Sony VGN-NR180N Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 09/06/2007

VGN-NR185E/W

VAIO® NR Series Notebook PC

 

Computer Type: Notebook

 

Type of Use: Portable

 

Action Buttons: S1, AV Mode, Power on/off, 

WLAN on/off

 

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

 

Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke 

and 19.05mm pitch

 

Type: Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor T5450

 

Speed: 1.66GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz

 

L2 Cache: 2MB

 

Type: DDR2

 

Installed: 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-5300

 

Maximum: 4GB

 

Speed: 667MHz

 

Capacity: 200GB

 

Speed: 4200rpm

 

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 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

 

CD Read: 24x max.

 

DVD Read: 8x max.

 

DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.

 

DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.

 

DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.

 

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick 

Duo™  media with MagicGate® functionality 
One Secure Digital Media (SD) 
One 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

 

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Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media 

Accelerator X3100

 

Video RAM: 251MB Total Available Graphics 

Memory

 

Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

 

Interface: VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor

 

Ethernet Port: 1

 

Headphone Jack: 1

 

i.LINK® Interface: 1(4-pin) interface

 

Modem Jack: 1

 

Microphone Input: 1

 

USB Port(s): 4 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 1

 

DC-In: 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 

 

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion 

Battery (VGP-BPS9/B)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 2.5 to 4.5 hours

Standard Capacity Battery 

4.0 to 7.5 hours Large Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL9)

 

Power Requirements: 95W +10%

 

Operating System: Genuine 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 DVD® - DVD 

Creation, LocationFree® Player Software 
*Please access VAIO® Support Central 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

 

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

 

Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical 

telephone assistance, available 24/7

 

Online and Email Support: Limited Support 

available from 
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO 
See actual warranty for details.

 

Weight: 6.2 lbs with standard battery

 

Measurements: 14.2”(W) x 1.2”-1.5”(H) x 

10.6”(D)

 

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Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9/B)

 

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V27)

 

Power Cord

 

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-

BPS9/B)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9C)

 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V27)

 

Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)

 

Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50A)

 

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)

 

Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)

 

Urban Messenger Case (VGP-AML2)

 

Mouse Talk™  Mouse and Internet Phone (VN-

CX1A/W)

 

Color: Slik (White)

 

UPC Code: 027242725362

 

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. Non-metric measure is approximate and may vary. 
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. 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. 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. 

11. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
12. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista® 

classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video 
Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. 

13. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the 

operating system. 

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, i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick, Mouse 
Talk, LocationFree and Click to DVD are trademarks or registered 
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trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. 
Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft 
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Printed in U.S.A. 09/07.