Product Description
At just 4.4 pounds., the VAIO S Series 15
laptop offers stepped-up performance and all-day mobility in a sleek,
full-flat design with carbon fiber elements. This S Series laptop in
silver (model SVS1512ACXS) features up to 3.75 hours of battery life, a
15.5-inch Full HD 1080p LED-backlit display, and NVIDIA hybrid graphics
(with 1 GB of dedicated video RAM).
Simple yet bold, with a lightweight, highly durable magnesium alloy
lid, the S Series features a full-flat design concept that abandons
traditional bulky batteries, unnecessary seams and protruding ports and
trays with a slot-loading optical drive.
For a difference you can
see and feel in HD, multitasking or multimedia, get the visibly smart
Intel Core i7 quad-core processor for your most demanding tasks.
Effortlessly move between applications with smart multitasking,
delivered by Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Enjoy the thrill of an
automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology 2.02. Experience your movies, photos, and games smoothly and
seamlessly with a suite of visual enhancements built into the processor.
Windows 8. Beautiful, Fast, Fluid.
Windows 8 has been reimagined to be all about you. Put what matters most
right on your Start screen, and get instant access to your people,
apps, sites, and more, so you can spend less time searching and more
time doing. Windows 8 is smooth, intuitive, and designed to let you do
what you want,
Amazing Full HD 1080p Display
Developed by the same people
you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTVs, the S Series laptop
features exceptional picture quality. The 15.5-inch S Series laptop
features Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and IPS (in-plane switching)
technology so you can enjoy a crisper image and wider viewing angle.
Enjoy a wider spectrum of color for more true-to-life images with less
light reflection thanks to an anti-glare coating.
Hybrid Graphics
Graphics
are powered by the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE chip with 1 GB of
dedicated video RAM, delivering the perfect balance of graphics
performance with long battery life. Behind the scenes, NVIDIA Optimus
technology seamlessly determines how to best optimize your notebook
computing experience so there's no interference to what you're doing on
your laptop.
Rapid Wake
With Sony's own Rapid Wake
technology, you never have to shut down your computer again. Whether you
are done working for the day or just heading out to get some coffee,
simply close the lid to put your PC into sleep mode. Then, when you're
ready to start again, resume in 2 seconds with your data safe and
secure. If you are unplugged, don't worry about draining your battery.
Your PC can stay in sleep mode for days.
PlayMemories Home Software
Uniquely
smart and easy-to-use, PlayMemories Home software makes organizing,
editing and sharing your photos and videos a cinch. Instantly import and
sort your content by event or date. Then transform your favorites from
ordinary to extraordinary with intuitive adjustments and stunning
filters.
You can even create heartwarming slideshows complete
with transitions and soundtracks in three simple steps. Finally, share
your picks privately with family and friends or on popular social
networking sites like Facebook and YouTube. PlayMemories Online service
can even securely store your content in the cloud allowing virtually all
of your devices to access it anytime, anyplace.
Create Something Worth Sharing
Sony Imagination Studio VAIO
Edition includes four powerful Sony applications: Vegas, ACID, Sound
Forge, and DVD Architect software so you can create music and movies
like never before.
Night Shift
Practical innovation is a
cornerstone of Sony's vision, and our keyboards are no exception. The
keyboard features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and
intuitive typing experience. When typing in dim light, an LED backlight
creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating
the lettering to make it even easier to find the right keys.
Simple Multi-Gesture Touchpad
The
multi-gesture touchpad is the most intuitive way to interact with your
laptop. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images,
swipe to flip through pages or photos, and you can even rotate an image,
and much more. And rather than clicking on a button, just click on the
left or right mouse areas in order to activate those functions.
The Handiest Port Around
Forgot to charge your phone or mp3
player? Just plug your device via USB cord into the USB sleep charge
port and start charging. Even if the PC is shut down and not plugged in
you can still use it. And don't forget that the 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.
Take It to the Big Screen
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 optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast
adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you're off and
running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a
button.
This VAIO PC also comes with an HDMI output, delivering
both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately) and
providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV.
HDD G-Sensor Shock Protection Technology
Sony's
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.
Control Your Power Settings
The
VAIO S Series puts you in control by offering a stamina/speed switch
that allows you to easily manage your 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.
Not Just for 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. And
with certain programs, you make hand gestures in front of your camera to
skip songs, turn pages, or turn the volume up.
Key Specifications
15.5-inch Full HD LED-backlit display with 1920 x 1080 resolution for native 1080p viewing
2.2 GHz Intel Core i7-3632QM quad-core processor (3.2 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB L3 cache)
750 GB SATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
8 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 4 GB fixed onboard plus 4 GB removable; 12 GB maximum)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE graphics with 1 GB of dedicated video RAM and Optimus technology for an excellent balance battery life and performance
8x multi-format CD/DVD drive
Built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater technology (v4)
Up to 3.75 hours of battery life at default brightness with standard 4000 mAh battery
Dimensions and Weight: 14.97 x 10.06 x 0.95 inches (WxDxH); 4.42 pounds
Wireless & Networking
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
- Intel Wireless Display capabilities
enables you to wirelessly stream videos, photos and music from your
hard drive, home network, or the internet straight to your HDTV.
- Bluetooth 4.0 + HS connectivity with wireless stereo music streaming (embedded A2DP profile).
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Connectivity & Expansion
- 2 ultra-fast USB 3.0 ports with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals).
- 1 standard USB 2.0 port with charging capabilities.
- HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
- VGA video output (analog, RGB)
- Memory Stick Duo slot
- Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
- Microphone and headphone jacks
What's in the Box
Sony VAIO S Series 15.5-inch laptop (model
SVS1512ACXS); standard lithium-ion battery (4400 mAh); AC adapter;
power cord; operating instructions
Included Software
Microsoft
Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel;
Sony Imagination Studio VAIO Edition; Media Gallery; VAIO Care;
PlayMemories Home; Kaspersky Internet Security (30-day trial offer)
Warranty
1-year
limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical
assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service
availability).
Environmental Specifications
- Energy Star 5.0
- Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact.
- RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.