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Models

PCG-GRX670

Processor

Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

4 processor 2GHz

1

-M

supports Intel

®

Enhanced SpeedStep™ technology

2

Cache Memory

512 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed

400 MHz

LCD

16.1" UXGA (1600x1200) TFT display

Graphics

4X AGP enabled ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 7500
32 MB VRAM (128-bit DDR SDRAM)
Dual display support

Memory

512 MB DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1024 MB

Hard Drive

Removable 40 GB

hard drive

Optical Drive

Internal removable DVD-RW / CD-RW drive
(CD-ROM read 24x max; CD-RW read 12x max; CD-R write
16x max; CD-RW write 10x max; DVD-ROM read 8x max;
DVD-R/RW read 4x max; DVD-R/RW write 1x max)

Optional Floppy Drive

External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)

Memory Stick

®

Media Slot

Supports optional Memory Stick

®

media

Hot-Swappable Multi-Bay

Supports DVD-RW / CD-RW drive or optional second battery

Modem

Integrated V.90 modem

Ethernet

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface

Pointing Device

Center Jog Dial™ control with back button
Electro-Static touch pad

Estimated Battery Life

5

Lithium-ion battery, supports dual battery operation
1.5-4.5 hours with one battery

4

3.0-9.0 hours with optional second battery

4

PC Card Slots

2 type I/type II cards, or 1 type III card, CardBus support

Audio

Windows

®

sound system compatible

Built-in stereo speakers; monoral mini-jack microphone

Other Interfaces

i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) interface

3

, TV out, 3 USB, RJ-11 modem

jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick

®

media slot, VGA output,

parallel, headphone (stereo), mic-in, port replicator interface

Optional Port Replicator (PCGA-PRGX1)

DC in, PS/2

®

keyboard and mouse, 2 USB, serial, parallel,

VGA output, S-video, RJ-45, line-in, docking CN, TV out

Power Requirements

90 watts m10% (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star

®

compliant

Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.6"-1.8" X 14" X 11.5"

Weight

8.0 lbs.with one battery
8.4 lbs. with battery and optical drive

Supplied Accessories

Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter, 
and weight saver

Optional Accessories

Port replicator (PCGA-PRGX1)
External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
Neoprene noteboook & AC adapter cases (PCGA-CCN3)
802.11b Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)
802.11b Wireless LAN Bridge access point (PCWA-A220)
802.11b Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C150S)
802.11a Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)

Service and Warranty Information

One year limited hardware Express Service

5

(Certain restric-

tions apply.)
One year limited hardware parts and labor

5

Telephone Support

5

: One year hardware and 90 days soft-

ware and operating system from purchase date

Operating System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition

Home and Business Software

Quicken

®

2002 New User Edition

8

Microsoft

®

Word 2002

9

Communication

VAIO Media™

Movie and TV Software

Adobe Premiere

®

LE 

Sony Click to DVD™
Sony DVgate™
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony Pico Player™
Drag ‘n Drop™
InterVideo WinDVD™ 2000

Music Software

Sony SonicStage™
Screenblast™ Acid™
Screenblast™ Sound Forge

®

Photo Software

Adobe Photoshop Elements
Sony PictureGear Studio™

Sony Network Smart Capture

Online Center

America Online

® 7

RealNetworks

®

Real Entertainment Suite

Virus, Tools, and Support Software

Trend Micro PC-Cillin

® 7

VAIO Support Agent

1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may

affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.

2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.

Accessible capacity may vary.

3 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product

contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK con-
nector may not communicate with each other.

4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 From date of purchase with registration.
6 Wireless LAN access point and PC card sold separately. Sony can-

not fully guarantee the security of wireless communications.

7 Requires fees for use.
8 Existing users may be required to pay upgrade fee.
9 Certain software product(s) included with this computer may use

technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU
WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT
FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCE-
DURES. Product activation procedures and privacy policy will be
detailed during launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations
of the software product or reconfigurations of this computer, and may
be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

10 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore,
there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware
options. This personal computer is not manufactured to any specific software,
and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with
respect to the performance of this product with any particular software pack-
ages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this
document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this
product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to
connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able
to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to
vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the
suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every
particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook
Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on
display. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation. 

(c)2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and Memory
Stick are registered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, Jog Dial, PictureGear,
SonicStage, Click to DVD, MovieShaker, and Pico Player are trademarks of
Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trade-
mark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation. RealNetworks, RealPlayer, and RealJukebox are
registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. All other trademarks are trade-
marks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the

• Click to DVD

TM

software. Turn home videos into DVDs with DVD-RW / CD-RW drive!

• Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

4 processor 2GHz

- M

• The ultimate notebook for business or pleasure with enormous 40 GB

2

hard drive and hot swap-

pable bay for DVD-RW / CD-RW drive or optional second battery

• Amazing gigantic 16.1” UXGA screen - with ultra high-resolution and dual display support!
• Memory Stick

®

media slot allows you to tie together so many aspects of the digital world!

Sony VAIO® GRX-Series Notebook

SPECIFICATIONS

EASILY BURN DVDs!

Easily turn home movies into DVDs
with Sony’s exclusive Click to DVD

software & DVD-RW / CD-RW drive.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Download. Make custom CDs that
sound incredibly clear on the inte-
grated stereo speaker system!

GOT WIRELESS?

High-speed wireless access for
mobile network connection

8

.

STYLISH AND PROFESSIONAL

Serious power and ultimate style with
magnesium alloy casing. Who says
you can’t have it all?

GRX670

A powerful reason to go mobile.

Sony recommends Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP

Professional for Mobile Computing.

FEATURES

Sony Exclusive

MUL

TIMEDIA

DIGIT

AL EDITING 

software p

ackage!

Cutting-edge 

DVD-RW

drive available!

Version 1.1

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