Sony VGN-AR570N, VGN-AR570U, VGN-AR570E, VGN-AR570 Marketing Specifications
VGN-AR570 CTO Series
VAIO®
AR Digital Studio™ Notebook PC
The Premiere Entertainment Notebook PC.
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE WITH 17” DISPLAY
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 display
, 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 HD
viewing experience
.
STUNNING HD ENTERTAINMENT
Whether you’re watching a movie in HD, enthralled in a high-def cable
TV sporting event or enjoying crystal-clear video captured from your
compatible HDV camcorder, the VAIO
® AR notebook lets you playback
HD content with incredibly high level of resolution
- essentially
eliminating flicker and creating a more film-like image. An HDMI™
output delivers video and audio to external sources from via a single
cable, providing the optimal digital connection to your compatible HDTV
so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your big screen without a myriad
of extra cables and wires. And since the VAIO AR notebook features DVR
capabilities and a TV tuner capable of receiving premium cable HDTV
signals , your HD entertainment experience is complete from end-toend without the need for any additional hardware.
The VAIO® AR570 CTO Series notebook is a Full 1080 HD
multimedia powerhouse with DVR capabilities that let you
watch and record TV on its 17” widescreen display with
XBRITE-HiColor™ or XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. Backed by
Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology and Intel Core™ 2
Duo processor, this lightning-fast, super-powerful notebook is
the ultimate desktop replacement.
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-
HiColor
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Last Updated: 06/25/2007
VGN-AR570 CTO Series
VAIO®
AR Digital Studio™ Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons:
S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject,
Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, FF and Rewind
Hardware
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7700 (Configuration 1), Intel
®
Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 (Configuration 2), Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor T7300 (Configuration 3), or Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
T7100 (Configuration 4)
Speed:
2.4GHz
(Configuration 1), 2.2GHz (Configuration 2), 2.0GHz
(Configuration 3), or 1.8GHz
(Configuration 4)
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz (Configurations 1-4)
L2 Cache:
4MB Advanced Smart Cache (Configurations 1-3),
2MB Advanced Smart Cache (Configurations 4)
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
4GB (2GBx2) PC2-5300, 2GB (1GBx2) PC2
-5300,
1GB (1GBx1) PC2-5300, or 1GB (512MBx2) PC2
-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity:
500GB
(250GBx2) (Configuration 1), 400GB
(200GBx2)
(Configuration 2), 320GB
(160GBx2) (Configuration 3), 240GB
(120GBx2) (Configuration 4), 200GB
(100GBx2) (Configuration 5),
250GB
(Configuration 6), 200GB (Configuration 7), 160GB
(Configuration 8), 120GB
(Configuration 9), or 100GB
(Configuration 10)
Speed:
4200rpm (Configurations 1-2, 6-7)
5400rpm (Configurations 3-5, 8-10)
Interface:
Serial ATA
Technology:
RAID Technology (depending on configuration)
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 8x max.
DVD-R Write: 8x max.
DVD-RW Write: 6x max.
CD
-R Write: 24x max.
CD
-RW Write: 16x max.
DVD±RW: Yes
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.
BD-R Read:
2x max. (Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-R Write: 2x max.
(Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-RE Write: 2x max.
(Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-ROM Read:
2x max. (Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-RE Read:
2x max. (Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-R DL Read:
1.6x max. (Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-R DL Write:
1x max. (Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™
Support:
Optional
(Can only be configured with
select PC hardware options)
BD-RE DL Read:
1.6x max. (Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-RE DL Write:
1x max. (Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Supports optional Memory Stick® and
Memory Stick DUO™
media
with MagicGate® functionality and
Secure Digital Media (SD)
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
One ExpressCard™ /54 Slot
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ -
Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WUXGA or WXGA+
Screen Size: 17"
1 1 1 1 17 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 15
15
15 5 8
Resolution: 1920x1200 WUXGA (available with 8600M GT graphics)
or 1440x900 WXGA+ (available with 8400M GT graphics)
XBRITE-
HiColor
™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT notebook graphics
processing unit or NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT Graphics
Processing Unit
Video RAM:
383MB Total Available Graphics Memory
(GeForce
8400M GT GPU -
only with 1GB memory option), 895MB Total
Available Graphics Memory
(GeForce 8400M GT GPU - only
with 2GB and above memory option), 511MB Total Available
Graphics Memory
(GeForce 8600M GT GPU - only with 1GB
memory option) or, 1023MB Total Available Graphics Memory
(GeForce 8600M GT GPU - only with 2GB and above memory
option)
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor, HDMI out and S-Video
out
TV Tuner:
Yes, ATI TV Wonder™
Digital Cable Tuner (NTSC and ATSC
Support)(Only available with Windows Vista™
Home Premium or
Windows Vista™
Ultimate option) or no TV tuner.
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
HDMI
™ Connection Output(s): 1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Secure Digital Slot:
1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1
S
-Video Output(s): 1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC
-In: 1
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Express Card
™
Slot:
/54 x 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base
-T/100Base-
TX
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4945AGN Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology
or no
integrated Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS9A/B), or
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5 to 3.0 hours
with standard battery
Power Requirements: 150W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Windows Vista™
Home Premium, Windows
Vista™
Business, or Windows Vista™ Ultimate
Internet Services:
AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works 8.5, 60-Day Trial Version of
Microsoft® Office 2007
Sony® Original Software:
Click to DVD® -
DVD
Creation,LocationFree® Player *Please access VAIO® Help and
Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications
and trials.
Security and Anti-Virus Software:
Norton® Internet Security™
2007 60-
Day trial with spyware protection
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-
free technical telephone assistance,
available 24/7
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service:
1 Year Limited Warranty
with Onsite Service
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight:
8.4 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
Measurements:
16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C) or Large Capacity Lithium
-
ion Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Power Cord
14
14
14
14 6 3
10 7 13
11
9
Remote and IR Receiver (only with TV Tuner equipped models)
RF Cable (only with TV Tuner equipped models)
Optional ATI TV Wonder™
Digital Cable Tuner
HDMI Cable
HDMI to DVI-D Adapter
Assorted Blu
-ray Disc™ Titles and Discs (Available only with new
units and while supplies last.)
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
USB Floppy Drive (VGP-UFD1)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC2)
17”
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC2)
Notebook Roller Case (VGP-AMB6)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50A)
Color:
Glossy Piano Black
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. 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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns,
battery and environmental conditions.
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited
warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be
dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some
repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not
be available in all locations.
10. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
11. 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.
12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services which
may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
13. The Microsoft® Office 2007 60-Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end
-
use options and operations.
14. Total 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 vaires depending on the operating condition and
system memory size.
15. As 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.
16. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc
™ media is done in MP2 format only.
17. A portion of the system memory over 3GB available to the operating
system.
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. Pre
installed 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.
© 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, Memory Stick DUO, MagicGate, LocationFree,
Click to DVD, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Microsoft,
ReadyBoost, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Intel, Centrino and Core are 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.
Printed in U.S.A. 04/07.
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