Sony PCG-GRX550 Marketing Specifications

Model

PCG-GRX550

Mobile Intel

Pentium®4 Processor-M

Mobile Intel

Pentium®4 processor 1.60GHz1-M

supports Intel

Enhanced SpeedStep™ technology

Cache Memory

512 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed

400 MHz

LCD

15.0” XGA (1024x768) TFT display

Graphics

4X AGP enabled ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 7500 32 MB VRAM (128-bit DDR SDRAM) Dual display support

DDR SDRAM

512 MB DDR SDRAM (256x2)

Hard Drive

Removable 30 GB

hard drive

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

Internal removable CD-RW/DVD combo drive (R-write 16x; RW-write 10x; DVD-read 12x; CD-read 24x)

Optional Floppy Drive

External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)

Memory Stick

Media Slot

Supports optional MagicGate™ Memory Stick

media

Hot-Swappable Multi-Bay

For CD-RW/DVD combo drive or optional second battery

Modem

Integrated V.90 modem

Ethernet

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface

Pointing Device

Center Jog Dial™ control with back button Electro-Static touch pad

Estimated Battery Life

Lithium-ion battery, supports dual battery operation

2.0-2.5 hours with one battery

4.0-5.0 hours with optional second battery

PC Card Slots

Supports two type I or type II cards, or 1 type III card CardBus support

Audio

Windows

sound system compatible with 3D surround

Built-in stereo speakers; monoral mini-jack microphone

Other Interfaces

i.LINK

(IEEE 1394) interface4, TV out, 3 USB, RJ-11 modem

jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick

media slot, VGA output,

parallel, headphone (stereo), mic-in, port replicator interface

Optional Port Replicator

DC in, PS/2

keyboard and mouse, 2 USB, serial, parallel, VGA output monitor, S-video, RJ-45, line-in, docking CN, NTSC video out

Power Requirements

80 watts maximum (16V / AC100-240V) Energy Star

compliant

Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.6-1.8" X 14" X 11.5"

Weight

8.2 lbs.with one battery

8.6 lbs. with battery and optical drive

Supplied Accessories

Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter, and weight saver

Optional Accessories

Port replicator (PCGA-PRGX1) External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5) Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX) USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A) Carrying case (PCGA-CCGX) Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)

2.4GHz Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A200)

2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C100) 5GHz wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500) 5GHz wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)

Service and Warranty Information

One year limited Express Service

6,9

One year limited parts and labor

Telephone Support: One year hardware and 90 days software and operating system from purchase date

Included Operating System

Microsoft

Windows®XP Home Edition

Home and Business Software

Quicken

2002 New User Edition

Microsoft®Word 2002

Movie and TV Software

Adobe Premiere

LE Sony DVgate™ Sony MovieShaker™ Sony Pico Player™ InterVideo WinDVD™ 2000

Music Software

Sony SonicStage™ Screenblast™ Acid™ Screenblast™ Sound Forge

Photo Software

Adobe Photoshop Elements Arcsoft PhotoPrinter

2000 Pro Sony DigitalPrint Sony PictureGear™ Sony Smart Capture

Online Center

America Online

®11

RealNetworks®Real Entertainment Suite Sony EverQuest

® 11

Virus, Tools, and Support Software

Skydesk Smartclone™ Trend Micro PC-Cillin

VAIO Support Agent

1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may

affect application performance. 2 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. 3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.

Accessible capacity may vary. 4 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product

contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK con-

nector may not communicate with each other. 5 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage. 6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service. 7 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately. 8 Wireless LAN access point and PC card sold separately. 9 From date of purchase with registration. 10 Certain Microsoft software product(s) included with this computer

may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH

EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU

DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PRO-

CEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy

policy will be detailed during launch of the product, or upon certain

reinstallations of the software product or reconfigurations of this com-

puter, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges

may apply). 11 Requires fees for use. 12 Existing users may be required to pay upgrade fee.

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to 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 option except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. 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 Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation.

(c)2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and Memory Stick are registered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, Jog Dial, PictureGear, MagicGate, MovieShaker, and Pico Player are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. RealNetworks, RealPlayer, and RealJukebox are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Printed in U.S.A. 01/02

• NEW! Mobile Intel®Pentium®4 processor 1.60GHz1 - M

• The ultimate notebook for business or pleasure with enormous hard drive and hot swappable bay for CD-RW/DVD combo drive or optional second battery

• Memory Stick

media slot allows you to tie together so many aspects of the digital world!

• i.LINK

(IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface4supports high-speed digital video, audio, and data

transfer capabilities among equipped Sony products

Sony VAIO®GRX-Series Notebook

SPECIFICATIONS

MOVIES AND PHOTOS

Large 15” screen allows outstanding viewing of your digital images!

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Download. Make custom CDs that sound incredibly clear on the box speaker system!

GOT WIRELESS?

High-speed wireless access for mobile network connection

STYLISH AND PROFESSIONAL

Serious power and ultimate style with magnesium alloy casing. Who says you can’t have it all?

GRX550

Redefining Industry Standards.

Sony PCs use genuine Microsoft®Windows®.

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FEATURES

Sony Exclusive

MULTIMEDIA

DIGITAL EDITING

software package!