• Select up to Intel® Pentium® M Processor 770 (2.13 GHz)
• Choose Microsoft® Windows® XP Home or XP Professional OS
• DVD+R Double Layer with DVD±RW or CD-RW/DVD-ROM
• Up to 1GB RAM and 100GB hard drive available
• 15.4" Widescreen LCD with XBRITE technology

Best of CES winner from LAPTOP Magazine

The slim design of the VAIO® FS contains the tools you need to create, manage, share and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies and music. It's lightweight packaging makes it easy to bring with you, while the extended battery life and integrated wireless LAN keep you productive where ever you may be. The FS500 is your ideal mobile companion, delivering powerful performance for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands.

Best of CES 2005

Mobile Multimedia Entertainment The FS500 comes loaded with Sony’s custom entertainment software so you can easily create, manage, share and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies and music from home or on-the-go.
•		Superior Display Technology The 15.4” widescreen display with Sony’s XBRITE™ technology gives you an incredible viewing experience. Images are exceptionally crisp and clear. Colors are bright and vivid. Movies come alive like never before.
•		Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology Intel® Centrino™ Mobile technology runs cool and quiet, while keeping the profile slim and light. Built-in wireless LAN, enhanced performance and extended battery life enable work and play on-the-go.
•		DVD Creation With Sony’s Click to DVD™ software, easily turn your VHS or 8mm home videos into high-quality DVDs. It only takes one click.
•		High-definition Camcorder Video Ready Build your own personal video library. With the FS500 you can capture, edit, convert and burn high-definition camcorder video just like a professional.
•		Have More Options The power for your everyday essential computing needs. The tools for your growing multimedia entertainment demands. And, with its slim, lightweight design, it’s ready for your mobile lifestyle.
•		Standard Onsite Warranty Service Should your FS Series notebook happen to need repair while under warranty, an authorized Sony service provider will schedule a convenient time to repair your computer at your home. No need to carry or ship the computer off for service. This means you will get your desktop or FS Series notebook up and running again in a quick and efficient manner, with little inconvenience to you.
•		VAIO Creation Suite Software: Customized FS500 notebooks allow for a new level of software customization. Its simple and easy. Do you want more powerful Music applications? Would you like to get more versatility out of your digital camera and Photos? Do you need the power to record and edit your own digital videos? Since each software package in now individually customized, you won’t have to make any compromises. Music Options: Choose Between the Standard and Plus packages when you customize your PC.     Standard Plus SonicStage X X VAIO Media X X SonicStage Mastering Studio   X Photo Options: Choose Between the Standard and Plus packages when you customize your PC.     Standard Plus PictureGear Studio X X VAIO Media X X Adobe Photoshop Elements LE   X Video Options: Choose Between the Standard, Plus and Premium packages when you customize your PC.     Standard Plus Premium DVgate Plus X X X VAIO Media X X X Adobe Premiere   LE Full