Sony VAIO VGN-A690 specs

General

• System Type Notebook
• OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Bundled with Docking station
• Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b,
  IEEE 802.11g

Processor / Chipset

• Processor Intel Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz
• Cache L2 cache - 2.0 MB
• Front Side Bus 533.0 MHz
• Chipset Mobile Intel 915PM Express
• Platform Technology Intel Centrino
• Features Power-optimized processor system bus,
  Enhanced SpeedStep technology,
  Execute Disable Bit capability

Memory

• RAM 1.0 GB ( 2 x 512 MB )
• Max RAM Supported 2.0 GB
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Speed 533.0 MHz / PC2-4200
• Slots Qty 2
• Empty Slots 0.0

Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 100.0 GB HDD / 5400.0 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Optical Drive DVD±RW (+R DL)
• Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
• Rewrite Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
• Optical Drive (2nd) None
• Hard drive type Portable

Display

• Type 17.0 in
• Max Resolution 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA )
• Widescreen Yes
• Features ErgoBright,
  X BRITE

Audio & Video

• Graphics Processor PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon x600 - 128.0 MB DDR SDRAM
• Compliant Standards AC '97

Input

• Type Keyboard,
  Touchpad

Communications

• Wireless 802.11a/b/g
• Wireless Controller Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
• Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet

Modem

• Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
• Max Transfer Rate 56.0 Kbps

Battery

• Technology Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1.0
• Capacity 4000.0 mAh
• Run Time 2.5 hour(s)

AC Adapter

• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
• Output 135.0 Watt

Connections & Expansion

• Slots 2.0 x Memory ( 1.0 free ),
  1.0 x CardBus ( 0.0 free )
• Interfaces 4.0 x Parallel - S-video input - Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Headphones - VGA - RCA ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - Input - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Display / video - Line-out - 4 pin USB Type A ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Display / video - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - TOSLINK ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Display / video - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - RJ-45 ( On expansion base ),
  3.0 x Display / video - S-video output - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Audio - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Docking / port replicator - DVI-Digital - 4 pin USB Type A ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Modem - Output - RJ-45 ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Display / video - SPDIF output - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ( On expansion base ),
  1.0 x Network - Phone line - RJ-11,
  2.0 x Audio - VGA - RCA,
  1.0 x TV antenna - Line-in - 24 pin digital DVI,
  1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire),
  1.0 x Network,
  1.0 x Audio,
  1.0 x Hi-Speed USB,
  2.0 x Microphone
• Memory Card Reader Card reader ( Memory Stick Duo ),
  ( Memory Stick ),
  ( Memory Stick PRO )

Software

• Software Included Microsoft Works 8.0,
  VAIO Recovery Wizard,
  VAIO Zone,
  VAIO Help and Support,
  Sony PictureGear Studio,
  InterMute SpySubtract (30 days subscription),
  Sonic RecordNow! 7,
  Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial),
  Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription),
  Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio,
  Adobe Photoshop Elements,
  Sony Click to DVD,
  Sony DVgate Plus,
  AOL Online (90 days trial),
  Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition,
  InterVideo WinDVD,
  Quicken 2005 New User Edition,
  VAIO Update,
  VAIO Media,
  Sony SonicStage 2.1

Miscellaneous

• Features Intel PRO/Wireless
• Included Accessories Remote control,
  External speakers
• Cables Included ( 1.0 pcs.)

Dimensions & Weight

• Width 16.0 in
• Depth 11.0 in
• Height 1.8 in
• Weight 8.8 lbs

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Phone consulting - 1 year,
  Technical support - Parts and labor - 1 year

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