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VAIO® Comparison
Highlighted rows all have the same value VGN-FW145E/W
VGN-FW190EDH
VGN-FW290JRB
VGN-FW290JTW
PRICING MSRP
999.99
999.99
1749.99
1349.99
Powder White
Titanium Gray
Black
Powder White
Weight
6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
6.7 lbs (with standard battery)
6.7 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Type
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8400
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8400
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600
Speed
2.26GHz
2.26GHz
2.40GHz
2.40GHz
Front Side Bus Speed
1066MHz
1066MHz
1066MHz
1066MHz
L2 Cache
3MB
3MB
3MB
3MB
Technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Type
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed
3GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
3GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1 +1GBx1)
4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
Speed
800MHz
800MHz
800MHz
800MHz
Capacity
320GB
320GB
500GB
250GB
Speed
5400rpm
5400rpm
4200rpm
5400rpm
Interface
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
Screen Size
16.4"
16.4"
16.4"
16.4"
Resolution
1600 x 900
1600 x 900
1920 x 1080
1600 x 900
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology
Yes
Yes
GENERAL Color DIMENSIONS
HARDWARE
PROCESSOR
MEMORY
HARD DRIVE
DISPLAY
XBRITE-FullHD™ Technology
Yes Yes
VAIO® Comparison
OPTICAL DRIVE #1 DVD+R DL Write
6x max
6x max
4x max
4x max
DVD+R Write
8x max
8x max
8x max
8x max
DVD+RW Write
8x max
8x max
6x max
4x max
DVD-R Write
8x max
8x max
8x max
8x max
DVD-RW Write
6x max
6x max
6x max
4x max
CD-R Write
24x max
24x max
24x max
16x max
CD-RW Write
24x max
24x max
16x max
10x max
DVD±RW
Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
CD Read
24x max
24x max
24x max
24x max
DVD Read
8x max
8x max
8x max
8x max
DVD-RAM Write
5x max
5x max
5x max
5x max
DVD-R DL Write
6x max
6x max
4x max
4x max
BD-R Read
4x max
2x max
BD-R Write
4x max
BD-RE Write
2x max
BD-ROM Read
4x max
2x max
BD-RE Read
2x max
2x max
BD-R DL Read
2x max
2x max
BD-R DL Write
2x max
DVD-RAM Read
5x max
5x max
Blu-Ray Disc™ Support
5x max
5x max
Yes (BD-R/BD-RE/BDROM/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
Yes Read Only (BDROM/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
BD-RE DL Read
2x max
2x max
BD-RE DL Write
2x max
EXPANSION SLOTS Multimedia Card Reader
One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® technology One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® technology One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology Total Available Graphics Memory: 1340MB (max.)
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1340MB (max.)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650 with Total Available Graphics Memory of TBDMB (max.)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650 with Total Available Graphics Memory of TBDMB (max.)
512MB of GDDR3 dedicated video RAM
512MB of GDDR3 dedicated video RAM
AUDIO Sound System GRAPHICS Processor
Video RAM
VAIO® Comparison
Chipset
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset Chipset
USB Port(s)
3 (2.0 compliant)
3 (2.0 compliant)
3 (2.0 compliant)
i.LINK® Connection
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394) (IEEE 1394) (IEEE 1394) (IEEE 1394)
Ethernet Connection (s)
1
1
1
1
Wireless LAN
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
2.0 to 4.0 hours Standard Capacity Battery 3.0 to 6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
1-5.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery 1.5-8 hours Large Capacity Battery
1-5.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery 1.5-8 hours Large Capacity Battery
1-5.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery 1.5-8 hours Large Capacity Battery
Operating System
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with SP1
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with SP1
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit
The VAIO® Software Experience
VAIO® Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO® Movie Story Simple Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Click to Disc™ Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Server Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Click to Disc Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Server *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Click to Disc Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Server *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
1 year limited warranty. See actual warranty for details.
1 year limited warranty. See actual warranty for details.
1 year limited warranty. See actual warranty for details.
Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
4.0
4.0
4.0
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 3 (2.0 compliant)
NETWORKING/MODEM
POWER Estimated Battery Life
SOFTWARE
SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Term
1 year limited warranty. See actual warranty for details.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION EPEAT™
Meets Silver EPEAT™ Rating
RoHS®
Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
REGULATION AND STANDARD COMPLIANCE Energy Star® Compliant
4.0
VAIO® Comparison * Footnotes
Camera: For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor. Speed: GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. Capacity: GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition. Screen Size: Measured Diagonally DVD±RW: DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. Video RAM: NVIDIA® TurboCache™ technology combines the size and bandwidth of video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal system performance. Wireless LAN: Requires compatible wireless LAN access point. Internet connection may require fees. Bluetooth® Technology: Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. Estimated Battery Life: Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage and configuration options selected.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles preinstalled on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. ©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications subject to change without notice. All screen images simulated. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living Studio, VAIO Zone, SonicStage, XBRITE, XBRITE-ECO, XBRITE HiColor, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, G-Sensor, Picture Gear Studio, MagicGate, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, Sound Reality, Like No Other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium, Centrino and Core are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
Highlighted rows all have the same value VGN-FW145E/W
VGN-FW190EDH
VGN-FW290JRB
VGN-FW290JTW
PRICING MSRP
999.99
999.99
1749.99
1349.99
Powder White
Titanium Gray
Black
Powder White
Weight
6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
6.7 lbs (with standard battery)
6.7 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Type
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8400
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8400
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600
Speed
2.26GHz
2.26GHz
2.40GHz
2.40GHz
Front Side Bus Speed
1066MHz
1066MHz
1066MHz
1066MHz
L2 Cache
3MB
3MB
3MB
3MB
Technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Type
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed
3GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
3GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1 +1GBx1)
4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
Speed
800MHz
800MHz
800MHz
800MHz
Capacity
320GB
320GB
500GB
250GB
Speed
5400rpm
5400rpm
4200rpm
5400rpm
Interface
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
Screen Size
16.4"
16.4"
16.4"
16.4"
Resolution
1600 x 900
1600 x 900
1920 x 1080
1600 x 900
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology
Yes
Yes
GENERAL Color DIMENSIONS
HARDWARE
PROCESSOR
MEMORY
HARD DRIVE
DISPLAY
XBRITE-FullHD™ Technology
Yes Yes
VAIO® Comparison
OPTICAL DRIVE #1 DVD+R DL Write
6x max
6x max
4x max
4x max
DVD+R Write
8x max
8x max
8x max
8x max
DVD+RW Write
8x max
8x max
6x max
4x max
DVD-R Write
8x max
8x max
8x max
8x max
DVD-RW Write
6x max
6x max
6x max
4x max
CD-R Write
24x max
24x max
24x max
16x max
CD-RW Write
24x max
24x max
16x max
10x max
DVD±RW
Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
CD Read
24x max
24x max
24x max
24x max
DVD Read
8x max
8x max
8x max
8x max
DVD-RAM Write
5x max
5x max
5x max
5x max
DVD-R DL Write
6x max
6x max
4x max
4x max
BD-R Read
4x max
2x max
BD-R Write
4x max
BD-RE Write
2x max
BD-ROM Read
4x max
2x max
BD-RE Read
2x max
2x max
BD-R DL Read
2x max
2x max
BD-R DL Write
2x max
DVD-RAM Read
5x max
5x max
Blu-Ray Disc™ Support
5x max
5x max
Yes (BD-R/BD-RE/BDROM/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
Yes Read Only (BDROM/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
BD-RE DL Read
2x max
2x max
BD-RE DL Write
2x max
EXPANSION SLOTS Multimedia Card Reader
One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® technology One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® technology One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology Total Available Graphics Memory: 1340MB (max.)
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1340MB (max.)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650 with Total Available Graphics Memory of TBDMB (max.)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650 with Total Available Graphics Memory of TBDMB (max.)
512MB of GDDR3 dedicated video RAM
512MB of GDDR3 dedicated video RAM
AUDIO Sound System GRAPHICS Processor
Video RAM
VAIO® Comparison
Chipset
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset Chipset
USB Port(s)
3 (2.0 compliant)
3 (2.0 compliant)
3 (2.0 compliant)
i.LINK® Connection
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394) (IEEE 1394) (IEEE 1394) (IEEE 1394)
Ethernet Connection (s)
1
1
1
1
Wireless LAN
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
2.0 to 4.0 hours Standard Capacity Battery 3.0 to 6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
1-5.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery 1.5-8 hours Large Capacity Battery
1-5.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery 1.5-8 hours Large Capacity Battery
1-5.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery 1.5-8 hours Large Capacity Battery
Operating System
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with SP1
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with SP1
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit
The VAIO® Software Experience
VAIO® Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO® Movie Story Simple Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Click to Disc™ Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Server Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Click to Disc Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Server *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Click to Disc Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Server *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
1 year limited warranty. See actual warranty for details.
1 year limited warranty. See actual warranty for details.
1 year limited warranty. See actual warranty for details.
Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
4.0
4.0
4.0
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 3 (2.0 compliant)
NETWORKING/MODEM
POWER Estimated Battery Life
SOFTWARE
SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Term
1 year limited warranty. See actual warranty for details.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION EPEAT™
Meets Silver EPEAT™ Rating
RoHS®
Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
REGULATION AND STANDARD COMPLIANCE Energy Star® Compliant
4.0
VAIO® Comparison * Footnotes
Camera: For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor. Speed: GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. Capacity: GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition. Screen Size: Measured Diagonally DVD±RW: DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. Video RAM: NVIDIA® TurboCache™ technology combines the size and bandwidth of video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal system performance. Wireless LAN: Requires compatible wireless LAN access point. Internet connection may require fees. Bluetooth® Technology: Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. Estimated Battery Life: Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage and configuration options selected.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles preinstalled on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. ©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications subject to change without notice. All screen images simulated. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living Studio, VAIO Zone, SonicStage, XBRITE, XBRITE-ECO, XBRITE HiColor, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, G-Sensor, Picture Gear Studio, MagicGate, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, Sound Reality, Like No Other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium, Centrino and Core are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
