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High-resolution 14.1" XGA screen
allows outstanding viewing of your
digital images!
FEATURES
• Integrated 802.11b wireless LAN - stay connected!
• Low Voltage Mobile Intel
®
• 14.1" XGA TFT screen in slim and stylish magnesium-alloy body
• External CD-RW/DVD combo drive included
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface
transfer capabilities among equipped Sony products
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
PCG-VX88, PCG-VX88P
Processor
Low Voltage Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
supports enhanced Intel
®
SpeedStep™ technology
Cache Memory
512K integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
100 MHz
LCD
14.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT display
Graphics
Intel
®
815EM graphic chip with up to 11 MB Video SDRAM
(shared) and Intel's Dynamic Video Memory technology
Standard RAM
256MB SDRAM (128x2)
Maximum RAM
384MB SDRAM
Open Slot
0: micro DIMM
Hard Drive
30 GB
3
hard drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
External i.LINK
CD-RW/DVD combo drive
®
(R-write 8x; RW-write 4x; DVD-read 8x; CD-read 24x)
Floppy Drive
Optional: External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick
®
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Pointing Device
Center Jog Dial™ control with back button
Electro-Static touch pad
Estimated Battery Life
5
Lithium-ion battery
2.0-6.5 hours with standard battery
PC Card Slots
Supports one type I or type II card
CardBus support
Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11b
Bus/Interface: mini PCI
Radio frequency band: 2.4GHz (ISM band)
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible with 3D surround
Built-in stereo speakers; monoral mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
4
, 2 USB, RJ-11 modem jack,
RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick
®
media slot, VGA output,
headphone (stereo), mic-in, DC-in
Sony VAIO ® VX Series Notebook
An Inspiring Blend of Size and Mobility
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Download. Make custom CDs that
sound incredibly clear on the box
speaker system!
Pentium
®
III processor 850 MHz
4
supports high-speed digital video, audio, and data
Power Requirements
60 watts maximum (16V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star
®
III processor 850MHz
1
-M
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
2
Size (H x W x D)
0.7-1.3" X 12.3" X 10.3"
Weight
4.42 lbs. with standard battery
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter,
and CD-RW/DVD combo drive
Optional Accessories
Additional standard battery (PCGA-BP2S/HI)
Double capacity battery (PCGA-BP4S)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Large carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Neoprene notebook & AC adapter cases (PCGA-CCN1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V3)
External speakers (PCGA-SP1)
128MB additional memory (PCGA-MM128T)
2.4GHz Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A200)
5GHz wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)
5GHz wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited Express Service
or MagicGate™ media
One year limited parts and labor
Telephone Support: One year hardware and 90 days soft-
ware and operating system from purchase date
Included Operating System
Microsoft
Microsoft
Home and Business Software
Quicken
Microsoft
Movie Software
5
Sony DVgate™
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony Pico Player™
InterVideo WinDVD™ 2000
Music Software
Sony SonicStage™
Screenblast™ ACID™
Screenblast™ Sound Forge
Photo Software
Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version
Sony DigitalPrint
Sony Smart Capture
Online Center
America Online
RealNetworks
VX88/P
GOT WIRELESS?
High-speed wireless access for
mobile network connection
1
- M
®
compliant
6,9
9
®
®
10
Windows
XP Home Edition
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
10
®
2002 New User Edition
12
®
Word 2002
10
13
13
11
® 11
®
Real Player
STYLISH AND PROFESSIONAL
Serious power and ultimate style with
8
.
magnesium alloy casing. Who says
you can't have it all?
Sony EverQuest
® 11, 13
Virus, Tools, and Support Software
Skydesk Smartclone™ 90 Day Trial Version
Trend Micro PC-Cillin
®,
90 Day Trial Version
VAIO Support Agent
1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance.
2 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary.
4 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.
5 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.
8 Wireless LAN access point sold separately.
9 From date of purchase with registration.
10 Certain Microsoft software product(s) included with this computer
may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH
EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU
DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PRO-
CEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy
policy will be detailed during launch of the product, or upon certain
reinstallations of the software product or reconfigurations of this com-
puter, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges
may apply).
11 Requires fees for use.
12 Existing users may be required to pay upgrade fee.
13 Available on Windows XP Home Edition only
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. Sony can not fully guarantee the security of wireless commu-
nication.
(c)2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and Memory
Stick are registered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, Jog Dial, PictureGear,
MagicGate, MovieShaker, and Pico Player 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
Sony PCs use genuine Microsoft
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Windows
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