Powerful performance for your computing and multimedia entertainment needs. This notebook combines superb computing with ample memory and workspace while maintaining a slim, lightweight design, making it perfect for work or play.
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 (1.83GHz,2MB L2 Cache)1
Genuine Windows® XP Professional Edition with SP2
Windows Vista™ capable*

Product Description

The perfect balance of speed and functionality, the FE690PB notebook is designed for a dynamic computing experience. Power through your most demanding tasks, with a super-fast 160GB, 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory for ultra-high-speed computing with low-power consumption. The FE Notebook is lightweight, slim and portable for ease of use anywhere you need to go—from the office to the airport. Integrated Bluetooth® technology and ExpressCard™ make it possible to connect to a broad range of networks and peripherals both inside and outside of the office. The stunning 15.4” widescreen display5 XBRITE HiColor™ LCD technology provides the capability to screen presentations and multimedia entertainment with ease and extraordinary color purity.

Specifications

Processor
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 (1.83GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)1

Operating System
Genuine Windows® XP Professional Edition with Service Pack 2

Front Side Bus Speed
667MHz

Chipset
Intel® 945PM
 
Integrated Wireless LAN
LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)4

LCD
15.4” WXGA5 (1280x800) with XBRITE HiColor™ technology

Hard Drive
160GB4 5400rpm SATA

Memory
1GB (512MB x 2) PC2-4200 533MHz DDR2
Expandable up to 2GB

Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7600
128MB dynamically allocated (RAM/Video) memory

Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Optical Drive
DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW Drive2
DVD±RW --- Yes
DVD+R DL Write --- 4x max.
DVD+R Write --- 8x max.
DVD+RW Write --- 8x max.
DVD-R Write --- 8x max.
DVD-RW Write --- 6x max.
CD-R Write --- 24x max.
CD-RW Write --- 16x max.
CD Read --- 24x max.
DVD Read --- 8x max.
DVD-R DL Write --- 4x max.
DVD-RAM Read --- 5x max.
 
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface

Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
 
Audio
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
 
Audio Interface
Microphone jack, Headphone jack
 
Memory Stick® Media Slot
Memory Stick Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality, ExpressCard™/34 Slot 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

PC Card Slots
PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support

Other Interfaces
4pin i.LINK® connector(IEEE 1394)35, 3 USB 2.081 ports, port replicator connector, S-video out, VGA out

Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad

Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Action Buttons
S1, S2 (programmable), Volume and Mute

Camera
Built-in Camera and Microphone

Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology14

Power Requirements
110W+10%

Battery
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2B)

Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 2.0-3.5 hours13

Color
White

Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2B)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)
Power Cord

Optional Accessories
Multi Function Docking Station (VGP-PRFE1) - Multi Function Bay Drive, 4 USB 2.0, GB Ethernet, DVI-D, VGA out, RCA Video out, S-Video out and Kensington lock
80GB4 HDD Bay Unit (VGP-HDBX08A)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)
512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)
Bluetooth® Headset (HBH-608)
 
Weight
6.17 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)

Measurements
14.41” (W) x 1.02” -1.39” (H) x 10.81” (D)
 
SOFTWARE
 
Sony Original Software
Click to DVD® - DVD Creation
DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage® Mastering Studio - Audio Mastering and Remastering
SonicStage® - Digital Music
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP™ Transfer
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®
60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
Underworld - Pre-installed Movie

Supplied Software
Intuit® Quicken® 2006 New User Edition (previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade)
InterVideo® WinDVD®
Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2003171 (Student/Teacher Edition)
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Digital Imaging
DISCover My Games

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software
Norton® Internet Security™ 60-Day Subscription
TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial
Iolo® System Mechanic 30-Day Trial
VAIO® Security Center
VAIO® Update software
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software
VAIO® Support Central