Specifications

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. For the availability of Intel® Virtualization Technology, please visit our web site at http://www.sony‑asia.com/subtype/notifications/asset/339736/productcategory/it+personal+computer
*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 SSD is not available for data storage area because it is used for both cache for HDD.
*6 Charging function via USB port may fasten battery consumption. Change the default setting when using this function.
*7 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 January 2012. However, it is not guaranteed that all memory cards will be compatible.
*8 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.
*9 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.
*10 Intel® Anti‑Theft Service
The Intel Anti‑Theft Service is a function incorporated at the hardware level to
protect the PC data in the case of loss/theft through remote access.
If the service is active, it lowers the risk of leakage of your PC data in a situation
of loss/theft

*You can download 90 days trial version through the Installer Wizard.

If you want to know more about the service:

English http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/sftwr‑prod/anti‑theft‑service

French http://www.intel.com/p/fr_FR/support/highlights/sftwr‑prod/anti‑theft‑service

Traditional Chinese http://www.intel.com/p/zh_TW/support/highlights/sftwr‑prod/anti‑theft‑service

Simplified Chinese http://www.intel.com/p/zh_CN/support/highlights/sftwr‑prod/anti‑theft‑service

*11 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
*12 Disc burning is NOT supported.
*13 Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 includes reduced‑functionality versions of Word 2010 and Excel 2010 with advertising. Does not include PowerPoint®, Outlook® or Publisher. To activate full‑featured Office software, purchase an Office 2010 Product Key.
*14 Compatible with certain devices only.
*15 Available in certain countries only.
*16 Compatible only with BRAVIA that has TrackID feature.
*17 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged.
*18 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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