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The audio is great!
Submitted by: Donny
It doesnt overheat
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eh its alright...
Submitted by: Faith
laptops are so much more convenient than computers
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Product Review & Description
Equipped with ultrafast processing power, Blu-ray playback, stellar graphics and a crystal clear LCD extra-widescreen display, the VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC (VGN-FW550F/B) is built for the multimedia savvy.
Unrivaled Entertainment
Watch your favorite Blu-ray flicks on the ultrawide 16.4" (1600 x 900) LCD screen with theatre-like display and 16:9 aspect ratio, just like the latest LCD and flatscreen TVs. Get booming theatre-quality sound with Dolby Sound Room Audio. Maximize gaming intensity with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD4650 graphics card and a full 1GB of VRAM. Create your own multimedia with Sony's easy-to-use pro-quality VAIO® Movie Story. Enjoy CD and DVD reading and writing capabilities with Sony's ultraeasy Click to Disc and Click to Disc Editor software. Stream entertainment from your FW notebook to your entire home network with VAIO® Media.
Killer Performance
Get high def multimedia performance with the Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz) processor with Intel Centrino 2 processor technology and 4GB RAM. Store all your multimedia files in the 320GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard disk drive. AV controls make multimedia navigation faster and easier than ever. Connect to the web wirelessly and get even more connection options with A2DP Bluetooth technology.
Extras
Your ultramodern PC comes equipped with Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Hook up to your HDTV or primary PC with an HDMI output (HDMI cable sold separately). Stay connected to your social networks with the built-in Motion Eye camera and mic. Add-on a ton of cool accessories like keyboards, wireless and Bluetooth mice, and more. Enjoy your PC with a clear conscience knowing it's ENERGY STAR® qualified.
Sony Warranty & Support
Sony has you covered with their one-year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service. Get technical help anytime you need it via phone, email or online.
Sony VGN-FW550F/B
Detailed Specifications
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Laptop Model
- Series FW
- Model VGN-FW550F/B
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- Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
- Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Hardware
- Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)12
- Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
- Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Wi-Fi : Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3
Wireless/Networking
- Sound System : Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Audio
- Front Side Bus Speed : 1066MHz
- L2 Cache : 3MB
- Speed : 2.53GHz1
- Technology : Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
- Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor P8700
Processor
- DC-In : 1
- Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
- HDMI™ Output : 116
- Headphone Output(s) : 1
- Microphone Input : 1
- USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
- VGA Output(s) : 1
- i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)7
Inputs and Outputs
- BD-R DL Read : 5x max
- BD-R Read : 5x max
- BD-RE DL Read : 5x max
- BD-RE Read : 5x max
- BD-ROM Read : 5x max
- Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Read Only18 (BD-ROM)
- CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
- DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
Optical Drive
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)5,6
- Weight (Approx.) : 6.9 lbs5 (with standard capacity battery)
Weights and Measurements
- Action Buttons : S1, DVD Play, A/V Mode, Volume - / +, Play / Pause / Stop, Wireless/ Bluetooth® on / off
- Computer Type : Notebook
- Pointing Device : Electro-static touch pad
- Type of Use : Portable
General
- Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® / 34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Expansion Slots
- Average Boot Time : 60 sec21
- Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec21
- First Boot Time : 5 min22
Start-up Times
- Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer15
- Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit14
- Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200711
- The VAIO® Software Experience : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
- VAIO® Multimedia Suite : VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Software
- Installed : 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
- Maximum : 8GB
- Type/Speed : DDR2/800MHz
Memory
- Capacity : 320GB2
- Speed : 7200rpm
- Type : Serial ATA
Hard Drive
- Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
- Estimated Battery Life : Up to 3.0 hours8 Standard Capacity Battery Up to 5.0 hours8 Large Capacity Battery
- Power Requirements : 105W + 10%
Power
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty9. See actual limited warranty for details.
- Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
- Onsite/In-Home Service : 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service20. See actual warranty for details.
- Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/710 at 888-476-6972
Service and Warranty Information
- Chipset : Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
- Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ : 1920 x 108016
- Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048 x 1536
- Processor : ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2799MB (max.)13
- Video RAM : 1GB dedicated Video RAM
Graphics
- Resolution : 1600x900
- Screen Size : 16.4"4
Display
- ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
- EPEAT™ : Silver
- ROHS® : Compliant
Environmental Information