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VAIO Signature Collection S Series

Model number: VPCS13SGX/Z
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ i5-480M (2.66 / 2.93GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
Features: 13.3" LED backlit display, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD (7200rpm), NVIDIA® graphics (512MB VRAM), large capacity battery

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Sony recommends Windows® 7.

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.

See the light

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the S Series laptop features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. 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.

Perfectly Portable

Lightweight and easy to handle at just over 4.75 lbs. (with large battery) with a thin 1” profile, the VAIO® S Series notebook is crafted for those on the move. But true mobility is about much more than mere size and weight. And that’s where this PC stands apart. A durable magnesium casing and new G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology help protect your PC against the bumps and knocks common to life on the go. Plus a host of energy-saving features deliver up to 8 hours4 with a large capacity battery.

Durability

Hit the road with confidence. The VAIO® S Series laptop is built to help endure the knocks, bumps and accidents common to frequent travel and day-in, day-out computing. Important durability features include: • Magnesium alloy casing to help protect against knocks and bumps. • G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology helps counteract sudden movements by locking up the spinning hard drive to help prevent potential damage, such as scratching, which could lead to data loss.

Imagine what you can do

Imagination Studio™ Suite 2 VAIO® Edition combines five powerful Sony® applications so you can enhance and share your music, photos, and movies like never before. Turn your video shoots into Hollywood-style movies. Make your own original music or create remixes and mash-ups of your favorite songs. Organize all your photos. Author your project to DVD and share your digital life with family and friends.

Dedicated NIVIDIA® GeForce® graphics

A dedicated NIVIDIA® GeForce® graphics card with 512MB of VRAM offers a performance boost to your day-to-day processor functions for an optimized overall computing experience regardless of the task.

Product Specifications

Display

  • Screen Size : 13.3"
  • Resolution : 1366 x 768
  • Backlight Technology : LED

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
  • 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 : 500GB2
  • Speed : 7200rpm

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, 86 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • Backlit Keyboard : Yes

Optical Drive

  • Optical Drive Type : DVD SuperMulti Drive

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 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
  • 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 1.09

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.95" (W) x 1.08-1.24" (H) x 9.00" (D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 4.75 lbs. (with Standard Capacity Battery)

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

General

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

Inputs and Outputs

  • Port Replicator Connector : 1
  • DC-In : 1
  • USB 2.0 : 3
  • VGA Output(s) : 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 : Large Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Default Brightness : up to 8 hours4
  • Maximum Brightness : up to 7.5 hours4
  • DVD Playback : up to 5.0 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 : Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200

In the Box

  • Large Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (5000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Energy Star Product
  • VAIO Large Capacity Battery

    VAIO Large Capacity Battery

    $249.99

  • VAIO Privacy Filter

    VAIO Privacy Filter

    $69.99

  • VAIO Additional AC Adapter

    VAIO Additional AC Adapter

    $89.99

VPCS13SGX/Z 5 5 2 2
Signature Collection Wavy Black The computer came really fast and I do love my new computer. I own my own Business as an Antique Seller and needed a decent computer for my work, I'm very pleased with the speed and the way this computer handlles tasks. I work at night, so the the lit up keys are wonderful, a real plus. I feel the white one should have the same, it is the same computer really. Good sound, sharp color, I'm happy.. The review before I bought mine sold me. All I can say is Amen. Go for it, you will love this computer, I do for sure ;-) April 28, 2011
MORE THAN PROMISED - SONY'S SIGNATURE S ROCKS I deliberated forever on this purchase, three weeks, not knowing anyone who had the Signature S -- even the Sony store didnt have the Wavy Black. There wasn't even a review onSony Style -- the very reason I am publishing this one now, to end the mystery of this little black beauty. I didn't know if it would be fast enough to run Vegas editing software, or powerful enough for Photoshop ( I publish a magazine). The others (like the F) seemed brawnier to me, but it seems like Sony packed the best of everything into this and its light, easy to grab and run, large enough to sit and task out a dozen things....but it was such a risk because i'd never seen one. No worry! It is whopping fast enough and comes with much more than Sony states. The graphics card is integrated and combined with 4 gigs of ram and the i5 really plows though my graphics related work wirh aplumb. The fingerprint locking is awesome; the back lit keyboard (not available on the Wavy White, by the way,) makes a tremendous statement.Honestly, I think it got me a job -- At a recent meeting with my best client, he came to the restaurant table and saw the keyboard all lit and his shining new logo waiting for him onscreen. He said,without hesitation, "May I ask you how much you invested in that?" Invested is right. Client was dazzled, I am dazzled. And it cuts video faster (HDV hi def) faster than Final Cut Pro. ( I also use a Mac and 3 other Sony Desktops) And -- I dont know if I should say this because it is a small thing -- I was deliberating on the standard "S" because I needed the Adobe Bundle and the Signature Series Wavy Black was not supposed to have it -- well, it got here (took 5 days flat with the free shipping option, and in perfect order) -- it not only had the Vegas suite but they snuck in the Adobe Bundle too, a $400 for-real value. I am and was blown away. One caveat, the small 13.3" carrry bag accessory option ($49 at Sony Style) is a great bag but a bit too snug for this machine. Best go a grade up in bag size...but the machine, wow. To have a limited edition that is so beautiful (by twice over their photos I'd say) with such packed in value is an awesome thing to experience. I was thrilled buying it and I continue to be thrilled with that decision every time around sunset, working at my office window, when things are just getting dark, overlooking a nice park, and the park lites come on and just about that time the keyboard lites up. Looks like a city at night right there under my fingertips. The "chiclet" style keyboard is super asset, firm, well spaced for my big fingers -- and the Screen is sparkling clear, super detailed, DVDs look great as do my graphics work ... I guess I can add one negative, and that is that the sound is really, really quiet when it plays music. No "oomph" at all to the music. (Test the regular 'S' at Best Buy -- its got the same sound). What I did, I bought the Logitech 'speaker tube' ($49) and I am a jammin' happy guy. I wanted Sony speakers, but I have been let down in their sub $100 range of audio before, and the Logitech has been so enthuusiastically rated. And it fits in the bag with the Wavy Black. I am tellin' you, hard to go wrong. The Signature 'S' starts up as advertised, too, in about 60 sec, (way way faster than my Vista equipped Sony LT18) and though it takes a bit longer to get fully settled, we get down to some serious graphs and magazine and video creation in no time. Heat is dispered by a nimble and quiet little fan on the left by the back, so this is no leg heater; in fact it runs pretty cool. Oh, and the other thing, the extended life battery. I can work all weekend on the thing, or at least all Saturday, and it works fast enough I can take Sunday off. "How much did I invest," indeed. Sony you rock - the Wavy Black Signature S is going to be my best friend for a long time to come. February 22, 2011
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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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