Specifications
Operating System
Operating System
Windows 8 Single Language 64 bit (English Version)
Architecture
Cache Memory
6 MB (L3 Cache)
Processor Name
Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM Processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.40 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
8 GB (8 GB (SO-DIMM) x 1) DDR3 SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 16 GB*3)
Storage
Hard Disk Drive
1 TB*4 (Serial ATA, 7200 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
2 GB DDR3
Graphics Accelerator
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M GPU
Display
Type
24 (61 cms) wide (Full HD: 1920 x 1080) TFT colour display (VAIO Display Plus, LED backlight, Touch screen(Capacitive))
Interface
i.LINK(IEEE 1394)
4-pin (S400) port x 1
SD Memory Card Slot
SD memory card(SDHC, SDXC compatible, UHS (SDR50) supported, Copyright protection function (CPRM))*7
Microphone
Stereo, Mini Jack x 1
DC IN
x 1
USB
SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A Connector x 3, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector with charging function x 1*5, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector x 2
HDMI In/Out Connector
HDMI In x 1 / HDMI Out x 1
Network (RJ-45)Connector
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1, 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1*6
USB2
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector for monitor x 1
Memory Stick Slot
"Memory Stick Duo"("Memory Stick PRO-HG" compatible, "MagicGate" function)*7
Video In/Out Connector
Video In x 1
Headphone
Stereo, Mini Jack x 1
Wireless Connection
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® standard Ver. 4.0 + HS
Wireless LAN Data Rate
Maximum transmission speed: 150 Mbps*9, Maximum receipt speed: 150 Mbps*9
Wireless LAN Type
IEEE 802.11b/g/n*8
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 (6W+6W+8W)
Audio Technology
S-Master(Speaker Amplifier), Sound Reality™, S-FORCE Front Surround 3D, "Clear Phase"
Sound Chip
Intel® High Definition Audio
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
VGP-WKB12 Wireless Keyboard: 19.05 mm key pitch/2.0 mm keystroke, 103 keys
Others
VGP-WMS21 Wireless laser mouse
Sleep mode
Rapid Wake
Rapid Wake
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Minimum tilt angle : 588 x 411 x 172 mm, Maximum tilt angle : 588 x 423 x 186 mm, Keyboard: 391 x 25 x 125 mm
Weight
11.5 kg
Included Software
Support
VAIO Care, VAIO Transfer Support, VAIO Update
Communication
Family Paint, Fingertapps Organizer, Skype™
Security
Trend Micro™ Titanium Maximum Security 60days*10
Movie
PowerDVD
Video & Photo
Imagination Studio VAIO Edition (ACID™ Music Studio 9, DVD Architect™ Studio 5.0, Movie Studio Platinum 12, Sound Forge™ Audio Studio 10), Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 10, PlayMemories Home
Utilities
VAIO Message Center, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Gesture Control, Adobe® Reader® X, Norton™ Online Backup, VAIO Gate, Power2Go
Media Player
Media Go
Microsoft Office
Microsoft® Office Trial*10
Supplied Accessories
Keyboard
Wireless Keyboard (VGP-WKB12)
AC Adaptor
VGP-AC19V54
Others
AA batteries, alkaline x 2
Mouse
Wireless laser mouse (VGP-WMS21)
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
*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 TB means one trillion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of storage space is reserved as a recovery partition.
*5 Change the default setting when using this function.
*6 This network connector is only for monitor.
*7 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.
*8 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.
*9 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.
*10 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged.<Important notice when playing back HD contents>
[AVC HD Playback]
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