Specifications
Operating System
Language Pack
Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
Language Interface Pack
Vietnamese
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 64bit (English Version)
Architecture
Cache Memory
4 MB (L3 Cache)
Processor Name
Intel® Core™ i7-3520M Processor 2.90 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.60 GHz*1
Chipset
Intel® HM77 Express Chipset
Main Memory
Memory Speed
1333 MT/s
SO-DIMM Slots
DDR3L SO-DIMM slots (Unused Memory slot 0)
Pre-installed/Max
8 GB (4 GB (On Board) + 4 GB (SO-DIMM) x 1) DDR3L SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 12 GB*3)
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
750 GB*4 (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
13.3 inch wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display (VAIO Display Premium, 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
Others
Port replicator connector x 1
DC IN
x 1
USB
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) with USB charge port Type A Connector x 1*5, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A Connector x 2
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 (also serves as Headset jack)*6
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
Security/Utilities
Security Chip
TCG ver.1.2 compliant
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
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, 82 keys, Backlit Keyboard
Touchpad
Touchpad (Gesture supported)
Battery Life
Optional Battery
VGP-BPS24 Lithium-ion battery: up to 5.0 hours of use*11
Optional Battery2
VGP-BPS24 + VGP-BPSC24 Lithium-ion battery: up to 10.0 hours of use*11
Bundled Battery
VGP-BPS24 Lithium-ion battery: up to 5.0 hours of use*11
Sleep mode
Rapid Wake
Rapid Wake + Eco
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
331 x 22.8 x 224.6 mm
Weight
1.67 kg (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
Support
VAIO Care, VAIO Care Rescue, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial*16
Word Processor / Spreadsheet
Microsoft® Office Starter 2010*12
Security
Trend Micro™ Titanium™ Maximum Security 2012 60days*16, TrueSuite®
Tool
Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® X
Content Creation/Editing
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 10, PlayMemories Home
Utilities
VAIO Control Center, VAIO Gate, VAIO Gesture Control, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects, Infineon TPM Professional Package, Remote Keyboard*13, Remote Play with PlayStation®3*14
AV Entertainment
Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center, PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player 11, TriDef 3D Ignition, TriDef 3D Photo Viewer
Utilities2
Remote Keyboard with PlayStation®3, VAIO 3D Portal, Media Go, TrackID™ with BRAVIA*15
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor
VGP-AC19V32 or VGP-AC19V36 or VGP-AC19V42 or VGP-AC19V60
Others
Cleaning Cloth, Windows® 7 Professional Service Pack 1 32-bit Recovery Media
Battery
VGP-BPS24*17