Sony VGN-CR420E, VGN-CR420E-L Marketing Specifications

VGN-CR420E/L

VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC

Speak softly and carry a bold computer

MAKE A POWERFUL STATEMENT

Experience the powerful performance of the newest hafnium-based Intel

® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 (2.10GHz ) processor with 3MB of L2 cache and 3GB of pre-installed system memory.

The VAIO® CR comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista

Home Premium. A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CR is a slim, lightweight PC

measuring less than 1" thin , with a superb 14.1" thin widescreen display

using XBRITE-ECO™ technology while weighing only 5.49lbs .

Make a statement and show-off the VAIO® notebook's gorgeous multi-layer indigo blue paint coating with silver luminous trim and pulsing LED ground effects that emanate from beneath.

Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker anywhere within your office or home using next

generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .

EASY COMMUNICATION AND RICH MULTIMEDIA

Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on-the-go with real-time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE

camera and microphone. Extend the reach of your CR notebook with Stereo Bluetooth

® technology that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® speakers or headphones.

Go straight to your favorite movies, songs and photos with the touch of a button. A/V instant mode gives you instant access to your favorite multimedia without ever booting-up the operating system and conserving your battery.

With Click to Disc™ Editor and the advanced DVD+R double layer optical drive, presenting your digital video content in a professional-looking package is quick and easy .

Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy 250GB (5400RPM) hard drive.

Step out and be seen with the with the portable, powerful and colorful VAIO® CR notebook, a 14.1”notebook with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. This thin-and-light mobile masterpiece features an array of entertainment and design extras, including a built-in web cam, AV controls, powerful, cutting-edge technologies and a comfortable, easy-to-clean keyboard.

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Last Updated: 08/28/2008

VGN-CR420E/L

VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook Type of Use: Portable Action Buttons: Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind, AV

Mode, Mute, Volume-+, Capture and Display off

Pointing Device:

Electro-Static touch pad

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and

18.05mm pitch

Camera:

Built

-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera

and microphone

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 processor Speed:

2.10GHz

Front Side Bus Speed:

800MHz

L2 Cache:

3MB

Memory

Type:

DDR2

Installed:

3GB(2GB+1GB) PC2-5300

Maximum:

4GB

Speed:

667MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity:

250GB

Speed:

5400rpm

Interface:

Serial ATA

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

-R Write:

24x max

-RW Write:

24x max

DVD

±RW: Yes

(DVD

±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

CD Read:

24x max

DVD Read: 8x max DVD

-RAM Write: 5x max

DVD

-R DL Write: 6x max

DVD

-RAM Read: 5x max

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick Duo™

media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 Slot One Secure Digital Media (SD™ memory card) Slot

Audio

Sound System: Sony's Sound Reality™ Technology -

Audio Enhancer

Display

Screen Size:

14.1"

Resolution:

1280 x 800

XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes Technology: WXGA LCD

Graphics

Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator

X3100 with Intel

® Clear Video Technology

Total Available Graphics Memory: 358MB (max.)

Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset Interface:

VGA and S

-Video Out with Smart Display

Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack:

10 9 4 2 11

Modem Jack:

Microphone Input:

-Video Output(s):

USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant) VGA Output(s):

-In:

i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE

1394)

Ethernet Connection (s):

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 4965AGN Network

Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)

Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated A2DP Bluetooth®

Technology

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery

(VGP-

BPS9/S)

Estimated Battery Life:

2.0

-4.0 hours (Standard Capacity

Battery)

3.5

-7.5 hours (Large Capacity Battery)

Power Requirements: 86W+10%

Software

Operating System: Genuine 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

Sony®

Original Software:

Click to Disc™ Editor, LocationFree Player® Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Security and Anti

-Virus Software:

Norton 360

™

All-In

-One

Security 60-day Trial

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

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Limited Warranty . See

actual warranty for details.

Dimensions

Weight:

5.49 Ibs.

(with standard battery)

Measurements: 13.2"(W) x.83-

1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP-

BPS9/S)

AC Adapter (VGP-

AC19V19)

Power Cable

Optional Accessories

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-

BPS9A/S)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-

BPL9)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-

AC19V21)

USB Laser Mouse (VGP-

UMS20/S)

100GB

Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys (VGP-

UHDM10/B)

USB Portable Speaker (VGP-

USP1)

Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® technology (VGP-

CKC2/W)

Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC5) Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H) Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AML2)

Color:

Indigo Blue

UPC Code:

027242733305

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1. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

2. Viewable area measured diagonally.

3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

4. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

5. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

6. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

7. 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.

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

9. GB means one billion bytes when referring to storage capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of storage space is reserved as a recovery partition.

10. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 -

This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

15. Measured at its narrowest point.

16. Use of this Bluetooth

® enabled product with other devices may vary

as not all Bluetooth® devices are compatible.

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). ©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Sound Reality, MOTION EYE, VAIO Smart Protection, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, LocationFree Player, i.LINK and Click to Disc Editor are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed 1/08