VAIO F Series Laptop

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Model number: VPCF221FDB
Rated 4.7 out of 5 Stars
Features: Intel® Core™ i5-2410QM (2.30 / 2.90GHz), Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 16" display, 6GB RAM, 640GB HDD, Blu-ray Disc™ ROM, NVIDIA® graphics (1GB VRAM), HDMI™ out.

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Intel® Core™ i5 Quad Core Processor technology

For the most visible difference in HD, multitasking or multimedia, get the processor with top-of-the-line performance you can truly see and feel. With our best set of features for the speediest and most responsive experience, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor is the ideal choice for whatever you want to do. Automatically speed up your processor when your PC needs extra performance-that’s Intel Turbo Boost Technology.2 8-way multi-task processing allows each core to work on two tasks simultaneously, letting you move between applications quickly and without hesitation-that’s Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.3

Multimedia Experience

With a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor and NVIDIA® 512GB Graphics provide an amazing multimedia experience with Blu-ray Disc™. Full HD Dislpay with images so realistic, the F Series is in a class by itself. You get smart performance and amazing picture quality with up to 5 hours of battery life.9

Performance

The VAIO® F series laptop was built with the multimedia enthusiast in mind. With a large screen for game playing and movie watching, a seamless speaker bar with mind-blowing sound, and a pre-programmed Function F1 key that allows you to turn off the touch pad while gaming, the Sony engineers considered every detail. You even get a backlit keyboard so you can play and work with the lights turned down.

Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies

The versatile Blu-Ray Disc™ player drive on the F Series 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 stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc™ technology is the ultimate way to enjoy your entertainment.

The True Beauty of Displays

Measuring an impressive 16.4” and sporting a cinema-inspired 16:9 aspect ratio, the 1920 X 1080 Full HD resolution widescreen display lets you view your games and movies in impeccable detail with amazing color and contrast from virtually any angle. And with the anti-glare coating, distracting reflections are minimized.

Dedicated Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M 1GB graphics card gives a performance boost to your day-to-day processor functions for an optimized overall computing experience whether your gaming or performing everyday tasks.

Product Specifications

Display

  • Screen Size : 16.4"
  • Resolution : 1920 x 1080
  • Display Technology : Full HD
  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Surface Treatment : Clear like AG

Storage

  • Storage Type : Serial ATA
  • Storage Capacity : 640GB4
  • Storage Technology : 5400rpm

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio with S-FORCE® Front Surround and Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v3

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 90 days
  • International Service : Yes
  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 888-476-69727
  • Priority Phone Support : 239-768-76057

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Play/Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Wireless On/Off
  • Pointing Device : Touchpad (Gesture supported)

Processor

  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i5-2410M
  • Processor Technology : Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology, HT Technology Supported
  • Processor Speed : 2.30GHz1 with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.90GHz2
  • Processor Cache : 3MB

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 6GB (4GB x 1 + 2GB x 1)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1333MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Optical Drive

  • Optical Drive Type : Blu-ray Disc™ Player ROM with DVD SuperMulti

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • USB 3.0 : 2
  • USB 2.0 : 1
  • VGA Output(s) : 1 (15 pin)
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Secure Digital (SD) Slot : 1
  • Memory Stick Duo™ : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1 (3D Supported)
  • i.LINK® Interface : 1 (4-pin S400)

Environmental Information

  • ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
  • EPEAT™ : Gold
  • ROHS® : Compliant

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5000mAh) - VGP-BPS21A
  • Default Brightness : Up to 5 hours9
  • Maximum Brightness : Up to 4 hours9
  • DVD Playback : Up to 3.5 hours9

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit (BILINGUAL)
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel®6, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition
  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2011 30-Day Trial Offer11

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M GPU
  • Graphics Video RAM : 1GB dedicated

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 104 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • 10-Key Numeric Pad : Yes
  • Backlit Keyboard : Yes

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Bluetooth® standard Ver.3.0 + HS
  • Ethernet Protocol : 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
  • WiFi Adapter : Atheros® 802.11b/g/n

Start-up Times

  • First Boot Time : 5 minutes, excluding end user interaction
  • Average Boot Time : 60 seconds
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 seconds

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 15.69" (W) x 1.31" - 1.70" (H) x 10.69" (D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 6.85 lbs. (with Standard Battery)

In the Box

  • Standard Lithium Ion Battery - VGP-BPS21A (5000mAh), AC Adapter - VGP-AC19V45, Power Cord.

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Reviewer: Pavlo (Pickering, Canada)

Date 25-Jun-2011

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Pros: Video viewing is excellent with high resolution, Fast performance

Cons: none

I am extremely satisfied with the computer. It is excellent value The keyboard is extremely good for me and the screen size is ideal for watching video. There are too many good features to mention them all.

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Reviewer: BenDiaz (Ottawa, Canada)

Date 29-Dec-2011

I've had this product forless than a month

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Best Laptop I ever owned

Pros: Amazing Laptop

Cons: Weight

Complete with Intel's powerful Core i5 processor, this F-Series Sony VAIO puts power and efficiency at your fingertips. Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT graphics let you enjoy the latest HD content - from movies to games - on the brilliant 16.4" high definition display. And an HDMI output allows for seamless connectivity with your home theatre.

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Reviewer: Monimute (Vancouver, Canada)

Date 14-Aug-2011

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Big Power in a Big Package

Pros: Great value for hardware, Vivid screen, BlueRay player, Powerful gaming laptop

Cons: Quite thick, somewhat heavy (about .85 pounds heavier than the average for its size)

I bought this laptop looking for portable power for gaming and it absolutely delivered. For the price, this is one of the most powerful machines available with its powerful Nvidia GPU, i5 processor with turboboost and 6 gigs of installed RAM (with room for 8) this will handle as much as can reasonably be asked of a laptop (Almost maxes out games like Dragon Age 2, Borderlands, Starcraft 2 and COD:Black Ops). The laptop looks great and the side-features like the backlit keyboard, the multimedia dashboard and textured touchpad really give it a luxury feel. The only thing stopping me from giving it a perfect score is that it is quite thick, understandably considering what's under the hood but this is definitely not a small piece of hardware. It also weighs somewhat more than other comparable laptops of its size. Ultimately, I was very happy with this purchase and other then a few gripes about its large frame I very much recommend this laptop to anyone in the market for a portable gaming and heavy duty computing solution or even a desktop alternative for those so inclined.

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  1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based on application.
  2. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors. Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration.
  3. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology enabled system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used.
  4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
  5. This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Office software on this PC.
  6. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.
  7. Mobile Broadband service sold separately.
  8. Norton™ Internet Security 2011 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.
  9. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.

Specifications subject to change. 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 ACTIVATIONPROCEDURES. 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.

©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, MOTION EYE, Exmor, S-Force, VAIO Care and Media Gallery are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Core 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.

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