VGN-AR

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Overview

The Sony VAIO VGN-AR Series, released in 2006, was designed to tackle the desktop replacement segment. As usual for these Laptops from Sony, the VGN-AR was equipped with powerfull hardware and many multimedia features, which makes it a high-end Laptop.

At launch the Full-Spec VGN-AR was even offered with a BlueRay optical drive. The desktop replacement was offered with a 17" 16:10 screen, which could be had in either 1440x900 or 1920x1200 resolutions. The former being WXGA+ and the latter being WUXGA. This made for a stunning experience watching movies and videos. Something that Sony complemented with an optional ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner, making for an excelent multimedia device.

High-End one of first to have blueray digital TV tuner webcam bad speakers PCMCIA TypeII, ExpressCard/54, SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, i.LINK 4-pin, HDMI, VGA, S-VIdeo out, Modem and Ethernet, 3x 2.0 USB, TV Tuner, BlueRay Drive,

Detailed Specs

Processor: Intel Pentium D T2370 / Intel Core (2) Duo T2500, T2500, T5450, T7100, T7200, T7250, T7300, T7700, T8100, T8300, T9300

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8400m GT, 8600m GT, GeForce Go 7600

Display: 17.1" 16:10 1440 x 900 WXGA+ / 1920 x 1200 WUXGA

RAM: 2x SO-DIMM DD2 (upgradable to 4GB)

Storage: 2,5" Serial-ATA HDD

OS: Windows XP Professional / Windows Vista Home Premium / Business / Ultimate

Weight: 3,8kg - 4,1kg

2006 MSRP: 900€ - 2300€

Downloads

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