Looks like a very nice laptop
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ebookComputers
• Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9700
The power of a desktop, the portability of a notebook, the style of Sony. Create the notebook that suits you, with up to a 100GB hard drive, a 17" display with XBRITE™ and Ergo Bright™ Technology, up to 2GB of memory and the optional AV dock that allows you to watch and record TV. Top it off with Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology and your stylish, portable A series will have you prepared for anything.
• AV Entertainment Dock (optional)
Plug in and access Sony's powerful TV tuner, personal video recorder, high-end digital audio amplifier and premium Sony speakers. Enjoy recorded show playback anywhere you take your notebook.
• 17” Wide LCD
Choose the 17” wide LCD and be prepared for the best notebook display experience anywhere. The WUXGA 1920x1200 display will allow you fit two full documents, side by side, on your screen.
• XBRITE™ LCD Technology
Brilliant colors, sharp contrast and crisp graphics combine to deliver dramatic, eye-catching video from nearly any viewing angle. Other displays seem to pale in comparison.
• ErgoBright™ Technology
Auto-sensing ErgoBright™ technology automatically adjusts brightness to every environment— brighter by day, softer by night.
• Smart Display Sensor
Senses and selects the appropriate input for display devices and peripherals; automatically adjusts to the correct resolution, eliminating the need for manual configuration.
• Sony Style
The sleek frame emphasizing classic Sony style, elegant curves, and head turning color and textures contains Intel® Centrino Mobile Technology keeping the body thin and light.
• Double Layer DVD+-RW
Configurable DVD+-RW drive allows you to burn DVDs so you can share up to 4.8 GB of recorded TV, music, photos and movies with your family and friends.
• Integrated Wireless
Stay connected anywhere, anytime with our integrated wireless 802.11b/g LAN internet connection.
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ebookComputers
• Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9700
The power of a desktop, the portability of a notebook, the style of Sony. Create the notebook that suits you, with up to a 100GB hard drive, a 17" display with XBRITE™ and Ergo Bright™ Technology, up to 2GB of memory and the optional AV dock that allows you to watch and record TV. Top it off with Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology and your stylish, portable A series will have you prepared for anything.
• AV Entertainment Dock (optional)
Plug in and access Sony's powerful TV tuner, personal video recorder, high-end digital audio amplifier and premium Sony speakers. Enjoy recorded show playback anywhere you take your notebook.
• 17” Wide LCD
Choose the 17” wide LCD and be prepared for the best notebook display experience anywhere. The WUXGA 1920x1200 display will allow you fit two full documents, side by side, on your screen.
• XBRITE™ LCD Technology
Brilliant colors, sharp contrast and crisp graphics combine to deliver dramatic, eye-catching video from nearly any viewing angle. Other displays seem to pale in comparison.
• ErgoBright™ Technology
Auto-sensing ErgoBright™ technology automatically adjusts brightness to every environment— brighter by day, softer by night.
• Smart Display Sensor
Senses and selects the appropriate input for display devices and peripherals; automatically adjusts to the correct resolution, eliminating the need for manual configuration.
• Sony Style
The sleek frame emphasizing classic Sony style, elegant curves, and head turning color and textures contains Intel® Centrino Mobile Technology keeping the body thin and light.
• Double Layer DVD+-RW
Configurable DVD+-RW drive allows you to burn DVDs so you can share up to 4.8 GB of recorded TV, music, photos and movies with your family and friends.
• Integrated Wireless
Stay connected anywhere, anytime with our integrated wireless 802.11b/g LAN internet connection.
Unless you can live with Celeron, 256MB Ram and a CD-ROM, WXGA etc... 
