Description:
Small and easily transported yet fully capable of running most typical business and entertainment applications, the Sony Vaio R505ES notebook proves that a powerful portable doesn't have to be big and clunky. Featuring many of the same components found in substantially larger systems, the R505ES is nevertheless just 1.2 by 11 by 9.4 inches in diameter and a mere 4.3 pounds with its standard battery. The unit is driven by a snappy 1.13 GHz Intel Pentium III processor with 512 KB of Level 2 cache and 256 MB of RAM to enhance data transfer and calculation speed during complex computing situations. Sony has matched this impressive engine with a capable 32 MB Intel 830MG video chip to ensure you'll have enough graphics processing power for all but the most complex three-dimensional games. And if you ever need a break from your interactive business apps and games, the R505ES is ready to accommodate. Simply attach the enclosed SlimDock docking station and you're set to watch DVD movies or record and listen to audio CDs via the system's combination CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Sony has fashioned the unit with a surprisingly large 12.1-inch XGA TFT display and stereo speakers to make sure you get the most from your entertainment software. With the R505ES, data storage and movement will never be a problem. You'll store your files and data on the unit's sizable 40 GB hard drive, and archive and transfer them via the detachable 3.5-inch floppy disk drive and SlimDock CD writer. To help move your files electronically and link with other devices, Sony has incorporated a low-speed V.90 modem, a high-speed RJ-45 Ethernet card, a super-fast i.Link IEEE 1394 interface, and a MagicGate Memory Stick media slot. Additional ports and connections include a VGA output for external monitors, headphone-in and microphone-in jacks, a pair of USB ports for plug-and-play peripherals, and parallel and serial ports. The R505ES control panel features amenities such as a standard keyboard, convenient center Jog Dial control with back button, and electrostatic touch pad. Sony has loaded the unit with software, including Microsoft's Windows XP Home Edition operating system, Quicken 2002 New User Edition, Microsoft Word 2002, and a bevy of movie, music, and photo tools and utilities.
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