Sony VGN-C290 Marketing Specifications
VGN-C290 CTO Series
VAIO® C Series Notebook PC
Express your inner VAIO®
GET MOVING. GET NOTICED.
With its cool colors and trendy design, the VAIO® C Notebook is just too
pretty to leave at home. The The VAIO® C Series Notebook weighs in at just
5.07 lbs with the standard battery
.
MORE THAN JUST GOOD LOOKS.
In addition to its eye-catching design, the VAIO® C Notebook also has the
heart of a champion. Backed by an optional Intel® Core™ 2 Duo
processor,optional DVD burner and energy-saving 13.3" widescreen LCD
display with XBRITE-ECO™ technology, this beautiful and powerful
notebook has the latest and greatest technologies to get you through the
day.
FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY.
Send e-mail from the sofa, share photos while lounging by the pool, or chat
with friends for hours from the café,
campus or airport. The VAIO® C
Notebook's integrated wireless LAN capability and integrated wireless Wide
Area Network (WWAN) technology keeps you connected at hotspots and
wireless networks at coffee shops, airports, work, school or home.
SPECTACULAR WIDESCREEN LCD.
Enjoy videos and photos with brilliant colors and stunning clarity while
conserving valuable power. Engineered for a fantastic viewing experience,
the VAIO® C Notebook features an exceptional 13.3" widescreen
display with Sony's original energy-saving XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. An
anti-reflective coating on the LCD also minimizes reflection and ensures a
beautifully clear image from almost any viewing angle.
Celebrate your style with the sleek form, trendy trim and dimpled
surface of the portable, powerful and exquisitely designed VAIO®
C
Notebook. In addition to its optional Intel®
Core
™
2 Duo Processor,
optional CD/DVD burner
and light weight, it features a 13.3”
widescreen display
with energy-saving XBRITE-
ECO
™ technology.
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Last Updated: 12/21/2006
VGN-C290 CTO Series
VAIO® C Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Ultra-Portable
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T7600 (Configuration 1)
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T7400 (Configuration 2)
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T7200 (Configuration 3)
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T5600 (Configuration 4)
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T5500 (Configuration 5)
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T2060 (Configuration 6)
or Intel® Celeron® M Processor 440 (Configuration 7)
Speed:
2.33GHz
(Configuration 1), 2.16GHz
(Configuration 2), 2GHz
(Configuration 3), 1.83GHz (Configuration 4), 1.66GHz
(Configuration 5), 1.60GHz
(Configuration 6),
1.86GHz
(Configuration 7),
Front Side Bus Speed:
667MHz (for Configurations 1-5)
533MHz (for Configuration 6,7)
L2 Cache:
4MB Advanced Smart Cache (for Configurations 1-3)
2MB (for Configurations 4-5)
1MB (for Configuration 6,7)
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
2GB (PC2-4200 1GB x 2), 1GB (PC2-4200 1GB x 1), or 1GB (PC2
-
4200 512MB x 2)
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
160GB
, 120GB , 100GB
, 80GB , 60GB
,
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write:
4x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
DVD+R Write:
8x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
DVD+RW Write:
8x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
DVD-R Write:
8x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
DVD-RW Write:
6x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
CD
-R Write:
24x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
24x max. (CD-RW/DVD
-ROM)
CD
-RW Write:
24x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
24x max. (CD-RW/DVD
-ROM)
DVD±RW: Yes
(DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM drive)
CD Read:
24x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
24x max. (CD-RW/DVD
-ROM)
DVD Read:
8x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
8x max. (CD-RW/DVD
-ROM)
DVD-RAM Write:
5x max (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
DVD-R DL Write:
4x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
DVD-RAM Read:
5x max (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Multimedia Card Reader
Supports
Memory Stick Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality.
One ExpressCard™/
34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP
MCA20) supporting Memory Stick® media, Memory Stick PRO™
media, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard
(MMC)
Audio
Sound System:
Windows® sound system compatible
Display
Screen Size: 13.3
”
Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE-
ECO
™ Technology: Yes
Technology:
WXGA LCD
Graphics
Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video RAM:
224MB Total Available Graphics Memory
Chipset: Intel® 945GM
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Interface:
VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1(4-pin) interface
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1
S
-Video Output(s): 1
USB Port(s):
2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC
-In: 1
Express Card
™
Slot:
/34 x 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base
-T/100Base-
TX
Modem Type:
Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g)
Wireless WAN:
Sprint® Mobile Broadband service
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C), (VGP-BPS2C/S for
Seashell White models), or Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.5 to 5.5 hours hours
(Standard Battery)
Power Requirements: 110W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Windows Vista™
Business or Windows Vista™
Home Premium
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
*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
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Limited Warranty
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
Dimensions
Weight:
5.07 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and
may vary)
Measurements: 12.98”(
W) x 1.45”-1.47”(
H) x 9.28”(
D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C), (VGP-BPS2C/S for Seashell
White models)
or Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V13)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRC1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C), (VGP-BPS2C/S for
Seashell White models)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC1)
Protection Case (VGP-CKSZ1)
USB Communication Camera (VGP-UVC100)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)
Mouse Talk™
Internet Phone and Mouse (VN-CX1 Series)
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Color:
Blush Pink, Espresso Black, Glacier Blue, Seashell Silver,
Spring Green, Urban Gray
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 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some
functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. 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 varies depending on the operating condition and
system memory size.
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. 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.
10. 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.
11. Viewable area measured diagonally.
12. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
13. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.
14. Subscription with Sprint® Mobile Broadband service required. See
www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price plans, service
terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint icon on your C
Series desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for service activation. Sprint
Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 153 million people. Coverage
not available everywhere (see coverage map for details). Requires new
activation and one- or two-year subscriber agreement. Credit approval
and $200 early termination fee applies. Service defaults to Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network, where available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband
Network is unavailable. Not available while roaming. Terms & Conditions
and additional restrictions apply. May not be combinable with other
offers. Device model subject to availability.
15. Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™ media
using the MagicGate® function or high-speed data transfer. Supports
memory cards with capacitities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V
SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs.
Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection
function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony® branded
Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media
is recommended for use with this adapter.
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.
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part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO logo,
i.LINK, Memory Stick, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, XBRITE-ECO logo, Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD and like.no.other are
trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and
Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Sprint and the “Going Forward” logo are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. All
other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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