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Sony VAIO FW Series VGN-FW31M - Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz - 16.4" TFT Laptop PC

Sony VAIO FW Series VGN-FW31M - Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz - 16.4" TFT
Product code: SONB0314
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  • Processor - Intel 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo P8600
  • Memory - 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
  • Hard Drive - 500GB
  • Display - 16.4in TFT active matrix 1600 x 900
  • Optical Drive - BD-RE
  • Battery - Lithium Ion 2.8hour(s) run time (max)
  • Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Wireless - 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Product Technical Specifications

Basic Specifications ↓

Manufacturer's Part Number
VGNFW31M.CEK
Weight
3.1kg
RAM
4 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz - PC2-6400 ( 2 x 2 GB )
Cache Memory
3 MB - L2 Cache
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year warranty
Networking
Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Recommended Use
Home use
Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Battery
Lithium Ion
Audio Output
Sound card
Input Device
Keyboard, touchpad
Hard Drive
500 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 4200 rpm
Card Reader
Yes
Run Time (Up To)
2.8 hour(s)
Platform Technology
Intel Centrino 2
System Type
Notebook
Product Description
Sony VAIO FW Series VGN-FW31M - Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz - 16.4" TFT
Telecom
Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Dimensions (WxDxH)
38.4 cm x 26.1 cm x 3.7 cm
Weight
3.1 kg
Localisation
English
Optical Storage
BD-RE - integrated
Notebook Camera
Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel
Display
16.4" X-black TFT 1600 x 900 ( WXGA++ )
Graphics Controller
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - English
Video Memory
256 MB

General ↓

Recommended Use
Home use
Platform Technology
Intel Centrino 2
System Type
Notebook
Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Width
38.4 cm
Depth
26.1 cm
Height
3.7 cm
Weight
3.1 kg
Colour
Silver
Localisation
English

Audio ↓

Audio Output
Sound card
Compliant Standards
Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0, High Definition Audio, Dolby Sound Room
Audio Input
Microphone

RAM ↓

Installed Size
4 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology
DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance
PC2-6400
Configuration Features
2 x 2 GB

Processor ↓

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz
Multi-Core Technology
Dual-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Data Bus Speed
1066 MHz
Features
Enhanced SpeedStep technology
Chipset Type
Mobile Intel PM45 Express

Battery ↓

Technology
Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Run Time (Up To)
2.8 hour(s)

Operating System / Software ↓

OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - English
Software
VAIO Music Box, DivX Player & Converter, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Google Software Pack, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, WinDVD BD for VAIO 8.0, Adobe Reader 8.1, VAIO Content Importer / Exporter, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial), VAIO Movie Story, Sony Click to Disc Editor 1.0, VAIO Media Plus, Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.5, Roxio Easy Media Creator 10, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial)

Input Device(s) ↓

Type
Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard - Localization and Layout
UK QWERTY

Video ↓

Graphics Processor / Vendor
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Video Memory
256 MB
Total Available Graphics Memory
1530 MB

Display ↓

Display Type
16.4" TFT
Max Resolution
1600 x 900 ( WXGA++ )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Features
X-black

Networking ↓

Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1

Cache Memory ↓

Type
L2 Cache
Installed Size
3 MB

Notebook Camera ↓

Camera Type
Integrated
Sensor Resolution
1.3 Megapixel
Capture Resolutions
1280 x 1024

Optical Storage ↓

Type
BD-RE - integrated
Read Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 4x (BD)
Write Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) / 4x (BD-R) / 4x (BD-R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed
16x (CD) / 6x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) / 2x (BD-RE) / 2x (BD-RE DL)

Manufacturer Warranty ↓

Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year

Power ↓

Power Device
External

Storage ↓

Hard Drive
500 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 4200 rpm

Expansion / Connectivity ↓

Expansion Slots Total (Free)
  • 2 ( 0 ) x memory
  • 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
Interfaces
  • 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
  • 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 PIN FireWire
  • 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
  • 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
  • 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
  • 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
  • 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
  • 1 x audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A

Card Reader ↓

Type
Card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards
SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo

Miscellaneous ↓

Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Telecom ↓

Modem
Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.90, k56Flex, ITU V.92

Storage Controller ↓

Type
Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface
Serial ATA-150

Powered by the latest technology from Intel, the VAIO FW notebook features an extra-wide 16.4" LCD display - great for widescreen movies and viewing two full websites side-by-side.

Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11 / n / b / g / a Graphics Processor - ATI Radeon Operating System Provided / Required - Windows Vista Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11 / n / b / g / a
 

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