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Sony Vgn A517S

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The Sony VGN-A517S laptop has an Intel Pentium M 2 GHz processer and 1 GB (DDR SDRAM) of memory (although it can support up to 2048 MB). The 43cm WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix screen supports a maximum resolution of 1440 x 900. The internal hard drive can store 120 GB of data. The weight of the laptop is around 3900g and the Lithium ion battery lasts for around 2. 5 hours from a full charge.

Pros
+ Higher Storage Capacity.
+ Large Screen.

Cons
- No CD-RW drive.

Key Spec
8.6 lb., Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, DVD±RW, 17 in. WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix, 120GB hard drive, 1GB RAM,

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Sony VGN-A517S PC Laptop Specification

Core Features

Processor	Intel Pentium M 2 GHz.
Installed memory	1 GB (DDR SDRAM).
Display	17 in. WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix.
Operating system	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.
Mobile technology	Intel Centrino Mobile Technology.

Processor

Processor type	Pentium M.
Processor manufacturer	Intel.
Processor speed	2 GHz.

Memory

Installed ram	1 GB.
Ram technology	DDR SDRAM.
Max supported ram	2.048 GB.
Installed cache memory	2048 KB.

Hard Drive

Hard drive capacity	120 GB.
Storage controller type	Serial ATA.

CD / DVD

Cd / dvd type

DVD±RW.

Display

Display tech	WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix.
Display size	17 in..
Display max. resolution	1440 x 900.

Video

Graphic processor	ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600.
Installed video memory	256 MB.

Technical Features

Expandability	1 x Memory Stick Card Slot, Docking Station/Port Replicator, 1 x Type III PC Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick PRO, 1 x Memory Stick DUO.
Expansion ports	3 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out.
Input method	Keyboard.

Modem

Modem type	Fax / Modem.
Analog modulation protocol	ITU V.90, ITU V.92.

Battery

Battery run time	2.5 Hours.
Battery technology	Lithium ion.

Dimensions

Height	4.5 cm.
Width	40.5 cm.
Depth	28 cm.
Weight	3.9 kg

Other Info

Part no.

VGN-A517S.

Ask A Question About - Sony Vgn A517S

Oteri,O.Abel

29th February

Hello,i have a Sony VGN-A517S in my workshop.I needed to get a new KEYBOARD for it.Do u have it in stock?And how much is it.Otherwise,can you lonk us up where i can get it to buy?
Regards,
Oteri

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