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CLEARANCE - VAIO C Series 14" Laptop

Model number: VPCCA3AFX/PI
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3-2330M (2.20GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Features: 14" LED backlit display, 4GB RAM, 500GB (5400rpm) HDD, CD/DVD player/burner, Intel® Wireless Display, HDMI® out, USB 3.0

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Sony recommends Windows® 7.

One button bliss

Discover special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB that get 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 either PMB (Picture Motion Browser) or 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 PC issues for optimal performance.

Intel® Core™ i3 Processor technology

As the first level of Intel’s latest processor family with great multitasking built in, the 2nd generation Intel® Core i3 processor delivers a responsive and stunning PC experience you can both see and feel. That’s visibly smart performance and it starts here.

Pair your VAIO® PC with Sony® connected Devices

Remote Keyboard takes your VAIO® PC one step further. Forget purchasing additional accessories to help navigate menus and options within your PS3 system, connected BRAVIA® television or Blu-ray Disc player. Remote Keyboard bridges the technology gap and allows you to wirelessly pair your VAIO® PC’s keyboard and touchpad with a bevy of Sony® connected devices and use them to quickly and easily navigate menus, browse the internet and enter text.

A better computer deserves better support

We back our computers with industry-leading support that is distinguished by such features as: <br>• In-home service13—that’s right, when possible we’ll come out to your house to resolve your issue <br>• International service20 available in over 40 countries <br>• 24/7 phone and chat support8 <br>• Parts and labor are covered as part of the standard limited warranty on covered repairs <br>• Online support website with access to drivers, software updates, FAQs, user forums and more <br>• Optional Sony extended service plans27 that keep you covered up to 4 years from the date of your PC purchase

Video chat

A built-in web camera offers you the opportunity to be seen clearly in video chats with your friends. This web camera also offers a includes face tracking technology that allows the camera to automatically adjust and keep you in focus as you move about.

Dolby® Home Theater®

Experience full-impact surround sound anywhere with Dolby® Home Theater® on your PC combined with Bass-Reflex speakers built-in seamlessly into a forward facing speaker bar to give you the best sound right out of the box. 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

PC tune-ups and maintenance made easy

We’ve designed an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO® PC with just a few clicks. With just a few clicks, VAIO Care™ software lets you: • Tune-up your VAIO® PC to help keep it running its best for the long haul • Check for and install recent updates from Sony and Microsoft to keep your VAIO® PC up to date • Identify and troubleshoot issues on your own • Create recovery discs (media sold separately) to back up your system software and settings • Connect with Sony phone, chat or online support when you need to talk with a Sony expert8

Enjoy on your HDTV

Now enjoy all of your personal and online content on your big screen-by wirelessly connecting your laptop to your TV. Stop crowding around a laptop screen, with Intel® Wireless Display, you can sit back and experience your favorite videos, photos, movies, online TV shows, and more, all with great image clarity up to 1080p. Simply connect an adapter (sold separately) to your compatible TV and follow a few simple steps. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pie9.

Take it to the big screen

Whether you’re watching stunning high definition content or enjoying video captured from your compatible camcorder, you can play back HD content on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. An HDMI® output delivers both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately), providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.

The fastest port around.

A USB 3.0 port is perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0.

Product Specifications

Display

  • Screen Size : 14.0"
  • Resolution : 1366 x 768
  • Backlight Technology : LED

Storage

  • Storage Type : Serial ATA
  • Storage Capacity : 500GB4
  • Storage Technology : 5400rpm

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v4

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year
  • Onsite/In-Home Service : Yes13
  • International Service : Yes20
  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 888-476-69728
  • Priority Phone Support : 239-768-76058

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5300mAh)
  • Default Brightness : Up to 7 hours and 30 minutes10
  • DVD Playback : Up to 3 hours and 30 minutes10

Processor

  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i3-2330M
  • Processor Technology : Dual Core
  • Processor Speed : 2.20GHz1
  • Processor Cache : 3MB

Memory

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

Optical Drive

  • Optical Drive Type : CD/DVD Player / Burner
  • Optical Drive Support - CD/DVD : Read / Write

Inputs and Outputs

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

Environmental Information

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

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 13.43" (W) x 1.10" - 1.43" (H) x 9.26" (D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.41 lbs. (with Standard Battery)

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel®7, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition
  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2012 30-Day Trial Offer12

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : Intel® HD Graphics 3000
  • Graphics Video RAM : Internal6

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • Backlit Keyboard : Yes

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
  • Ethernet Protocol : 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
  • WiFi Adapter : Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000
  • WiDi Ready : Yes - Intel® Wireless Display Technology9

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless On/Off
  • Pointing Device : Touchpad (Gesture supported)

In the Box

  • Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5300mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

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VPCCA3AFX/PI 3.5 5 4 4
Absolute perfection I bought this computer for the purpose of college and I am excited to use it. I received this about a week ago and it has not failed me once. It is amazing and very beautiful. I also read these previous reviews and they frightened me a bit but they are all wrong in the negative ways bc there is nothing wrong here. the only thing is camera settings suck a bit, but if you are good at customization, then it will be fine. June 14, 2012
some things are not ideal the screen brightness is strange. i dont know if it is too bright or whatever, but i have tried to play around with it and change it, but a lot of the times it doesnt work. for example just filling out this review i had to give it a title, give it pros and cons, and going from one box to another to fill out each section it was hard to even see the boxes because the boxes background look the same as the regular background because the screen is so bright. the wireless sliding button is in the most inconvenient spot. sometimes when using my mouse touch pad, i accidentally slide the wireless button and it goes offline. very inconvenient spot. i also think that the lid should light up like the keyboard. in the store when i bought it, i could have sworn it was lit up. but now at home its not.. keyboard is very comfortable, mouse pad too. very very pretty laptop for girls. i have had this for only 3 days and got about 20 compliments on it. May 13, 2012
Disapointed The unit is thin and light however the "laptop" is uncomfortable in your lap. The fan for the heat sink blows out the back and down when the screen is in the uprite position. The mouse right and left buttons are not easy to operate as well as too close to the edge. the right and left front corner where your hands rest are pointy and bothersome. the power button is too close to the delete button and east to hit the off switch when trying to pres delete if you are not looking there at the time. The usb ports are all on the same side and anyoying. I own 5 sony laptops. The drivers for my printers (which are somewhat new) were not on the computer. The screen durring typing turns very light and the fonts and tool bars are unreadable and I have to stop and close and reopen the program (brightness does not help). The SD slot works intermitantly. These problems should not be happening. I almost thew it away and took the $850.00 hit for less of a headache. Quality has decreased. NOT HAPPY March 14, 2012
Pink Computer VPCCA it's an excellent computer , i like the design and the color its perfect for girls!,, February 7, 2012
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


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

4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

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

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

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

9. Requires an Intel® Wireless Display-enabled system, compatible adapter, and TV. 1080p and Blu-ray™ or other protected content playback only available on 2nd gen Intel® Core™ processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled, a compatible adapter and media player, and supporting Intel WiDi software and graphics driver installed. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see www.intel.com/go/widi.

10. Based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.

12. 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.

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

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

Features and specifications subject to change without notice. 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 ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. 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).

This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. ©2012 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, Core and Pentium 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.

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