VAIO F Series Gaming Bundle

Model number:

VPCF23JFX/BC

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM (2.20 /3.10GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Features: 16.4" Full HD display, 6GB RAM, 500GB (7200rpm) HDD, NVIDIA® graphics (1GB), gaming headset, Battlefield 3 digital download

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Put your game face on.

The VAIO® F series laptop is outfitted with an arsenal of features that are fueled for gaming. Together with a Sony PC gaming headset featuring 40mm drivers and noise-canceling boom microphone, this killer combo makes for intense gaming action. Start playing right out of the box with a Battlefield 3 PC digital download.

$348 bundle savings are only available while supplies last. Regular non-bundle price is $1,348.98.

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor technology

For the most visible difference in HD, multitasking or multimedia, get the processor with top-of-the-line performance you can truly see and feel. With our best set of features for the speediest and most responsive experience, the 2nd generation Intel^® Core^™ i7 processor is the ideal choice for whatever you want to do. Automatically speed up your processor when your PC needs extra performance-that’s Intel Turbo Boost Technology2, 8-way multi-task processing allows each core to work on two tasks simultaneously, letting you move between applications quickly and without hesitation-that’s Intel^® Hyper-Threading Technology.³ It’s visibly smart performance at its best.

Full 1080p LCD technology

Measuring an impressive 16.4” (16” For 3D) and sporting a cinema-inspired 16:9 aspect ratio, the 1920X1080 Full HD resolution widescreen display lets you view your games and movies in impeccable detail with amazing color and contrast from virtually any angle. And with the anti-glare coating, you can even enjoy your PC in the sunlight.

Multimedia Powerhouse

The latest version of the F series laptop was built with the multimedia enthusiast in mind. With a large screen for game playing and movie watching, a seamless speaker bar with mind-blowing sound, and a pre-programmed Function F1 key that allows you to turn off the touch pad while gaming, the Sony engineers considered every detail. You even get a backlit keyboard so you can play and work with the lights turned down.

Hardware buttons

The VAIO^® F Series laptop also comes with special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, and F1 that gets 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.

Battlefield 3

In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. They’ll experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer action ranging across diverse locations from around the globe. Powered by the innovative technology of Frostbite 2, Battlefield 3 takes First Person Shooters to a whole new level.

Enhance the security of the Internet

"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 easier²⁵

Connectivity Galore

Not only does the VAIO^® F series laptop come equipped with the usual USB ports and media slots, it has 2 USB 3.0 ports, allowing you to easily connect a compatible external hard drive for faster and more efficient data transfer. It is also equipped with Bluetooth® technology. Connect compatible mice, headphones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices without having to hassle with cords and cables to your PC with Bluetooth® technology.

PC tune-ups and maintenance made easy.

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 expert³

PC Gaming Headset DR-GA200

The compact noise-canceling boom microphone filters ambient noise while you play, so team members can hear you clearly. A newly developed triple-enfolding design distributes the headphone's weight over a wider area, reducing pressure and improving air flow around ears.

Imagine what you can do

Imagination Studio^™ Multimedia Edition includes three powerful Sony^® applications Vegas^®, ACID^®, and Sound Forge^® software so you can create music and movies like never before. Edit HD video Award-winning Vegas Movie Studio software has the power, features, and advanced tools needed to edit video. It includes hundreds of built-in video and audio effects as well as integrated tools for text animation, video stabilization, and color correction. With this software and your creative spark, there are no limits to what you can achieve. Record and edit audio Sound Forge Audio Studio is the easiest way to record, edit, and sweeten audio on your home computer. Capture live performances — simply plug in a microphone or instrument and click Record. Give your audio tracks presence and sparkle with built-in effects. Create your own CDs and generate files for sharing online. You can even create your own karaoke tracks with the Vocal Eraser tool. With a few simple steps, you can produce broadcast-quality audio on your PC. Make original music ACID Music Studio transforms your PC into the ultimate home recording studio. After you've achieved the perfect mix, burn CDs and make MP3s to share online and load into your favorite portable players.

Comfortable backlit keyboard

The spacing between the keys is precisely engineered to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience with a user-friendly touch and feel. Plus you have an integrated numeric key pad ideal for fast and accurate entry of numeric data with just one hand. And to make it even easier for your fingers to find the right keys—whether typing day or night, in the dark or light—the backlight creates a pleasant glow framing the individual keys and letters. The Ambient Light Sensor automatically controls the backlit keyboard and the LCD brightness.

Remote Play with PS3™ systems

Now there’s an easy and free way to connect to your massive home media library from anywhere in the world. Exclusive to Sony^® VAIO^® PCs, Remote Play makes it easy to enjoy content accessible by your PS3^™ system. Simply pair your laptop and PS3^™ system once then let Remote Play do the rest and enjoy 1-click access to your favorite media. Stream your music, photos and video from home to any location you and your laptop travel to with an internet connection.⁶

Product Specifications

Display

Screen Size : 16.4"
Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Display Technology : Full HD
Backlight Technology : LED

Storage

Storage Type : Serial ATA
Storage Capacity : 500GB⁴
Storage Technology : 7200rpm

Audio

Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio with S-FORCE™ Front Surround 3D and 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 (5000mAh)
Default Brightness : Up to 4 hours 30 minutes⁹
Maximum Brightness : Up to 3 hours 30 minutes⁹
DVD Playback : Up to 2 hours 50 minutes⁹

Processor

Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM
Processor Technology : Quad Core
Processor Speed : 2.20GHz¹ with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz²
Processor Cache : 6MB

Memory

Installed Memory : 6GB (4GB + 2GB)
Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory : 8GB

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Type : CD/DVD Player / Burner
Optical Drive Support - CD/DVD : Read / Write

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In : 1
USB 3.0 : 2
USB 2.0 : 1
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.) : 15.69" (W) x 1.31" - 1.70" (H) x 10.69" (D)
Weight (Approx.) : 6.85 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
Sony Creative Software : Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0, ACID® Music Studio 8.0, Sound Forge® Audio Studio 10.0

Graphics

Graphics Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics Video RAM : 1GB dedicated⁵

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)²⁷
Ethernet Protocol : 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter : Atheros® 802.11b/g/n

General

Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Play/Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device : Touchpad (Gesture supported)

In the Box

Battlefield 3™ PC Game, DR-GA200 Gaming Headphones, Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

Product Profile

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Worst Purchase Ever Ordered this last week of november. The dreat sony customer care sent me a wrong item. returned it and got the right one after 10 more days. used it for 1 month. Already reinstalled windows twice. Called helpdesk they are goign to replace harddisk, memory , fan. Track pad is very difficult to use. I will never order nythign from Sony . February 1, 2012

Awesome computer Absolutely love this computer so far! My only problems are 1: The short battery life when gaming which is to be expected 2: I would have liked a hard copy of BF3 instead of having to download. poor internet connection on an almost 15gig download means days. Other than that the picture is great, sound is good and I've been able to run all games maxed no prob. January 22, 2012

Good Laptop Its a good laptop, but dont let em fool ya, its not for gaming, its a very nice mobile workstation with good specs! Love the keyboard Love the Screen! Like the sound temps are good, and thats awsome!!! Avid and adobe work like a charm!!! Get an SSD! ON A SIDE NOTE, its a LIMITED EDITION BATTLEFIELD 3 (includes back to karkand) and the Headphones, are ok for gaming! January 14, 2012

Best laptop I ever had. Wish it had more than 500gb but I'll get a 2+ tb external hard drive but this Computer is awesome January 11, 2012

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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.

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.

Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.