Product Details
Sony VAIO S Series Silver Laptop Computer, Model VPCSA41FXS
At just 3.65 lbs., the VAIO® 13.3" S Series laptop offers a step up
to the performance and portability you demand. From its seamless contours to
advanced technology that offers up to 12 hours and 30 minutes of combined battery
life (with optional extended sheet battery) the S combines bold design and mobile
performance.
Features:
- Take it with you
With uncompromising attention to detail and a passion for design, Sony introduces
the next generation in VAIO® laptop design. Simple yet bold, the S Series
features a fully flat design concept that abandons traditional bulky batteries,
unnecessary seams and protruding ports. Combining a brushed aluminum palmrest
shaped to precise specifications and a magnesium alloy chassis, the S Series
offers firm structural integrity while creating bold clean contours
- Killer Premium Hybrid Graphics
By utilizing a powerful AMD Radeon™ HD 6630M graphics card with 1GB VRAM6,
you’ll experience premium visual quality and intense HD performance without
placing huge demands on the CPU. Plus, the VAIO® S Series puts you in
control by offering a Hybrid Graphics system that allows you to easily set
your graphics performance to deliver power when you need it and energy savings
when you don’t. You can even set your performance level on the fly without
needing to reboot. A simple hardware switch enables you to choose between
two settings. Select Speed for maximum power while multi-tasking or running
heavier applications or select Stamina to conserve energy and extend battery
life for light computing and mobile scenarios
- HDD G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology counteracts sudden movements by
locking up the spinning hard drive to help prevent potential damage, such
as scratching, which could lead to data loss
- Bold and Bright
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTVs,
this laptop features unbelievably crisp picture quality, making your photos
and movies more enjoyable. The 13.3” (1600 x 900) widescreen display
includes an LED backlight that helps ensure a bright display with lower power
consumption for improved battery life
- Enjoy on your HDTV
Now enjoy all of your personal and online content on your big screen-by wirelessly
connecting your laptop to your TV. Stop crowding around a laptop screen, with
Intel® Wireless Display, you can sit back and experience your favorite
videos, photos, movies, online TV shows, and more, all with great image clarity
up to 1080p. Simply connect an adapter (sold separately) to your compatible
TV and follow a few simple steps. Set it up once, and sharing your screen
is as easy as pie
- Night Shift
Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards
are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the keyboard 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
- The fastest port around
A USB 3.0 port is perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive
and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to 10x faster than USB
2.0
- HD video chatting
A built-in HD web camera offers superb video conferencing quality. Powered
by an Exmor™ sensor, this HD web camera offers amazing low-light performance
and includes face tracking technology that allows the camera to automatically
adjust and keep you in focus as you move about
- One button bliss
Discover special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB that get 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 either PMB (Picture Motion Browser) or 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
- A better computer deserves better support
We back our computers with industry-leading support that is distinguished
by such features as: • In-home service13—that’s right, when
possible we’ll come out to your house to resolve your issue • International
service20 available in over 40 countries • 24/7 phone and chat support8
• Parts and labor are covered as part of the standard limited warranty
on covered repairs • Online support website with access to drivers, software
updates, FAQs, user forums and more • Optional Sony extended service
plans27 that keep you covered up to 4 years from the date of your PC purchase
- Security measures
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides secure information management and enhanced
business protection. TPM is built into a computer to store cryptographic information,
such as encryption keys. Because TPM uses its own internal firmware and logic
circuits for processing instructions, it does not rely upon the operating
system and is not exposed to external software vulnerabilities. As a result,
information stored on TPM is more secure from external software attacks and
physical theft
- Enhance the security of the Internet
Symantec™ VIP is a powerful 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 PC19. 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
- Built-in Mobile Broadband
Easy-to-use Mobile Broadband provides a secure connection to browse the Internet
and check email when you’re away from the office. Connect without the
need for a PC card, USB dongle or other accessory11. It makes good financial
sense to ditch the hotel network fees and leave behind unsecure Wi-Fi®
