VAIO F Series 3D HD Laptop

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Model number: VPCF215FDBI
Rated 5.0 out of 5 Stars
Features: Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM (2.20 / 2.90GHz), Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 16" Full HD 2D/3D display, 6GB RAM, 640GB SATA, Blu-ray Disc™ player, NVIDIA® graphics (1GB VRAM), HDMI™ out.

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3D Technology

Fusing cutting-edge technologies in an elegant design, the VAIO® F Series 3D laptop delivers a superior viewing experience in Full HD 1080p in 2D and 3D. Packed with a high frame rate LCD technology, this 3D laptop delivers incredibly high contrast levels and vibrant colors. Plus, a built-in 3D sync transmitter and included 3D Active Glasses let you enjoy 3D movies, photos and videos in Full HD 1080p picture quality. Slide on the 3D Active Glasses and watch as images leap right into your lap. Sporting high-speed synching with 3D images and an ultra-high contrast ratio, these glasses greatly reduce unwanted "ghosting" effects known as crosstalk.

The need for speed

Utilizing an ultra-fast, 240Hz refresh rate with high-speed precision, VAIO® F Series 3D laptop can display two frames, one for the left eye and one for the right, delivering a seamlessly smooth motion without the introduction of judder.

Full 1080p LCD technology

With a 1920X1080 resolution widescreen display, you can view your games and movies in impeccable detail with amazing color and contrast.

Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

Whether it’s HD or 3D, multitasking or multimedia, this processor can handle it all with headroom to spare. Its top-of-the-line adaptable speed is complemented by Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 which adapts processor speed for more performance when you need it. Combined with our richest set of features, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor is the ideal choice for visibly smart performance at its best.

Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies

The versatile BD-ROM drive on the VAIO® F laptop 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 its stunning clarity, 3D Blu-ray Disc™ technology is the ultimate way to enjoy your entertainment.

3D Technology

Fusing cutting-edge technologies in an elegant design, the VAIO® F Series 3D laptop delivers a superior viewing experience in Full HD 1080p in 2D and 3D. Packed with a high frame rate LCD technology, this 3D laptop delivers incredibly high contrast levels and vibrant colors. Plus, a built-in 3D sync transmitter and included 3D Active Glasses let you enjoy 3D movies, photos and videos in Full HD 1080p picture quality.Slide on the 3D Active Glasses and watch as images leap right into your lap. Sporting high-speed synching with 3D images and an ultra-high contrast ratio, these glasses greatly reduce unwanted "ghosting" effects known as crosstalk. Adjustable and comfortable, they are designed with side panels to block out excess light that creates annoying glare on other glasses. Better yet, they fit over prescription eyewear, and feature batteries that last up to 100 hours4.

Sound

You don’t need a complete home theater system to get vibrant sound. With the S-Force™ Front Surround 3D system, you can enjoy an extended stereo effect plus simulated 5-channel surround sound, making it the perfect companion to 3D entertainment.

Product Specifications

Display

  • Screen Size : 16.0"4
  • Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  • Display Technology : 3D, Full HD14
  • Backlight Technology : LED

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
  • Graphics Video RAM : 1GB dedicated

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 6GB (4GB + 2GB)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3-1333MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year6
  • International Service : Yes

Storage

  • Storage Type : SATA
  • Storage Capacity : 640GB2
  • Storage Technology : 7200rpm

Processor

  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM
  • Processor Technology : Quad Core
  • Processor Speed : 2.00GHz1 with Turbo Boost Technology12 up to 2.90GHz1
  • Processor Cache : 6MB

Environmental Information

  • ROHS® : Compliant

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in HD camera powered by Exmor™ and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch - Bilingual (Eng/Fre)
  • 10-Key Numeric Pad : Yes
  • Backlit Keyboard : Yes

Optical Drive

  • Optical Drive Type : Blu-ray13 Disc™ ROM Drive

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit - Bilingual (Eng/Fre)8
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office Starter7 with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 15.69" (W) x 1.34"-1.79" (H) x 10.69" (D)5
  • Weight (Approx.) : 7.07 lbs. (with Standard Capacity Battery)

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby® Home Theater Technology

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, 3D Mode, Play/Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Wireless On/Off
  • Pointing Device : Electrostatic Touchpad (Multi-Finger)

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • USB 3.0 : 2
  • USB 2.0 : 1
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Secure Digital (SD) Slot : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery

Start-up Times

  • First Boot Time : 5 minutes10
  • Average Boot Time : 60 seconds9
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 seconds9

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)11
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10baseT/100baseTX/1000baseT
  • WiFi Adapter : Atheros® 802.11b/g/n3

In the Box

  • AC Adapter
  • 3D Glasses (TDG-BR100)
  • Power Cord
  • Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (5000mAh)

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Reviewer: CanadaPip (Edmonton, AB)

Date 30-Jul-2011

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Awesome Laptop

Pros: Fast, great graphics, fantastic for gaming

Cons: Size

This computer is fantastic for gaming with the 3D card. Its a very interesting effect to have the 3D functionality turn on while gaming. An excellent laptop for gaming, browsing, and movies. The computer runs very cool for normal activities, but gets uncomfortably hot for on-lap use during gaming (which is expected based on other laptops I've owned). Solved with a $30 lap table with cooling fans. The laptop runs extremely quietly - the lap table fans are louder than the computer's fan even when the computer is at full power. The only downside is finding a sleeve that fits the laptop. It is thicker than a normal laptop, so I ended up having to use a standard laptop bag. This isn't entirely bad - it allows for the laptop, external mouse, 3D glasses, and power supply to be kept together. The power supply is much larger than I expected. We also own a VAIO E-Series which has a much much smaller power supply. The F-Series is large, but not so much so that it becomes unportable. The battery life is decent, lasting 3 or 4 hours under normal use (2 hours under gaming). I absolutely love this laptop.

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  1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.
  2. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
  3. Requires a compatible 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended) and internet connection.
  4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
  5. Measured at the narrowest point.
  6. See actual limited warranty for details
  7. Includes Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded. Purchase a Product Key to activate a full Microsoft Office 2010 suite.
  8. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary.
  9. Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.
  10. Excluding end user interaction.
  11. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
  12. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration.
  13. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback.
  14. When you convert from 2D to 3D or 3D to 2D with Windows Media smoothly depending on contents such as high bitrate content.

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 cvertain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

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