Simple yet bold, the all new Z Series features a new fully flat design concept that abandons traditional bulky batteries, unnecessary seams and protruding ports.
A seamless piece of brushed aluminum crafted to precise specifications, the Z Series delivers firm structural integrity. The aluminum is then encased in a high grade carbon fiber matrix – the same material used to build formula 1 race cars – to add flexibility and durability without adding extra weight.
Dual channel SSD with RAID technology gets you superior performance and ample storage. RAID technology coordinates between the two solid state drives to keep them operating simultaneously at optimal speed. The result is quicker boot-ups, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. And of course, since SSD technology includes no moving parts, you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage.
A built-in HD web camera offers superb video conferencing quality. Powered by an Exmor™ sensor, this HD web camera offers amazing low-light performance and includes face tracking technology that allows the camera to automatically adjust and keep you in focus as you move about.
We back our computers with industry-leading support that is distinguished by such features as:
• In-home service13—that’s right, when possible we’ll come out to your house to resolve your issue
• International service20 available in over 40 countries
• 24/7 phone and chat support8
• Parts and labor are covered as part of the standard limited warranty on covered repairs
• Online support website with access to drivers, software updates, FAQs, user forums and more
• Optional Sony extended service plans27 that keep you covered up to 4 years from the date of your PC purchase
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) makes managing your photos and home videos as easy as taking them. Conditions aren’t always ideal for capturing the perfect video or snapshot but with one-click effects, like video stabilization and red-eye removal, PMB VAIO® Edition makes it easy to transform so-so shots into memorable masterpieces.
Using the magic of Sony’s intelligent analysis technologies, PMB eliminates the clutter and automatically organizes content by person, place and date. Intuitive navigation features like face detection make it simple to do just that.
Whether you’re watching stunning high definition content or enjoying video captured from your compatible camcorder, you can play back HD content on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. An HDMI® output delivers both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately), providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTVs, this laptop features unbelievably crisp picture quality, making your photos and movies more enjoyable. The 13.1” (1600 x 900) widescreen display includes an LED backlight that helps ensure a bright display with lower power consumption for improved battery life.
The VAIO® Z Series laptop features active ambient noise cancelling technology that perfectly complements the headphones supplied with all Z laptops. Specifically, the PC employs a negative phase signal to help cancel out ambient noise detected through the headphones so that whether you’re on a plane or in a local café, you’ll enjoy crisper, richer audio.
Symantec™ VIP is a powerful layer of security that links your PC to the online account, VPN, or application that you select, decreasing the ability of thieves to access your accounts and information from another PC19. Available through select member websites, VIP helps ensure that only you can access your online accounts and websites. When you log into any of the hundreds of VIP member websites, you’re asked to provide a one-time password that’s automatically generated by Intel® Identity Protection Technology. Since the password is random, and you get a new one each time you visit, it’s virtually impossible for cybercriminals to hijack your online identity19.
Find a new appreciation for your music and photos with Media Gallery™ software. Not only can it automatically create unique song playlists on beat, tone and rhythm, it can also help you rediscover forgotten favorites with recommendations based on your specific taste. Playback can be controlled by hand gestures using the built-in web camera, simply wave your hand and Media Gallery software will advance to the next track or photo. Media Gallery software also makes it easy to create slideshows with high-quality transitions and soundtracks from your personal music library.
VAIO Gate offers fast and easy access to favorite multimedia programs and entertainment. This gateway is always there as a visually attractive bar at the top of your desktop and keeps track of your most popular programs and media.
• Fully integrated onto your desktop for quick access with large icons
• Simple and easy to use – click on an icon to go straight to a program
• Personalize VAIO Gate by moving icons within the browser or adding and removing them completely by simple drag and drop
• RSS feed enables web recommendations and links
Leveraging the latest I/O architecture, the Power Media Dock™ drive is a performance factory delivering the horsepower your day demands through one unique and familiar port. Featuring a powerful AMD Radeon™ HD 6650M graphics card with 1GB VRAM6, you’ll experience premium visual quality and intense HD performance without placing huge demands on the CPU. The Power Media Dock™ drive includes a slot loading DVD player, a USB 3.0 port, HDMI®-out and more. Paired together, the Z Series transforms into the ultimate workstation supporting up to 3 additional Full HD displays.
Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the keyboard 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.
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides secure information management and enhanced business protection. TPM is built into a computer to store cryptographic information, such as encryption keys. Because TPM uses its own internal firmware and logic circuits for processing instructions, it does not rely upon the operating system and is not exposed to external software vulnerabilities. As a result, information stored on TPM is more secure from external software attacks and physical theft.
Discover special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB that get you 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 either PMB (Picture Motion Browser) or 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 PC issues for optimal performance.
We’ve designed an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO® PC with just a few clicks.
With just a few clicks, VAIO Care™ software lets you:
• Tune-up your VAIO® PC to help keep it running its best for the long haul
• Check for and install recent updates from Sony and Microsoft to keep your VAIO® PC up to date
• Identify and troubleshoot issues on your own
• Create recovery discs (media sold separately) to back up your system software and settings
• Connect with Sony phone, chat or online support when you need to talk with a Sony expert8
Experience full-impact surround sound anywhere with Dolby® Home Theater® technology on your PC . All the power and nuance of the cinema, all the immediacy of live performance- now from a laptop. Whether you listen through headphones, the speakers in your laptop, or a connected home theater, a more captivating entertainment experience can be yours anytime. Dolby Home Theater technology also offers total control over audio settings, so you can customize the sound for the maximum impact. It makes audio levels more consistent: set the volume once, and that’s where it stays.
