VAIO S Series 15.5" Laptop
Model number:
VPCSE1BFX/S
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Sony recommends Windows® 7.
With uncompromising attention to detail and a passion for design, Sony introduces the next generation in VAIO® laptop design. Simple yet bold, the S Series features a fully flat design concept that abandons traditional bulky batteries, unnecessary seams and protruding ports.
A seamless piece of brushed aluminum milled to precise specifications creates the core of the S Series chassis offering firm structural integrity while creating bold clean contours.
Leveraging the latest innovations in lithium polymer technology, the battery of the S Series is integrated into the PC and conforms to the contours of the chassis offering a thinner battery profile while still supplying up to 6 hours of battery life.9
This concept even extends to the all-new large capacity sheet battery and leaves behind the traditional bulky and protruding long-life batteries of the past.
Attaching directly to the standard capacity battery and by working in tandem with it, you’ll enjoy up to 12 hours of total combined battery life (with optional sheet battery) – helping to keep you unplugged longer.9
Symantec™ VIP is a powerful, additional 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 PC.25
Created jointly by industry leaders Intel® and Symantec, and 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 identity.25
The best part? The identity protection technology is built into your new PC’s processor, so there’s no extra hardware to buy and no tokens or other “credentials” to lug around, forget, or lose. Protecting yourself online has never been easier.25
The S Series laptop features a USB 3.0 port perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to10x faster than USB 2.0.
An all new 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.
As our most popular family member, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor features Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 that increases your PC’s speed automatically. See and feel performance with a visible difference. Get the visibly smart processor with a boost.2
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTVs, the VAIO® S Series laptop features exceptional picture quality. The 15” (1920×1080) widescreen display includes an LED backlight that helps ensure a bright display while conserving battery power.
Now it’s easy to wirelessly stream content to your HDTV with the Intel® Wireless Display enabled S Series laptop. Sit back and experience your favorite online TV shows and movies from the comfort of your couch. Access personal video, music and photos from your hard drive or home network and immediately send it wirelessly to the biggest display in up to full 1080p HD and 5.1 surround sound.8
With integrated Intel® Wireless Display technology, searching for cables and stringing them across your living room or office is a thing of the past.8
The S Series laptop also comes with three special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB to help you get where you want to go with a simple touch of a button.
• Select the WEB button for one touch access to the web without full boot up into Windows™.
• Press the VAIO button and instantly launch Media Gallery™ software to enjoy all your 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.
Not a PC expert? Don’t know what a “de-frag” is? No problem. 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® 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 expert.
Lightweight and easy to handle at just 4.4 lbs. with a thin 1” profile, the VAIO® S Series laptop is crafted for those on the move. Featuring 2nd generation Intel® Core™ technology, full HD 1080p display, hybrid graphics, Blu-ray Disc™ technology (select models), up to 8GB RAM and a durable magnesium alloy casing, the S Series laptop has everything it takes to get you through the most demanding of days - all in a thin-and-light 15.5” form factor.
Plus a host of energy-saving features deliver up to 6 hours of standard battery life, and up to 12 hours of total combined battery life with the all new large capacity sheet battery (sold separately) – helping to keep you unplugged longer.9
The VAIO® S Series puts you in control by offering a Hybrid Graphics system that allows you to easily set your system to deliver powerful AMD Radeon™ graphics performance when you need it and energy savings when you don’t. Plus, you can even adjust your performance level on the fly without needing to reboot.
A simple hardware switch enables you to choose between two settings:
1. Select Speed for maximum power while multi-tasking or running heavier applications
2. Select Stamina to conserve energy and extend battery life for light computing and mobile scenarios
Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision and our keyboards are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the S Series features a precisely engineered keyboard and integrated 10-key pad for the ultimate in speed and convenience. And to make it even easier to find the right keys, an automatic LED backlight illuminates each key.
The best picture. The best sound. The ultimate high-definition experience. With pristine HD resolution and stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc™ technology is an impressive way to enjoy your entertainment.
