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Last Updated: 11/06/2006

VGN-N170G/T

VAIO® N Series Notebook PC

 

Computer Type:  Notebook

 

Type of Use:  Portable

 

Action Buttons:  Standby, WLAN on/off

 

Pointing Device:  Electro-Static touch pad

 

Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

 

Type: Intel® Core™  Duo Processor T2050

 

Speed: 1.60GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz

 

L2 Cache:  2MB

 

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

 

Type: DDR2

 

Installed: 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200

 

Maximum: 2GB

 

Speed: 533MHz

 

Capacity: 120GB

 

Speed: 5400rpm

 

Interface: Serial ATA

 

DVD+R DL Write:  4x max.

 

DVD+R Write:  8x max.

 

DVD+RW Write:  8x max.

 

DVD-R Write:  8x max.

 

DVD-RW Write:  6x max.

 

CD-R Write:  24x max.

 

CD-RW Write:  24x max.

 

DVD±RW: Yes

 

CD Read:  24x max.

 

DVD Read:  8x max.

 

DVD-R DL Write:  4x max.

 

DVD-RAM Read:  5x max.

 

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick PRO™  and 

Memory Stick PRO Duo™  media with MagicGate® 
functionality 
ExpressCard™ /34 Slot

 

Sound System:  Windows® sound system compatible

 

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD

 

Screen Size:  15.4”

 

Resolution: 1280 x 800

 

XBRITE-ECO™  Technology: Yes

 

Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

 

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Video RAM:  128MB [Dynamically Allocated Shared 

(RAM/Video) Memory]

 

Chipset: Intel® 945GM

 

Interface: VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor

 

Ethernet Port:  1

 

Headphone Jack:  1

 

i.LINK® Interface: 1(4-pin) interface

 

Memory Stick® Media Slot:  1

 

Secure Digital Slot: 1

 

Microphone Input:  1

 

USB Port(s):  2 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s):  1

 

DC-In: 1

 

Express Card™  Slot: 1

 

Ethernet Protocol:  Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Ethernet Speed:  10Base-T/100Base-TX

 

Modem Type:  Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

 

Wireless LAN:  Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network 

Connection (802.11a/b/g)

 

Battery Type:  Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery 

(VGP-BPS2A/S)

 

Estimated Battery Life:  2.5-5.5 hours

 

Power Requirements:  86W+10%

 

Operating System:  Microsoft® Windows® XP Media 

Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2

 

Internet Services:  America Online® 180-Day Trial  - 

New Users Only

 

Supplied Software:  Microsoft® Works 8.5   

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2003

 

Sony® Original Software:  Click to DVD® - DVD 

Creation 
DVgate Plus™  - Digital Video 
Trial Versions of Sony popular games 
*For a complete list of software applications and 
trials, please visit VAIO® Support Central

 

Security and Anti-Virus Software:  Norton® Internet 

Security™  60-Day Trial 
TrendMicro™  Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial

 

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

 

Weight: 6.8 lbs with standard battery (weight is 

approximate and may vary)

 

Measurements: 14.4” (W) x 1.2” -1.6” (H) x 10.5” (D)

 

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A/S)

 

AC adapter

 

Power Cord

 

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Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)

 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

 

1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)

 

512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)

 

USB Visual Communication Camera (VGP-UVC100)

 

Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)

 

Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)

 

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)

 

Bluetooth® Adapter (PCGA-BA2)

 

Color: Wenge Brown

 

UPC Code:  027242704855

 

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 compatible wireless LAN access point(s). Some features may rely 

on Internet service which may require a fee. 

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. 
5. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 
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 

and environmental conditions. 

8. 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. 

9. 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. 

10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for 

evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system 
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product 
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the 
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an 
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the 
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-
use options and operations. 

11. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
12. Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows 

Vista Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core 
experiences of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and 
finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in 
premium editions of Windows Vista -- like the new Windows Aero™  user 
interface -- require advanced or additional hardware. Check 
www.windowsvista.com/getready 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 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. Non-metric weights and 
measurements are approximate.  
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in 
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, 
Memory Stick, SOny logo, VAIO logo, XBRITE-ECO logo, Memory Stick PRO, 
Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus and 
like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered 
trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and 
Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of 
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their 
respective owners.  
Printed in U.S.A. 09/06.  

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