Specifications
Operating System
Operating System
Windows 8 Single Language 64 bit (English Version)
Architecture
Cache Memory
3 MB (L3 Cache)
Processor Name
Intel® Core™ i5-3337U Processor 1.80 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.70 GHz*1
Chipset
Intel® HM76 Express Chipset
Main Memory
Memory Speed
1600 MT/s
SO-DIMM slots
DDR3L SO-DIMM slots (Unused Memory slot 1)
Pre-installed/Max
4 GB (4 GB (SO-DIMM) x 1) DDR3L SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3)
Storage
Hard Disk Drive
500 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
Graphics
Graphics Accelerator
Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Display
Visual Technology
Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
Type
20 (50.8 cms) wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display (LED backlight, Touch screen(Capacitive))
Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Interface
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
SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A Connector with charging function x 1*5, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A 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. ))*6
Headphone
Stereo, Mini Jack x 1
Wireless Connection
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® standard Ver. 4.0 + HS
Wireless LAN Data Rate
Maximum transmission speed: 150 Mbps*8, Maximum receipt speed: 150 Mbps*8
Wireless LAN Type
IEEE 802.11b/g/n*7
NFC function
NFC function
Yes
Sensor
Sensor
Accelerometer, Gyro, Digital Compass
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 + subwoofer
Audio Technology
Dolby® Home Theater® v4, S-FORCE Front Surround 3D, ClearAudio+ mode
Sound Chip
Intel® High Definition Audio
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
VGP-WKB14 Wireless Keyboard: 19.05 mm key pitch/2.0 mm keystroke, 103 keys
Others
VGP-WMS21 Wireless laser mouse
Battery Life
Number of cells
6
Bundled Battery
VGP-BPS21B Lithium-ion battery: up to 3.0 hours of use*9
Optional Battery 1
VGP-BPS21A Lithium-ion battery: up to 4.0 hours of use*9
Sleep mode
Rapid Wake
Rapid Wake + Eco
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Minimum tilt angle : 504 x 304 x 187 mm, Maximum tilt angle : 504 x 45 x 312 mm
Weight
5.2 kg (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
Support
VAIO Care, VAIO Transfer Support, VAIO Update
Communication
Socialife, Family Paint, Fingertapps Organizer, Air Soccer Fever
Security
Trend Micro™ Titanium Maximum Security 60days*11
Music
Music app, Imagination Studio VAIO Edition (ACID™ Music Studio 9, Sound Forge™ Audio Studio 10)
Video & Photo
Imagination Studio VAIO Edition (DVD Architect™ Studio 5.0, Movie Studio Platinum 12), Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 11, PlayMemories Home, VAIO Movie Creator, Album app
Utilities
VAIO Message Center, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Gesture Control, Adobe® Reader® XI, Norton™ Online Backup, Intel® AppUp
Microsoft Office
Microsoft® Office Trial*10
Supplied Accessories
Keyboard
Wireless Keyboard (VGP-WKB14)
Mouse
Wireless laser mouse (VGP-WMS21)
Others
AA batteries, alkaline x 2
Battery
VGP-BPS21B*12
AC Adaptor
VGP-AC19V71
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 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 May 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 1 month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers
*11 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged.
*12 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.<Important notice when playing back HD contents>
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