The Sony VAIO AR series was a range of high-end multimedia notebook computers from Sony introduced in June 2006 as the first laptop with integrated Blu-ray drive (top model, costing $3,499 at launch - double the base model). It replaced the AX Series.

Jan 6, 2025 · The Sony VAIO VGN-AR Series, released in 2006, was designed to tackle the desktop replacement segment. As usual for VAIO desktop replacements, the VGN-AR was equipped with powerful hardware and many multimedia features, which makes it a high-end and expensive laptop.

Aug 12, 2008 · Sony’s VAIO AR-series laptops have long been associated with multimedia use, thanks to big, vibrant screens, feature-packed specifications and cutting edge technology.

Aug 24, 2006 · The Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S is the best multimedia laptop on the market. It contains all you need for enjoying full high-definition video on its own screen or on a larger display.

Apr 17, 2008 · With 4GB of RAM, a whopping two 250GB hard drives and a Blu-ray drive, Sony's Vaio VGN-AR61ZU unleashes impressive performance, power and quality into a desktop replacement form factor

May 16, 2006 · In addition to supporting HD playback, the VAIO AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with the capability to record high-definition camcorder content to Blu-ray Discs. Now aspiring moviemakers can shoot, edit and burn their HD creation on a PC -- …

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.

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Oct 25, 2007 · Comprehensive review of the Sony Vaio VGN-AR51M notebook (Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0 GHz / NVIDIA Geforce 8400M GT) with a variety of measurements, benchmarks, and rating.