Sony Vaio VGN-C25G Laptop PC

The Sony VAIO VGN-C25G laptop is powered by 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 with 2MB L2 Cache, 667 FSB and it features Intel Mobile 945GM Express Chipset motherboard, 1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM (upto 2-GB max), 80-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive and 8X Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor allows Sony Vaio VGN-C25G notebook PCs to be upto 40% faster and 40% more energy efficient against any older Pentium 4 based systems.

The Sony Vaio VGN-C25G laptop sports magnesium alloy chassis and while a premium version of this notebook has stronger carbon-fiber exterior with a faster processor and host of security features.

Sony Vaio VGN-C25G is made from the black carbon-fiber, the same material as the chassis of race cars made of, its exterior is very light, yet stronger and more scratch-resistant than magnesium alloy. This notebook has an understated and classy black-and-grey theme which sits well in an office environment.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition, the Sony Vaio VGN-C25G laptop sports 13.3-inch Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display with Clear Bright technology with the Hybrid Graphic System powered by NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 with NVIDIA TurboCache having 256 MB Video Memory offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution.

Weighing just about 2.3 Kgs (including battery) the new Sony Vaio VGN-C25G PC features internal WiFi 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN connection and integrated Bluetooth standard v2.0 for wireless connection. In addition the laptop also featrues 10/100 ethernet adapter and integrated V.92 and V.90 compliant Modem/Fax.

Sony Vaio VGN-C25G laptop also comes with Intel High Definition Audio with 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) and has built-in Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers. In addition it also features 5-in-1 Memory Card Slot supporting Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, and Memory Stick PRO compatible media cards.

Sony Vaio VGN-C25G is powered by VGP-BPS2C Lithium-ion battery which can provides up to 4 hours of use. Measuring 329.6mm x 36.7mm x 235.6 mm (WxHxD) the new notebook weighs just about 2.3 kgs including the supplied battery.

I/O Interfaces

• 2 x Hi-Speed USB v2.0 - 4 pin USB Type A
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• ExpressCard/34 slot
• IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)
• RJ-11 modem/fax/tel line
• Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
• External display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
• Line-in/microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Audio line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• Audio line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Docking Station connector
• 5-in-1 Memory Card Reader

Sony Vaio VGN-C25G Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500, 1.66 GHz
• 2-MB L2 Cache, 667 FSB
• Intel Mobile 945GM Express Chipset Motherboard
• 1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM slots, 2-GB max)
• 80-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive
• 8X DVD Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic

• 13.3-inch Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display, Clear Bright technology
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Graphics chipset AND NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 with NVIDIA TurboCache, upto 128 MB (shared with main memory)
• 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection
• Bluetooth standard v2.0
• Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem

Other features

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• ExpressCard/34 Slot
• VGA resolution 640×480 pixels Webcam
• PCMCIA Type I/II x 1(Cardbus Support)
• Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers
• 2 Headphone Jacks
• Intel High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Built in Stereo Speakers
• 5-in-1 Memory Stick slot supporting Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible
• 6-cell Li-ion Battery, up to 7 hours of backup in STAMINA MODE
• Dimensions: (WxHxD): 315× 21.8 (minimum) - 32.6 (maximum)× 234.3mm
• Weight: 2.3 kg including battery

Price and Availability

The Intel Core 2 Duo Porcessor T5500 powered Sony Vaio VGN-C25G Laptop with DVD Writer is available for Rs. 62,599 in India with 1-year warranty. Visit vaio-online.sony.com/in for more details.