Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH Laptop PC

The Sony VAIO VGN-CR12GH laptop is powered by 1.80 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100 with 2MB L2 Cache, 800 FSB and it features Intel Mobile 965GM Express Chipset motherboard, 1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM (upto 2-GB max), 80-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive and 16X 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-CR12GH 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-CR12GH 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 Vista Home Edition, the Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH laptop sports 14.1-inch (35.8 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display with Clear Bright technology with the Hybrid Graphic System powered by Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 Graphics chipset with 358-MB shared memory offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution.

Weighing just about 2.5 Kgs (including battery) the new Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH 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. The laptop also sports internal Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless connection which allows upto 3 times faster connection than standard Bluetooth.

Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH 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.

In adition, the Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH laptop is available in 5 stunning colors viz. Blazing Red - with a sophisticated black interior, Beauty Pink - in three different shades for a soft glow, Indigo Blue - a deep, opulent, almost electric colour, Pure White - a modern take on a classic look and Aroma Black - a all comprehensive and contemporary look.

Other features of Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH includes integrated fingerprint sensor for enhance security, 3 USB v2.0 ports, and built-in 1.3 Megapixels Webcam which features Motion Eye Technology can record video in 30fps in 1280×1024 (SXGA) video resolution.

Windows Vista Home Basic preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH laptop PC come with a host of software which includes:

• Audio applications - SonicStageCP 4.2, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3
• Video & TV - VAIO Edit components, VAIO Photo & Video Suite, WinDVD 8.0 for VAIO
• Image/Photo Management and Editing - Adobe Photoshop Elements 5, Google Picasa 2.0
• CD-DVD Burning - Easy Media creator 9, Click to DVD 2.6
• Office Applications - Adobe Reader 8.0, Adobe Standard 8, Microsoft Works 8.5
• Utilities - Norton Internet Security 2007, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 - HDD recovery, Skype, Google software.

Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH laptop is also equipped with a unique AV mode button which allows one to acces stored music or even plays DVDs with the single click of a button. The AV mode is embedded into the notebooks so there is no need to power up Windows to access the media files.

Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH is powered by VGP-BPS2C Lithium-ion battery which can provides up to 4 hours of use. Measuring 335 mm x 31.7mm x 249 mm (WxDxH) the new notebook weighs just about 2.5 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-CR12GH Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100, 1.80 GHz
• 2-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
• Intel Mobile 965GM Express Chipset Motherboard
• 1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM slots, 2-GB max)
• 80-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive
• 16X DVD Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic

• 14.1-inch (35.8 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display, Clear Bright technology
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 Graphics chipset with 358-MB shared 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
• Internal Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR connection

Other features

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition
• ExpressCard/34 Slot
• Built-in 1.3 Megapixels Motion Eye Webcam, 30fps video capture
• Biometric Fingerprint Reader
• 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): 335.1 x 249 x 31.7 mm
• Weight: 2.5 kg including battery

Price and Availability

The Intel Core 2 Duo Porcessor T7100 powered Sony Vaio VGN-CR12GH Laptop with 16X DVD Writer is available for Rs. 54,599 in India with 1-year warranty. Visit vaio-online.sony.com/in for more details.