Sony VAIO FS970P (Pentium M 740 1.73 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD) (discontinued)

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Manufacturer description

The VAIO FS Series Notebook combines a full-size workspace and powerful performance with the slim, lightweight design a mobile user demands. The VAIO FS Notebook is an ideal solution for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands. The VAIO FS Notebook is optimized for mobility and designed with your day-to-day computing applications in mind. With an Intel processor, ample storage, and an impressive suite of integrated productivity and multimedia entertainment tools, your VAIO FS Notebook is ready to help you power through your day and entertain you when you're done. The VAIO FS Notebook is your passport to mobile multimedia entertainment, making it quick and easy to create, manage and enjoy your digital photos, movies, and music. The VAIO FS Notebook features an exceptional 15.4" widescreen display with Sony's original XBRITE LCD technology for higher brightness levels than standard displays. The result: deeper blacks, brighter whites, and sharper-detail. And with the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you can enjoy a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. It's the ideal way to present your photos and home video, and a great way to watch movies and DVDs when you're on the go.

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Tips on Sony VAIO FS970P (Pentium M 740 1.73 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD)

• DIY: Clean up your notebook by JamisonDCush on April 4, 2007
• Hibernating problems by covolor on April 4, 2007
• Upgrade your laptop's hard drive by acedtect on April 4, 2007
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Sony VAIO FS970P (Pentium M 740 1.73 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD) specifications

• General
• Platform Technology Intel Centrino
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers , Wireless LAN antenna
• Width 14.3 in
• Depth 10.4 in
• Height 1.4 in
• Weight 6.0 lbs
• Processor
• Processor Intel Pentium M 740 / 1.73 GHz
• Data bus speed 533.0 MHz
• Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology , Power-optimized processor system bus , Execute Disable Bit capability
• Chipset type Mobile Intel 915GM Express
• Cache Memory
• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2.0 MB
• RAM
• Installed Size 512.0 MB / 2.0 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533.0 MHz
• Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
• Storage Controller
• Storage controller type IDE
• Storage
• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 80.0 GB - 4200.0 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable
• Optical Storage
• Type DVD±RW (±R DL)
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
• Optical Storage (2nd)
• 2nd optical storage type None
• Card Reader
• Card reader type Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick Duo , Memory Stick Pro , Memory Stick
• Display
• Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features X BRITE-ECO
• Video
• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 900
• Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
• Max Allocated RAM Size 128.0 MB
• Audio
• Audio output type Sound card
• Input Device(s)
• Input device type Keypad , Touchpad
• Keyboard localization and layout QWERTY
• Telecom
• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56.0 Kbps
• Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90 , ITU V.92
• Networking
• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
• Data link protocol Ethernet , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b , Fast Ethernet
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g
• Expansion / Connectivity
• Expansion Bays None
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Memory - Type I/II , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Memory Stick , 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x CardBus
• Interfaces 1.0 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 , 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Phone line - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1.0 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Display / video - VGA - 4 pin FireWire , 2.0 x Modem - RJ-11 , 1.0 x Headphones - 4 pin USB Type A
• Power
• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Battery
• Technology Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1.0
• Mfr estimated battery life 3.5 hour(s)
• Operating System / Software
• OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Software Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition (Trial) , VAIO Security Center , Sony Click to DVD , VAIO Recovery Wizard , VAIO Update , Microsoft Works 8.5 , InterVideo WinDVD , Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 (Trial) , Quicken 2006 New User Edition , Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription) , VAIO Support Central , Sony Image Converter , AOL Online (180 days trial) , Sony SonicStage , Sony DVgate Plus , Roxio DigitalMedia SE , VAIO Media
• Manufacturer Warranty
• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Product info support - Web support - Software - 1 year - On-site , Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year , Limited warranty - 1 year