Specifications
Operating System
Language Pack
Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit (English Version)
Architecture
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
Main Memory
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
Hard Disk Drive
500 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±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
Graphics
Dedicated Video Memory
512 MB DDR3
Graphics Accelerator
NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU with CUDA™ Technology
Display
Type
16.4" wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display (VAIO Display)
Interface
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 Connection
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
Camera
Front Side Camera
Effective pixels: 640 x 480
Audio
Microphone
Built-in monaural microphone
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Sound Chip
Intel® High Definition Audio compatible , 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard
Approx. 19 mm key pitch/2 mm keystroke , 103 keys
Touchpad
Intelligent Touchpad
Battery Life*8
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
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
387.2 x 31-41 x 263 mm
Weight
3.1 kg (including the supplied battery)
Included Software
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
Supplied Accessories
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>
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