Sony Vaio VGN-AR18 Laptop PC

The Sony Vaio VGN-AR18 Laptop PC is powered by 2.16 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2600 with 2 MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB featuring Intel 945GM Express Chipset motherboard, 1024-MB (1-GB) DDR2 SDRAM, 80GB 5400 rpm Serial-ATA hard disk drive and a Blu-ray optical disk drive with 50 GB storage capacity.

The Sony Vaio VGN-AR18 Laptop PC features a a large 17-inch widescreen WUXGA Active Matrix TFT display with Clear Bright High Color technology powered by integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7600M GT Graphics chipset with upto 128MB shared VRAM which is built-in into Intel 945GM mainboard.

The Laptop is capable of rendering upto 1920 x 1200 pixels screen resolution in 16:10 aspect ratio with 16.7 million colors.

Sony VAIO VGN-AR18 includes a faster graphics core and a 17-inch dual lamp ‘Clear Bright’ LCD TFT display and it provides advanced functionality for today’s graphics-intensive business applications and high-quality multimedia and digital entertainment.

The VGN-AR18 also supports HD1080 format, not only with integrated WUXGA 17-inch LCD display (1920×1200 pixles), but also with HDMI connections for various HD supported products.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition, the Sony Vaio VGN-AR18 Laptop PC comes with integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network connection / 802.11a/b/g Wireless connection, integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, standard 56kbps V.92 fax/modem card for connectivity and integrated Bluetooth v2.0 wireless connection.

Sony Vaio VGN-AR18 laptop also provides enhanced Video conferencing experience using dual integrated microphones, forward facing stereo speakers for playing and recording audio, as well as a built-in 1.3 Megapixel camera with 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution.

Weighing about 3.9 Kgs (including battery), the Sony Vaio VGN-AR18 laptop also features a 7-in-1 Media Card Reader, Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible, SD Memory Card.

The Sony Vaio laptop also features Intel High Definition Audio with 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) and has two long and large stereo speakers strategically placed on either side of the keyboard.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-AR18 laptop computer’s other features includes a HDMI connections for various HD supported products, integrated 1.3 Megapixels Webcam (1280 x 1024 pixels resolution), ExpressCard/54 slot and 5.1 channel audio hardware with integrated stereo speakers which are capable of delivering 5.1 channel surround sound audio.

I/O Ports

• 3 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
• ExpressCard 54mm
• IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port
• VGA port
• RJ-45, Ethernet
• RJ-11, fax/modem
• Microphone-in
• Headphone-out
• S-Video TV-out
• PCMCIA Card Slot

Sony Vaio VGN-AR18 Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core Duo Pocessor T2600, 2.16 GHz
• 2-MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB
• Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
• 1024-MB DDR2 PC2-5300 667 MHz SDRAM
• 160-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive
• Blu-ray Disk Drive (50 GB capacity)

Display & Graphic

• 17-inch Wide WUXGA TFT Display, Maximum of 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution, Clear Bright High Colour Technology
• NVIDIA GeForce 7600M GT Graphics chipset, 128MB shared VRAM
• 1280 x 768 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection / 802.11a/b/g Wireless connection
• Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem
• Integrated Bluetooth v2.0

Other features

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
• HDMI connections for various HD supported products
• 7-in-1 Media Card Reader, Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible, SD Memory Card
• 1.3 Megapixels Webcam built-in, 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution
• ExpressCard/54 slot
• 5.1 channel audio hardware
• Stereo Speakers built-in
• Integrated Two monaural Microphone
• Li-Ion VGP-BPS9A/B standard battery with upto 1.5 hrs backup
• Dimensions (W x H x D) - 416 × 33.5-41.5 × 299.5 mm
• Weight: 2.86 kg without the power pack (3.9 Kgs with battery)

Price and Availability

Intel Core Duo Processor powered Sony Vaio VGN-AR18 Laptop computer with blu-day optical drive and Windows XP preinstalled is available in India for the price of Rs. 1,95,450/- with one year warranty. Visit www.sony.co.in for more details.