Sony VAIO Lifestyle VGN-P688E/R 8-Inch Laptop - Red
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About the size of a business envelope and roughly as thin as a cell phone, the Sony VAIO P Series Lifestyle PC weighs just 1.4 pounds and is small enough to slip into a jacket pocket or handbag. But more than just offering easy mobility, the Lifestyle PC is packed full of advanced computing, communication, and location capabilties. It comes with the Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size notebooks. This version of the Lifestyle PC (model P688E/R) comes in garnet red, but it's also available emerald green, onyx black, crystal white, and gold.
The Lifestyle PC incorporates built-in wireless WAN 3G Mobile Broadband, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. You can toggle among various wireless options for the most efficient connection--Wi-Fi for working at a coffee shop; Bluetooth for peripherals; and Mobile Broadband service on the Verizon Wireless nationwide network when traveling outside the reach of hotspots (subscription required). It also incorporates real-time GPS functionality, making it easy to find restaurants, hotels or special sites of interest. Destinations can be found by simply typing in an address or keyword and then following the turn-by-turn directions.
The high-resolution, backlit 8-inch ultra-wide XBRITE-ECO display provides razor-sharp viewing on the go. It's powered by a 1.33 GHz Intel processor and includes a 64 GB solid state drive for faster read/write times and greater durability, memory expansion via Memory Stick media and Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, and 2 GB of RAM (maximum capacity), and Windows Vista Home Basic operating system (32-bit). Other features include a Motion Eye webcam (with omnidirectional microphone) integrated into the to right corner of the display bezel for easy video chats, two USB ports, and a VGA port for connecting to an external monitor. The unit features up to four hours of battery life with the included standard capacity battery and eight hours with the large capacity battery (sold separately).
This Sony notebook is Energy Star 4.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.
Key Features
The Lifestyle PC incorporates built-in wireless WAN 3G Mobile Broadband, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. You can toggle among various wireless options for the most efficient connection--Wi-Fi for working at a coffee shop; Bluetooth for peripherals; and Mobile Broadband service on the Verizon Wireless nationwide network when traveling outside the reach of hotspots (subscription required). It also incorporates real-time GPS functionality, making it easy to find restaurants, hotels or special sites of interest. Destinations can be found by simply typing in an address or keyword and then following the turn-by-turn directions.
The high-resolution, backlit 8-inch ultra-wide XBRITE-ECO display provides razor-sharp viewing on the go. It's powered by a 1.33 GHz Intel processor and includes a 64 GB solid state drive for faster read/write times and greater durability, memory expansion via Memory Stick media and Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, and 2 GB of RAM (maximum capacity), and Windows Vista Home Basic operating system (32-bit). Other features include a Motion Eye webcam (with omnidirectional microphone) integrated into the to right corner of the display bezel for easy video chats, two USB ports, and a VGA port for connecting to an external monitor. The unit features up to four hours of battery life with the included standard capacity battery and eight hours with the large capacity battery (sold separately).
This Sony notebook is Energy Star 4.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.
Key Features
- 8-inch XBRITE-ECO LED-backlit screen with 1600 x 768-pixel high-def resolution (Learn more)
- 1.33 GHz Intel processor with 512 KB L2 cache and 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
64 GB solid state drive is free of moving parts and designed to last longer than a conventional spinning hard drive. Plus, solid state drives are almost two times faste
r than conventional drives. - 2 GB of RAM (533 MHz) maximizes capacity
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 with up to 760 MB of shared video memory
Built-in real-time GPS lets you navigate even the most unfamiliar places with ease--no internet connection required. - MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family.
- Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In for constant connection on the go and no additional wireless card needed (broadband internet service required).
- Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range
- Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
- Intel High Definition Audio with headphone output
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) operating system
- Up to 4 hours of battery life
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 1.4 pounds
- Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (a 1-year international service plan is also available).
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Enjoy easy wireless networking with the integrated tri-mode Atheros Draft-N wireless LAN (compatible with 802.11b/g/n wireless networks). Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots). It comes with the following external connectors:
- 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- Analog video output: 1 VGA
- 1 I/O port
- 1 headphone jack
- Memory Stick Duo media slot with MagicGate functionality
- Secure Digital card slot (compatible with MMC media)
What's in the box
This package contains the Sony VAIO Lifestyle VGN-P688E/R laptop, standard capacity rechargeable battery (VGPBPS15/B), AC adapter, power cord, 2 spare pointing stick caps, printed user manual.
It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, VAIO Media plus multimedia streaming software
