Sony Vaio FJ270/B

Sleekly compact and nicely lightweight at just 5.3 pounds, the Sony Vaio FJ270/B laptop computer sports a 14.1-inch widescreen display with Sony's exclusive XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. The Sony Vaio FJ270/B is supplied by the super-fast 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, advanced DDR2 memory, and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 video card with 128 MB of shared video RAM. The built-in camera and microphone keep you connected to family and friends by allowing you to easily chat or send video mail. Other features include a 1.86 GHz Intel Centrino Pentium M processor, generous 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, multiformat Memory Stick slot, a wide assortment of pre-loaded software titles (including Sony multimedia applications), and Windows XP Home Edition operating system.

The Sony Vaio FJ270/B Basics

Hard Drive: This performance-driven laptop is loaded with a 100 GB Serial ATA hard drive, which offers higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0--than typical ATA hard drives. It's larger than average (which is typically 60 GB) and offers a fast 5400 RPM speed. It offers more than enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors. You'll also be able to store hundreds of hours of digital audio.
Processor: The Intel Centrino Pentium M 750 processor is designed specifically for mobile computing, offering a balanced level of mobile-optimized processor technology, good mobile performance, and exceptional value. It features a Deep Sleep state, which helps enable longer battery life by minimizing the power consumption of the processor during brief periods of inactivity. The 1.86 GHz speed is in the upper-middle of the speed spectrum for this processor (as of autumn, 2005), and it also offers a fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) speed and a large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
Memory: The 1 GB of built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 512 MB) is a very good start for power users, and it offers a top-of-class 533 MHz speed. Sony Vaio FJ270/B has two memory slots, enabling you to add a maximum of 2 GB to handle graphics-intensive presentations and multiple open business productivity applications.
CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. For DVD-R/RW discs, it has a 8x write/6x rewrite speed, while for DVD+R/RW discs it has a 8x write/8x rewrite speed. For double-layer DVD+R, it has a 4x write speed. For CDs, it has a 24x write/24x rewrite speed. It also offers an 8x DVD-ROM read speed.
Keyboard & Mouse: Sony Vaio FJ270/B has a standard 88-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.

Sony Vaio FJ270/B Screen, Graphics and Sound

The 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels--perfect for watching movies in their intended 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Sony's Smart Display Sensor feature instantly adjusts resolution when you connect to a display or projector. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. The integrated audio card provides 16-bit stereo sound via the built-in stereo speakers.

Sony Vaio FJ270/B Connectivity and Expansion Slots

The VGN-FJ270/B has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks. You get a basic offering of connectivity options, including both USB 2.0 and i.Link (Firewire):

3 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 VGA monitor port
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
1 headphone jack
1 microphone jack
Port replicator connector
Memory Stick media slot, compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo with MagicGate functionality

Sony Vaio FJ270/B laptop has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). The optional Port Replicator unit also includes 3 additional USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-45, and DVI-D video out (for a crisp, lossless digital picture to an external LCD monitor) ports.

Sony Vaio FJ270/B Preloaded System and Software

This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation), SonicStage (digital music), Vaio Media (network file sharing), DVgate Plus (digital video), Vaio Zone with WinDVD (for watching DVD movies), and Image Converter (for PSP transfer). Other preloaded software includes Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.0 (with word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar), Norton Internet Security (with 90-day subscription), Roxio DigitalMedia SE, and SpySubtract.

Sony Vaio FJ270/B Dimensions and Weight

Easily portable, the VGN-FJ270/B weighs 5.3 pounds with standard battery and measures 13.4 x 1.3 x 10 inches (WxHxD).

Sony Vaio FJ270/B Power

Sony Vaio FJ270/B is powered by the VGP-BPS2A standard lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which produces a battery life of up to 3.5 hours. The optional VGP-BPL2 large-capacity battery enables battery life up to 5.5 hours.

What's in the Box

This package contains the Sony Vaio FJ270/B laptop computer, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.

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