• Operating System

        Windows 8 Single Language 64 bit (English Version)

      • Cache Memory

        3 MB (L3 Cache)

      • Processor Name

        Intel® Core™ i3-3227U Processor 1.90 GHz*1

      • Chipset

        Intel® HM76 Express Chipset

      • Memory Speed

        1600 MT/s

      • SO-DIMM Slots

        DDR3L SO-DIMM slots (Unused Memory slot 1)

      • Pre-installed/Max

        2 GB (2 GB (SO-DIMM) x 1) DDR3L SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3)

      • Hard Disk Drive

        500 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)

      • 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 Accelerator

        Intel® HD Graphics 4000

      • Visual Technology

        Color mode setting (Vivid, Natural, Text)

      • Type

        15.5 inch wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) TFT colour display (LED backlight)

      • SD Memory Card Slot

        SD memory card(SDHC, SDXC compatible, Not support for copyright protection)*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, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector x 2

      • HDMI In/Out Connector

        HDMI Out x 1

      • Network (RJ-45)Connector

        1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1

      • Headphone

        Stereo, Mini Jack x 1

      • 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

      • Front Side Camera

        HD web camera powered by "Exmor R for PC" (Resolution: 1280 x 720, Effective Pixels: 0.92 Mega pixels)

      • Microphone

        Internal Monaural microphone

      • Speaker

        Internal Stereo speakers + subwoofer

      • Audio Technology

        ClearAudio+ mode (Music, Video), S-FORCE Front Surround 3D, Clear Phase, xLOUD, VPT

      • Sound Chip

        Intel® High Definition Audio

      • Keyboard

        19 mm key pitch/1.5 mm keystroke, 103 keys

      • Touchpad

        Touchpad (Gesture supported)

      • Number of cells

        4

      • Bundled Battery

        VGP-BPS35A Lithium-ion battery: up to 4.0 hours of use*9

      • Rapid Wake

        Rapid Wake + Eco

      • Dimensions (WxHxD)

        380.3 x 25.1 x 260.8 mm

      • Weight

        2.5 kg (including the supplied battery)

      • Support

        VAIO Care, VAIO Transfer Support, VAIO Update

      • Communication

        Socialife

      • 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

        PowerDVD, Imagination Studio VAIO Edition (DVD Architect™ Studio 5.0, Movie Studio Platinum 12), PlayMemories Home, VAIO Movie Creator, Album app

      • Utilities

        VAIO Message Center, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Gesture Control, Xperia Link, Adobe® Reader® XI, Norton™ Online Backup, Power2Go, Intel® AppUp

      • Microsoft Office

        Microsoft® Office Trial*10

      • AC Adaptor

        VGP-AC19V71

      • Battery

        VGP-BPS35A*12

  • 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 Compatible with 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 2013. However, it is not guaranteed that all SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards or SDXC 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>
    [AVC HD Playback]
    ‑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD playback.

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