Product Description

The new VAIO V505 series notebook redefines the world of notebook computing. With its striking new design and enhanced functionality, the V505 provides plenty of performance and versatility seldom seen in notebooks - until now.Most notable is the V505's thin, sleek, and light package, so you'll have plenty of space left in your carrying case. It features a bright and crisp XGA TFT display, a Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor - M and a large hard drive which makes it one of the fastest and lightest notebooks available today. And with its optional Port Replicator, it is as versatile and functional as you want it to be.Watch DVDs, record music, or connect to the network with the integrated wireless LAN and optional access point. The features are there. Only the bulk is sacrificed. And since the V505 Series comes standard with a new high-capacity battery, you can work or play for hours without interruption. Whether you're traveling or at your desk, the V505 series notebook provides you the versatility and performance you desire in a package you'll be proud to carry.

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Product Details

• Brand: Sony
• Model: PCGV505BCK1
• Platform: Windows 2000
• CPU: Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2 GHz
• Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 40GB
• Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 16MB
• Processors: 1
• Battery type: Lithium Ion
• Native resolution: 1024-by-768
• Display size: 12.1
• Included Software: Microsoft Works, PictureGear, DVgate Plus, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta, InterVideo WinDVD, Norton Internet Security Center (with 90-day subscription)

Amazon.com Product Description
Stylish and utterly professional, the Sony Vaio PCG-V505BC is a lightweight, easily portable notebook PC--only 4.39 pounds--that's geared for business and mobility. It features a battery-saving 2.0 Mobile Pentium 4 processor, 40 GB hard drive, 256 MB of installed RAM, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive, Windows 2000 operating system, and a bevy of Sony multimedia applications.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 40 GB IDE hard drive is on the small side compared to other notebooks. However, it does offer a decent enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors--but not enough for much multimedia storage.
• Processor: The 2.0 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor offers enough speed for your work today, though it is at the lower range of speeds for this processor. Thanks to its Mobile features, the processor can save power when its not needed, thus conserving battery life. It has a front-side bus (FSB) of 400 MHz and a 512 KB L2 cache.
• Memory: This notebook has 256 MB of pre-installed memory (266 MHz DDR SDRAM), which is calling out for more power right out of the gate. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 1 GB (2 x 512 MB).
• CD/DVD Drive: It comes equipped with a combo DVD/CD-RW drive, which enables you to play DVD-ROM discs and DVD movies as well as burn data and record music to CD discs. The CD-RW drive has 8x write, 4x rewrite, and 24x read speeds. The DVD-ROM has an 8x playback speed.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 85-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.

Sound and Graphics
The installed ATI Mobility Radeon video/graphics card is a relatively strong 3-D graphics renderer, and it has 16 MB of shared video memory. The 12.1-inch XGA TFT active matrix LCD has a native 1024 x 768 pixel display. It also has an sound card that's integrated into the main board, and offers built-in stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This PCG-V505BC model does not include built-in wireless connectivity. You get a decent--but not overpowering--offering of connectivity options, including both high-speed USB 2.0 and FireWire:

• 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 RGB monitor port
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II)
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
• 1 Memory Stick slot (Memory Stick Pro compatible)

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.92) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This PCG-V505BC comes with the Windows 2000 operating system--which is outdated in the world of XP--and it features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). It also is loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: PictureGear Studio (digital photo) and DVgate Plus (digital video). Other preloaded software includes Microsoft Money and Encarta, InterVideo WinDVD, and Norton Internet Security Center (with 90-day subscription).

Dimensions and Weight
Measuring 1.4 x 10.9 x 9.5 inches (H x W x D) and weighing just 4.4 pounds, the PCG-V505DC is easily portable.

Power
The included rechargeable lithium-ion 6-cell battery offers battery life range of 3.5 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony Vaio PCG-V505EC notebook PC (model PCGV505BCK1), rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty for parts and labor, and 90 days of phone support.