Specifications

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
*2 Intel® Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO.
*3 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.
*4 A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.
 Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands.
*5 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
*6 This optical drive is not capable of writing data onto an 8cm disc.Please use the bundled 8cm disc adaptor for reading data of an 8cm disc.
*7 There may be some cases in which the programmes cannot be seen depending on the Cable TV Service. Please contact each Cable TV Service for further information.
*8 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
*9 The copyright protection of the SD memory card is not supported.
*10 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.
*11 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.
*12 Though the software is not pre‑installed, the official license is registered. It can be downloaded free of charge.
*13 When a BDMV format disc is to be created, a hard disk margin of two times the capacity of the material other than the actual space necessary for itself, plus approximately 1GB is required.
 BD‑J discs created by "Click to Disc" or "Click to Disc Editor"are verified for playback on Playstation3 and VAIO with Blu‑ray Disc Drive. The system software of Playstation3 and "WinDVD BD for VAIO" may require upgrade to enable playback.
*14 This software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch.
 Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced‑functionality mode, limiting options and operations.
*15 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.
*16 Warranty conditions may vary by region.

<<Important notice when playing back Blu‑ray discs>> 
[Supporting Disc] 
‑Supports writing data to BD‑R 1.1 discs (single‑layer discs  with the capacity of 25 GB, dual‑layer discs with the capacity  of 50 GB) and BD‑RE 2.1 discs  
(single‑layer discs with the  capacity of 25 GB, dual‑layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). The Blu‑ray drive on your computer does not support BD‑RE  1.0 discs and Blu‑ray cartridge discs. 
 
[Blu‑ray Disc Playback] 
‑ As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu‑ray disc playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. 
‑ Requires compatible high‑definition display for high definition playback.  Playback of AACS protected media may require an HDCP compliant output and HDCP compliant display.
‑ You may need to connect to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu‑ray discs.
‑ Region settings are required for Movies and BD‑ROM contents. If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match, playback is not possible

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Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company's policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided.