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Specifications for Sony VAIO VGN-FS980 PC Notebook

Key Features

Operating System

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor

Pentium M 1.73 GHz

Installed Memory

1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)

Display

15.4 in. WXGA TFT Active Matrix

Mobile Technology

Intel Centrino Mobile Technology

Hard Drive

80 GB Ultra ATA, 4200 RPM

Technical Features

Expandability

1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick PRO, 1 x Memory Stick DUO

Input Method

Keyboard · Touchpad

Expansion Ports

2 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC)

Battery

Battery Technology

Lithium ion

Battery Run Time

3.5 Hours

Dimensions

Depth

10.41 in.

Height

1.43 in.

Width

14.33 in.

Weight

5.96 lb.

Warranty

1 Year

Processor

Processor Type

Pentium M

Processor Speed

1.73 GHz

Processor Manufacturer

Intel

Motherboard

Bus Speed

533 MHz

Chipset

Intel 915GM

Memory

RAM Technology

DDR2 SDRAM

Installed RAM

1 GB

Installed Cache Memory

2048 KB

Max Supported RAM

2.048 GB

RAM Speed

533 MHz

Modem

Modem Type

Fax / Modem

Analog Modulation Protocol

ITU V.92

Networking

Data Link Protocol

Ethernet · Fast Ethernet · IEEE 802.11b · IEEE 802.11g

Networking Type

Integrated Wireless LAN · Integrated 10/100 Network Card

Hard Drive

Hard Drive Capacity

80 GB

Storage Controller Type

Ultra ATA

Hard Drive Rotation Speed

4,200 RPM

CD / DVD

Optical Drive Read Speed

24x (CD) · 8x (DVD)

CD / DVD Type

DVD RW/CD-RW Dual Layer

Optical Drive Write Speed

24x (CD) · 8x (DVD+R) · 8x (DVD-R) · 4x (DVD-R DL) · 4x (DVD+R DL)

Optical Drive ReWrite Speed

24x (CD-RW) · 8x (DVD+RW) · 6x (DVD-RW)

Video

Graphic Processor

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 900

Audio

Audio Output Type

Speaker(s) · Sound Card · Headphones

Audio Input Type

Microphone

Display

Display Size

15.4 in.

Display Tech

WXGA TFT Active Matrix

Display Max. Resolution

1280 x 800

Operating System

Platform

Sony Contact Information

Main support number800-488-7669

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