Product Description

Includes: lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, wireless mouse & receiver, remote control, A/V Entertainment Dock, Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2, Photoshop Elements, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, WinDVD, Works 8.0, Norton Internet Security (90-day trial), & more. Sony VAIO(R) VGN-A790 Digital Studio Notebook - This notebook computer features a unique Entertainment Dock, which offers you the ability to enjoy A/V entertainment anywhere. With it you can watch and record television, and capture and convert analog or digital video. You even get 2 external speakers so everyone can enjoy! Built-in 802.11b/g/a Wi-Fi Adapter 17 Wide UXGA LCD with XBRITE(TM) Technology and ErgoBright Technology Native Resolution - 1920x1200 DVD Writer (write speeds) - up to 2.4x DL DVD+R, 8x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 24x CD-R/RW 100GB 5400RPM SATA HDD ATI Mobility Radeon X600 with 256MB of DDR SDRAM Integrated v.90 56k Modem Built-in Stereo Speakers 1 PCMCIA Type I/II Card Slot (CardBus support) Memory Stick Media Slot - supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick(R) PRO, & Memory Stick(R) DUO Entertainment Dock - built-in TV tuner, Giga Pocket MPEG2 realtime encoder, 4 USB 2.0, VGA, VHF/UHF TV, Printer, S-Video In/Out, DVD-D, Ethernet, Optical Out, RCA In/Out Ports - 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, VGA Out, Headphone, Microphone, 1 FireWire, 3 USB 2.0

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3213 in Personal Computers
• Brand: Sony
• Model: VGN-A790
• Platform: Windows XP Home Edition
• Dimensions: 1.80" h x 11.00" w x 16.00" l, 8.80 pounds
• CPU: Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2 GHz
• Memory: 1GB DDR SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 100GB
• Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon X600 256MB
• Processors: 1
• Networking: Intel PRO/WIRELESS 2915ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g), 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
• Display size: 17

Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor 760 (2 GHz)
• 2MB L2 Cache
• 533MHz FSB
• 1GB PC4200 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 2GB)
• 2 RAM Slots (occupied)

Amazon.com Product Description
A desktop replacement notebook that's packed with cutting edge technology, the Sony VGN-A790 is a powerful, full-featured multimedia and entertainment notebook. Convert VHS and 8mm videos into digital video and create your own video library with the included Click to DVD software with the double-layer, multi-format DVD burner. The included AV Entertainment Dock offers access to multiple media options. Watch TV programming anywhere you take your notebook and record it to your hard drive to be viewed later. It also includes a top-of-the-line set of Sony speakers. It features a fast 2.0 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) processor, 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), a 17-inch widescreen display, MemoryStick slot, integrated 54g wireless connectivity, and a wealth of Sony multimedia software.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) is a above average in size for notebook PCs, and its capacity is a welcome size for such a multimedia-centric notebook.
• Processor: The 2.0 GHz Pentium M 760 (Centrino) processor is near the top of the speed spectrum for this processor class (June 2005). It is well equipped for office productivity software tasks, from complex spreadsheets to databases. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It also has a large 2 MB L2 cache--which will help speed up your system's performance--and a 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB).
• Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (2 x 512 MB, 400 MHz) is a good start for such a multimedia-centric notebook. But you'll want to max out the 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB) of available memory capability from the the two slots.
• CD/DVD Drive: The double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection. It features the following speeds: 2.4x DVD+R-DL, 8x/4x for both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW, and 24x/24x for CD-R/RW.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The ATI Radeon X600 is a high-end video card, powerful enough to run one large virtual screen across two displays. It features 256 MB of dedicated video RAM, S-Video and the higher-fidelity DVI connections out, and PCI Express x16 support, which enables graphics to process faster. The 17-inch WUXGA XBRITE LCD (with 1920 x 1200 resolution will allow you to fit two full documents, side by side, on your screen. The Auto-sensing ErgoBright technology automatically adjusts brightness to every environment--brighter by day, softer by night. It also features integrated audio and built-in stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The VGN-A790 has an integrated Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2915ABG 802.11b/g wireless-LAN. The notebook provides a good offering of connectivity options, including both super-fast USB 2.0 and Firewire options:

• 3 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) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
• 1 headphone jack
• 1 microphone jack
• 1 port replicator connection

The included AV Entertainment Dock includes:

• 4 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 RF in
• 1 S-Video out
• 1 S-Video in
• 1 DVI-Digital out
• 1 Component video out
• 1 Composite video out

This notebook also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation), PictureGear Studio (digital photo), SonicStage (digital music), SonicStage Mastering Studio (audio mastering/remastering), Vaio Media (network file sharing), and DVgate Plus (digital video). Other preloaded software includes Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop Album, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Microsoft Works 8.0, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Intervideo WinDVD, Sonic RecordNow, Norton Internet Security (with 90-day subscription), and Intermute SpySubtract (with 30-day subscription).

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 16 x 11 x 1.8 inches and weighs 8.8 pounds.

Power
It's powered by the PCGA-BP2EA rechargable lithium-ion battery, which provides up to 2.5 hours of operation.

What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-A790 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limiited hardware warranty.

From the Manufacturer
The Sony VAIO A Series Digital Studio PC is a premier notebook, designed to offer the cutting edge of technology and performance with incomparable style. The AV entertainment dock plugs you into a powerful TV tuner and personal video recorder, letting you watch and record your favorite shows. The 17" widescreen LCD display with XBRITE technology lets you enjoy crisp images and vivid colors. DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW drive4 lets you burn up to 8.5GB of data, music, movies or photos on one Double Layer disc. More than a PC, more than a TV, it's a feature packed multimedia solution.

Features

• The power of a desktop PC in a full-featured multimedia noteb: The VAIO A Digital Studio Notebook and A/V Entertainment Dock take mobile A/V capabilities to a whole new level. Watch and record high- quality TV. Convert VHS and 8mm videos into professional-quality DVDs4. Capture and edit high-definition camcorder video. Fully equipped to handle all of your A/V entertainment demands.

Key Technologies

• High-quality TV on your sched: Watch and record all of your favorite shows with Sony VAIO Zone software. Create a Digital library for personal viewing at your convenience with Click to DVD software and the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive.
• Next-generation technology for premier notebook performASIN: The VAIO A Digital Studio Notebook is ready to meet your growing A/V entertainment demands. Whether you're turning your Analog content into Digital video, or editing and converting your high-definition camcorder video, you have the tools you need. And, with the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive4, you can burn up to 8.5 GB of data, music or Digital photos - or up to 4 hours of MPEG-2 video - on one Double Layer DVD disc.
• Original Sony technologies for a superior viewing experie: The VAIO A Digital Studio Notebook blends powerful technologies to deliver an exceptional viewing experience. The 17" widescreen LCD with XBRITE technology brings movies to life with crisp images and vivid colors. Smart Display Sensor automatically adjusts to an optimal Resolution when connecting to a compatible Display or projector.

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Customer Reviews

Excellent product!
The perfect laptop, and I've had several before this one. Thanks Sony for building the perfect machine!