktop. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and stunning 17" widescreen display2, this multimedia powerhouse is the perfect productivity and entertainment companion. With spectacular XBRITE-HiColor™ or XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology, the massive widescreen improves color contrast in your images, video and television content, delivering the ultimate full 1080 HD viewing experience.
BLU-RAY DISC™-ENABLED NOTEBOOK
The VAIO® AR notebook is the premier Blu-ray Disc™-enabled PC, with the ability to play1, record3, and re-write Blu-ray Disc™ media. With Blu-ray Disc capabilities, you can enjoy stunning HD video in crystal-clear full 1080 HD resolution or record 25-50GB of video, pictures or data to a single Blu-ray Disc media – that's five times the capacity of standard DVDs. The VAIO AR notebook also offers end-to-end support for High-Def (1080) compatible HDV camcorders and a suite of video applications that let you capture, edit and burn content to Blu-ray Disc media in 1080 resolution without downgrading video quality and integrity.
- Experience Blu-ray Disc™ playback: Watch movies in the best high-definition picture quality available today with the VAIO® AR notebook. Until you experience movies and concerts on Blu-ray Disc media, you won't know just how good high-definition can be. With pristine HD resolution and stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc is an impressive new way to enjoy your entertainment.
- Store 25-50GB to a single disc: The VAIO® AR notebook with Blu-ray Disc™ technology lets you store content in a format that provides up to five times the capacity of standard DVDs. With an integrated Blu-ray Disc optical drive, you can create or record 25-50GB of home movies, music and digital photos to a single Blu-ray Disc media3.
- Watch and record over-the-air TV: Enjoy high-quality TV with the VAIO® AR notebook. It's TV on your terms. With NTSC and ATSC TV tuners and CableCARD™ support, you can watch analog and digital TV and record premium and over-the-air subscription-based HD content directly to the hard drive for on-demand viewing6. (Not all models offer TV tuners)
- Watch and record cable and premium HDTV: The VAIO® AR notebook is digital cable ready. It features an OCUR receiver, a digital cable receiver and interface that accepts a TV CableCARD™6. The CableCARD removable security module allows you to access the digital cable channels to which you subscribe without the need for a set-top-box. Windows Vista® Ultimate with Media Center functionality acts as your DVR, letting you record and catalog your favorite TV programs to the hard drive6. (Not all models offer TV tuners)
- XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology: Select models of the VAIO® AR notebook feature a stunning 17" WXGA or WUXGA widescreen display2 with Sony's original XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology, our best LCD technology to date. XBRITE-HiColor™ technology improves color contrast in your video and images to deliver deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you'll experience a beautifully clear image, whether you're playing a movie, enjoying family photos, watching TV or surfing the Web.
- XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology: Engineered for a fantastic viewing experience, select models of the VAIO® AR notebook feature an exceptional 17" widescreen display1 with Sony's original XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. Now you can enjoy videos and photos with brilliant colors and stunning clarity while conserving valuable power. Plus, an anti-reflective coating minimizes reflection and ensures a beautifully clear image from virtually any viewing angle.
- Built-in camera and microphone: Keeping in touch has never been easier or more fun. The VAIO® AR notebook features an integrated camera and microphone for video messaging with family, friends and coworkers7. Enjoy this feature with free video messaging services, such as AOL AIM®, and stay connected with user-friendly chat and video mail functions7. The MOTION EYE® camera is discreetly located above the LCD screen to allow easy angle adjustment and natural eye movement while video chatting.
- A/V hot buttons: Located conveniently above the keyboard of the VAIO AR notebook is a series of hot buttons for quick and easy access to your commonly used A/V applications. In addition to volume control and eject buttons, the hot buttons consist of a web browser launch key, zoom in/out magnification buttons and two additional programmable keys for instant access to your favorite applications, documents or web sites4. These intuitive controls are user-friendly, so you can easily control your CDs, DVDs, pictures and home movies with a simple push of a button.
- HDMI™ output: The VAIO® AR notebook features an HDMI™ output, allowing you to view your audio, video or data content in full 1080 HD on your compatible HDTV through a single cable. It also offers the added benefit of capturing and editing your 1080 HD camcorder content without downgrading quality in the process.
- Windows Vista® Home Premium and Ultimate: The Sony VAIO AR notebook is pre-installed with either the Windows Vista® Home Premium or Windows Vista® Ultimate operating system.
- Windows Vista® Home Premium: Windows Vista® Home Premium is a breakthrough operating system that brings your computing world into sharper focus while delivering the productivity, entertainment and security you need. See the difference with a spectacular new look, instant search, built-in Windows® Media Center and automated security features. Create beautiful family albums and home videos, listen to your favorite music, and connect with friends and family. Windows Vista® Home Premium makes it easier and more enjoyable to do just about anything on your PC.
- Windows Vista® Ultimate: Windows Vista® Ultimate is the most complete edition of Windows Vista—with the power, security, and mobility features that you need for work, and all the entertainment features that you want for fun. Windows Vista Ultimate offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Business, plus advanced entertainment and connectivity features. Built-in Windows® Media Center with DVR functionality lets you record high-quality television with easy on-screen access and slick navigation of program listings, so you won't miss a moment of the shows you love. With advanced backup features to help protect against hardware failures and Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption to help protect your data from loss or theft, Windows Vista Ultimate offers an advanced, business-focused infrastructure, mobile productivity, and a premium home digital entertainment experience, all in a single offering.
FOOTNOTES
1As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc® playback. VAIO® computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
2Viewable area measured diagonally.
3Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MPEG2 format only.
4Requires compatible wireless point(s). Some features may rely on Internet service which may require a fee.
5Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
6The digital TV tuner supports a CableCARD™ removable security module. Contact your cable operator to receive a CableCARD compatible with your operator’s network (additional charges may apply). Not all functions that are available when using a set-top box provided by your cable operator will be supported by CableCARD (e.g., video-on-demand and pay-per-view functionality may not be supported). Premium HD programming requires an additional subscription fee.
7Broadband internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
8i.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.
© 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-HiColor, Sound Reality, Memory Stick, i.LINK, MOTION EYE and Direct Stream Digital are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Microsoft, ReadyBoost, BitLocker, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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1GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
2GB 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.
3Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5Blu-ray Disc™ Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
6Viewable area measured diagonally.
7Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
8Measured at the narrowest point
9i.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.
10Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition and system memory size.
11Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter with models equipped with Instant Mode features.
12See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC) or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
13For 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 aplicable software vendor.
1460-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you don't activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.
16Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
17As 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.
18Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MPEG2 and AVC formats only.
19The digital TV tuner supports a CableCARD™ removable security module. Contact your cable operator to receive a CableCARD compatible with your operator’s network (additional charges may apply). Not all functions that are available when using a set-top box provided by your cable operator will be supported by CableCARD (e.g. video-on-demand and pay-per-view functionality may not be supported).
20Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.
21AV Instant Mode not available when playing Blu-ray Disc™ media.
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