Step up to the power and portability of the Sony VAIO SE1 Series with its bold design, 15.5-inch LED-backlit display with Full HD 1080p resolution, second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processing, switchable hybrid graphics, and an innovative battery system that provides 5.75 hours of on-the-go productivity from the internal standard battery. And you can get up to 11.5 hours with an optional large-capacity sheet battery that fits underneath the laptop.

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The SE1 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, chassis offering firm structural integrity while creating bold clean contours.

 

 

It’s powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing. Additionally, this VAIO laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality.

This SE1 series laptop (model VPCSE16FX/S) in silver includes a read-only Blu-ray Disc drive for viewing movies in crystal-clear HD resolution, and the Blu-ray drive includes an integrated dual-layer DVD±RW drive for creating your own DVDs and CDs.

It also features a speedy USB 3.0 port–the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices.

This VAIO laptop comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).

Free Yourself From the Cord

Leveraging the latest innovations in lithium polymer technology, the battery of the SE1 Series is integrated into the PC and conforms to the contours of the chassis offering a thinner battery profile while still supplying up to 5.75 hours of battery life.

This concept even extends to the optional 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 can enjoy up to 11.5 hours of total combined battery life–helping to keep you unplugged longer (sheet battery not included).

Second Generation Intel Core i5 Power

As the most popular family member, the second generation Intel Core i5 processor delivers visibly smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

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Intel Wireless Display Capable

With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, you’ll be able to cut down on the cluttered mass of wires surrounding your work station and stop crowding around your laptop screen to enjoy vivid pictures, video and other content. You’ll enjoy great image clarity and sound without sacrificing quality and without wires. Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

Premium Hybrid Graphics

The VAIO SE1 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:

Convenient Backlit Keyboard

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the SE1 Series laptop features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. And to make it even easier to find the right keys–whether typing day or night, in the dark or light–an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering.

Hardware Buttons

The SE1 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.

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What’s in the Box Sony VAIO SE1 laptop (model VPCSE16FX/S); internal lithium-polymer battery (4400 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions Included Software Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer) Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability). Environmental Specifications Energy Star 5.0 Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact. RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

• Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
• Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
• Find virtually anything on your PC–from documents to songs to email–just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
• Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
• Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

 

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

• Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
• Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
• Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
• Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

• Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
• Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

Sony VAIO EA Series: Affordable, Stylish and Lightweight Mobile Computing

Portability, performance and multimedia entertainment are combined with a contemporary design in this Sony VAIO EA laptop in matte black (model VPC-EA31FX/BJ) for an excellent mobile computing experience in one affordable package. And with the smart performance of the Intel Core i3 processor and the new Microsoft Office Starter 2010, you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are.

The 14-inch Sony VAIO EA laptop is designed with inviting finishes and subtle patterns (see larger image).

It sports a travel-friendly 14-inch display with a native 720p HD resolution that provides deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle. It includes a Blu-ray Disc drive for viewing movies in crystal-clear HD resolution on a connected HDTV or high-def monitor, and the Blu-ray drive includes an integrated dual-layer DVD±RW drive for creating your own DVDs and CDs. You can also connect the VAIO EA to a compatible HDTV via the HDMI port to display your creations to a larger audience via a single cable.

Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i3 processor–with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously.

Easily and quickly transfer and store data to peripheral devices utilizing the notebook’s eSATA/USB combo port and three convenient USB ports. A built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam (with integrated microphone) lets you join in on video conferences as well as make long-distance VoIP calls. It also includes Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

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The Wireless Way To Enjoy PC Content On A Big Screen

Now it’s easy to wirelessly stream content to your HDTV with this Intel Wireless Display enabled EA Series laptop. Sit back and experience your favorite online TV shows and movies from the comfort of your couch. Access music and photos from your hard drive or home network and immediately send it wirelessly to the biggest screen in your home. With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, searching for cables and stringing them across your living room is a thing of the past.

