Version: 2008
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Sony VAIO VGN-A690

  • Part Number:VGN-A690
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General

  • Platform Technology Intel Centrino
  • Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna , Stereo speakers
  • Width 16.0 in
  • Depth 11.0 in
  • Height 1.8 in
  • Weight 8.8 lbs
  • Bundled with Docking station
  • Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
  • Screen type Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g

Processor

  • Processor Intel Pentium M 750 / 1.86 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 915PM Express

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 2.0 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 1.0 GB / 2.0 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533.0 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
  • RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type Serial ATA

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 100.0 GB - 5400.0 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) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type Card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , Memory Stick Pro , Memory Stick Duo

Display

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

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon x600 PCI Express x16
  • Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 128.0 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio output compliant standards AC '97

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Keyboard , Touchpad

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate 56.0 Kbps
  • Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
  • Data link protocol Ethernet , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b , Gigabit Ethernet , IEEE 802.11a
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b

Expansion / Connectivity

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

Miscellaneous

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

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 135.0 Watt

Battery

  • Technology Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1.0
  • Battery capacity 4000.0 mAh
  • Mfr estimated battery life 2.5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

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

Manufacturer Warranty

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

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