The VAIO® AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse blending desktop power with notebook convenience.

The VAIO® AR notebook combines the convenience and portability of a notebook with the power and performance of a desktop. Featuring a full-sized keyboard and a spacious 17" widescreen1 LCD coupled with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M graphics card, this multimedia powerhouse is the perfect productivity and entertainment companion. And with stunning XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology, the massive widescreen delivers the ultimate viewing experience in brilliant color and razor-sharp definition.

With built-in 802.11n wireless LAN technology, the VAIO® AR notebook keeps you connected with greater performance, range and reliability than ever before. 802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range than 802.11a/b/g. You can even wirelessly stream video throughout your home or office with blazing-fast speed. And to complement this wireless connectivity, the AR notebook features a 1.3 megapixel camera for video messaging with colleagues, family and friends whether in the office or on the road

Select VAIO® AR notebooks feature a versatile Blu-ray Disc™-ROM (BD-ROM) drive that combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™ video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities. Enjoy the added bonus of being able to watch your favorite movies on Blu-ray Disc in addition to the utility of a DVD/CD burner to build your own media library. Plus, AR notebooks feature an HDMI™ output so you can view all your HD video and audio content in full 1080HD on your compatible HD TV.

With a high-gloss piano black exterior and XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology, exclusive VAIO® AR notebooks have the ability to play, record and re-write Blu-ray Disc media. Enjoy movies in crystal-clear resolution and record up to 50GB of data to a single Blu-ray Disc -- that's five times the capacity of standard DVDs. Select AR Premium notebooks even feature high-end HD widescreen LCDs that let you watch your media in full 1080HD. And with an NTSC and ATSC TV tuner and CableCARD™ support, you can watch analog TV, digital TV and premium subscription-based cable HD content on your PC, or record it all directly to the hard drive for convenient on-demand viewing

The VAIO® AR notebook comes pre-installed with Windows Vista® Business - the definitive choice for your business today and tomorrow. A stunning and simple new user interface lets you easily find, use and share information. Powerful safety features provide you with a safer computing experience and help protect your critical data. Mobile computing enhancements allow you to stay connected with your business and customers whether you're in the office or on the road. And as your business and technology needs grow and change, Windows Vista® Business can grow ith you, providing a great return on your investment. Windows Vista® Ultimate and Windows Vista® Home Premium also available.