Specifications
Operating System
Operating System
Windows 8 Single Language 64 bit (English Version)
Architecture
Cache Memory
3 MB (L3 Cache)
Processor Name
Intel® Core™ i5-3230M Processor 2.60 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.20 GHz*1
Chipset
Intel® HM77 Express Chipset
Main Memory
Memory Speed
1333 MT/s
SO-DIMM slots
DDR3L SO-DIMM slots (Unused Memory slot 1)
Pre-installed/Max
4 GB (4 GB (On Board)) DDR3L SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 12 GB*3)
Storage
Hard Disk Drive
Hybrid HDD 750 GB*4 (HDD 750 GB + NAND Flash Memory for cache 8 GB*5, 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
2 GB DDR3 (SPEED MODE)
Graphics Accelerator
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M LE GPU(SPEED MODE) / Intel® HD Graphics 4000(STAMINA MODE)
Display
Type
15.5 (39.37 cms) wide (Full HD: 1920 x 1080) TFT colour display (VAIO Display Plus, 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))*8
Microphone
Stereo, Mini Jack x 1
Others
Port Replicator connector x 1
DC IN
x 1
USB
SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A Connector x 2, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector with charging function x 1*6
HDMI In/Out Connector
HDMI Out x 1
Extend Battery Connector
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 ("MagicGate" is not supported for 256 MB or less capacity media. ))*7
Headphone
Stereo, Mini Jack x 1
Wireless Connection
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® standard Ver. 4.0 + HS
Wireless LAN Data Rate
Maximum transmission speed: 300 Mbps*10, Maximum receipt speed: 300 Mbps*10
Wireless LAN Type
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n*9
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, 103 keys, Backlit Keyboard
Touchpad
Touchpad (Gesture supported)
Battery Life
Optional Battery
VGP-BPS24 Lithium-ion battery: up to 6.0 hours of use*11
Optional Battery2
VGP-BPS24 + VGP-BPSC29 Lithium-ion battery: up to 12.0 hours of use*11
Bundled Battery
VGP-BPS24 Lithium-ion battery: up to 6.0 hours of use*11
Sleep mode
Rapid Wake
Rapid Wake + Eco
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
380 x 23.9 x 255.4 mm
Weight
2.0 kg (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
Support
VAIO Care, VAIO Transfer Support, VAIO Update
Communication
Skype™, Socialife
Security
Trend Micro™ Titanium Maximum Security 60days*13
Music
Music app, Imagination Studio VAIO Edition (ACID™ Music Studio 9, Sound Forge™ Audio Studio 10)
Video & Photo
PowerDVD, Imagination Studio VAIO Edition (DVD Architect™ Studio 5.0, Movie Studio Platinum 12), Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 11, PlayMemories Home, Album app
Utilities
VAIO Message Center, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Gesture Control, Xperia Link, Adobe® Reader® XI, Norton™ Online Backup, VAIO Gate, Power2Go
Media Player
Media Go
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office trial*12
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor
VGP-AC19V62
Battery
VGP-BPS24*14