Sony VAIO VPC-F13UFX/B 16.4-Inch Widescreen Entertainment Laptop (Black)

Locked and loaded for all-out performance, the Sony VAIO F series laptop in black (model VPC-F13UFX/B) is forged for gaming and built for quickness. You'll enjoy maximum multimedia thanks to the high-definition 16.4-inch screen, quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics with dedicated video memory, and a SuperMulti DVD drive. And with the power of Windows 7 Home Premium combined with Microsoft Office Starter 2010, you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are.

Turn any room into the game room with the Sony VAIO F Series laptop and its 16.4-inch LED-backlit display (see larger image).

The extra-wide, theater inspired 16.4-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. You can also connect the VAIO F 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 turbo-charged Intel Core i7 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on 8 tasks simultaneously from its 4 cores.

A backlit keyboard frames the keys with a soft glow and illuminates the keys for convenient typing day or night. Plus you have an integrated numeric keypad ideal for fast and accurate entry of numeric data with just one hand. And the convenient A/V control buttons let you play, pause, stop, and move from track to track with ease.

This F series laptop features speedy USB 3.0 ports--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. It also includes an eSATA connection interface for fast data transfers with external hard drives.

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 Sony VAIO F Series laptop in black (see larger image).

Comfortable-to-use keyboard with integrated number pad and backlight for low light usage (see larger image).

Stylish accents (see larger image).

Stand-Out Style, One-Touch Ease

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.

The F series laptop has been finely tuned by Sony engineers. When listening through the internal speakers, you get Auto Gain Control which automatically adjusts the audio so you enjoy sound in steady volume without having to worry about extra loud explosive sounds in movies hurting your ears, or missing something that is whispered in a low volume. Get a true entertainment experience with audio that sounds the way it was intended from any set of optional PC speakers or headphones with third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio processing.

Access all your content that won't fit on your PC by connecting to your PlayStation-from virtually anywhere in the world. With Sony's exclusive Remote Play functionality, you can connect to your PlayStation almost anywhere you go. All you need is a high-speed internet connection and you can access all of your photos, downloaded videos, music, and more.

Key Specifications

• 16.4-inch display with 1600 x 900 resolution for native 720p HD viewing (CCFL backlighting)
  
  

  
• 1.73 GHz Intel Core i7-740QM processor (with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.93 GHz) delivers maximum processing power in response to peak demands. Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
• NVIDIA GeForce 310M with 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 video memory provides up to 10 times the performance of integrated graphics with amazing visuals and Windows 7 compatibility. Let your GPU do the work for video playback with NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology--helping extend battery life, reducing fan noise, and freeing the CPU for multitasking.
• 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 keypad.
• 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.
• 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 3.0 hours of battery life at default brightness with included standard capacity battery (up to 2.5 hours at maximum brightness and 1.5 hours for DVD playback)
• Dimensions: 15.3 x 10.4 x 1.62 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 6.4 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).

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Connectivity & Expansion

• 2 USB 3.0 ports for ultra-fast data transfer with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals).
• 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port 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 /34 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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