VAIO L Series All-in-One Desktop PC

Model number:

VPCL236FX/B

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5-2430M (2.40 / 3.00GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Features: 24" Full HD touchscreen display, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Blu-ray Disc™ player, NVIDIA® graphics, TV tuner, HDMI® in/out

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Sony recommends Windows® 7.

2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor technology

As the most popular family member, the 2nd generation Intel^® Core^™ i5 processor features Intel^® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 that increases your PC’s speed automatically². With greater speed and responsiveness, we deliver visibly smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. See and feel performance with a visible difference. Get the visibly smart processor with a boost.

Enhance the security of the Internet

Symantec^™ VIP is a powerful, additional layer of security that links your PC to the online account, VPN or application that you select, decreasing the ability of thieves to access your accounts and information from another PC.²⁵Created jointly by industry leaders Intel^® and Symantec, and available through select member websites, VIP helps ensure that only you can access your online accounts and websites. When you log into any of the hundreds of VIP member websites, you’re asked to provide a one-time password that’s automatically generated by Intel® Identity Protection Technology. Since the password is random, and you get a new one each time you visit, it’s virtually impossible for cybercriminals to hijack your online identity.²⁵The best part? The identity protection technology is built into your new PC’s processor, so there’s no extra hardware to buy and no tokens or other “credentials” to lug around, forget, or lose. Protecting yourself online has never been easier.²⁵

All-in-One space-saving design

Curb clutter in your workspace with a powerful computer that’s built into the back of a stunning 24” (diag.) LED backlit display. Compact, sleek and easy-to-use, the L Series is as practical as it is stylish. Its all-in-one design concept requires only a single power cord to keep you powered, connected and in-control to ensure you’ll never have a tangled mass of wires invading your foot space. Plus, the L Series is wall mountable, meaning you can hang it on the wall of your bedroom, kitchen or office for the ultimate, space saving solution. And when not mounted to the wall, the L Series features an adjustable stand to help you get that “just right” viewing angle while also providing storage space for your wireless keyboard.

Cable, Satellite and Gaming with HDMI® input

Transform your VAIO^® L Series into a one stop multimedia shop. Connect your compatible cable box, satellite receiver or PS3^™ system directly to the L with an HDMI^® input (HDMI cable required, sold separately).

Enjoy video messaging with loved ones

The L Series features a HD web camera powered by an Exmor^™ image sensor which allows for great low-light performance. The built-in camera and microphone are excellent for video messaging with family, friends and coworkers. Face tracking technology allows the camera to automatically adjust focus and follow you as you move around while video chatting.

Cool to the touch

The L Series offers a user-friendly multi-touch display and portal for simple, intuitive touch access to the web, photos, music and more. Thanks to Edge Access^™ technology, the touchable area extends to the display’s edge and incorporates touchable controls into the glass bezel. Easily access everyday shortcuts such as close, next, previous and zoom in one dedicated space. Surfing the web and want to head back to the last page? Simply drag your finger from right to left within the display’s black bezel.Plus you can scroll, zoom and rotate by flicking, pinching, twisting and tapping. • Tap and Double-tap – Touch and release to click. This is the most basic touch action. Can also double-tap to open files and folders. • Drag – Touch and slide your finger on screen. Like dragging with a mouse, this moves icons around the desktop, moves windows, selects text (by dragging left or right), etc. • Scroll – Drag up or down on the content (not the scrollbar!) of scrollable window to scroll. • Zoom – Pinch two fingers together or apart to zoom in or out on a document• Two-Finger Tap – simultaneously tapping with two fingers zooms in about the center of the gesture or restores to the default zoom – great for zooming in on hyperlinks. • Rotate – Touch two spots on a digital photo and twist to rotate it just like a real photo. • Flicks – Flick left or right to navigate back and forward in a browser or other apps. • Press-and-hold – Hold your finger on screen for a moment and release after the animation to get a right-click.

Powerful PC performance

By utilizing a powerful NVIDIA^® GeForce^® graphics card with 1GB VRAM and Direct X 11 support, you’ll experience premium visual quality and intense HD performance without placing huge demands on the CPU.Add to that powerful 2nd generation Intel^® Core^™ processor technology (select models), up to 8GB of RAM and loads of storage, the L Series All-in-One is ideal for those who require stepped-up features set to power through today’s graphic-intensive movies, games and programs.

Experience the ultimate HD PC/TV combo

The L Series features a built-in tuner so you can connect to your digital cable TV service or Over-The-Air (ATSC) HD TV signals (antenna required and sold separately) and enjoy your PC as you would your living room HDTV. Plus with an integrated DVR feature, you can easily record your favorite TV shows and movies to watch them on your own schedule.

Superspeed USB

The L Series All-in-One features two USB 3.0 ports perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to10x faster than USB 2.0.

Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

A wireless keyboard and mouse come standard with the L Series – allowing you to work freely and comfortable without the added restraint of tangled cords.Designed for enhanced ergonomics and ease of use, the keyboard features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience while an isolated key design allows for easy cleaning. Plus, both the keyboard and mouse are pre-paired – simply unpack and power on and you’re ready to go. You can even add a splash of personality to your wireless keyboard with custom VAIO® keyboard skins (sold separately). Incredibly thin at 0.3mm and featuring unique colors, each keyboard skin is perfectly engineered and custom molded for a snug fit that prevents movement while typing.

Imagine what you can do

Imagination Studio^™ Multimedia Edition includes three powerful Sony^® applications Vegas^®, ACID^®, and Sound Forge^® software so you can create music and movies like never before.Edit HD videoAward-winning Vegas Movie Studio software has the power, features, and advanced tools needed to edit video. It includes hundreds of built-in video and audio effects as well as integrated tools for text animation, video stabilization, and color correction. With this software and your creative spark, there are no limits to what you can achieve.Record and edit audioSound Forge Audio Studio is the easiest way to record, edit, and sweeten audio on your home computer. Capture live performances — simply plug in a microphone or instrument and click Record. Give your audio tracks presence and sparkle with built-in effects. Create your own CDs and generate files for sharing online. You can even create your own karaoke tracks with the Vocal Eraser tool. With a few simple steps, you can produce broadcast-quality audio on your PC.Make original musicACID Music Studio transforms your PC into the ultimate home recording studio. After you've achieved the perfect mix, burn CDs and make MP3s to share online and load into your favorite portable players.

Blu-ray Disc™ technology

The best picture. The best sound. The ultimate high-definition experience. With pristine HD resolution and stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc^™ technology is an impressive way to enjoy your entertainment.

Dolby® Home Theater ® on your PC

Experience full-impact surround sound anywhere with Dolby^® Home Theater^® on your PC. All the power and nuance of the cinema, all the immediacy of live performance- now from a laptop. Whether you listen through headphones, the speakers in your laptop, or a connected home theater, a more captivating entertainment experience can be yours anytime. But extraordinary sound is only part of the story. Dolby Home Theater also offers total control over audio settings, so you can customize the sound for the maximum impact. It makes audio levels more consistent: set the volume once, and that’s where it stays. It redefines the very essence of PC audio

HDMI® output– take it to the big screen

Whether you’re watching a stunning Blu-ray Disc^™ movie or enjoying video captured from your camcorder, the L Series lets you connect to your compatible HDTV with an incredibly high level of resolution. With an HDMI^® output, easily connect via a single cable (sold separately) so you can enjoy either your 2D HD or 3D entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires on an HDTV with 3D.

Easy access with hardware buttons

Take advantage of the “Display Off” button to turn off your screen, for privacy or to perform nighttime applications, without sending your computer into hibernation. The L series All-in-One also comes with three special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB gets you where you want to go with a touch of a button.• One touch access to the web without full boot up into Windows^® with WEB button. • Press the VAIO button to launch Media Gallery^™ software and create movies, and enjoy photos and music in a whole new way. • ASSIST button links directly to VAIO Care^™ software that helps maintain and troubleshoot any PC issues for optimal performance.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

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

Hardware

Camera : Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and microphone
Keyboard : QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
10-Key Numeric Pad : Yes

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Type : Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™ : Read Only
Optical Drive Support - CD/DVD : Read / Write

Regulation and Standards Compliance

VESA® Hole Pitch : 100x100mm
VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible : Yes

Storage

Storage Type : Serial ATA
Storage Capacity : 1TB⁴
Storage Technology : 7200rpm

Audio

Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio with S-FORCE™ Front Surround 3D and Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v4

General

Action Buttons : ASSIST, WEB, VAIO, Display Off, Menu, Menu Up/Down, Input/OK, Volume Up/Down

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In : 1
USB 3.0 : 2
USB 2.0 : 3
Microphone Input : 1
Secure Digital (SD) Slot : 1
HDMI® Output(s) : 1
Memory Stick Duo™ : 1
HDMI® Input : 1
Headphone Output : 1
RF Connection Input(s) : 1

Power

Battery Type : ---

Service and Warranty Information

Toll-Free Phone Support : 888-476-6972⁷
Onsite/In-Home Service : Yes¹²
International Service : Yes²⁶
Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year
Priority Phone Support : 239-768-7605⁷

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : 23.94" (W) x 16.89" (H) x 6.62" (D)
Weight (Approx.) : 25.83 lbs.

Display

Screen Size : 24.0" (diag.)
Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Backlight Technology : LED
Display Technology : Full HD, Touchscreen

Graphics

Graphics Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics Video RAM : 1GB dedicated⁵
TV Tuner : NTSC/ATSC Hybrid TV Tuner

Memory

Installed Memory : 4GB (4GB x 1)
Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory : 8GB

Processor

Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i5-2430M
Processor Technology : Dual Core
Processor Speed : 2.40GHz¹ with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.00GHz²
Processor Cache : 3MB

Software

Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit
Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2012 30-Day Trial Offer¹¹
Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel®⁶, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition
Sony Creative Software : Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0, ACID® Music Studio 8.0, Sound Forge® Audio Studio 10.0

Wireless/Networking

Bluetooth® Technology : Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
Ethernet Protocol : 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter : Atheros® 802.11b/g/n

In the Box

Wireless Keyboard (VGP-WKB11), Wireless Laser Mouse (VGP-WMS30), Remote Control, AA Batteries x 4, AC Adapter, Power Cord

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VPCL236FX/B 5 5 1 1

Really nice All in one Computer, great for family entertainment, fast. quiet and lots of storage. Will hook up to a TV, with HDMI cable. April 29, 2012

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1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based on application.

2. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors. Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration.

4. 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

5. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition, version of device driver and total system memory size.

6. Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertising. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.

7. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.

11. Norton™ Internet Security 2012 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.

12. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.

26. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.

Specifications subject to change. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Certain Microsoft products included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATIONPROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.

This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas, ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care Media Gallery and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Core are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Blu-ray Disc and its logo is a trademark. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Norton Internet Security is a trademark of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.