• Language Pack

        Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai

      • Operating System

        Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit (English Version)

      • Cache Memory

        3 MB (L3 Cache)

      • Processor Name

        Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz*1

      • Chipset

        Intel® PM55 Express Chipset

      • Memory Bus

        1066 MHz

      • SO-DIMM Slots

        2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)

      • Pre-installed/Max

        4 GB DDR3 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±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive

      • Dedicated Video Memory

        512 MB DDR3

      • Graphics Accelerator

        NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU with CUDA™ Technology

      • Type

        16.4" wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display (VAIO Display)

      • i.LINK(IEEE 1394)

        4 pin (S400) x 1

      • Display Output Connector

        Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1

      • SD Memory Card Slot

        SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) )

      • Microphone

        Stereo mini jack x 1

      • Others

        eSATA/USB port x 1, Optical Out Connector (shared with headphone port)

      • DC IN

        x 1

      • USB

        High Speed USB 2.0 x 2

      • HDMI In/Out Connector

        Output x 1

      • Network (RJ-45)Connector

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

      • Memory Stick Slot

        Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function)*5

      • PC Card Slot

        ExpressCard™/34 x 1

      • Headphone

        Stereo mini jack x 1

      • Wireless LAN Frequency

        5 GHz (802.11a/n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)

      • Bluetooth

        Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR

      • Wireless LAN Data Rate

        maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (802.11n)*7

      • Wireless LAN Type

        Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n*6

      • Front Side Camera

        Effective pixels: 640 x 480

      • Microphone

        Built-in monaural microphone

      • Speaker

        Built-in stereo speakers

      • Sound Chip

        Intel® High Definition Audio compatible , 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)

      • Keyboard

        Approx. 19 mm key pitch/2 mm keystroke , 103 keys

      • Touchpad

        Intelligent Touchpad

      • Optional Long Battery

        VGP-BPL21 Lithium-ion battery: up to 2 hours of use

      • Bundled Battery

        VGP-BPS21 Lithium-ion battery: up to 1.5 hours of use

      • Dimensions (WxHxD)

        387.2 x 31-41 x 263 mm

      • Weight

        3.1 kg (including the supplied battery)

      • Support

        VAIO Care, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial*12

      • Word Processor / Spreadsheet

        60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*9

      • Home Network

        VAIO Media plus

      • Security

        McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*10, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 90-day Free Trial*11

      • Tool

        Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® 9

      • Content Creation/Editing

        PMB VAIO Edition, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8, Roxio Easy Media Creator

      • Utilities

        VAIO Gate, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Window Organizer, Battery Care Function, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects

      • AV Entertainment

        Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center

      • AC Adaptor

        AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V42 or VGP-AC19V36)

      • Battery

        Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS21)*13

  • 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 Technoloby, 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 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
    *6 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.
    *7 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.
    *8 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
    *9 This software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch.
    Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced‑functionality mode, limiting options and operation
    *10 Free use of 30 days. Further update will be charged.
    *11 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.
    *12 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged.
    *13 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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