Sony VPCEA3GGX-BJ, VPCEA3GGX Marketing Specifications

VPCEA3GGX/BJ

VAIO - Notebook EA

Standout from the crowd

REDISCOVER YOUR FAVORITES

Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery™ software. Developed with design in mind, Media Gallery 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.

Instantly get the scoop on your favorite artist with built-in GraceNote™ support while an integrated YouTube™ search engine automatically seeks out and suggests music videos, interviews and other content related to the song being played.

Gesture Control introduces a whole new way to control content playing within Media Gallery. Using advanced technology, Media Gallery includes the ability to utilize your integrated webcam to detect specific hand movements that command the player to play, pause, skip forward or back through a song, video or slideshow.

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE

Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ i5 - 460M processor (2.53GHz ). The VAIO® EA Series laptop comes pre-installed with Genuine Windows® 7 Professional

64-bit

Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 includes reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel® only, with advertising.

Store your favorite movies, important documents, and cherished family photos on the roomy 500GB

hard drive.

The 14" (1366x768) widescreen , LED backlit display uses power-efficient LCD technology and delivers dazzling colors and picture clarity.

SUPERIOR SUPPORT FOR YOUR VAIO® COMPUTER

Not a PC Expert? Don't know what a "de-frag" is? No problem. We've designed an easy-to

use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO® PC with just a few clicks. An ASSIST button on the keyboard panel that puts this helpful program right at your fingertips.

Enjoy the convenience and accessibility of In-home and International service with the Sony standard limited warranty

With In-home service, when possible we'll come to you to repair your PC for a variety of issues.

International service provides you with coverage in over 40 countries; Sony helps assure that your VAIO® laptop will have a broad range of services and support when you travel.

Optional Sony extended service plans are available to extend your limited warranty coverage up to 4 years from the date of your PC purchase.

Enjoy performance and multimedia entertainment in an affordable 14” widescreen laptop. Add to that an Intel® Core

™ i5 processor, loads of RAM and amazing picture

quality; you’ll have everything you need in one sleek package.

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Last Updated: 10/29/2010

VPCEA3GGX/BJ

VAIO - Notebook EA

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Laptop Action Buttons:

VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless on /

off

Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi-

Finger)

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke

and 19.05mm pitch

Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and

microphone with face-tracking technology

Processor

Type:

Intel® Core™ i5 -

460M

Speed: 2.53GHz w/Turbo boost up to (2.80GHz) L3 Cache:

3MB

Memory

Installed: 4GB (2GBx2) Maximum: 8GB Type/Speed: DDR3/1066MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 500GB Speed: 5400rpm

Type:

Serial ATA

Optical Drive

BD-R DL Read:

8x max

BD-R Read:

8x max

BD-RE DL Read:

8x max

-RE Read: 8x max

BD-ROM Read:

8x max

Blu

-ray Disc™ Support: Read Only (BD-

ROM)

CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-

RW)

DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-

RAM)

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick

PRO™ (STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard

® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot

Audio

Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio

Display

Screen Size:

14"

Resolution:

1366 x 768

Back Light Technology: LED

Graphics

Processor:

ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5145

Premium Graphics

Video RAM: 512MB of dedicated video RAM

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack: 1 Microphone Input:

USB Port(s): 4 USB (one shared with eSATA) VGA Output(s):

DC-

In:

Ethernet Connection (s):

Internal Microphone:

HDMI™

Output(s):

Power

Battery Type:

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion

Battery

DVD Playback:

Up to 2.5 hours

Standard

Capacity Battery

Default Brightness:

Up to 3.5 hours

Standard Capacity Battery Up to 5 hours

Large Capacity Battery

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Maximum Brightness:

Up to 3 hours

Standard Capacity Battery Up to 4.5 hours

Large Capacity Battery

Start-up Times

Average Boot Time:

60 sec

Average Resume Time from Suspend:

2 sec

First Boot Time: 5 min

Wireless/Networking

Ethernet Protocol:

10Base-T/100Base-

TX/1000Base

Ethernet Speed:

Fast Ethernet (RJ

-45)

Wi-

Fi:

802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP

(2.1 + EDR)

Software

Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7

Professional 64-bit

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office 2010

Starter

Anti

-Virus Software:

Norton Internet Security

™ 2010

30-Day Trial Offer

System Maintenance and Support:

VAIO Care™ -

System diagnostics and maintenance

Sony® Creativity Suite:

PMB

– VAIO® Edition Import, organize, edit and publish in one easyto-use program VAIO® Media Gallery - Bring forgotten favorites to life *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support:

1 year toll-

free technical assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, please call 239-768-7605 .

Online and Email Support: Available at

http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Onsite/In

-Home Service: 1 year limited warranty

with Onsite/In-Home Service

. See actual

warranty for details.

International Service:

1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.

Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty .

See actual warranty for details.

Environmental Information

EPEAT™: Gold RoHS®: Compliant ENERGY STAR®: 5.0

Dimensions

Weight: 5.2 lbs (with standard capacity battery) Measurements:

13.60"(W) x 1.07"(H) x 9.39"(D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

(3500mAh)

AC Adapter Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30) Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS22A) VAIO Backpack (VGP-CCB6/B) Keyboard Skin (VGP-KBV4) Reversible Carrying Case (VGP-AMC9) Campus Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB14/B) Bluetooth®

Interchangeable Mouse (VGP

-BMS15)

Bluetooth® Interchangeable Mice Covers (VGP-

BMC15)

Color: Matte Black UPC Code: 027242813816

1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.

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2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. 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. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

7. Rating based upon laboratory testing. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

8. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC) or write to Sony Electronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the aplicable software vendor. Long distance charges may apply

10. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

11. 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.

12. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary.

13. Norton Internet Security™ 2010 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.

14. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be available in all locations.

15. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI

™

connector.

Image quality will vary.

16. Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.

17. Excluding end user interaction

18. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth

® devices vary.

Computer Interface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. ©2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, MagicGate and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Blu-ray Disc and the Blu-ray Disc logo are trademarks. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY STAR is a registered U.S. trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.