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Model

PCG-GRX700 series, BTO configurations

Processor 

(Configurable)

Mobile Intel

®

Celeron

®

processor 1.7GHz

1

Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

4 processor 1.8, 2.2 or 2.4 GHz

1

-M

supports Intel

®

Enhanced SpeedStep™ technology

1

Cache Memory:

512 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed: 

400 MHz

LCD: 

16.1" UXGA (1280x1024) TFT display

Graphics

ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 7500

32 MB VRAM (128-bit DDR SDRAM)

Dual display support

Memory 

(Configurable)

256 MB (256x1), 512 MB (256x2) or 1024 MB (512x2) DDR

SDRAM, expandable to 1024 MB

Hard Drive 

(Configurable)

Removable 30 or 60 GB

hard drive

Optical Drive 

(Configurable)

Internal removable CD-RW / DVD combo drive 

(Max

speeds:CD-ROM read 24x; CD-RW read 12x; CD-R write 24x;
CD-RW write 10x; DVD-ROM read 8x) 

or DVD+/-RW/CD-RW

drive 

(Max speeds: DVD-R and -RW write 1x, DVD+R and +RW

write 2x, CD-R write 16x, CD-RW write 8x, CD-ROM read 24x,
DVD-ROM read 5x)

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

For CD-RW/DVD combo drive or optional second battery

Modem

Integrated V.90 modem

Ethernet

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

Pointing Device

Electro-Static touch pad

Estimated Battery Life

4

Lithium-ion battery, supports dual battery operation

1.5-3.5 hours with one battery

4

3.0-7.0 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

, AV out (mini-jack), 3 USB, RJ-

11 modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick

®

media slot,

VGA output, parallel, headphone (stereo), monaural mini-jack

microphone, port replicator connection

Optional Port Replicator (PCGA-PRGX1)

PS/2

®

keyboard and mouse, 2 USB, serial, parallel, VGA out-

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

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-UMS5)

Sport backpack (PCGA-CCP2)

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)

USB Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC10)

External Speakers (PCGA-SP1)

External DVD-RW / CD-RW drive

11

(PCGA-DVRW1)

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 

(Configurable)

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition,

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Professional or

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional

Productivity Software

Microsoft

®

Money 2003 Standard

8

Microsoft

®

Works

Microsoft

®

Encarta

®

Online

9

DigiOn and Easy Systems Drag'n Drop CD+DVD 

(DVD+/- models only)

Video Software

Sony Click to DVD™ (DVD+/-RW and XP models only)

Adobe

®

Premiere

®

LE

Sony DVgate™

Sony MovieShaker™

InterVideo

®

WinDVD

®

4 for VAIO

®

PC

Music Software

Screenblast™ ACID (XP models only)

Screenblast™ SoundForge

®  

(XP models only)

Sony SonicStage™

RealNetworks RealOne™ Player

Photo Software

Adobe

®

Photoshop

®

Elements

Sony PictureGear Studio™

Sony Network Smart Capture

Communication

VAIO Media™ software  (XP models only)

Gaming

Microsoft

®

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

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 sold separately. Sony cannot fully guar-

antee the security of wireless communications.

7 Requires fees for use.

8 Certain features are time limited.

9 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft’s current online ver-

sion. Internet access required; additional fees ( including

telephone/long distance charges) may apply also.

10 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.

11 DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded on this drive will playback in

most consumer DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives.

12 Purchase GRX770 notebook between 2/1 and 5/31, 2003 and get a

free PCWA-C150 wireless LAN card by mail. Other restrictions apply.

See your retailer for details.

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, Memory Stick and

VAIO are registered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, PictureGear, MovieShaker,

Click to DVD, VAIO Media and SonicStage are trademarks of Sony. Intel and

Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark 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 trademarks of their

respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International

Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are

subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are

approximate. Printed in U.S.A. 1/03

• Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

4 processor  - M or Mobile Intel

®

Celeron

®

processor 

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

• Optional second battery doubles battery life

• Memory Stick

®

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

• i.LINK

® 

(IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface

3

Sony VAIO® GRX-Series Notebook BTO models

SPECIFICATIONS

ENJOY PICTURES!

Create your own digital photo album

with Sony’s exclusive PictureGear

Studio

software.

DIGITAL VIDEO CREATION

10

Connect your digital comcorder to

the GRX770 and edit and create

your own video!

EASILY BURN DVDs

Configurable cutting edge DVD+/-

RW/CD-RW drive. Easily turn home

movies into DVDs

11 

.(XP models only)

PORTABLE WORK STATION

Gigantic 16.0” SXGA screen, dual

battery capacity and configurable

Mobile Intel

® 

Processor.

PCG-GRX700/P/K

Portable PC that means business.

Sony recommends Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP

FEATURES

Sony Exclusive

MUL

TIMEDIA

DIGIT

AL EDITING 

software p

ackage!

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