ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 or dedicated NVIDIA GeForce equivalent (configuration dependent, usually carrying 512MB of dedicated VRAM).
Often equipped with a Blu-ray Disc Drive (Combo or RE), a standout "exclusive" feature for this series at the time. Connectivity & Expansion
Shipped with mechanical Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives varying between 320GB and 500GB at 5400 RPM. Many modern restorers replace this module with a standard 2.5-inch SATA Solid State Drive (SSD) to drastically boost data read/write performance.
specifications offers a detailed look at what made this machine special, featuring data derived from the VAIO Library . 1. Design and Aesthetic (The Sony "NR" Appeal) Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
dedicated graphics (like the HD 3470 or 4650), making it capable of handling HD video and light gaming of that period. : A standout 16.4-inch X-black LCD with a resolution of
Intel Core 2 Duo (standard configurations often use the P8600 at 2.4 GHz or P7450 at 2.13 GHz). 4GB DDR2 SDRAM @ 800MHz (expandable up to 8GB). 320GB to 500GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) hard disk drive.
The Sony Vaio is not a specific model name but a chassis number used for several laptops in the VGN-FW series. To find the exact specifications for your unit, you should look for the model name (e.g., VGN-FW51MF or VGN-FW31M) usually printed on the bottom-right of the screen surround or by checking the Sony Support System Information .
| Component | Detailed Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | Intel Core 2 Duo (e.g., P8700 @ 2.53GHz, or similar "Penryn" models like T9600) | | 🎮 Graphics (GPU) | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 (Dedicated, 512MB - 1GB VRAM) | | 🖥️ Display | 16.4-inch widescreen, High Definition (HD+) 1600x900 or Full HD (FHD) 1920x1080 resolution, Sony X-Black LCD, 60Hz | | 💾 Memory (RAM) | 4GB or 6GB DDR2 RAM (PC2-5300S, 667MHz). Upgradeable to a maximum of 8GB | | 💽 Storage (HDD/SSD) | 2.5-inch SATA Hard Drive (e.g., 500GB or 128GB SSD, 5400rpm – 7200rpm) | | 🔌 Connectivity | 3x USB 2.0 / HDMI-out / VGA (D-Sub) / Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) / Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / 4-pin i.LINK (S400) (FireWire) | | 🔋 Power | 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (11.1V, capacities vary; e.g., 4400mAh, 5200mAh, 6400mAh) / AC Adapter : 92W (19.5V, 4.74A) | | ⚖️ Dimensions & Weight | Weight : Approx. 3.1 - 3.2 kg (6.8 - 7.1 lbs) / Dimensions : Vary slightly by configuration | | 🪪 Physical and other Features | Material: Primarily plastic with a metal lid / Optical Drive: DVD-RW / Includes a webcam, stereo speakers, microphone, memory card reader (SD/Memory Stick) | | 💿 Software | Operating System: Initially Windows Vista or Windows 7 |
Dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 with 512MB or 1GB of VRAM, capable of handling older gaming and HD video processing.
16.4-inch VAIO Display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, optimized for movies without black bars.
: Intel Core 2 Duo (typically "Penryn" series like the T6400, P8400, or T9400). Display : 16.4-inch X-Black Widescreen LCD.
When the laptop was turned off, pressing the dedicated WEB button booted a quick-loading Linux environment (developed by Splashtop) in seconds. This allowed for instant internet browsing without waiting for the main Windows operating system to load.
boasts a robust set of ports for its time, catering to peripheral needs: 4 x USB 2.0 ports.
