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VAIO C Series 15.5" Laptop

Model number: VPCCB3AFX/R
2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5-2430M (2.40 / 3.00GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Features: 15.5" Full HD display, 4GB RAM, 640GB (5400rpm) HDD, Blu-ray Disc™ player, Intel® Wireless Display, HDMI® out, USB 3.0
Laser Engraving

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Sony recommends Windows® 7.

Hardware buttons

The VAIO® C Series laptop also comes with 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 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. • The F1 button will let you control whether or not the touchpad is on. If you prefer to use an external mouse, just hit F1 and the touchpad will be disabled.

Night Shift

Video chat with friends using the built-in HD web camera powered by an Exmor™ sensor. You get crisp, sharp images even if the lights are dim. Your friends won’t lose sight of you with face tracking technology that automatically adjusts focus and follows you as you move around while video chatting. And with the backlit keyboard, you will have no problems seeing the keys while you type.

Dolby® Home Theater®

Experience full-impact surround sound anywhere with Dolby® Home Theater® on your PC combined with Bass-Reflex speakers built-in seamlessly into a forward facing speaker bar to give you the best sound right out of the box. 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. But extraordinary sound is only part of the story. Dolby® Home Theater 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. It redefines the very essence of PC audio

Take it with you

With go-anywhere style and power consumption saving features, this C Series laptop is truly portable. Equipped with, hybrid graphics, LED backlit, and an ambient light sensor your battery will last longer between charges so you can stay on the move.

The wireless way to enjoy PC content on a big screen

Now enjoy all of your personal and online content on your big screen-by wirelessly connecting your laptop to your TV. Stop crowding around a laptop screen, with Intel® Wireless Display, you can sit back and experience your favorite videos, photos, movies, online TV shows, and more, all with great image clarity up to 1080p. Simply connect an adapter (sold separately) to your TV and follow a few simple steps. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pie.2

HDMI® output– take it to the big screen

Whether you’re watching a stunning Blu-ray Disc™ movie or enjoying video captured from your compatible camcorder, the VAIO® C laptop lets you connect to your compatible HDTV with an incredibly high level of resolution. With an HDMI® output, easily connect via a single cable (sold separately) so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.

Fast transfer rates with USB 3.0

Transfer heavy files like video, photos and more between a multitude of devices like compatible external hard drives and cameras. Sporting a speedy and reliable USB 3.0 port—the latest and fastest USB transfer technology available—reach up to 10x faster than USB2.0.

Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies

The optional Blu-Ray DiscTM player on the C 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. And with the optional Full HD panel on the 15.5” you can experience full 1080P.

Intel® Core™ i5 Processor technology –visibly smart with a boost.

As the most popular family member, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor features Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 that increases your PC’s speed automatically. With greater speed and responsiveness, we deliver visibly smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. See and feel performance with a visible difference. Get the visibly smart processor with a boost.5

Pair your VAIO® PC with Sony® connected Devices

Remote Keyboard takes your VAIO® PC one step further. Forget purchasing additional accessories to help navigate menus and options within your PS3™ system, connected BRAVIA® television or Blu-ray Disc™ player. Remote Keyboard bridges the technology gap and allows you to wirelessly pair your VAIO® PC’s keyboard and touchpad with a bevy of Sony® connected devices and use them to quickly and easily navigate menus, browse the internet and enter text.

Product Specifications

Display

  • Screen Size : 15.5"
  • Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  • Display Technology : Full HD
  • Backlight Technology : LED

Storage

  • Storage Type : Serial ATA
  • Storage Capacity : 640GB4
  • Storage Technology : 5400rpm

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v4

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year
  • Onsite/In-Home Service : Yes12
  • International Service : Yes26
  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 888-476-69727
  • Priority Phone Support : 239-768-76057

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5300mAh)
  • Default Brightness : Up to 5 hours 40 minutes9
  • Maximum Brightness : Up to 5 hours9
  • DVD Playback : Up to 3 hours9

Processor

  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i5-2430M
  • Processor Technology : Dual Core
  • Processor Speed : 2.40GHz1 with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.00GHz2
  • Processor Cache : 3MB

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB (4GB x 1)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1333MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Optical Drive

  • Optical Drive Type : Blu-ray Disc™ Player
  • Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™ : Read Only
  • Optical Drive Support - CD/DVD : Read / Write

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • USB 3.0 : 1
  • USB 2.0 : 3
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Secure Digital (SD) Slot : 1
  • Memory Stick Duo™ : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1

Environmental Information

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

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 14.77" (W) x 1.24" - 1.56" (H) x 9.88" (D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 6.30 lbs. (with Standard Battery)

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel®6, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition
  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2012 30-Day Trial Offer11
  • Adobe® Creative Software : Adobe Acrobat Standard 9.0, Adobe Photoshop® Elements 8.0, Adobe Premiere® Elements 8.0

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : Intel® HD Graphics 3000
  • Graphics Video RAM : Internal5

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 103 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • 10-Key Numeric Pad : Yes
  • Backlit Keyboard : Yes

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
  • Ethernet Protocol : 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
  • WiFi Adapter : Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000
  • WiDi Ready : Yes - Intel® Wireless Display Technology8

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless On/Off
  • Pointing Device : Touchpad (Gesture supported)

In the Box

  • Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5300mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

  • VAIO 15" or 17" Laptop Keyboard Skin

    VAIO 15" or 17" Laptop Keyboard Skin

    $19.99

  • VAIO 15" or 17" Laptop Keyboard Skin

    VAIO 15" or 17" Laptop Keyboard Skin

    $19.99

  • VAIO Large Capacity Battery

    VAIO Large Capacity Battery

    $199.99

  • VAIO Standard Capacity Battery

    VAIO Standard Capacity Battery

    $149.99

  • VAIO AC Adapter

    VAIO AC Adapter

    $99.99

  • VAIO Laptop Sleeve

    VAIO Laptop Sleeve

    $29.99

  • VAIO 15

    VAIO 15" Laptop Case

    $49.99

  • VAIO Messenger Case

    VAIO Messenger Case

    $59.99

  • NETGEAR Push2TV HD Adapter

    NETGEAR Push2TV HD Adapter

    $119.99

  • PC Microphone with Tabletop Stand

    PC Microphone with Tabletop Stand

    $29.99

  • One-Point Stereo Microphone

    One-Point Stereo Microphone

    $99.99

  • Business Microphone

    Business Microphone

    $109.99

VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based on application.

2. 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 Core™ i7 processors. Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration.

4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

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

6. Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertising. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.

7. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.

8. Requires TV Adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray Disc™ or other protected content playback.

9. Estimates based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.

11. Norton™ Internet Security 2012 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.

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

26. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.

Specifications subject to change. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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

This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. ©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas, ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care Media Gallery and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Core are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Blu-ray Disc and its logo is a trademark. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Norton Internet Security is a trademark of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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