Stand-Out Style, One-Touch Ease

Designed with personalization in mind, the VAIO EA Series provides subtle patterns and inviting finishes let you choose a style that’s all your own. A pleasing dimpled touch pad is seamlessly integrated into the palm rest.

The EA Series notebook also comes with three unique hardware buttons–WEB, VAIO and ASSIST–that help get you to where you want to go with a touch of a button. Quickly access the Internet, without full boot up into Windows, by simply pressing the WEB button. Troubleshoot any issues or facilitate simple do-it-yourself PC maintenance procedures by pressing the ASSIST button and launching the included VAIO Care software program. Finally, launch directly into Sony’s Media Gallery software by pushing the designated VAIO button to create high-quality home movies and enjoy your music in a whole new way.

Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery, which includes a stunning UI with easy-to-use features that take the work out of enjoying your media. In one-step, integrated SensMe Technology simplifies your massive music library into playlists based on the elements of your music as well as your unique listening habits. An integrated YouTube search engine automatically seeks out and suggests music videos, interviews and other content related to the song being played.

Key Specifications

• 14-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution for native 720p HD viewing
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3-370M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 cache). Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
• 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
• Intel HD Graphics for an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and excellent 3D capabilities with support for Microsoft DirectX 10 games–an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• Watch Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal clear resolution with the read-only Blu-ray drive; this notebook also includes an integrated multi-format DVD±R/RW drive capable of reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM.
• MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family.
• Comfortable, isolated keyboard
• Built-in stereo speakers with headphone output and Intel High Definition Audio
• Intel Wireless Display capabilities, enables you to easily stream videos, photos and music from your hard drive, home network, or the internet straight to your HDTV–easily and wirelessly (read more details below).
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers, mice, and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
• Up to 3.5 hours of battery life with included standard capacity battery
• Dimensions: 13.6 x 9.39 x 1.07 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (a 1-year international service plan is also available).

Connectivity & Expansion

• 4 total USB ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port that enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files–up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port.
• Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO slot (Standard/Duo, with MagicGate functionality)
• Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
• ExpressCard card slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. This laptop also includes a standard analog VGA video output.

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What’s in the Box This package contains the Sony VAIO VPC-EA31FX/BJ laptop, standard capacity rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual Included Software This VAIO notebook PC comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office 2010 Starter; VAIO Creativity Suite includes Media Gallery and Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition. Additionally, VAIO Care software enables you to tune-up, maintain, update and troubleshoot your VAIO PC through a single easy-to-use program. With just a couple of clicks, VAIO Care software enables you to: Tune-up your VAIO PC to keep it running smoothly Check for and, if necessary, install recent updates from Sony or Microsoft Identify and help fix issues that may be causing slow performance Troubleshoot common problems Create recovery discs (Media sold separately) Connect with Sony phone, chat, or on-line support4

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs. Environmental Facts Energy Star 5.0 certified Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

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Intel Wireless Display Capable

Built with the features and performance you need every day to stay connected and be entertained, the Sony VAIO EG2 series laptop (model VPCEG26FX/B) in black sports a travel-friendly 14-inch display with a native 720p HD resolution that provides deeper blacks, brighter whites, and true-to-life color. The isolated keyboard gives you the experience of using a larger computer in a much smaller footprint. And with a pleasant feeling textured touch pad that is integrated into the palmrest, your hands and fingers will be happy to compute.

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It’s powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing. Additionally, this VAIO laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality.

This EG2 series laptop includes a read-only Blu-ray Disc drive for viewing movies in crystal-clear HD resolution, and the Blu-ray drive includes an integrated dual-layer DVD±RW drive for creating your own DVDs and CDs. You can connect this VAIO to a compatible HDTV via the HDMI port to display your creations to a larger audience via a single cable.

It also includes Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11n), which offers ultra-fast speeds, wider range, and compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well. And the integrated camera with face-tracking technology and microphone makes it easy to video chat with family, friends, and co-workers.

This VAIO laptop comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).

