Specifications
Operating System
Language Pack
Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
Language Interface Pack
Vietnamese
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64bit (English Version)
Architecture
Cache Memory
6 MB (L3 Cache)
Processor Name
Intel® Core™ i7-3612QM Processor 2.10 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.10 GHz*1
Chipset
Intel® HM76 Express Chipset
Main Memory
Memory Speed
1600 MT/s
SO-DIMM Slots
DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (Unused Memory slot 1)
Pre-installed/Max
4 GB (4 GB (SO-DIMM) x 1) DDR3 SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 16 GB*3)
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
750 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
Optical Disc Drive
Maximum Reading Speed
DVD+R: 8x(SL), 8x(DL) / DVD-R: 8x(SL), 8x(DL) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 8x / DVD-ROM: 8x / DVD-RAM: 5x / CD-ROM: 24x / CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 24x
Maximum Writing Speed
DVD+R: 8x(SL), 6x(DL) / DVD-R: 8x(SL), 6x(DL) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 6x / DVD-RAM: 5x / CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 10x
Drive
DVD SuperMulti Drive
Graphics
Dedicated Video Memory
1 GB DDR3
Graphics Accelerator
AMD Radeon™ HD 7670M / Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Display
Type
14 inch wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display (VAIO Display, LED backlight)
Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Interface
Display Output Connector
Analogue RGB, Mini D-Sub 15 pin x 1
SD Memory Card Slot
SD memory card(SDHC, SDXC compatible, UHS (SDR50) supported , Copyright protection function (CPRM))*6
Microphone
Stereo, Mini Jack x 1
DC IN
x 1
USB
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector x 2, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A Connector x 1, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) with USB charge port Type A Connector x 1*5
HDMI In/Out Connector
HDMI Out x 1
Network (RJ-45)Connector
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1
Memory Stick Slot
"Memory Stick Duo"("Memory Stick PRO-HG" compatible, "MagicGate" function)*6
Headphone
Stereo, Mini Jack x 1
Wireless Connection
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® standard Ver. 4.0 + HS
Wireless LAN Data Rate
Maximum transmission speed: 300 Mbps*8, Maximum receipt speed: 300 Mbps*8
Wireless LAN Type
IEEE 802.11b/g/n*7
Camera
Front Side Camera
HD web camera powered by "Exmor for PC" (Resolution: 1280 x 1024, Effective Pixels: 1.31 Mega pixels)
Audio
Microphone
Internal, Monaural microphone
Speaker
Internal, Stereo speakers
Audio Technology
Dolby® Home Theater® v4, "Clear Phase", "xLOUD"
Sound Chip
Intel® High Definition Audio
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
19.05 mm key pitch/1.7 mm keystroke, 82 keys, Backlit Keyboard
Touchpad
Touchpad (Gesture supported)
Others
Bluetooth® laser mouse (VGP-BMS21/S)
Battery Life
Optional Battery
VGP-BPL26 Lithium-ion battery: up to 8.5 hours of use*9
Bundled Battery
VGP-BPS26A Lithium-ion battery: up to 5.0 hours of use*9
Sleep mode
Rapid Wake
Rapid Wake + Eco
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
341 x 22.1-31.7 x 245 mm
Weight
2.27 kg (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
Support
VAIO Care, VAIO Care Rescue, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial*14
Word Processor / Spreadsheet
Microsoft® Office Starter 2010*10
Security
Trend Micro™ Titanium™ Maximum Security 2012 60days*14
Tool
Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® X
Content Creation/Editing
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 10, PlayMemories Home
Utilities
VAIO Control Center, VAIO Gate, VAIO Gesture Control, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects, Remote Keyboard*11, Remote Play with PlayStation®3*12, Remote Keyboard with PlayStation®3
AV Entertainment
Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center, PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player 11, TriDef 3D Ignition, TriDef 3D Photo Viewer
Utilities2
VAIO 3D Portal, Media Go, TrackID™ with BRAVIA*13
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor
VGP-AC19V32 or VGP-AC19V36 or VGP-AC19V42
Others
AA batteries, alkaline x 2, Keyboard skin (VGP-KBV6/V)*16
Mouse
Bluetooth® laser mouse (VGP-BMS21/S)
Battery
VGP-BPS26A*15
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. For the availability of Intel® Virtualization Technology, please visit our web site at http://www.sony‑asia.com/subtype/notifications/asset/339736/productcategory/it+personal+computer
*2 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, the supported dual channel mode provides better performance.
*3 Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands.
*4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to storage capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of storage space is reserved as a recovery partition.
*5 Charging function via USB port may fasten battery consumption. Change the default setting when using this function.
*6 Memory Stick Duo slot and SD Memory Card slot share one slot. Compatible with any Sony branded "Memory Stick" of up to 32 GB, SD memory cards (up to 2 GB), SDHC memory cards (up to 32 GB) and SDXC memory cards (up to 64 GB) available as of January 2012. However, it is not guaranteed that all memory cards will be compatible.
*7 The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used.
*8 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions.
*9 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver.1.0,measurement method (a)).
Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit http://www.sony‑asia.com/support/vaio/jeita
*10 Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 includes reduced‑functionality versions of Word 2010 and Excel 2010 with advertising. Does not include PowerPoint®, Outlook® or Publisher. To activate full‑featured Office software, purchase an Office 2010 Product Key.
*11 Compatible with certain devices only.
*12 Available in certain countries only.
*13 Compatible only with BRAVIA that has TrackID feature.
*14 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged.
*15 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.
*16 Backlit may not fuction fully with this accessory.<Important notice when playing back HD contents>
[AVC HD Playback]
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