Sony VPCCB3AFX, VPCCB3AFX-B Marketing Specifications

VPCCB3AFX/B

Packing the latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors, the C Series is primed
to deliver remarkable performance with enhanced visual prowess. Destined to
turn heads wherever you go, you'll have the ultimate stunner.

Illuminate your senses

The VAIO® C Series laptop features a 15.5” Full HD panel on the so you can
experience full 1080P. The spacing between the keys is precisely engineered
to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience with a user-friendly
touch and feel. Plus you have an integrated numeric key pad ideal for fast and
accurate entry of numeric data with just one hand. And to make it even easier
to nd the right keys – whether typing day or night, in the dark or light – an LED
backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating
the lettering. Destined to turn heads wherever you go, you'll have the ultimate
stunner.

A POWERFUL PRESENCE

As the most popular family member, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5
processor features Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 that increases your PC’s
speed automatically. With greater speed and responsiveness, we deliver visibly
smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. See and feel
performance with a visible dierence. Get the visibly smart processor with a

2

boost.

Transfer heavy les like video, photos and more between a multitude of devices
like compatible external hard drives and cameras. Sporting a speedy and
reliable USB 3.0 port—the latest and fastest USB transfer technology available—
reach up to 10x faster than USB2.0.

The wireless way to enjoy PC content on a
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, Blu-ray Disc™ movies, online TV shows, and more, all with great
image clarity up to 1080p. Simply connect an adapter (sold separately) to your
TV and follow a few simple steps.

Get portability, performance and multimedia entertainment in an exclusive
laptop. A 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor and Blu-ray Disc™ drive give you
visibly smart performance and amazing picture quality all in a one-of-a-kind
design.

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Specications

Processor

Processor Type Intel® Core™ i5-2430M

Processor
Technology

Processor Speed

Processor Cache 3MB

Display

Screen Size 15.5"

Resolution 1920 x 1080

Display
Technology

Backlight
Technology

Memory

Installed Memory 4GB (4GB x 1)

Memory Type/
Speed

Max. Memory 8GB

Graphics

Graphics
Processor

Graphics Video
RAM

Storage

Storage Type Serial ATA

Storage Capacity 640GB

Storage
Technology

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Type Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Optical Drive
Support - Blu-ray
Disc™

Optical Drive
Support - CD/DVD

Hardware

Camera

Keyboard

10-Key Numeric
Pad

Backlit Keyboard Yes

Audio

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, soware and system conguration.

4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

5. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition,
version of device driver and total system memory size.

6. Microso® Oce Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertis­ing. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.

7. For some third party soware, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be
available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.

8. Requires TV Adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray Disc™ or
other protected content playback.

9. Estimates based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably
based on hardware conguration, soware, power management settings, environmen-

Dual Core

1

with Intel®

2.40GHz
Turbo Boost Technology
up to 3.00GHz

2

Full HD

LED

DDR3/1333MHz

Intel® HD Graphics 3000

5

Internal

4

5400rpm

Read Only

Read / Write

Built-in HD web camera
powered by Exmor™
sensor and microphone

QWERTY, 103 keys with

1.7mm stroke and

19.05mm pitch

Yes

Intel® High Denition

Sound System

Audio with Dolby®
Home Theater®
Technology v4

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In 1

USB 3.0 1

USB 2.0 3

VGA Output(s) 1

Headphone
Output

1

Microphone Input 1

Secure Digital (SD)
Slot

1

HDMI® Output(s) 1

Memory Stick
Duo™

1

Wireless/Networking

Bluetooth®
Technology

Ethernet Protocol

WiFi Adapter

WiDi Ready

Bluetooth Integrated
Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)

1000BASE-T/100BASE­TX/10BASE-T

Intel® Centrino®
Wireless-N 1000

Yes - Intel® Wireless
Display Technology

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Soware

Operating System

Supplied Soware

Adobe® Creative
Soware

Anti-Virus Soware

Genuine Windows® 7
Home Premium with
Service Pack 1 64-bit

Microso® Oce
Starter with reduced­functionality versions
of Word and Excel®
VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO
Edition

Adobe Acrobat
Standard 9.0, Adobe
Photoshop® Elements

8.0, Adobe Premiere®
Elements 8.0

Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-Day
Trial Oer

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6

,

Service and Warranty Information

Toll-Free Phone
Support

Onsite/In-Home
Service

International
Service

Limited Warranty
Term

tal conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will
normally decrease with time and use.

11. Norton™ Internet Security 2012 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO
PC. You need to activate the soware for the product to work. Aer your 30-days are
nished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers
and identify the.

12. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.

26. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Specications subject to change. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
Certain Microso 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 Microso’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the
product, or upon certain reinstallations of the soware product(s) or recongurations
of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may
apply).

888-476-6972

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Yes

26

Yes

1 Year

7

Priority Phone
Support

239-768-7605

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Environmental Information

ENERGY STAR® 5.0

EPEAT™ Gold

ROHS® Compliant

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions
(Approx.)

Weight (Approx.)

14.77" (W) x 1.24" - 1.56"
(H) x 9.88" (D)

6.30 lbs. (with Standard
Battery)

Power

Battery Type

DVD Playback Up to 3 hours

Default Brightness

Maximum
Brightness

Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5300mAh)

9

Up to 5 hours 40

9

minutes

Up to 5 hours

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General

Action Buttons

Pointing Device

VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,
Wireless On/O

Touchpad (Gesture
supported)

Accessories

Supplied
Accessories

Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5300mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord

Colors

Color Bolt Black

This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy
eciency.
©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas,
ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care Media Gallery and the Sony make.believe logo 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. Microso, Windows and Excel
are registered trademarks of the Microso 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 aliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.
UPC: 027242838970 / Updated: September 22, 2011