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Operating System
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit (English Version)
Language Pack: Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
 
Architecture
Processor Name: Intel®  Core™ i5-520M Processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz
Chipset: Intel® PM55 Express Chipset
Memory Bus: 1333 MHz
Cache Memory: 3 MB (L3 Cache)
 
Main Memory
Pre-installed/Max: 4 GB DDR3 (4096 MB) SDRAM (upgradeable up to 8 GB)
SO-DIMM Slots: 2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)
 
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive: 500 GB (SATA, 5400 rpm)
 
Optical Disc Drive
Drive: DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
Maximum Reading Speed: DVD+R: 8x (SL), 8x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 8x (DL)/DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 8x/DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x
Maximum Writing Speed: DVD+R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 10x
 
Graphics
Graphics Accelerator: NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU with CUDA™ Technology
Dedicated Video Memory: 512 MB DDR3
 
Display
Type: 16.4" wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display (VAIO Display)
 
Interface
USB: High Speed USB 2.0 x 2
i.LINK(IEEE 1394): 4 pin (S400) x 1
Network (RJ-45)Connector: 10Base-T/100Base-TX / 1000Base-T x 1
Display Output Connector: Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1
Headphone: Stereo mini jack x 1
Microphone: Stereo mini jack x 1
HDMI In/Out Connector: Output x 1
Memory Stick Slot: Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function)
SD Memory Card Slot: SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) )
PC Card Slot: ExpressCard™/34 x 1
DC IN: x 1
Others: eSATA / USB port x 1, Optical Out Connector (shared with headphone port)
 
Wireless Connection
Wireless LAN Type: Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Wireless LAN Data Rate: maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (802.11n)
Wireless LAN Frequency: 5 GHz (802.11a/n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR
 
Camera
Front Side Camera: Effective pixels: 640 x 480
 
Audio
Sound Chip: Intel® High Definition Audio compatible , 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Speaker: Built-in stereo speakers
Microphone: Built-in monaural microphone
 
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard: Approx. 19 mm key pitch/2 mm keystroke , 103 keys
Touchpad: Intelligent Touchpad (Gesture Supported)
 
Battery Life
Bundled Battery: VGP-BPS21 Lithium-ion battery: up to 1.5 hours of use
Optional Long Battery: VGP-BPL21 Lithium-ion battery: up to 2 hours of use
 
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD): 387.2 x 31-41 x 263 mm
Weight: 3.2 kg (including the supplied battery)
 
Included Software
AV Entertainment: Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center
Content Creation/Editing: PMB VAIO Edition, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8, Roxio Easy Media Creator
Home Network: VAIO Media plus
Word Processor / Spreadsheet: 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007
Tool: Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® 9
Utilities: VAIO Gate, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Window Organizer, Battery Care Function, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects
Security: McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 90-day Free Trial
Support: VAIO Care, VAIO Care Rescue, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial
 
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor: AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V42 or VGP-AC19V36)
Battery: Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS21A)

Warranty
1 Year Sony Australia-wide Warranty

Equipped with the Intel®  Core™ i5-520M Processor plus the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU for speed and efficiency. The large 16.4-inch display delivers crisp images with high contrast. The top panel features a black matte finish for a classic definitive look.

• Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz
• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
• 16.4" wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) VAIO Display
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU with CUDA™ Technology
• 500 GB Hard Disk Drive
• Advanced Connectivity:eSATA/USB port, HDMI output connecct