Sony VGNFW450JB 16.4" screen, 320GB hard drive black VAIO laptop computer

Blu-ray goes portable

Today, two words sum up the height of immersive, lifelike video experiences — Blu-ray Disc. By simply using a narrow blue-violet laser to read and write information onto the disc, Blu-ray Disc is capable of offering over five times the storage capacity of DVD, plenty of room for full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel uncompressed audio. Equipped with the ability to playback Blu-ray Disc media, as well as a super high-resolution 16.4", 1600 x 900 screen and HDMI output, the new Sony VAIO VGN-FW450J notebook computer gives you the ability to integrate this HD video experience into your mobile computing lifestyle. Still attached to your DVD collection? The VGN-FW 450J also lets you watch and write to DVD and CD disc formats.

VAIO performance

Notebook computers are great for taking all your computing needs with you, wherever you go. Now, while laptops should be light in weight, there's no reason that they should be light on features. The Sony VAIO FW series delivers. A 2.10GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with Intel Centrino technology serves up enhanced multi-tasking capability. A 320GB serial-ATA hard-drive combines with 4GB of memory for powerful computing performance, while an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 graphics processor with 2280MB of graphics memory brings you graphics performance that keeps pace with your needs. Finally, a built-in digital camera and microphone let you add a personal touch to keeping up with friends and family via internet.

HDMI: advanced connectivity

With its single HDMI output, the VAIO VGN-FW450J delivers the most advanced single-cable HD audio and video interface available. High Definition Multimedia Interface cables are capable of transmitting both high definition video and full 7.1-channel uncompressed audio over their expansive bandwidth capacities. If you're thinking about hooking the VGN-FW450J to an HDTV in your home — say in the office or bedroom — so that you can enjoy HD Blu-ray Disc video there, you'll need and HDMI cable to be able to transfer the full HD video and audio from the VGN-FW450J's Blu-ray drive to the TV.

Connectivity is "in"

Offering a variety of connectivity options, your VGN-FW450J laptop is the hub of your modern multi-media lifestyle. With integrated wireless LAN technology — including the latest 802.11n standard &mdash you have the ability to access the internet not only from your home but also on-the-go from internet hotspots like cafes or bookshops, letting you work or play wherever you want. Additionally, three high-speed USB 2.0 ports in combination with support for a variety of memory-card media slots — like ExpressCard, SD card, and Memory Stick PRO — bring you versatile connectivity to a wide range of devices, including MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, printers, and scanner.

Chemistry 101 — Your VGN-FW450J's ionic battery

Because your new Sony VGN-FW450J laptop is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it brings you more than just incredible power. First, because lithium has the third lightest atomic mass of any element, lithium-ion batteries are some of the lightest batteries available. Second, Lithium-ion batteries have a lower loss-of-charge rate overall in comparison with other battery types and they do not suffer from 'memory loss' or a decline in total energy capacity. The lithium-ion battery featured on your VGN-FW450J brings you light-weight, long-lasting and reliable power for your portable computing needs.

ENERGY STAR 5.0

Seeking to meet your demand to reduce energy use and preserve the environment, Sony has made sure that the VGN-FW450J meets the U.S. government's ENERGY STAR 5.0 efficiency standards for display devices in power-on mode. What does the ENERGY STAR qualification mean? ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. For the family or homeowner, energy efficient choices can reduce energy consumption and expenses by up to one third while resulting in similar savings of greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features, style or comfort. ENERGY STAR helps you make the energy efficient choice. When a product boasts the ENERGY STAR qualification, this means the product meets stringent government standards set by the EPA and US Department of Energy for conserving both energy and the environment. So whether you are concerned for the environment, your pocket book or both, this laptop helps ensure both are given an easier load to bear.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the Sony VAIO VGN-FW450J: Standard Lithium-ion VGP-BPS13/S battery, AC adapter, power cable.

Comparison Specifications

Screen: 16.4" widescreen LCD with XBRITE-ECO technology / 1600 x 900 resolution / Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
Processor: 2.10GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6500 with Centrino technology / 2MB L2 cache / 800MHz front-side bus speed
Hard drive: 320GB Serial ATA hard drive/ 7200rpm
Memory: 4GB (2GB x 2) PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory / 800MHz / 8GB maximum
Disc drive: Blu-ray Disc playback / DVD and CD read/write support (details under Manufacturer Specifications)
Networking: Integrated stereo A2DP Bluetooth / Ethernet protocol 10Base-T/100Base-T/1000Base-T / Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ-11) / Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/b/n) wireless LAN
Multimedia ports: 1 Memory Stick PRO (STD/Duo) slot with MagicGate functionality / 1 Express Card 34 slot / 1 Secure Digital (DS) slot
Graphics and audio: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 processor with 2280MB available graphics memory) / Mobile Intel PM45 express chipset / HDMI and VGA output / Dolby Sound Room audio
Operating system: Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit

Additional Specifications

Connectivity: 1 HDMI output / 3 USB 2.0 ports / 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port / One 4-pin i.LINK IEEE 1394 / 1 VGA out / 1 modem jack / 1 microphone out / 1 headphone out / 1 DC in
Battery: Standard-capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13/S) / Up to 4 hours battery life
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE camera and microphone
ENERGY STAR 5.0 qualified
RoHS compliant
Action buttons: S1 / DVD play / A/V mode / Volume +/- / Play / Pause / Stop / Rewind / Forward / WLAN on/off / Bluetooth on/off
Pointing device: Electro-static touch pad
Keyboard: 86-key QWERTY keyboard / 2.0mm keystroke / 19.05mm pitch

Manufacturer Specifications

Supported Blu-ray Disc formats: BD-R DL read / BD-R read / BD-RE DL read / BD-RE read / BD-ROM read
Supported DVD formats: Read/write DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM
Supported CD formats: Read/write CD/-R/-RW
Anti-virus and recovery software: Norton Internet Security 2009 / 30-day trial offer
Supplied software: Microsoft Works SE 9.0 with 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
VAIO software: VAIO startup assistant / Click-to-disc editor / VAIO movie story / VAIO Music Box