Sony VAIO VPC-F13YFX/H 16.4-Inch Widescreen Entertainment Laptop (Grey) Review
Sony VAIO VPC-F13YFX/H 16.4-Inch Widescreen Entertainment Laptop (Grey) Feature
- Quad Core Intel Core i7 processor (1.73GHz) with Turbo Boost Technology (2.93GHz)
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- 16.4" (1600x900) widescreen display
- 6GB of RAM & 640GB Serial ATA HDD
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M (1GB) graphics
Sony VAIO VPC-F13YFX/H 16.4-Inch Widescreen Entertainment Laptop (Grey) Overview
Maximum performance and amazing HD entertainment on a top-notch 16.4" widescreen laptop 4 with a backlit keyboard and integrated number pad. With quad core Intel Core i7 processor, dedicated NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and a DVD drive, experience intense gaming, the ultimate in smart performance and a razor-sharp picture.
Sony VAIO VPC-F13YFX/H 16.4-Inch Widescreen Entertainment Laptop (Grey) Specifications
Sony VAIO F Series: Entertainment and Gaming PC with Premium Performance
Locked and loaded for all-out performance, the Sony VAIO F series laptop in black (model VPC-F13YFX/H) 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.
- 640 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM ($ GB + 2 GB; 1066 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M with 1 GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory provides a visually charged boost on your favorite applications. With NVIDIA Optimus technology you get great battery life and performance whether you're watching a video, surfing the web, or playing a 3D game. GPU-accelerate the editing of your photos and HD videos and push the limits of your web experience with the new generation of GPU-accelerated browsers like Internet Explorer 9. And level up your game with a GeForce 400-series boost on your favorite DX9, DX10, and DX11 titles.
- 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.
- WiMAX ready
- 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.
What's in the Box This package contains the Sony VAIO VPC-F13YFX/H 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
- Silver 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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