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VAIO TX57GN/B puts full mobility at your fingertips with several options for quick and easy connectivity. This ultra slim, ultra portable notebook not only smoothly connects you to local networks and the Internet, but also links you to large screens and monitors, projectors, digital cameras and camcorders, Memory Stick and other AV peripherals.

Edit video imagesi.LINK
Via i.LINK connector you have a fast, direct link between your Handycam* and the digital editing capabilities of the VAIO TX57GN/B. With powerful software applications such as DVgate Plus and Adobe® Premiere® Elements professional video editing software, you can add a touch of flair to your video images in no time at all. Then burn them as DVD videos with the ease of Click to DVD.
Handycam
Handycam*
i.Link
i.LINK
DVgate Plus
DVgate Plus
Adobe® Premiere® Elements
Adobe® Premiere® Elements
* Availability depends on region.

Import digital still images from various mediaMemory StickSD card
VAIO TX57GN/B features a Memory Stick "combo" slot* that is compatible with three kinds of Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, and Memory Stick PRO) without an adapter attached. In addition, VAIO TX57GN/B newly offers an SD Memory Card slot for convenient data transfer via SD Memory Card and MMC. Just take the Memory Stick from your Cyber-shot** or different media from another camera, insert it into the appropriate slot, then start loading your images to computer straight away with VAIO Video &Photo Utility, then edit and personalise with Adobe’s Photoshop Elements.
Cyber-shot
Cyber-shot**
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Duo slot
Memory Stick Duo slot*
VAIO Video & Photo Utility
VAIO Video & Photo Utility
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible. Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded "Memory Stick" media only.
**  Availability depends on region.

Check out your music and go!USB 2.0
When you wake up in the morning, simply connect your VAIO TX57GN/B with your Walkman* via handy USB 2.0 connector. Quickly and easily transfer your favourite music tracks from VAIO's SonicStage CP to your Walkman*. Then carry your songs with you wherever you go!
SonicStage
SonicStage CP
USB 2.0 connector
USB 2.0 connector
Check Out
Check In
Network Walkman
Walkman*
* Availability depends on region.

Convenient USB 2.0 connectorsUSB 2.0
The VAIO TX57GN/B provides two USB 2.0 connectors for peripherals such as a mouse or printer with the convenience of plugging in and unplugging during operation. USB 2.0 connectivity is particularly useful for connecting optional hardware such as a scanner or external hard disk drive for quick and efficient data transfer.
USB 2.0 connector
USB 2.0 connector

External hard disk drive
External HDD
Scanner
Scanner

From analogue music to high quality CDsUSB 2.0
Hook your VAIO TX57GN/B up to an EDIROL AUDIO capture UA-25* or UA-101* USB audio interface device from Roland, via USB 2.0 connector. Then use pre-installed SonicStage Mastering Studio software to digitise your old LP and cassette recordings and burn your own high-quality CDs.
Analogue music source
Analogue music source
UA-25* or UA-101*
USB 2.0 connector
USB 2.0 connector
SonicStage Mastering Studio
SonicStage Mastering Studio
* Availability depends on region.

Go mobile in one motionPort Replicator
The optional Port Replicator VGP-PRTX1 lets you connect with more peripherals in far less time. Simply attach VAIO TX57GN/B to connect or remove it to go mobile. Weighted for comfortable use and stability, VGP-PRTX1 won't move or shift when you lift out VAIO TX57GN/B and go places. Port Replicator connections include a DC-IN, USB 2.0 connector x 3, a LAN connector, and a monitor connector.
USB 2.0LANAnalogue RGB ConnectorDC-IN

Make big screen presentationsAnalogue RGB Connector
Just connect and present! Wide screen and larger than XGA, VAIO TX57GN/B is an excellent partner for presentations. Once connected to a projector via external monitor connector, it automatically displays and projects your presentation material on the LCD and presentation screen at the maximum resolution the projector device allows*. The aspect ratio can also be changed automatically, or you can simply set it yourself. You don't have to twiddle with controls for a few embarrassing moments to match the resolution of the two machines. Just enjoy fast, trouble-free professional presentations.
Monitor connector
Monitor connector

For large monitor output
For large monitor output
For presentations
For presentations
When using projector devices that don't feature EDID (Extended Display Identification Data), maximum resolution output may not be implemented.

Direct LAN connectionLAN
Hook up directly to a local area network or create your own LAN for a small office or home office, with the addition of a suitable router and cables. The 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connector on the VAIO TX57GN/B gives you these options.
Network connector
Network connector

LAN
LAN
Internet
Internet
 
   
 
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