Sony VAIO VPCSA43FX Datasheet

VPCSA43FX/SI

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) 10 the S combines bold design and mobile performance. Equipped with a 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, a powerful AMD Radeon HD 6630M graphics card, and 6GB of memory, the S is a serious contender for your mobile computing needs.

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 VRAM 6 , 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.

Built-in Blu-ray Disc™ Drive

The Blu-ray Disc™ player combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™ video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities. The best picture. The best sound. With stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc™ technology is the ultimate way to enjoy your entertainment.

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.

Specifications

Processor

Processor Cache

Processor Speed

3MB

2.50GHz

1 with Intel®

Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz

2

Processor

Technology

Processor Type

Display

Backlight

Technology

Resolution

Screen Size

Memory

Dual Core

Intel® Core™ i5-2450M

LED

1600 x 900

13.3"

Installed Memory

6GB (4GB onboard +

2GB)

Memory Type/

Speed

Max. Memory

Graphics

Graphics

Processor

DDR3/1333MHz

8GB

AMD Radeon™ HD

6630M

Graphics

Technology

Graphics Video

RAM

Hybrid Graphics

1GB dedicated 6

Storage

Storage Capacity 500GB 4

Storage

Technology

Storage Type

Optical Drive

Optical Drive

Support - Blu-ray

Disc™

Optical Drive

Support - CD/DVD

7200rpm

Serial ATA

Read Only

Read / Write

Optical Drive Type Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Hardware

Backlit Keyboard Yes

Camera

Keyboard

Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and microphone

QWERTY, 82 keys with

2.0mm stroke and

19.05mm pitch

Audio

Sound System

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In 1

Intel® High Definition

Audio with Dolby®

Home Theater®

Technology v3

1 HDMI® Output(s)

Headphone

Output

Memory Stick

Duo™

Port Replicator

Connector(s)

Secure Digital (SD)

Slot

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

VGA Output(s)

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

Wireless/Networking

Bluetooth®

Technology

Bluetooth Integrated

Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)

Ethernet Protocol

WiDi Ready

WiFi Adapter

1000BASE-T/100BASE-

TX/10BASE-T

Yes - Intel® Wireless

Display Technology 9

Intel® Centrino®

Advanced-N 6230

Software

Anti-Virus Software

Operating System

Norton Internet

Security™ 2012 30-Day

Trial Offer 12

Genuine Windows® 7

Home Premium with

Service Pack 1 64-bit

Supplied Software

Microsoft® Office

Starter with reducedfunctionality versions of Word and Excel®

VAIO Care™, Media

Gallery™, PMB - VAIO

Edition

7 ,

Service and Warranty Information

Toll-Free Phone

Support

Onsite/In-Home

Service

888-476-6972 8

Yes 13

International

Service

Yes 20

Limited Warranty

Term

Priority Phone

Support

1 Year

239-768-7605 8

Environmental Information

ENERGY STAR® 5.0

EPEAT™ Gold

ROHS® Compliant

Dimensions (Approx.)

Dimensions

(Approx.)

13.04" (W) x 0.92" (H) x

8.84" (D)

Weights and Measurements

Weight (Approx.)

3.65 lbs. (with Internal

Battery)

Power

Battery Type

DVD Playback

Default Brightness

Internal Lithium Polymer

Battery (4400mAh)

Up to 3 hours and 45 minutes 10

Up to 6 hours and 15 minutes 10

General

Action Buttons

Pointing Device

VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,

Eject, Speed/Stamina,

Wireless On/Off

Touchpad (Gesture supported)

1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based on application.

2. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 are only available on select Intel® processors.

Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, and system configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/turbo.

4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

6. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition, version of device driver and total system memory size.

7. Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertising. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.

8. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.

9. Requires an Intel® Wireless Display-enabled system, compatible adapter, and TV.

1080p and Blu-ray™ or other protected content playback only available on 2nd gen

Intel® Core™ processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled, a compatible adapter and media player, and supporting Intel WiDi software and graphics driver installed.

Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see www.intel.com/go/widi.

10. Based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.

12. Norton™ Internet Security 2012 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO

PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

13. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.

19. No system can provide absolute security under all conditions. Requires an Intel®

Identity Protection Technology-enabled system, including a 2nd gen Intel® Core™ processor, enabled chipset, firmware, and software, and participating website. Consult your system manufacturer. Intel assumes no liability for lost or stolen data and/or systems or any resulting damages. For more information, visit http://ipt.intel.com.

20. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Certain Microsoft products included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU

DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.

©2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas,

ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care Media Gallery and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Core and Pentium are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Blu-ray Disc and its logo is a trademark. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Norton Internet Security is a trademark of

Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/espterms for more information.

UPC: 027242841901 / Updated: December 20, 2011