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Last Updated: 01/08/2008
VGN-AR750E/B
VAIO® AR Gaming Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons:
S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject, Play/Pause/Stop,
Wireless LAN On/Off, FF and Rewind
Hardware
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100
Speed:
2.10GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
4GB (2GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity:
320GB (160GB x2)
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Technology:
RAID Technology
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write:
2.4x max.
DVD+R Write:
8x max.
DVD+RW Write:
4x max.
DVD-R Write:
8x max.
DVD-RW Write:
4x max.
CD-R Write:
8x max.
CD-RW Write:
8x max.
DVD±RW:
Yes
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD Read:
8x max.
DVD-RAM Write:
5x max.
DVD-R DL Write:
2x max.
BD-R Read:
2x max.
BD-ROM Read:
2x max.
BD-RE Read:
2x max.
BD-R DL Read:
1.6x max.
DVD-RAM Read:
5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™ Support:
Yes (BD-ROM/DVD±R DL/±RW/RAM)
BD-RE DL Read:
1.6x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Supports Memory Stick® and Memory Stick
Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One Secure Digital (SD) media slot
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
One ExpressCard® /54 Slot
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WXGA+
Screen Size:
17"
Resolution:
1440x900
XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology:
Yes
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT GPU with Total Available
Graphics Memory of 1791MB (max.)
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Video RAM:
512MB Dedicated Video Memory
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
S-Video Output(s):
1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
S/PDIF Output(s):
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.0-2.5 hours (Standard Capacity Battery)
2.0-4.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements:
150W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium
Internet Services:
AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of
Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007
Sony® Original Software:
Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation
LocationFree Player® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete
list of software applications and trials.
Security and Anti-Virus Software:
Norton 360™ All-In-One Security 60-day
Trial
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Limited Warranty
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance,
available 24/7
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
See actual warranty for details.
Dimensions
Weight:
8.4 lbs. with standard battery
Measurements:
16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1A)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC2)
USB Laser Mouse (VGP-UMS55/B)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50A)
All-in-one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP-SP100)
USB Floppy Drive (VGP-UFD1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
Color:
Black
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UPC Code:
027242734098
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. A portion of hard disk space is
reserved as a recovery partition.
3. Requires a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 8GB.
6. 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
connector may not communicate with each other.
7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty,
please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972
(888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway
Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
10. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
11. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services
which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
13. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will
work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use
the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use
the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet
service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software
after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual
version. You can convert online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Microsoft®
Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which is the total of
Dedicated Video Memory, System Video memory and Shared
System Memory. Shared System Memory vaires depending on the
operating condition and system memory size.
15. Non-metric measures are approximate and may vary.
16. A portion of the system memory over 3GB available to the operating
system.
17. Requires HDTV with HDMI connector (sold separately) and equivalent
display capability. Image quality will vary.
18. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit
compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. VAIO
computers may not support movie playback on packaged media
recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
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
operate 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 packages and/or non-Sony add-on
hardware options 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. Pre-installed software may
not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product
meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy
efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may
be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-
HiColor, i.LINK, Sound Reality, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo,
MagicGate, LocationFree Player and Click to Disc are trademarks of
Sony. Microsoft and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel Centrino and Core are
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S and other countries. Blu-ray
Disc is a trademark. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI
is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 11/07.
