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VAIO Signature Collection EA Series

Model number:

VPCEA3SFX/BQ

Rated 2.3 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), Blu-ray player, HDMI™ out, Intel® Wireless Display
Laser Engraving

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Sony recommends Windows® 7.

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 warranty8.

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 Display10 enabled E 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® E Series laptop comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Microsoft® Office Starter 20106 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) widescreen, 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

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Optical Drive

  • Optical Drive Type : Blu-ray Disc™ ROM Drive

Service and Warranty Information

  • Onsite/In-Home Service : Yes8
  • International Service : Yes
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Limited Warranty. See actual warranty for details.

Storage

  • Storage Capacity : 500GB2
  • Storage Type : HDD

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

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
  • Express Card®/34 Slot : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Secure Digital (SD) Slot : 1
  • USB 2.0 : 4
  • USB Port(s) : 4 USB (one shared with eSATA)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • e-SATA : 1

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
  • Battery Life : up to 3.5 hours4
  • Maximum Brightness : up to 3.0 hours4

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer7
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office Starter6 with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition5

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 13.60"(W) x 1.07"(H) x 9.39"(D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.2 lbs (with Standard Capacity Battery)

Display

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

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : Intel® HD Graphics

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB (2GB x 2)
  • 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 seconds
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 seconds
  • First Boot Time : 5 minutes

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • Wi-Fi® Adapter : Intel® 802.11b/g/n
  • WiDi Ready : Yes - Intel® Wireless Display technology10

In the Box

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

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

  • VAIO Laptop Tote

    VAIO Laptop Tote

    $59.99

VPCEA3SFX/BQ 2.3 5 3 3
Cheaply made I purchased this laptop due to its specs and being signature series. No complaint about the hardware but the case is very poor quality including the keyboard. Also the design is kind of feminine looking and shiny looking, photos look a lot better. Luckily I was able to sell it the day after and bought a different laptop. March 5, 2011
SHAME I never see cheaper sound system in laptop, this is not SONY this is junk. SHAME November 24, 2010
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.

2. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

3. Viewable area measured diagonally.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6.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.

7. Norton Internet Security™ 2011 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.

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

9. HDMI cable sold separately.

10. Excluding end user interaction.

11. Requires TV adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray® disc or other protected content playback.

12. 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 i7 processors. Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration.

13. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology enabled system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used.

14. Mobile broadband service sold separately.

15. Compatible camera and supporting media sold separately.

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

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 cvertain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Media Gallery, and VAIO Care are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation and PS3 are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Intel and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Excel are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licencing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.

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