The VAIO® AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse blending desktop power with notebook convenience.

The
VAIO® AR notebook combines the convenience and portability of
a notebook with the power and performance of a desktop. Featuring
a full-sized keyboard and a spacious 17" widescreen1 LCD coupled
with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce® Go
8400M graphics card, this multimedia powerhouse is the perfect
productivity and entertainment companion. And with stunning XBRITE-ECO™
LCD technology, the massive widescreen delivers the ultimate viewing
experience in brilliant color and razor-sharp definition.

With
built-in 802.11n wireless LAN technology, the VAIO® AR notebook
keeps you connected with greater performance, range and reliability
than ever before. 802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and
considerably more range than 802.11a/b/g. You can even wirelessly
stream video throughout your home

or office with blazing-fast
speed. And to complement this wireless connectivity, the AR notebook
features a 1.3 megapixel camera for video messaging with colleagues,
family and friends whether in the office or on the road

Select VAIO® AR notebooks feature a versatile Blu-ray Disc™-ROM
(BD-ROM) drive that combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™ video
playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write
functionalities. Enjoy the added bonus of being able to watch
your favorite movies on Blu-ray Disc in addition to the utility
of a DVD/CD burner to build your own media library. Plus, AR notebooks
feature an HDMI™ output so you can view all your HD video and
audio content in full 1080HD on your compatible HD TV.

With
a high-gloss piano black exterior and XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology,
exclusive VAIO® AR notebooks have the ability to play, record
and re-write Blu-ray Disc media. Enjoy movies in crystal-clear
resolution and record up to 50GB of data to a single Blu-ray Disc
-- that's five times the capacity of standard DVDs. Select AR
Premium notebooks even feature high-end HD widescreen LCDs that
let you watch your media in full 1080HD. And with an NTSC and
ATSC TV tuner and CableCARD™ support, you can watch analog TV,
digital TV and premium subscription-based cable HD content on
your PC, or record it all directly to the hard drive for convenient
on-demand viewing

The
VAIO® AR notebook comes pre-installed with Windows Vista® Business - the definitive choice for your business today and tomorrow. A stunning
and simple new user interface lets you easily find, use and share information. Powerful safety features provide you with a safer computing
experience and help protect your critical data. Mobile computing enhancements allow you to stay connected with your business and customers
whether you're in the office or on the road. And as your business and technology needs grow and change, Windows Vista® Business can grow
ith you, providing a great return on your investment. Windows Vista® Ultimate and Windows Vista® Home Premium also available.