Second Generation Intel Core i5 Power

As the most popular family member, the second generation Intel Core i5 processor delivers visibly smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

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Intel Wireless Display Capable

With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, you’ll be able to cut down on the cluttered mass of wires surrounding your work station and stop crowding around your laptop screen to enjoy vivid pictures, video and other content. You’ll enjoy great image clarity and sound without sacrificing quality and without wires. Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

One-Touch Ease

This VAIO notebook comes with three unique hardware buttons–WEB, VAIO and ASSIST–that help get you to where you want to go with a touch of a button. Quickly access the Internet, without full boot up into Windows, by simply pressing the WEB button. Troubleshoot any issues or facilitate simple do-it-yourself PC maintenance procedures by pressing the ASSIST button and launching the included VAIO Care software program. Finally, launch directly into Sony’s Media Gallery software by pushing the designated VAIO button to create high-quality home movies and enjoy your music in a whole new way.

Take It to the Big Screen with HDMI

Whether you’re watching an HD movie or enjoying your own video creation, this VAIO laptop allows you to play back HD content on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. The HDMI output delivers both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately), providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.

Easy Photo and Video Management

Sony’s PMB (Picture Motion Browser) VAIO Edition makes managing your photos and home videos as easy as taking them. Instantly sort and search using the magic of Sony’s intelligent analysis technologies–PMB eliminates the clutter and automatically organizes content by person, place and date. And new and intuitive navigation features make it fast and easy to find your favorites.

The PMB VAIO Edition software also helps you produce your own high-quality home movies and slideshows quickly. Sony breaks complex movie production into three simple steps, freeing you from tedious hours spent mastering difficult and expensive video editing software. Just import your photos and videos, choose a theme and soundtrack, and then click finish. PMB VAIO Edition does the rest, generating a professional-looking movie complete with special effects, smooth cinematic transitions and a perfectly timed soundtrack.

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What’s in the Box Sony VAIO EG2 laptop (model VPCEG26FX/B); standard lithium-ion battery (5300 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions Included Software Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer) Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability). Environmental Specifications Energy Star 5.0 Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact. RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

• Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
• Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
• Find virtually anything on your PC–from documents to songs to email–just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
• Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
• Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

 

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

• Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
• Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
• Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
• Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

• Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
• Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

Born from a legacy of engineering innovation, the all new Sony VAIO Z Series introduces the next evolution in ultra-portable laptops by featuring second-generation Intel Core processors and a fully powered media dock with AMD graphics and more. The VAIO Z Series combines all the elements of design, performance, and mobility into a thin and lightweight 13.1 inch profile–making it the most powerful ultra mobile VAIO PC yet.

The VAIO Z and Power Media Dock (see larger image).

Simple yet bold, the all new Z Series features a new 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 Z Series chassis to offer firm structural integrity. The aluminum core is then encased in a high grade carbon fiber matrix–the same material used to build Formula 1 race cars–to add flexibility and durability without adding extra weight.

It’s powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor (“Sandy Bridge”), which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing.

Additionally, this VAIO Z laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality, which enables you to enjoying great image clarity and sound on your HDTV without plugging in any cables.

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Leveraging the latest innovations in lithium polymer technology, the Z Series battery supplies up to 8 hours of on-the-go power. And with an all-new optional large capacity sheet battery, which attaches directly to the included standard capacity battery and works in tandem with it, you can get up to 16 hours of unplugged productivity.

This Sony VAIO Z laptop (model Z212GX/B) in black comes with a 128 GB solid state drive (SSD), which delivers quicker boot-ups, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. And since solid state drive technology has no moving parts, you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage. It also features 4 GB of installed RAM, Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics processor, HDMI output for connecting to compatible HDTVs or monitors, built-in speakers with Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement, and the included external Power Media Dock with a slot-loading CD/DVD drive for playback and disc burning.

This Sony VAIO Z comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version). You’ll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

Key Features

The Perfect Pair–VAIO Z and Power Media Dock

Building on the idea that an ultra-portable laptop shouldn’t have to compromise performance for a small form factor, the Z Series incorporates a bold new concept–the Power Media Dock.

