Specifications

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 
*1  CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
*2  Intel® Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO.
*3  Since memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, computer runs in dual channel mode and provide better performance.
*4  Necessary data for recovery (setting back to initial shipment settings) in the hard disk drive consuming approximately 8GB in size is available separately.
*5  Set to RAID 0 (Striping) at initial shipment settings. It will be displayed as 160GB x 1 on the Windows operating system.
*6  This product does not support BD‑RE 1.0 discs and Blu‑ray cartridge discs. 
*7  Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory.
*8  There may be some cases in which the programs cannot be seen depending on the Cable TV Service. Please contact each Cable TV Service for further information. 
*9  Does not support playback copyright protected contents recorded on Blu‑ray disc.
*10  Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded "Memory Stick" media only.
*11  The copyright protection and high‑speed data transfer features of the SD memory card are not supported. 
*12  The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used.
*13  The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions.
*14  Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0).)
Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit vaio‑online.sony.com
*15  When a BDMV format disc is to be created, a hard disk margin of two times the capacity of the material other than the actual space necessary for itself, plus approximately 1GB is required.
*16  Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.
*17  AC adapter should be connected while the CPU is having a heavy workload, such as Blu‑ray disc playback, or playback may not be displayed properly because of the power saving feature.
*18  This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.
*19  Warranty conditions may vary by region.
 
  
 <<Important notice when playing back Blu‑ray discs>>
[Supporting Disc]
‑  Supports writing data to BD‑R 1.1 discs (single‑layer discs with the capacity of 25GB, dual‑layer discs with the capacity of 50GB) and BD‑RE 2.1 discs (single‑layer discs with the capacity of 25GB, dual‑layer discs with the capacity of 50GB). The Blue‑ray drive on your computer does not support BD‑RE 1.0 discs and Blu‑ray cartridge discs.
[Blu‑ray Disc Playback]
‑  As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu‑ray disc playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
‑  Requires compatible high‑definition display for high definition playback. Playback of AACS protected media may require an HDCP compliant output and HDCP compliant display.
‑  You may need to connect to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu‑ray discs
‑  Region settings are required for Movies and BD‑ROM contents. If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match, playback is not possible
[Blu‑ray Disc Recording / Burning]
‑  Video recording to Blu‑ray Disc media is done in MPEG2 format only.
 
  
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Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company's policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided.