256 MB of video memory powering 17-inch screens with X-Black technology, hard drives up to 120 Gb and processors up to 2 GHz; Sony's new VAIO A500 notebooks pack a solid punch.
Boosting the specifications of its VAIO A series desktop replacement series, Sony has introduced the VAIO A500 series to replace the existing VAIO A400 series. As with its predecessors, the A500 series falls under the umbrella of Sony's desktop replacement notebooks, and offers the largest screens and most powerful specifications available the Japanese maker's line-up.
Ranging in processor choices from Intel's Pentium M 740 up to the M 760, the A500 series offers speeds of up to 2 GHz in combination with up to 2 GB of 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. Hard drive sizes range from 80 to 120 GB in the shape of SATA disks spinning at 5,400 RPM, with the A500 series also offering a DVD±RW Dual Layer drive.
A 17-inch display is standard across all models, sporting a WXGA+ resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels and Sony's X-Black technology and being powered by a 256 MB ATI Radeon X600 graphics card.
A range of connectivity options are available including 10/100/1000 Ethernet and a V.92 56K modem; three USB 2.0 ports; FireWire; VGA and combo AV out ports; and a Memory Stick expansion slot supporting both standard Memory Stick and the newer Duo format. Furthermore, the A500 series also integrates Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.
Several software applications come bundled with the VAIO A500, including Sony's own SonicStage and SonicStage Mastering Audio; Roxio's Digital Media SE and Click to DVD; Microsoft Works 8.0; Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Standard; PictureGear Studio; Norton Internet Security 2005; and more.
Measuring in at 406 x 45 x 280 mm, the Sony VAIO A500 series claims a battery life of up to 1 hour and 35 minutes, and is now available throughout Europe starting at €1,775 EUR.
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