Sony VGN-A250 Marketing Specifications

Model

VGN-A250

HARDWARE

Processor

Intel

Pentium®M Processor 725

(1.60GHz

, 2MB L2 Cache)

Front Side Bus Speed

400MHz

Chipset

Intel

855PM

Integrated Wireless LAN

Intel

PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network

Connection(802.11b/g)

LCD

15.4” Wide XGA (1280x800) with XBRITE™ Technology and ErgoBright™ Technology

Hard Drive

80GB

(4200rpm)

Memory

512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (256MB x 2) (Expandable to 2GB Maximum)

Graphics

ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9200 64MB Video RAM

Graphics Interface

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Video Interface

A/V mini jack

DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW Drive

Double Layer

DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX)

DVD±RW

-RW

DVD-R Write (8x MAX); DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)

+RW

DVD+R Write (8x MAX); DVD+RW Write (4xMAX)

CD-RW

CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (24x MAX)

Modem

Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface

Ethernet

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

Audio

Windows

sound system compatible,

Built-in stereo speakers

Audio Interface

Monaural mini microphone jack, Headphone jack

Memory Stick

Media Slot

Supports optional Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory Stick DUO™ media

PC Card Slots

One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support

Other Interfaces

i.LINK

connector(IEEE 1394)6, 3 USB

2.0 ports, port replicator connector

Pointing Device

Electro-Static touch pad

Keyboard

QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Action Buttons

Power On, S1 (programmable), Magnify Screen, Brightness, Volume(+), Volume(-), Mute, Wireless LAN on/off

Power Requirements

90W+10%

Battery

Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)

Estimated Battery Life

Standard Battery: 2.0-4.0 hours

Weight

7.3 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)

Size (W x H x D)

14.8” x 1.5”-1.8” x 10.9”

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery

(PCGA-BP2EA) Power cord AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)

Optional Accessories

Additional Battery (PCGA-BP2EA) Port Replicator (VGP-PRA1) AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)

802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Router

Access Point (PCWA-AR800)

802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Ethernet

Converter (PCWA-DE80)

Visual Communication Camera

(PCGA-UVC11A)

Wireless optical mouse

(PCGA-WMS5/S)

USB Mobile Mouse- Black

(PCGA-UMS3/B)

USB Mobile Mouse- Silver

(PCGA-UMS3/S)

USB Optical VAIO Mouse

(PCGA-UMS5)

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)

1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

2. GB 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.

3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet connection may require fees.

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.

6. 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 connector may not communicate with each other.

7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.

8. See 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.

9. For 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 applicable software vendor.

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 operate 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 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. 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.

©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage, Giga Pocket, XBRITE, ErgoBright, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to

DVD, S-Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, Picture Gear Studio, Like No Other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 8/04

DVD+R Double Layer/ DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive

Integrated optical drive lets you edit and burn professional quality DVDs

and CDs. DVD+R Double Layer technology lets you store up to 8.5GB of data, music, or photos or up to 4 hours of MPEG2 movies on a single DVD - That is nearly twice the capacity of a single layer DVD.

Superior LCD Technology

Powerful combination of Sony technologies combine to give you truly incredible image quality.

15.4” WXGA display with XBRITE™Technology delivers ultra crisp, bright graphics. ErgoBright™ Technology automatically adjusts the brightness of your LCD, giving you reliable resolution in just about any lighting environment. Smart Display Sensor automatically adjusts to a compatible projector or display resolution.

Intel®Centrino™Mobile Technology

Intel®Centrino™Mobile Technology runs cool and quiet, while keeping the profile slim and light, with enhanced performance and battery life

. A remarkable blend of full-size power and portability. Wireless capabilities let you connect wire free around your home or on the road

Portable Multimedia Entertainment

More than a PC. The VAIO

A Series is a feature-packed notebook that performs like an entertainment center. Enjoy watching DVDs

or lis-

tening to CDs.

The VAIO®A Series Digital Studio™ PC delivers high performance and incredible Audio / Video capabilities. It delivers desktop PC power and functionality with a fully loaded multimedia center, and performance that will rival any notebook computer.

More than a PC. A full featured entertainment notebook.

Sony®VAIO

Digital Studio™ PC

VGN-A250

512MB memory expansion module

(VGP-MM512G)

60GB External Hard Drive

(PCGA-HDM06)

External Floppy Disk Drive

(PCGA-UFD5)

SOFTWARE

Operating System

Microsoft

Windows

XP Home Edition

Sony

Original Software

Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video SonicStage

2.1 - Digital Music PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing

VAIO

A Series Software Bundle

Intuit

Quicken®2005 New User

Edition

(previous Quicken users may

require additional upgrade)

InterVideo®WinDVD

Microsoft®Works 7.0 - Word

Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact Management, and Database

Microsoft®Office®2003 60-Day

Trial (Student/Teacher Edition)

Sonic RecordNow!

Anti-Virus & Recovery Software

Norton Internet Security™ 90-Day

Subscription -

Norton AntiVirus

, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control

Sony VAIO Update software Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software Sony VAIO Help and Support software

Internet Services

AOL Online™ 90-day Trial - New Users Only

SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

Limited Warranty

1 Year Limited Warranty

Telephone Support

1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24-hours, 7days-a-week

On-line and Email Support

Support available from http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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