From the ground up, we design VAIO® computers to deliver the best experience possible. To help make sure of this, we back our computers with industry-leading support that is distinguished by such features as in-home12 and international26 service.
Here’s the high level of support you can expect when you choose a VAIO computer.
• In-home service12—that’s right, when possible we’ll come out to your house to resolve your issue
• International service26 available in over 40 countries
• 24/7 phone and chat support
• 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 plans4 that extend your limited warranty coverage up to 4 years from the date of your PC purchase
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Screen Size :
15.5"
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Resolution :
1920 x 1080
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Display Technology :
Full HD
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Backlight Technology :
LED
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Storage Type :
Serial ATA
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Storage Capacity :
640GB4
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Storage Technology :
5400rpm
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Sound System :
Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v4
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Limited Warranty Term :
1 Year
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Onsite/In-Home Service :
Yes12
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International Service :
Yes26
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Toll-Free Phone Support :
888-476-69727
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Priority Phone Support :
239-768-76057
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Battery Type :
Internal Lithium Polymer Battery (4400mAh)
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Default Brightness :
Up to 5 hours 45 minutes9
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Maximum Brightness :
Up to 5 hours9
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DVD Playback :
Up to 3 hours 40 minutes9
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Processor Type :
Intel® Core™ i5-2430M
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Processor Technology :
Dual Core
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Processor Speed :
2.40GHz1 with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.00GHz2
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Processor Cache :
3MB
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Installed Memory :
4GB (onboard)
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Memory Type/Speed :
DDR3/1333MHz
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Max. Memory :
8GB
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Optical Drive Type :
Blu-ray Disc™ Player
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Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™ :
Read Only
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Optical Drive Support - CD/DVD :
Read / Write
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Port Replicator Connector :
1
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DC-In :
1
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USB 3.0 :
1
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USB 2.0 :
2
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VGA Output(s) :
1
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Headphone Output :
1
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Secure Digital (SD) Slot :
1
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Memory Stick Duo™ :
1
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HDMI® Output(s) :
1
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ENERGY STAR® :
5.0
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EPEAT™ :
Gold
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ROHS® :
Compliant
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Dimensions (Approx.) :
14.97" (W) x 0.97" (H) x 10.08" (D)
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Weight (Approx.) :
4.40 lbs. (with Internal Battery)
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Operating System :
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit
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Supplied Software :
Microsoft® Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel®6, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition
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Anti-Virus Software :
Norton Internet Security™ 2012 30-Day Trial Offer11
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Adobe® Creative Software :
Adobe Acrobat® Standard 9.0, Adobe Photoshop® Elements 8.0, Adobe Premiere® Elements 8.0
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Graphics Processor :
AMD Radeon™ HD 6470M
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Graphics Technology :
Hybrid Graphics
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Graphics Video RAM :
512MB dedicated5
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Camera :
Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and microphone
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Keyboard :
QWERTY, 103 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
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10-Key Numeric Pad :
Yes
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Backlit Keyboard :
Yes
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Bluetooth® Technology :
Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)27
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Ethernet Protocol :
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
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WiFi Adapter :
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230
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WiDi Ready :
Yes - Intel® Wireless Display Technology8
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Security :
Trusted Platform Module (TCG ver. 1.2 certified)
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Action Buttons :
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Speed/Stamina, Wireless On/Off
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Pointing Device :
Touchpad (Gesture supported)
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Internal Lithium Polymer Battery (4400mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord
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VAIO Extended Sheet Battery
$149.99
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VAIO AC Adapter
$99.99
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VAIO Laptop Keyboard Skin
$19.99
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VAIO Laptop Keyboard Skin
$19.99
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VAIO 15" Laptop Case
$49.99
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VAIO Laptop Tote
$59.99
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VAIO Messenger Case
$59.99
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VAIO Privacy Filter
$79.99
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NETGEAR Push2TV HD Adapter
$119.99
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PC Microphone with Tabletop Stand
$29.99
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One-Point Stereo Microphone
$99.99
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Business Microphone
$109.99
