Sony VGNCS290JET, VGNCS290JAB, VGN-CS290NFB, VGN-CS290NGB, VGN-CS290Y Marketing Specifications

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VGN-CS290 Configure-to-Order Series
VAIO® CS Series Notebook PC
Color inside and out
MAKE A POWERFUL STATEMENT
Discover a new world of mobile computing with optional Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology and available Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors up to
2.66GHz and up to 4GB of pre-installed system memory. The VAIO® CS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft
®
Windows Vista® -
Ultimate, Home Premium and Business editions available.
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CS is a slim, lightweight PC weighing only 5.7lbs (with standard battery).
The CS notebook’s eye-catching and bold colors grace its exterior as well as interior to ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker virtually anywhere within your office or home using
802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
RICH MULTIMEDIA
Watch all your favorite movies and shows in stunning clarity on the 14.1”
widescreen display using XBRITE-ECO™ technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle.
Control your music and movies with a slide of your finger using the touch sensor A/V slide control (not available on Matte Black option).
Enjoy your personal musical light shows on a CS notebook. A 12-tone music analyzer translates your music into a colorful LED light show that plays out beneath the trim of the CS notebook.
EASY COMMUNICATION
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.
Step out and be seen with the VAIO® CS notebook, a gorgeous 14.1
notebook available in fashionable high-gloss colors inside and out. This thin-and-light PC slips easily in and out of hand bags and features an array of entertainment extras, including light effects and an intuitive AV “slide” control (not available on Matte Black option) that lets you control your media with the slide of a finger.
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Last Updated: 01/23/2009
VGN-CS290 Configure-to-Order Series
VAIO® CS Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook Type of Use: Portable Action Buttons: Play / Pause / Stop, AV Mode, Mute,
Volume - / +, Capture, WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off
Pointing Device:
Electro-static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor (only available on
Matte Black option)
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 Processor T9550
(Configuration 1), Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (Configuration 2), Intel® Core™
2 Duo
Processor P8600 (Configuration 3), Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T6400 (Configuration 4) or Intel® Pentium® T3400 (Configuration 5)
Speed:
2.66GHz
(Configuration 1), 2.53GHz
(Configuration 2), 2.40GHz (Configuration 3), 2.0GHz (Configuration 4) or 2.16GHz (Configuration 5)
Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz (Configurations 1-3),
800MHz (Configuration 4) or 667MHz (Configuration 5)
L2 Cache: 6MB (Configuration 1), 3MB (Configurations
2
-3), 2MB (Configuration 4) or 1MB (Configuration 5)
Technology: Optional Intel® Centrino® 2 processor
techology or Optional Intel® Centrino® processor technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
, 3GB
PC2-6400 (2GBx1
+ 1GBx1) or 2GB
PC2-6400 (1GBx2)
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
400GB
(Configuration 1), 320GB
(Configuration 2), 320GB (Configuration 3), 250GB (Configuration 4) or 160GB (Configuration 5)
Speed:
7200rpm (Configuration 2), 5400rpm
(Configuration 1 and 3-5)
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
BD-R Read: 2x max (only with BD-ROM option) BD-R Write: 4x max (only with BD-R/-RE/-ROM option) BD-RE Write: 2x max (only with BD-R/-RE/-ROM option) BD-ROM Read: 2x max (only with BD-ROM option) BD-RE Read: 2x max (only with BD-ROM option) BD-R DL Read: 2x max (only with BD-ROM option) BD-R DL Write: 2x max (only with BD-R/-RE/-ROM option) Blu-
ray Disc
™ Support:
Optional
- Read Only (BD-ROM)
or Read / Write (BD-R/-RE/-ROM)
BD-RE DL Read: 2x max (only with BD-ROM option) BD-RE DL Write: 2x max (only with BD-R/-RE/-ROM
option)
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW) DVD Support:
Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™
media slot (Standard/Duo) with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
14.1"
Resolution:
1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes Technology: WXGA LCD
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Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
4500MHD with Intel
® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory of 820MB (max.) (with 2GB RAM option), 1340MB (max.) (with 3GB RAM option and 4GB RAM option with 32-bit OS) or 1750MB (max.) (with 4GB RAM option and 64-bit OS)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset Max. External Resolution via VGA:
2048x1536
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant) VGA Output(s):
1
DC
-In:
1
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE
1394)
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base
-TX
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-
45)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Wireless LAN: Intel®
WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
Power
Battery Type:
VGP-BPS13/S (Standard Capacity) or VGP
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BPL13 (Large Capacitiy) Lithium-ion Battery
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5
-4.0 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
2.5
-6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Ultimate 64-bit
, Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-
bit
or Windows Vista® Business 32-
bit with SP1/XP Pro downgrade (XP downgrade not compatible with Blu­ray Disc™ optical drives)
Supplied Software: Microsoft®
Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007
(with Home Premium or Ultimate OS) or Small
Business 2007
(with Business OS)
VAIO® Multimedia Suite:
VAIO
® Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO
® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation
VAIO
® MusicBox - Music by Mood
VAIO
® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Anti
-Virus & Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows
Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
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.
Environmental Information
RoHS®: Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
ENERGY STAR®:
4.0 Compliant (not available with T3400
CPU)
Dimensions
Weight:
5.7 lbs
(with standard battery)
Measurements:
13.2"(W) x 0.83-1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS13/S) or
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL13) AC Adapter Power Cord
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Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL13)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/S)
AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V25)
Bluetooth® Mouse with Mouse Pad (VGP-
BMS5P)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-
USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® technology (VGP-
CKC3) Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC5) Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
Color: Champagne Gold, Cosmopolitan Pink, Dove
White, Glossy Black, Matte Black, Sangria Red
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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services.
4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™
media playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
8. Measured at the narrowest point
9. 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.
10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.
11. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
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 aplicable 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 dont 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 instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.
16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
17. Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary. Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates.
18. Microsoft®
Windows Live
OneCare
Trial Version – This trial software will work for ninety (90) 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 90-day trial period, you must buy a subscription. You can subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
For this product there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with 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 here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. 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, Memory Stick PRO, the Sony logo, the VAIO logo, MagicGate, VAIO Smart Protection, MOTION EYE and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows Live, OneCare and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 09/08.
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