Sony VAIO B Specs

Sony VAIO B100B (Pentium M 725 1.6 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD)

Part Number: VGN-B100B07

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General

  • Packaged Quantity
    1
  • Platform Technology
    Intel Centrino
  • Recommended Use
    corporate business, small business
  • Notebook type
    Budget, Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Manufacturer
    Sony

Processor / Chipset

  • CPU
    Intel Pentium M 725 / 1.6 GHz
  • Cache
    L2 - 2 MB
  • Data Bus Speed
    400 MHz
  • Chipset Type
    Intel 855GME
  • Features
    Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus

Cache Memory

  • Type
    L2 cache
  • Installed Size
    2 MB

Storage

  • Optical Drive
    CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo fixed
  • Type
    none
  • Write Speed
    24x
  • Rewrite Speed
    24x
  • Type
    portable

Memory

  • RAM
    256 MB
  • Max Supported Size
    1.5 GB
  • Technology
    DDR SDRAM
  • Speed
    333 MHz / PC2700 - 333 MHz
  • Form Factor
    SO-DIMM 200-pin
  • Slots Qty
    2
  • Empty Slots
    1

RAM

  • Memory Speed
    333 MHz
  • Memory Specification Compliance
    PC2700
  • Technology
    DDR SDRAM
  • Installed Size
    256 MB
  • Rated Memory Speed
    333 MHz

Display

  • Widescreen Display
    No
  • Diagonal Size (metric)
    35.8 cm
  • Display Resolution Abbreviation
    XGA

Audio & Video

  • Graphics Processor
    Intel Extreme Graphics 2
  • Memory Allocation Technology
    Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2.0
  • Sound
    Stereo speakers

Hard Drive

  • Spindle Speed
    4200 rpm
  • Type
    HDD
  • Capacity
    40 GB

Input

  • Type
    keyboard, touchpad

Communications

  • Wireless Protocol
    802.11b/g
  • Wireless Controller
    Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
  • Wired Protocol
    10/100 Ethernet

Processor

  • CPU Type
    Pentium M
  • Processor Number
    725
  • Manufacturer
    Intel
  • Clock Speed
    1.6 GHz

Optical Storage

  • Drive Type
    CD-RW / DVD
  • Type
    CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
  • Form Factor
    fixed

Floppy Drive

  • Type
    none

Card Reader

  • Type
    card reader
  • Supported Flash Memory
    Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO

Battery

  • Technology
    lithium ion
  • Run Time (Up To)
    5.5 hour(s)

AC Adapter

  • Input
    AC 120/230 V

Connections & Expansion

  • Slots
    2 x memory (1 free)
    1 x CardBus (1 free)
  • Interfaces
    1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
    2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
    1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
    1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
    1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
    1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
    1 x microphone - input - mini-phone mono 3.5 mm
    1 x docking / port replicator
  • Memory Card Reader
    Yes (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo)

Header

  • Brand
    Sony
  • Product Line
    Sony VAIO
  • Model
    VGN-B100B
  • Packaged Quantity
    1
  • Compatibility
    PC

System

  • Platform Technology
    Intel Centrino
  • Notebook Type
    notebook
  • Platform
    Windows
  • Hard Drive Capacity
    40 GB

Networking

  • Max Transfer Rate
    56 Kbps
  • Data Link Protocol
    Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Wireless LAN Supported
    Yes
  • Wireless NIC
    Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG

Monitor

  • Diagonal Size
    14.1 in

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width
    12.6 in
  • Depth
    10.1 in
  • Height
    1.7 in

Audio Output

  • Compliant Standards
    Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Type
    1 year warranty

Mainboard

  • Data Bus Speed
    400 MHz
  • Chipset Type
    Intel 855GME

Physical Characteristics

  • Weight
    5.07 lbs

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided: Type
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Type
    AOL Online (90 days trial), Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD, Microsoft Works 8.0, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Sonic RecordNow! 7, VAIO Help and Support, VAIO Recovery Wizard, VAIO Update

Video Output

  • Graphics Processor
    Intel Extreme Graphics 2
  • Graphics Processor Series
    Intel Extreme Graphics 2

Video Memory

  • Memory Allocation Technology
    Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2.0

Service & Support

  • Type
    1 year warranty

Service & Support Details

  • Type
    limited warranty, technical support
  • Service Included
    phone consulting
  • Full Contract Period
    1 year

General

  • Manufacturer
    Sony

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