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.
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
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.
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).
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.
The Sony® HDR-CX580V offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. Capable of 60p/24p recording and playback via HDMI™ and compatible HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother playback of your memories.
For extra control over image expression, CinemaTone technology is used to deepen the color and recreate film-like color tones. Combined with 24p recording, you’ll have some of the tools you need to fulfill your need for cinematic expression.
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor® R CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions.
Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and returns.
Features dedicated mic and headphone inputs for expanded audio recording options and convenient monitoring of audio with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold separately).
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.
Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.
Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite “sequence shot” image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.
Experience the pinnacle of Sony® lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 29.8mm focal length in Photo Mode and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.
The 3.0” (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD™ screen (921K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene. TruBlack™ technology brings remarkably higher contrast delivering more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions by reducing glare.
Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.
Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs. When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your event is easy and fun.
A built-in GPS receiver7 makes the HDR-CX580V an ideal choice for travelers. The receiver gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your PC using the supplied PlayMemories Home software9. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. There are 180 different combinations possible: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portait, Baby, Walk, Tripod, Wind Noise Reduction. Thie camcorder utilizes an advanced sound processor and sophisticated noise reduction algorithms to reduce wind noise by up to 10db compared to other models. In addition to reducing low frequency noise, iAuto also suppresses mid- and upper-frequency noise, resulting in clearer, more enjoyable sound.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
The built-in 32GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 9 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode).
The HDR-CX580V provides advanced capture and control features that are often considered the domain of professional cameras including expanded focus for precise manual focus control, zebra and peaking for precision focus and exposure adjustments.
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 12x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.
Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording.
The Active Interface Shoe lets you mount Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, which can help extend the capabilities of your camcorder.
Bring your video alive with Clear Phase stereo speakers. Drawing on Sony’s high-end audio expertise, renown S-Master™ digital amplifier technology is utilized to produce more true-to-life sound.
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time
The built-in flash will assist in shedding light on your subject when shooting still photos.