Utilizing the latest I/O architecture, the Power Media Dock is a performance factory delivering the horsepower your day demands through one unique and familiar port. Featuring a powerful AMD Radeon HD 6650M graphics card with 1 GB of video memory (VRAM), you’ll experience premium visual quality and intense HD performance without placing huge demands on the CPU. In addition to a slot-loading SuperMulti CD/DVD drive, the Power Media Dock includes a USB 3.0 port, HDMI output, and more.

Paired together, the Z Series transforms into the ultimate workstation and can even support up to 4 Full HD displays. When it’s time to hit the road, simply detach the dock and go.

Brilliant LED-Backlit Display

Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTVs, the VAIO Z Series laptop features exceptional picture quality. The 13.1-inch (1600 x 900) widescreen display includes an LED backlight that helps ensure a bright display while conserving battery power. Plus, with an anti-glare coating and 100 percent color saturation, you’ll enjoy a wider spectrum of color for more true-to-life images with less light reflection.

Backlit keyboard.

Convenient Backlit Keyboard

Designed for ease of use, the Z Series laptop features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. And to make it even easier to find the right keys–whether typing day or night, in the dark or light–an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering.

Intel Wireless Display Capable

With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, you’ll be able to cut down on the cluttered mass of wires surrounding your work station and stop crowding around your laptop screen to enjoy vivid pictures, video and other content. You’ll enjoy great image clarity and sound without sacrificing quality and without wires. Simply connect an optional adapter to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

Stream videos, photos and music from your hard drive, home network or the Internet straight to your HDTV–easily and wirelessly. You don’t need to scramble for special cabling, or litter your living room, to connect your laptop to a home entertainment center and reap all the benefits.

Specifications

• 13.1-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with native HD 720p resolution (1600 x 900).
• 2.30 GHz Intel Core i5-2410m “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).
• 128 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) (RAID 0 x 2 storage technology)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz)
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 delivers built-in performance for casual and mainstream gaming with no extra graphics hardware needed.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capability provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers).
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers, mice, and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
• Integrated HD webcam

   

  

• Built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater (v4) audio processing
• Internal lithium polymer battery provides up to 8 hours of power when screen is set to default brightness (7 hours at maximum brightness)
• Weight: 2.57 pounds
• Dimensions: 13 x 8.27 x 0.66 inches (WxDxH)
• Warranty: 1-year warranty with toll-free phone support onsite/in-home service
• Energy Star 5.0
• EPEAT Gold
• ROHS compliant

What’s in the Box

Sony VAIO Z laptop (model Z212GX/B); internal lithium polymer battery (4000 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; Power Media Dock with stand and AC adapter/power cord; digital noise cancelling earbuds; cleaning cloth

Included Software

Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB – VAIO Edition; Adobe Acrobat® Standard 9.0; Norton Internet Security 2011 (30-day trial offer)

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

• Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
• Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
• Find virtually anything on your PC–from documents to songs to email–just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
• Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
• Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

 

Sony VAIO EB Series: Affordable and Stylish On-the-Go Computing Power

A perfect mix of performance and style, the slim, lightweight Sony VAIO EB laptop in black (model EB42FX/BJ) combines a contemporary design with excellent mobile computing power in one affordable package. You’ll also be able to enjoy your PC’s content on the big screen thanks to this EB’s compatibility with Intel Wireless Display technology. And with the smart performance of the Intel Core i3 processor and Microsoft Office Starter 2010, you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are.

The 15.5-inch Sony VAIO EB laptop is designed with inviting finishes and subtle patterns (see larger image).

The extra-wide, theater inspired 15.5-inch display with a native 720p HD resolution provides deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle. It’s great for watching movies as well as making your own using the dual-layer DVD±RW drive (with CD burning capabilities), and with the HDMI audio/video output you can connect the VAIO EB to a compatible HDTV to display your creations to a larger audience via a single cable.

