Optical drive
| DVD+RW read speed |
6 x |
| DVD-RW read speed |
6 x |
| DVD-R read speed |
8 x |
| DVD+R read speed |
8 x |
| DVD-R write speed |
8 x |
| DVD+RW write speed |
4 x |
| DVD-RW write speed |
4 x |
| CD-RW read speed |
24 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer write speed |
2.4 x |
| CD read speed |
24 x |
| Double Layer DVD write speed |
2.4 x |
| CD write speed |
24 x |
| Double Layer DVD read speed |
4 x |
| DVD+R write speed |
8 x |
Other features
| TV in port |
N |
| Modem speed |
56 Kbit/s |
| Infrared data port |
N |
| Internal modem |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
| DVI port |
N |
| CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity |
1 |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type |
Type II |
| SmartCard slot |
Y |
| TV-out |
N |
| Modem (RJ-11) ports |
1 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
N |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
| DC-in jack |
Y |
Processor
| Processor cache |
2 MB |
| Processor cache type |
L2 |
| Processor front side bus |
533 MHz |
| Processor frequency |
2 GHz |
Keyboard
| Keyboard layout |
AZERTY |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
Graphics
| Maximum graphics adapter memory |
0.256 GB |
Memory
| Internal memory type |
DDR2-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory |
2 GB |
| Internal memory |
1 GB |
Storage
| Hard drive speed |
5400 RPM |
| Total storage capacity |
100 GB |
| Hard drive interface |
Serial ATA |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
VAIO VGN-A497XP
Benefit from increased workspace, brighter colours and sharper contrast on screen thanks to this laptop's widescreen display and Sony X-black technology. An Auto Luminance Sensor monitors ambient lighting conditions and automatically adjusts the brightness of your screen for comfortable viewing and battery saving. Performance is also boosted and battery life extended by the use of the newest Intel® Centrino(TM) mobile technology offering you fast wireless networking; Bluetooth® technology allows effortless linking with handhelds and mobile phones. This replacement for your desktop comes with a neatly crafted wireless mouse and a dual format double layer DVD writer offering twice the capacity of ordinary DVDs. With plenty of power this laptop is ideal for use at the office, on the move and at home.
Features:
Intel® Pentium® M processor 760 2.0 GHz, 533 MHz frontside bus
Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® technology
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
100 GB (Serial ATA 5400 rpm) hard disk drive
Memory: 2 x 512 MB DDR SDRAM; maximum 2 GB DDR SDRAM
Widescreen 17" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) X-black LCD screen
Graphics: ATI MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(TM) X600 with 256 MB VRAM
16-bit CD-quality stereo sound
Double layer DVD±RW drive
Ethernet network; built-in 56 kbps data / fax modem; Wireless LAN 802.11b/g; Bluetooth® technology
Built-in stereo speakers, touchpad, auto luminance sensor, plug & display
Connections: docking station, i.LINK(TM) (IEEE1394) S400, 3 USB 2.0 ports, Memory Stick PRO(TM) slot (standard or duo), PC card slot
