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VAIO Y Series Laptop

Model number: VPCY118GX/BI
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SU7300 (1.30GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
Features: 13.3" LED backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, HDMI™ out, Bluetooth®, standard and extended batteries
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Windows®. Life without Walls™. Sony Recommends Windows 7.

Mobile Performace

Enjoy the performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SU7300 processor (1.30GHz1) with CULV technology.

The VAIO® Y Series notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional.

Store your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on the large 500GB2 Serial ATA hard drive.

A 13.3"4 (1366x768) widescreen, LED backlit display uses power-efficient LCD technology and delivers dazzling colors and stunning picture clarity.

Lightweight and easy to handle at just under 4 lbs. (with standard battery) with a thin profile.

Packed with energy efficient features, the Y Series offers up to 8 hours7 of battery life with an included standard battery and up to 12 hours7 with the included large capacity battery.

Endless Features

An HDMI™ output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI™ cable sold separately).

Stay connected to friends and family while on the road with real-time video conferencing3 using the MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology.

Extend the reach of your Y Series notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology11 that's ideal for connecting to other Bluetooth-enabled peripherals.

Intelligent Software

A built-in Assist button launches VAIO Care™ software, a simple do-it yourself PC maintenance tool for tune-ups, troubleshooting and more.

Enjoying your media has never been more fun with the uniquely smart and easy-to-use Sony® Creativity Suite. Get instantly organized with smart sorting features, create personal masterpieces with easy-to-use creative tools and rediscover forgotten music and memories with breakthrough technology that recommends content based on your unique listening and viewing habits.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
  • EPEAT™ : Gold
  • ROHS® : Compliant

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
  • Graphics Processor : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD Total Available Graphics Memory: 1759MB12
  • Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ : 1920x108015
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048x1536

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB (2GBx2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/800
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Service and Warranty Information

  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/79 at 888-476-6972
  • International Service : 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
  • Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Storage

  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Storage Capacity : 500GB2
  • Storage Type : Serial ATA

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity & Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
  • Estimated Battery Life : Up to 8 hours7 with Standard Capacity Battery Up to 12 hours7 with Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 48W or less

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer14
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit13
  • Sony® Creativity Suite : PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program VAIO® Media Gallery - Bring forgotten favorites to life VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 200710
  • System Maintenance and Support : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.80"(W) x 0.93-1.26"(H) x 8.92"(D)5
  • Weight (Approx.) : 3.90 lbs (with standard capacity battery)

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Resolution : 1366 x 768
  • Screen Size : 13.3"4

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, Assist, Wireless on / off
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touch pad
  • Type of Use : Portable

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Internal Microphone : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)6

Processor

  • Processor Speed : 1.30GHz1
  • Processor Technology : Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage (CULV)
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SU7300
  • L2 Cache : 3MB

Start-up Times

  • Average Boot Time : 60 sec18
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec18
  • First Boot Time : 5 min19

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 11
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Wi-Fi : 802.11 b/g/n3

In the Box

  • AC Adapter
  • Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (5000mAh)
  • Power Cable
  • Large Capacity Lithium-ion battery (7500mAh)

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VPCY118GX/BI 3.5 5 4 4
Awesome Notebook This notebook is surprisingly fast for the processor it has. I use it for programming, digital design, videos, music and a lot more. I've had no problems with it and really enjoy this computer. July 24, 2010
Not worth - mediocre looks and performance first looks tells the story, i had great expectation from this Sony's mobile laptop. but when I saw it , i was disappointed. The looks are not as good as it looks, per me it does not look stylish at all, very old style look. Screen is not well lit, even if it says LED screen which are usually much brighter. Nothing else to tell about it if you compare laptops which fall in similar set. Though a lot about returning it but thought ethically its wrong from my side, so bearing this loss on my own..... Also it doesn't ship with any Windows 7 CD or drivers June 6, 2010
okay computer, worst possible support ever I will never purchase a sony product ever again. If you value customer support, you won't find any here. April 11, 2010
Wonderful computer I really love this computer, which I've used for about two weeks now (but for about 15 hours a day!). I did a lot of research before choosing it and wasn't sure it would be powerful enough to allow me to run several CS3 apps at the same time (with web browsers and Word running in the background). But it's definitely powerful enough; I never use more than about half of either the 4 mb's of RAM or the CPU, which is great. I love having two batteries, although I've only used the big one so far. I've never owned a Vaio before but, so far, it's got me convinced I'll stick with them from now on....great keyboard; everything about this computer feels like it's well-made. I don't travel much but I love not having to worry about running out of battery when I unplug. I had to phone tech assistance because (as it usual on keypads these days), tapping was enabled and I kept finding my cursor where I didn't want it to be. The assistance was very good and I'm now quite happy with the keyboard. I love the fact that the case is NOT shiny! My last computer was a fingerprint nightmare. I have not had any problems with clicking noises (see reviews under the $799 configuration of the Y); the machine runs quiet and cool. My only complaint--which is fairly minor--is that there are 2 usb ports on the right hand side and they are not as far from the front as I would like; I use the mouse on a small padded platform on my lap and the usb stuff is sort of in the way. March 12, 2010
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1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.

2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services.

4. Viewable area measured diagonally.

5. Measured at the narrowest point.

6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

7. Estimates only based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance will vary based on notebook settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

8. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913

9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.

10. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

11. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

12. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows® 7 classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.

13. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary.

14. Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

15. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.

16. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

17. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be available in all locations.

18. Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.

19. Excluding end user interaction.

Computer Interface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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