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VGN-FW31M
Best screen for go-anywhere entertainment
Powerful entertainment with large real wide X-black screen and Blu-ray Disc™ drive
This product is a previous model, however it may still be available to buy.
Technical SpecificationsVGN-FW31M
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Operating System
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Operating System |
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium |
|
Microsoft® Windows® Service Pack |
1 |
Architecture
|
Platform |
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology |
|
Chipset |
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset |
Colour
|
Cover Colour |
Silver |
CPU Section
|
Processor Name |
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600, Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology |
|
Processor Manufacturer |
Intel® |
|
Processor Speed (GHz) |
2.4 |
|
L2 Cache (MB) |
3 |
|
Frontside Bus (MHz) |
1066 |
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Number of Cores |
2 |
Memory
|
Memory Size (GB) |
4 |
|
Memory Speed (MHz) |
800 |
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Memory Type |
DDR2 SDRAM (2x2GB) |
|
Max. Supported Memory (GB) |
4 |
|
Max Memory Comment |
In the case of 4GB, a portion of the system memory over 3GB might not be available to the 32bit operating system |
Drives
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Hard Drive Capacity (GB) |
500 |
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Hard Drive Type |
Serial ATA |
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Hard Drive Speed (rpm) |
4200 |
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Optical Drive Type |
Blu-ray Disc™ Drive (reader/writer): BD-R/-RE/-ROM/ DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM Drive |
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Optical Drive Fitting |
Built-in |
Drives Speed
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Write |
CD-R x24, CD-RW x16, DVD-R DL x4, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x4, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x6 , DVD-RAM x5, BD-Rx4, BD-RE x2, BD-R DL x4, BD-RE DL x2 |
|
Read |
CD-ROM x24, CD-R x24, CD-RW x24, DVD x8, DVD-R DL x6, DVD-R x8, DVD-RW x6, DVD+R DL x6, DVD+R x8, DVD+RW x6, DVD-RAM x5, BD-ROM x4, BD-Rx4, BD-RE x2, BD-RE DL x2, BD-R DL x2 |
Display
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Screen Type |
X-black LCD |
|
Diagonal Size (in) |
16.4 |
|
Resolution |
1600x900 |
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Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
|
Resolution Type |
WXGA++ |
Graphics
|
Graphic Card Name |
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470 |
|
Total Graphics Memory |
Total available graphics memory of Approx. 1530MB* with dedicated GDDR3 Video Memory of 256MB |
|
Comments |
* Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size |
Interfaces
|
4 Pin i.LINK™ (IEEE1394), 400 Mbps |
1 |
|
DC in |
1 |
|
Memory Stick™ Slot |
1 |
|
Memory Stick™ Slot Type |
Memory Stick™ Std / Duo, Memory Stick™ PRO Std / Duo, high speed data transfer |
|
SD Card Slot |
1 |
|
Microphone Jack (Stereo) |
1 |
|
RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem) |
1 |
|
RJ-45 Direct Port (Network) |
1 |
|
USB Speed |
High/Full/Low |
|
USB Port (quantity) |
3 |
|
USB Version |
2.0 |
|
USB Connector Type |
A |
|
VGA Connector for Monitor |
1 |
|
TV out |
1 |
|
TV out type |
HDMI |
|
Audio out |
1 |
|
Audio out Type(s) |
Stereo Headphones/Speakers Jack |
|
Express Card Slot |
1 |
|
Express Card Slot Type |
34mm |
Connectivity
|
Built-in Modem |
V.92/V.90 |
|
Integrated Wireless LAN |
YES |
|
Wireless LAN Max. Date Rate (Mbps) |
300 (RX)/ 150 (TX) |
|
Wireless LAN Range (m) |
max. 100 |
|
Wireless LAN Type |
802.11a/b/g/Draft n |
|
Integrated Bluetooth (Version) |
2.1 + EDR |
|
Bluetooth Range (m) |
10 |
|
Ethernet network |
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T |
Multimedia
|
Intel® High Definition Audio Compatible |
YES |
|
3D Surround |
Dolby Sound Room® |
|
Built-in Stereo Speakers |
YES |
|
Windows® Sound System Compatible |
YES |
Built-in Camera
|
Built-in 'Motion Eye' Digital Camera |
YES |
|
Frames per Second |
max. 30 |
|
Image Sensor (Mega Pixels) |
1.3 |
|
Motion Picture Function |
YES |
|
Motion Pictures max. Resolution (pixels) |
1280x1024 (SXGA) |
Keyboard Section
|
Touch Pad |
1 |
Features
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Special Buttons |
Power button, Wireless switch, Short-cut Keys (S1), AV buttons |
|
Auto Resolution |
Plug and Display |
|
Kensigton Lock |
YES |
|
Built-in Microphone |
YES |
Software
|
Audio |
VAIO Music Box, Windows Media Player 11, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.5 |
|
Video & TV |
Me&My VAIO, VAIO Content Importer / Exporter, WinDVD BD 8 for VAIO, DivX Player & Converter, VAIO Movie Story |
|
Photo |
Picture Motion Browser, VAIO Movie Story |
|
CD-DVD Burning |
Easy Media Creator 10, Click to Disc/Editor |
|
Home Network |
VAIO Media Plus |
|
Office Application |
Adobe® Reader® 8.1, Microsoft® Office Trial 2007 (60 days Try & Buy) |
|
Security & Other |
McAfee® Internet Security Suite (with 60 days free virus updates), VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 - HDD recovery (hidden partition), Google software package |
Supplied Accessories
|
AC Adaptor |
YES |
|
Battery |
YES |
|
Power Cord |
YES |
Dimensions
|
Depth Main Unit (mm) |
261 |
|
Height Main Unit (min – max in mm) |
29 - 37 |
|
Width Main Unit (mm) |
384 |
|
Weight with Supplied Battery and Supplied Drive (kg) |
3.1 |
Battery
|
Battery Type |
Lithium-Ion battery (VGP-BPS13A/S) |
|
Battery Life Time (min) |
170 |
|
Battery Charging Time (min) |
220 |
|
Battery Life Disclaimer |
Actual battery life will vary depending on your specific hardware and software configurations. Benchmark: MobileMark 2007 |
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