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® HM55 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, 7200 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
512MB DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Accelerator
NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU with CUDA™ Technology
Display
Type
21.5" wide (Full HD: 1920 x 1080) TFT Colour display (VAIO Display Plus + Full HD 1080, Touch)
Interface
i.LINK(IEEE 1394)
4pin (S400) x 1
SD Memory Card Slot
SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) )
Microphone
Stereo mini jack x 1
DC IN
x 1
USB
High Speed USB 2.0 x 4
Network (RJ-45)Connector
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T x 1
Memory Stick Slot
Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function)*5
Headphone
Stereo mini jack x 1
Wireless Connection
Wireless LAN Frequency
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 (802.11g)/150 Mbps (802.11n)*7
Wireless LAN Type
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/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
VGP-WKB11 Wireless Keyboard: Approx. 19 mm key pitch / 2.7 mm keystroke / 104 keys
Others
VGP-WMS30 Wireless Laser Mouse
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Main unit: 525 x 398 x 185mm (Minimum Tilt)525 x 366 x 310 mm (Maximum Tilt)Keyboard: 427 x 28 x 129 mm
Weight
Main unit: 9.8 kg
Included Software
Support
VAIO Care, VAIO Care Rescue, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial*11
Word Processor / Spreadsheet
Microsoft® Office Starter 2010*8
Home Network
VAIO Media plus
Security
McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*9, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 90-day Free Trial*10
Tool
Microsoft® Touch Pack for Windows® 7, 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, YouPaint, WebCam Message Board, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects
AV Entertainment
Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center
Supplied Accessories
Keyboard
Wireless Keyboard (VGP-WKB11)
AC Adaptor
AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V16 or VGP-AC19V46)
Others
AA Alkaline Batteries x 2
Mouse
Wireless Laser Mouse (VGP-WMS30)
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 hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk drive 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 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.
*9 Free use of 30 days. Further update will be charged.
*10 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.
*11 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged.<Important notice when playing back HD contents>
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