- Processor: The Intel Core Duo T2060 processor is
built with the Mobile Intel 945PM Express chipset, and it has a
1.60 GHz processor speed, fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and
1 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores
data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's
performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a
faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
The Intel Core Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the next version of Microsoft Windows, code-named Vista. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. It's more efficient, thanks to Intel's Power Coordination and Deeper Sleep, which help to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it. It also features Intel's Digital Media Boost, which delivers enhanced performance on floating point-intensive applications such as CAD tools, 3-D and 2-D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming.
- Hard Drive: The 120 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers
enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 20,000
songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a
large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive
also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of
data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
- Memory: The 1 GB of built-in memory (PC4200, 533 MHz,
DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 512 MB) is a good start out of the box, but
you'll want to maximize the 2 GB capacity of this machine to
make your multimedia hum along.
- DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible
with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW
discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can
hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3
collection or your most important documents. It features the
following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both
single layer DVD+R/-R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single
layer DVD-RW, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at
8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard (2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) and electro-static two-button touchpad.
The 15.4-inch WXGA LCD offers Sony's XBRITE-ECO display technology and has a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The XBRITE-ECO technology delivers brilliant colors and stunning clarity with efficient power usage, and it features an anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection and ensure a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 224 MB of shared video memory. It also offers an integrated audio card and built-in Altec Lansing speakers.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated Atheros 54g wireless LAN that's
fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. It also includes
a next-generation ExpressCard/34 card slot (though no PCMCIA card
slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter
expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking,
storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connection
options:
- 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
- 1 VGA monitor out
- Stereo headphones/speakers/line-out
- Microphone/line-in
- Memory Stick slot (supports optional Memory Stick and Memory Stick DUO media with MagicGate functionality)
- Secure Digital memory card slot (also compatible with MMC cards)
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with
advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media
Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home
entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your
digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to
record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access
new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include
Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display
will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is
off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in
your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more
securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
