Sony VGN-AR730E, VGN-AR730E-B Marketing Specifications

VGN-AR730E/B

VAIO®

AR Digital Studio

® Notebook PC

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE

Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology and super-powerful Intel

Core™ 2 Duo processor T8100 (2.10GHz ). Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium is easy-to-use and

delivers new security and entertainment features. Roomy 320GB hard drive and 3GB RAM.

BLU-RAY DISC

™

ROM DRIVE

The versatile Blu-ray Disc™

ROM (BD-ROM) drive on the VAIO® AR730 notebook combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™ video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities .

MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE

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, stunning 17" widescreen display and NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT graphics card.

HDMI

™ connector provides single-cable HD connectivity to a compatible

HDTV or A/V receiver . Media management software suite provides the tools needed to manage

music, movies and photos.

SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGIES

802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range than 802.11a/b/g .

Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone let you participate in video chats and conferencing .

Enjoy brilliant colors and stunning clarity while conserving power with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology.

The VAIO® AR730 notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with a spacious 17”

widescreen display featuring XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology and a BD

ROM drive for Blu-ray Disc™ HD video playback . Backed by Intel

® Centrino® Duo processor technology and Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor, this super-powerful notebook is the ultimate desktop replacement.

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Last Updated: 07/27/2009

VGN-AR730E/B

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 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®

camera and microphone

Processor

Type:

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100

Speed: 2.10GHz Front Side Bus Speed:

800MHz

L2 Cache:

3MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo processor

technology

Memory

Type:

DDR2 SDRAM

Installed: 3GB (2GBx1+1GBx1) PC2-5300 Maximum: 4GB

Speed:

667MHZ

Hard Drive

Capacity: 320GB (160GB x2) Speed: 5400rpm Interface:

Serial ATA

Optical Drive

CD Read: 24x max. CD-

R Write:

8x max.

CD-RW Write: 8x max. DVD Read: 8x max. DVD+R DL Write:

2.4x max.

DVD+R Write:

8x max.

DVD+RW Write: 4x max. DVD-

R DL Write:

2x max.

DVD-

R Write:

8x max.

DVD-

RAM Read:

5x max.

DVD-

RAM Write:

5x max.

DVD-RW Write: 4x max. DVD±RW:

Yes

BD-R DL Read:

1.6x max

BD-R Read:

2x max

BD-RE DL Read:

1.6x max

-RE Read: 2x max

BD-ROM Read:

2x max.

Blu

-ray Disc™ Support:

Yes

(BD-ROM/DVD±R

DL/±RW/RAM)

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Supports Memory

Stick® and Memory Stick Duo™ media slot

with MagicGate® functionality One Secure Digital (SD) media slot One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support One ExpressCard

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Audio

Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio

Enhancer

Display

Screen or Display Technology:

WXGA+

Screen Size:

17"

Resolution:

1440x900

XBRITE-ECO™ Technology:

Yes

Graphics

Processor:

NVIDIA®

GeForce

® 8400M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1535MB (max.)

Video RAM: 256MB Dedicated Video Memory Chipset:

Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset

Inputs and Outputs

HDMI™

Connection Output(s):

Headphone Jack: 1 i.LINK® Interface:

1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE

1394)

Modem Jack: 1 Microphone Input:

S-Video Input(s): 1 USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant) VGA Output(s):

DC-

In:

S/PDIF Output(s):

Ethernet Connection (s):

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol:

Fast Ethernet (RJ

-45)

Ethernet Speed:

10Base-T/100Base-

TX/1000Base-T

Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with

(RJ

-11)

Wireless LAN:

Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN

Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)

Power

Battery Type:

Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion

Battery (VGP-BPS9/B)

Estimated Battery Life:

1.5-

2.5 hours

(Standard

Capacity Battery)

2.0-

4.5 hours

(Large Capacity Battery)

Power Requirements:

150W+10%

Software

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista®

Home Premium

Internet Services:

AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New

Users Only

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007

Security and Anti

-Virus Software: Norton 360™ All-

In-

One Security 60

-day Trial

Sony® Software: Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation

LocationFree Player® *

Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support:

1 year toll-

free technical

telephone assistance, available 24/7

Online and Email Support: Support available

from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

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Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Limited Warranty

Dimensions

Weight: 8.3 lbs. with standard battery Measurements:

16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS9/B) AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15) Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-

BPS9A/B)

Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15) Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9) Universal Carrying Case (VGP-

AMB1A)

Notebook Backpack (VGP-

AMB2)

Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case

(VGP-AMC2)

USB Laser Mouse (VGP

-UMS55/B) Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50A) All-in-one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP-SP100) USB Floppy Drive (VGP-

UFD1)

Color: Black UPC Code: 027242734104

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

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. Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, i.LINK, Sound Reality, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, LocationFree Player and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S and other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 11/07.