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17.3" VAIO E Series Laptop

Model number: VPCEC4AFX/BJ
Intel® Core™ i5-480M (2.66 / 2.93GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Features: 17.3" Full HD display, 4GB RAM, 750GB HDD (5400rpm), Blu-ray Disc™ player, AMD graphics (512MB VRAM), HDMI™ out
Laser Engraving

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Sony recommends Windows® 7.

Standout from the crowd

The isolated keyboard has a numeric pad built-in for easy one-hand calculations. And with a pleasant-feeling textured touch pad that is integrated into the palmrest, your hands and fingers will be happy to compute.

Dedicated Graphics

AMD Mobility Radeon™ dedicated graphics with 512MB of VRAM gives a performance boost to your day-to-day processor functions for an optimized overall computing experience regardless of the task.

Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies

The versatile BD-ROM drive on the E Series laptop 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.

One Sleek Package

Enjoy performance and multimedia entertainment in an affordable 17.3” widescreen laptop. Add to that an Intel® Core™ i5 processor, Blu-ray Disc™ drive, loads of RAM and amazing picture quality; you’ll have everything you need in one sleek package.

Hardware Buttons

The VAIO® E Series laptop also comes with three special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEC that gets you to 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.

Intel® Core™ i5 Processor technology

The Intel® Core™ i5 Processor puts smart performance well within your reach. It delivers solid performance for everyday applications, with the ability to increase speed as needed for demanding tasks thanks to new Intel® Turbo Boost Technology11. It automatically adapts to whatever you are doing on your PC, dialing up speed to respond quickly to your needs. It’s smart performance with a speed boost. It also features Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology12 which enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. Get smart performance now.

Product Specifications

Display

  • Screen Size : 17.3"
  • Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  • Display Technology : FullHD
  • Backlight Technology : LED

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : AMD Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 Graphics
  • Graphics Video RAM : 512MB dedicated

Memory

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

Service and Warranty Information

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

Storage

  • Storage Type : Serial ATA
  • Storage Capacity : 750GB2
  • Speed : 5400rpm

Processor

  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i5-480M
  • Processor Technology : Dual Core
  • Processor Speed : 2.66GHz1 with Turbo Boost Technology11 up to 2.93GHz1
  • Processor Cache : 3MB

Environmental Information

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

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • 10-Key Numeric Pad : Yes

Optical Drive

  • Optical Drive Type : Blu-ray Disc™ ROM Drive
  • Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™ : Read Only (BD-ROM)
  • BD-R DL Read : 2.2x max
  • BD-R Read : 4x max
  • BD-RE DL Read : 2.2x max
  • BD-RE Read : 4x max
  • BD-ROM Read : 4x max
  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine 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
  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2011 30-Day Trial Offer7
  • Adobe® Creative Software : Adobe Acrobat Standard 9.0, Adobe Photoshop® Elements 8.0, Adobe Premiere® Elements 8.05

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 16.1" (W) x 1.25" (H) x 10.78" (D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 7.3 lbs. (with Standard Capacity Battery)

Audio

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

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless On/Off
  • Pointing Device : Electrostatic Touchpad (Multi-Finger)

Inputs and Outputs

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

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Battery Life : up to 2.5 hours4
  • Maximum Brightness : up to 2.0 hours4
  • DVD Playback : up to 2.0 hours4

Start-up Times

  • First Boot Time : 5 minutes
  • Average Boot Time : 60 seconds
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 seconds

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10baseT/100baseTX/1000baseT
  • WiFi Adapter : Atheros® 802.11b/g/n

In the Box

  • Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (3500mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

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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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