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VAIO EA Series Laptop

Model number:

VPCEA3CFX/W

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ i3-370M (2.40GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Features: 14" LED backlit display, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD (5400rpm), CD/DVD player/burner, Intel® Wireless Display
Laser Engraving

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Rediscover Your Favorites

Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery™ software. Developed with design in mind, Media Gallery includes a stunning UI with easy-to-use features that take the work out of enjoying your media.

In one-step, integrated SensMe™ Technology simplifies your massive music library into playlists based on the elements of your music as well as your unique listening habits.

Instantly get the scoop on your favorite artist with built-in GraceNote™ support while an integrated YouTube™ search engine automatically seeks out and suggests music videos, interviews and other content related to the song being played.

Gesture Control introduces a whole new way to control content playing within Media Gallery. Using advanced technology, Media Gallery includes the ability to utilize your integrated webcam to detect specific hand movements that command the player to play, pause, skip forward or back through a song, video or slideshow.

Superior Support For Your VAIO® Computer

Not a PC Expert? Don't know what a "de-frag" is? No problem. We've designed an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO® PC with just a few clicks. An ASSIST button on the keyboard panel that puts this helpful program right at your fingertips.

Enjoy the convenience and accessibility of In-home and International service with the Sony standard limited warranty14.

With In-home service, when possible we'll come to you to repair your PC for a variety of issues.

International service provides you with coverage in over 40 countries; Sony helps assure that your VAIO® laptop will have a broad range of services and support when you travel.

Optional Sony extended service plans are available to extend your limited warranty coverage up to 4 years from the date of your PC purchase.

The Wireless Way To Enjoy PC Content On A Big Screen

Now it’s easy to wirelessly stream content to your HDTV with the Intel® Wireless Display19enabled EA Series laptop. Sit back and experience your favorite online TV shows and movies from the comfort of your couch. Access music and photos from your hard drive or home network and immediately send it wirelessly to the biggest screen in your home. With integrated Intel® Wireless Display technology, stringing cables across your living room is a thing of the past.

Powerful Performance

Intel® Core™ i3-370M (2.40GHz)1 and 4GB of pre-installed system memory.

The VAIO® EA Series laptop comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit12.

Microsoft® Office Starter 201011 includes reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel® only, with advertising.

Store your favorite movies, important documents, and cherished family photos on the massive 500GB2 hard drive.

The 14" (1366x768) widescreen4, LED backlit display uses power-efficient LCD technology and delivers dazzling colors and picture clarity.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

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

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : Intel® HD Graphics

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB (2GBx2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1066MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Processor

  • Processor Cache : 3MB
  • Processor Speed : 2.40GHz1
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i3-370M (2.40GHz)1

Start-up Times

  • Average Boot Time : 60 sec16
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec16
  • First Boot Time : 5 min17

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 18
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (802.11/b/g/n)3
  • Wireless Display : Intel® Wireless Display19

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

Optical Drive

  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, please call 239-768-76059.
  • Onsite/In-Home Service : 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service14. See actual warranty for details.
  • 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

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Resolution : 1366 x 768
  • Screen Size : 14"4

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless on / off
  • Computer Type : Laptop
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)

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) : 4 USB (one shared with eSATA)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
  • DVD Playback : Up to 2.5 hours7Standard Capacity Battery
  • Battery Life : Up to 3.5 hours7Standard Capacity Battery Up to 5 hours7Large Capacity Battery (sold separately)
  • Maximum Brightness : Up to 3 hours7Standard Capacity Battery Up to 4.5 hours7Large Capacity Battery (sold separately)

Software

  • Adobe® Creative Software : Adobe Photoshop® Elements 8.0 - Make your photos look extraordinary, fix common problems like red eye, and easily manage and protect all your photos and video clips. Adobe Premiere® Elements 8.0 - Turn your home videos into professional-looking movies complete with customized effects, transitions, soundtracks and more. Ongoing tutorials and tips & tricks help make it easy. Adobe Acrobat® Standard 9.0 - Create PDF documents, organize content in a single PDF file, quickly create and distribute forms, and share documents more securely.
  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer13
  • Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit12
  • Sony® Creativity Suite : PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program VAIO® Media Gallery™ software - Bring forgotten favorites to life *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter11
  • System Maintenance and Support : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 13.60"(W) x 1.07"(H) x 9.39"(D)5
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.2 lbs (with standard capacity battery)

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (5000mAh)
  • AC Adapter

Product Profile

Support

Energy Star Product
  • VAIO Reversible Notebook Sleeve

    VAIO Reversible Notebook Sleeve

    $19.99

  • VAIO Additional AC Adapter

    VAIO Additional AC Adapter

    $89.99

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Nice Notebook Nice notebook for all applications, and its worth April 5, 2011
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


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 a compatible 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended) and internet connection.

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.sony.com/pcsupport, 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 aplicable software vendor. Long distance charges may apply

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

11.This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Office software on this PC.

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

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

17. Excluding end user interaction

18. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

19.Intel® Wireless Display requires the NETGEAR® PTV1000 Push2TV Wireless TV Adapter (sold separately) and TV with HDMI™ or Composite AV input. Content requiring output protection (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD movie playback) is not supported. 720p (max.) output. Image quality may vary.

20. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Intel Turbo Boost Technology. For more information, see http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost

21. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback.

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. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

©2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, SenseMe and Media Gallery are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Excel and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Blu-ray Disc and the Blu-ray Disc logo are trademarks. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY STAR is a registered U.S. trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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