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VAIO Signature Collection S Series

Model number:

VPCS13SGX/ZI

Rated 3 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Additional AC Adapter

    VAIO Additional AC Adapter

    $89.99

VPCS13SGX/ZI 3 5 1 1
New to Sony... I was in need of a new computer that was portable and super light. I have always had HPs and Dell (bricks), I do Photo Editing and needed a good graphics card, also needed it to be fast, handle 7,000+ pictures, and that is going to last me a good amount of time. The man we talked to directed me to this very modern looking Sony computer and told me its overall everything that I am looking for. I Ouuu'd and Ahhh'd while my husband being a savy shopper looked around at HP and other brands. We kept coming back to the Sony. We left that day to go to other stores, talked about it and for Valentines Day there it was on my night stand with a rose and card(Aww). Have to admit I LOVE the finger scan, being a new mom I have to many things to remember and passwords are not my forte as it is. It's also light and the keyboard layout is nice, amount of pressure needed to type is good, and the sound of typing isn't annoying. Color card is above what I expected, which it is great for the photo programs I use. Over all I am happy with this computer and would tell a friend about it, but I would strongly suggest to just get the black model. And here is why.... The only thing that I am not all that fond about is that for the 1200$ price tag there is NO backlit keyboard? But yet the black model that is identical in price and specs, HAS a backlit keyboard?? Really?? Unfortunatly for me the store we bought this white model from doesn't carry the balck one. So im S.O.L stuck with the 1200$ price tag and no way to edit at night in bed without hunt and pecking the keys. You might just want to get the black one to have that technology and cover it in a white sticker. Bc all the new age laptops are out with that accent keyboard lighting.Yes I know I maybe should have specified to the sales rep that I maybe wanted somthing with a backlit, but again with a 1200$ price tag I thought I was paying for more upgrades? Just like car shopping.. you want the bells and whistles... well you get what you pay for. Well I feel ripped off. :( Nice start to entering the Sony family. February 17, 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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