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

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

Display

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

Memory

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

Graphics

• Graphics Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
• Graphics Video RAM: 512MB dedicated⁵

Storage

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

Optical Drive

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

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

Audio

• Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with S-FORCE™ Front Surround 3D and Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v4

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

Wireless/Networking

• Bluetooth® Technology: Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
• Ethernet Protocol: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
• WiFi Adapter: Atheros® 802.11b/g/n

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

Environmental Information

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

General

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

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

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)