Pre-installed
with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)
Special Features
Condition:
New
Operating
Systems: Windows? Vista? Home Premium
Platform:
Notebook PC
Expansion
Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot/54 or 34
PS/2
Keyboard Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Mouse
Connectors: N/A
Serial
Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel
Ports: N/A
USB Ports: 4
FireWire
Ports: 1
Fast
Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A
LAN Ports: 1
Modem
Ports: 1
Audio Out
Jacks: 1 - SPDIF
Line In
Jacks: N/A
Microphone
Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video
Connectors: 1
DVI Video:
N/A
Port
Replicator/Connector: N/A
Processor Brand: Intel
Cases and Expandability
Size (LWH):
17.4 inches, 14 inches, 6.3 inches
Weight:
11.95 pounds
The Basics
Processor:
The Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 processor has a 1.66 GHz processor speed,
super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or
secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can
help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between
the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better
overall performance.)
With two computational execution cores in a single processor, it
provides greater system response when running multi-threaded
applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power
consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support
the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run
multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or
serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while
downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the
background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo
processor include:
Smart Memory Access:
Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing
the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the
processor when and where it is needed.
Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the
execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics
applications.
Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states)
transitions independently per core to help save power.
Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by
flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to
lower CPU voltage.
Hard Drive: The 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive is about
double the average size for notebook PCs, however its 4200 RPM speed is
a bit slower than current standard hard drives. It provides more than
enough capacity for storing a large audio and video library, as well as
extra space required for video editing. This SATA hard drive also
quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to
FireWire and USB 2.0.
Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1 GB DDR2, PC5300)
is an excellent start, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle
today's demanding multimedia and productivity suites. It provides two
DIMM slots and has a large 4 GB maximum RAM capacity. It also offers a
top-of-class 667 MHz speed.
DVD/CD Drive: This Qosmio notebook offers the next
generation of DVD entertainment with the HD DVD ROM optical drive,
which provides the superior image and sound quality of high-definition
images and multichannel surround sound as well as backward
compatibility with standard DVD movie discs and content burned onto
DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM. It also incorporates a multi-format DVD/CD burner,
which is compatible with dual-layer (DL) discs that can hold up to 8.5
GB of data. It features the following speeds: 2.4x DVD+R DL, 2x DVD-R
DL, 4x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 3x
DVD-RAM, and 24x/10x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and
CD-ROMs at 24x.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard
86-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers
CD/DVD media player and control buttons (play, stop, next, previous) as
well as a volume control dial.
Screen, Video &
Audio
This notebook has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x
800 pixels (native 720p for high-definition viewing). It also provides
TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks
to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 256 MB
allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero
interface support and enhanced 3-D graphics performance--delivering
over 2x scores on 3-DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides
outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased
clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced
visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays. You'll
enjoy booming sound from the built-in Harman Kardon speakers with
integrated bass reflex subwoofer.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with this
notebook's integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. 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) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a
higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office
environments). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34
card slot (though no standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take
advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more
advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get
a good offering of connectivity options:
4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of
peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for
connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home
theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single
cable)
Analog video out: 1 S-Video and 1 VGA
1 ExpressCard 54/34
1 headphone jack (1 with S/PDIF digital audio
compatibility) and 1 microphone jack
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN
network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and
DSL/cable modems).
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with
advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media
Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home
entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital
audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and
watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of
online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home
Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you
to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier
than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to
manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and
technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet,
connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions
of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending
hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal
data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features
that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the
Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Microsoft Works 8.5, InterVideo WinDVD 8, Google Desktop and Picasa,
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30-day
trial), and Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60-day
trial).
Dimensions &
Weight
This notebook measures 14.9 x 11 x 1.77 inches (WxDxH, and it weighs
6.6 pounds.
Power
It comes with a 4000 mAH lithium-ion battery pack for extra-long
battery life.
What's in the Box
This package contains the F45-AV423 notebook PC, rechargeable
lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.