Easily and quickly transfer and store data to peripheral devices utilizing the notebook’s eSATA/USB combo port and three convenient USB ports. A built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam (with integrated microphone) lets you join in on video conferences as well as make long-distance VoIP calls. It also includes Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well.

This VAIO comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).

The Wireless Way To Enjoy PC Content On A Big Screen

Now it’s easy to wirelessly stream content to your HDTV with this Intel Wireless Display enabled EB Series laptop. Sit back and experience your favorite online TV shows and movies from the comfort of your couch. Access music and photos from your hard drive or home network and immediately send it wirelessly to the biggest screen in your home. With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, searching for cables and stringing them across your living room is a thing of the past.

Stand-Out Style, One-Touch Ease

Designed with personalization in mind, the VAIO EB Series provides subtle patterns and inviting finishes let you choose a style that’s all your own. Even the interior is striking, with clear-coat palm rests that match the lid.

The edge-to-edge isolated keyboard has a numeric keypad built in, giving you the experience of using a larger computer in a much smaller footprint. A pleasing dimpled touch pad is seamlessly integrated into the palm rest.

The EB Series notebook also comes with three unique hardware buttons–WEB, VAIO and ASSIST–that help get you to where you want to go with a touch of a button. Quickly access the Internet, without full boot up into Windows, by simply pressing the WEB button. Troubleshoot any issues or facilitate simple do-it-yourself PC maintenance procedures by pressing the ASSIST button and launching the included VAIO Care software program. Finally, launch directly into Sony’s Media Gallery software by pushing the designated VAIO button to create high-quality home movies and enjoy your music in a whole new way.

The Sony VAIO EB series in black (see larger image).

 

Comfortable-to-use isolated keyboard, dimpled touch pad, and 10-key numeric pad (see larger image).

Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery, which includes a stunning UI with easy-to-use features that take the work out of enjoying your media. In one-step, integrated SensMe Technology simplifies your massive music library into playlists based on the elements of your music as well as your unique listening habits. An integrated YouTube search engine automatically seeks out and suggests music videos, interviews and other content related to the song being played.

Key Specifications

• 15.5-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution for native 720p HD viewing
• 2.53 GHz Intel Core i3-380M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 cache). Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
• Intel HD Graphics for an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and excellent 3D capabilities with support for Microsoft DirectX 10 games–an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM.
• MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family.
• Comfortable, isolated keyboard with built-in numeric key pad.
• Built-in stereo speakers with third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement technologies. Includes Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, and Dolby Sound Space enhancer technologies.
• Intel Wireless Display capabilities, enables you to easily stream videos, photos and music from your hard drive, home network, or the internet straight to your HDTV–easily and wirelessly (read more details below).
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Up to 3.5 hours of battery life at default brightness with included standard capacity battery (3 hours at maximum brightness, 2.5 hours of DVD playback)
• Dimensions: 14.56 x 9.77 x 1.22 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 5.9 pounds
• Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (a 1-year international service plan is also available).

Connectivity & Expansion

• 4 total USB 2.0 ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port that enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files–up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port.
• Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO slot (Standard/Duo, with MagicGate functionality)
• Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
• ExpressCard card slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. This laptop also includes a standard analog VGA video output.

See a larger schematic image of all ports.

What’s in the Box This package contains the Sony VAIO VPC-EB42FX/BJ laptop, standard capacity rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual Included Software This VAIO notebook PC comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2011 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office 2010 Starter; VAIO Creativity Suite includes Media Gallery and Picture Motion Browser (PMB) VAIO Edition. Additionally, VAIO Care software enables you to tune-up, maintain, update and troubleshoot your VAIO PC through a single easy-to-use program. With just a couple of clicks, VAIO Care software enables you to: Tune-up your VAIO PC to keep it running smoothly Check for and, if necessary, install recent updates from Sony or Microsoft Identify and help fix issues that may be causing slow performance Troubleshoot common problems Create recovery discs (Media sold separately) Connect with Sony phone, chat, or on-line support4

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs. Environmental Facts Energy Star 5.0 certified Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

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