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Sony VAIO VGN-AR38G 4.00

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RRP

$5499.00

Review Date

Wednesday, 4th of April, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7400

Supported Media : BD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-R

Supported Media : DVD±R

Supported Media : DVD-RAM

Supported Media : DVD+RW

What's Hot

Powerful, 17in screen, Blu-ray playback, good gaming capabilities, sleek design

What's Not

Battery life a little lacking

The Final Word

A powerful system for powerful tasks, the AR38G can handle most things you throw at it and has a High Definition Blu-Ray drive, ensuring it will be useful for years to come.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Display

Display Technology

Transflective Colour TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

17.0 in

Screen Resolution

1920x1200

General

Width (mm)

416

Height (mm)

33.5-41.5

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

3.80

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 GT

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

2 GB

RPM

5400

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick Duo

Playable Discs

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD+R, BD-ROM

Memory

Maximum memory (RAM)

2 GB

RAM Type

SDRAM, DDR2

Motherboard

Bus Speed

667

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD±R, BD-ROM

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Run Time (minutes)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7400

Processor Speed

2.16 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, PCMCIA, D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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