hotspots. Plus, we offer you a choice of carriers. And with Sony’s exclusive
Share My Connection™ technology transform your PC into a mobile hotspot
that can connect up to 5 PCs or other Wi-Fi® -enabled devices, such as
smartphones, MP3 players, and cameras
- Take it to the big screen
Whether you’re watching stunning high definition content or enjoying
video captured from your compatible camcorder, you can play back HD content
on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. An 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
- PC tune-ups and maintenance made easy
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® PC 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 expert
- Life at your fingertips
Find a new appreciation for your music and photos with Media Gallery™
software. Not only can it automatically create unique song playlists on beat,
tone and rhythm, it can also help you rediscover forgotten favorites with
recommendations based on your specific taste. Playback can be controlled by
hand gestures using the built-in web camera, simply wave your hand and Media
Gallery software will advance to the next track or photo. Media Gallery software
also makes it easy to create slideshows with high-quality transitions and
soundtracks from your personal music library
- PMB VAIO® Edition
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) makes managing your photos and home videos as
easy as taking them. Conditions aren’t always ideal for capturing the
perfect video or snapshot but with one-click effects, like video stabilization
and red-eye removal, PMB VAIO® Edition makes it easy to transform so-so
shots into memorable masterpieces. Using the magic of Sony’s intelligent
analysis technologies, PMB eliminates the clutter and automatically organizes
content by person, place and date. Intuitive navigation features like face
detection make it simple to do just that
- VAIO Gate
VAIO Gate offers fast and easy access to favorite multimedia programs and
entertainment. This gateway is always there as a visually attractive bar at
the top of your desktop and keeps track of your most popular programs and
media. • Fully integrated onto your desktop for quick access with large
icons • Simple and easy to use – click on an icon to go straight
to a program • Personalize VAIO Gate by moving icons within the browser
or adding and removing them completely by simple drag and drop • RSS
feed enables web recommendations and links
- Sensational Sound
Experience full-impact surround sound anywhere with Dolby® Home Theater®
technology on your PC . All the power and nuance of the cinema, all the immediacy
of live performance- now from a laptop. Whether you listen through headphones,
the speakers in your laptop, or a connected home theater, a more captivating
entertainment experience can be yours anytime. Dolby Home Theater technology
also offers total control over audio settings, so you can customize the sound
for the maximum impact. It makes audio levels more consistent: set the volume
once, and that’s where it stays
Specifications:
Processor
- Type: Intel® Core™ i5-2450M
- Technology: Dual Core
- Speed: 2.50GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz
- Cache: 3MB
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®7, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB
- VAIO Edition
- Anti-Virus Software: Norton Internet Security™ 2012 30-Day Trial
Offer
Display
- Screen Size: 13.3"
- Resolution: 1600 x 900
- Backlight Technology: LED
Memory
- Installed Memory: 4GB (onboard)
- Type/Speed: DDR3/1333MHz
- Max. Memory: 8GB
Graphics
- Processor: AMD Radeon™ HD 6630M
- Technology: Hybrid Graphics
- Video RAM: 1GB dedicated
Storage
- Type: Serial ATA
- Capacity: 500GB
- Technology: 5400rpm
Optical Drive
- Type: CD/DVD Player / Burner
- Support - CD/DVD: Read / Write
Hardware
- Camera: Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and
microphone
- Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
- Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Audio
- Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby® Home
Theater® Technology v3
Inputs and Outputs
- Port Replicator Connector: 1
- DC-In: 1
- USB 3.0: 1
- USB 2.0: 2
- VGA Output(s): 1
- Headphone Output: 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: Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230
- WiDi Ready: Yes - Intel® Wireless Display Technology
Environmental Information
- ENERGY STAR®: 5.0
- ROHS®: Compliant
- EPEAT™: Gold
General
- Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module (TCG
ver. 1.2 certified), Symantec™ Validation and ID Protection Service (VIP)
- Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Eject, Speed/Stamina, Wireless
On/Off
- Pointing Device: Touchpad (Gesture supported)
Power
- Battery Type: Internal Lithium Polymer Battery (4400mAh)
- Default Brightness: Up to 6 hours and 15 minutes
- DVD Playback: Up to 3 hours and 45 minutes
Approximate Dimensions:
- Height: 0.92"
- Width: 13.04"
- Depth: 8.84"
Approximate Weight:
- Unit: 3.65 lbs
- Shipping: 6 lbs
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts
and Labor
- Extended Service Warranty Available: Click the warranty tab above
for details