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15.5" VAIO Signature C Series Laptop

Model number: VPCCB4SFX/BI
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5-2450M (2.50 / 3.10GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Features: 15.5" Full HD display, 6GB RAM, 640GB (5400rpm) HDD, Blu-ray Disc™ player, Intel® Wireless Display, HDMI® out, USB 3.0
Laser Engraving

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Sony recommends Windows® 7.

Let there be light

The C Series runs the gamut from lively neon to appealing patterns. The orange, red, and green neon bring the big lights and fun nights of Times Square to your PC. This exclusive one-of-a-kind design collects and radiates light around the edges of the laptop, through the VAIO® logo, and even around the touchpad making it glow with energy. Lightning White, Bolt Black, and Thunder Blue have a distinctive, appealing pattern that hints at the sophistication and powerful technology on the inside.

Built-in Blu-ray Disc™ Drive

The Blu-ray Disc™ player combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™ video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities. The best picture. The best sound. With stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc™ technology is the ultimate way to enjoy your entertainment.

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.

A better computer deserves better support

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

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

Sensational Sound

Experience full-impact surround sound anywhere with Dolby® Home Theater® technology 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. Dolby Home Theater technology 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.

Create something worth sharing

Sony Imagination Studio™ Suite Signature Edition includes five powerful Sony® applications Vegas®, ACID®, and Sound Forge®, Photo Go® and DVD Architect Studio® software so you can create music and movies like never before.

Night shift

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the laptop features a precisely engineered keyboard and integrated 10-key number pad for the ultimate in speed and convenience. And to make it even easier to find the right keys – whether typing day or night, in the dark or light – an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering.

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.

PMB VAIO® Edition

PMB (Picture Motion Browser) makes managing your photos and home videos as easy as taking them. Conditions aren’t always ideal for capturing the perfect video or snapshot but with one-click effects, like video stabilization and red-eye removal, PMB VAIO® Edition makes it easy to transform so-so shots into memorable masterpieces. Using the magic of Sony’s intelligent analysis technologies, PMB eliminates the clutter and automatically organizes content by person, place and date. Intuitive navigation features like face detection make it simple to do just that.

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.

Amazing Full HD 1080p display

Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTV, this VAIO® PC features exceptional picture quality. Measuring 15.5" and sporting a cinema-inspired 16:9 aspect ratio, the 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution widescreen display lets you view your games and movies in impeccable detail with amazing color and contrast from virtually any angle. The LED backlight helps ensure a bright display with lower power consumption for improved battery life.

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.

HD video chatting

A built-in HD web camera offers superb video conferencing quality. Powered by an Exmor™ sensor, this HD web camera offers amazing low-light performance and includes face tracking technology that allows the camera to automatically adjust and keep you in focus as you move about.

Life at your fingertips

Find a new appreciation for your music and photos with Media Gallery™ software. Not only can it automatically create unique song playlists on beat, tone and rhythm, it can also help you rediscover forgotten favorites with recommendations based on your specific taste. Playback can be controlled by hand gestures using the built-in web camera, simply wave your hand and Media Gallery software will advance to the next track or photo. Media Gallery software also makes it easy to create slideshows with high-quality transitions and soundtracks from your personal music library.

VAIO Gate

VAIO Gate offers fast and easy access to favorite multimedia programs and entertainment. This gateway is always there as a visually attractive bar at the top of your desktop and keeps track of your most popular programs and media. • Fully integrated onto your desktop for quick access with large icons • Simple and easy to use – click on an icon to go straight to a program • Personalize VAIO Gate by moving icons within the browser or adding and removing them completely by simple drag and drop • RSS feed enables web recommendations and links

Product Specifications

Display

  • Screen Size : 15.5"
  • Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  • Display Technology : Full HD
  • Backlight Technology : LED

Storage

  • Storage Type : Serial ATA
  • Storage Capacity : 640GB4
  • 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 5 hours and 45 minutes10
  • DVD Playback : Up to 3 hours 15 minutes10

Processor

  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i5-2450M
  • Processor Technology : Dual Core
  • Processor Speed : 2.50GHz1 with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz2
  • Processor Cache : 3MB

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 6GB (4GB + 2GB)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1333MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Optical Drive

  • Optical Drive Type : Blu-ray Disc™ Player
  • Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™ : Read Only
  • 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.) : 14.77" (W) x 1.24" - 1.56" (H) x 9.88" (D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 6.30 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
  • Adobe® Creative Software : Adobe Acrobat Standard 9.0
  • Sony Creative Software : Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0, DVD Architect Studio 5.0, ACID® Music Studio 8.0, Sound Forge® Audio Studio 10.0, Photo Go 1.0

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, 103 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • 10-Key Numeric Pad : Yes
  • 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

Product Profile

Support

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  • VAIO Large Capacity Battery

    VAIO Large Capacity Battery

    $199.99

  • VAIO Standard Capacity Battery

    VAIO Standard Capacity Battery

    $149.99

  • VAIO AC Adapter

    VAIO AC Adapter

    $99.99

  • VAIO Laptop Sleeve

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    $29.99

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  • PC Microphone with Tabletop Stand

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  • One-Point Stereo Microphone

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    $99.99

  • Business Microphone

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    $109.99

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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. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 are only available on select Intel® processors. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, and system configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/turbo.

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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