Sony VAIO PCG-V505BX Specifications

STYLISH AND PROFESSIONAL
Serious power and intergated CD-
RW/DVD combo drive in a slim and
light body.
FEATURES
• Only 1.32" - 1.38" thin, 4.39 lbs with integrated CD-RW/DVD drive
• Integrated Wireless LAN -- For truly mobile network connection
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• Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor 2.0GHz
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• Optional double capacity battery available for traveling
• Memory Stick media slot allows you to tie together so many aspects of the digital world!
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• 512MB DDR SDRAM memory expandable to 1024MB

SPECIFICATIONS

Models
PCG-V505BX
Processor
Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor 2 GHz
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supports Intel Enhanced SpeedStep
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Cache Memory
512 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
400 MHz
LCD
12.1" XGA (1024 x768) TFT display
Graphics
ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 16 MB video DDR SDRAM
Dual display support
Memory
512 MB (256MB x 2) DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1024 MB
Hard Drive
40 GB hard drive
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Optical Drive
Internal CD-RW / DVD Combo drive
(CD-ROM read 24x max; CD-RW read 12x max; CD-R write
8x max; CD-RW write 4x max; DVD-ROM read 8x max)
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Memory Stick Media Slot
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Supports optional Memory Stick
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Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Integrated Wireless LAN
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IEEE 802.11b
Bus/Interface: mini PCI
Radio frequency band: 2.4GHz (ISM band)
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Estimated Battery Life
5
Lithium-ion battery, 1.5-3.5 hours
PC Card Slots
1 type I/type II card, CardBus support
Audio
Windows sound system compatible
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Built-in stereo speakers; monoral mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface , 2 USB 2.0, RJ-11 modem
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jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick
headphone (stereo), monaural mini-jack microphone, port
replicator connector
Optional Port Replicator (PCGA-PRV1)
3 USB 2.0 (When using with V505B series), printer, DVI-D,
VGA output, RJ-45 Ethernet, docking CN
Power Requirements
68 watts maximum +10% (16V / AC100-240V)
Sony VAIO ® V505-Series Notebook
Stylish Mobility, Serious Power.
WATCH DVD MOVIEs ON FLIGHT
Integrated CD-RW / DVD Combo
drive gives entertainment to you on
the go.
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Energy Star
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
-M 1.32"-1.38" X 10.9" X 9.54"
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technology Weight
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4.39 lbs.with supplied battery
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord and AC adapter
Optional Accessories
Port replicator (PCGA-PRV1)
External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2V)
Double capacity battery (PCGA-BP4V)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
USB mobile mouse (PCGA-UMS3/V)
Large carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCR5)
Neoprene Notebook & Adapter Case (PCGA-CCN2)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V6)
Notebook Backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Notebook Sport Backpack (PCGA-CCP2)
802.11b Wireless LAN Pro router access point (PCWA-A200)
802.11b Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A220)
802.11a Wireless LAN router access point (PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)
media USB Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC10)
External Speakers (PCGA-SP1)
External DVD +
USB Bluetooth™ adapter (PCGA-BA1/A)
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited hardware Express Service
tions apply.)
One year limited hardware parts and labor
Telephone Support
ware and operating system from purchase date
Operating System
Microsoft
Productivity Software
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Video Software
Sony DVgate™ plus
InterVideo
Music Software
media slot , VGA output, Sony SonicStage™
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RealNetworks
Photo Software
Sony PictureGear Studio™
Sony Network Smart Capture
Communication
VAIO Media™ software
Microsoft
V505BX
GOT WIRELESS?
Integrated 802.11b wireless for truly
mobile network connection
compliant
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RW / CD-RW drive (PCGA-DDRW1)
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(Certain restric-
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: One year hardware and 90 days soft-
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Windows XP Home Edition
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Money 2003 Standard
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Works
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Encarta Online
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WinDVD 4 for VAIO PC
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RealOne™ Player
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MSN 8.0
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ENJOY PICTURES!
Create your own digital photo album
. with Sony's exclusive PictureGear
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Studio ™
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America Online
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Gaming
Microsoft Age of Empires : II
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Virus, Tools, and Support Software
McAfee Internet Security Center Trial
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VAIO Support Agent
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.
3 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.
4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 From date of purchase.
6 Wireless LAN access point sold separately. Sony cannot fully guarantee the security of
wireless communications.
7 Requires fees for use.
8 Certain features are time limited.
9 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft's current online version. Internet access
required; additional fees ( including telephone/long distance charges) may apply also.
10 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.
11 DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW discs recorded on this drive will playback in most consumer DVD
players and computer DVD-ROM drives.
12 Supports Memory Stick Pro high-capacity media, but does not support high-speed media
capability.
13 5GB of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multi-
tude 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 warran-
ty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular soft-
ware packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this doc-
ument. 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 identi-
cal to retail versions or have all documentation.
(c)2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trade-
marks of Sony. DVgate, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media and SonicStage are trademarks of
Sony. Intel, Pentium and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft
Encarta, MSN, Age of Empires and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. RealOne is 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 approximate. Printed in U.S.A.
04/03.
Sony recommends Microsoft
software.
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Windows XP
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