Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
13.3"
Resolution
1600 x 900 (WXGA++)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3520M / 2.9 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE / Intel HD Graphics 4000
RAM
12 GB (1 x 8 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.46 cm x 2.28 cm
Weight 1.61 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Gun metal | Metallic
DISPLAY Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Screen Size (Type) 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (WXGA++)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Auto Brightness Control, anti-reflective, VAIO Display Premium
PROCESSOR Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
CPU Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3520M / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM77 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
RAM 12 GB (1 x 8 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600
Rated Speed 1333 MHz
STORAGE Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
RAID Level RAID 0
Optical Drive BD-RE - slot-load
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 5x (BD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) / 4x (BD-R) / 4x (BD-R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) / 2x (BD-RE) / 2x (BD-RE DL)
AUDIO & VIDEO Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE / Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Memory 2 GB VRAM
Video System Features Sony Hybrid Graphic System
Camera Yes
Resolution 1.31 Megapixel
Camera Features Exmor Technology
Video Resolutions 1280 x 1024
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Home Theater v4
Audio Features xLOUD
COMMUNICATIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G
Technology GPRS, UMTS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE
Controller Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7710
Max Transfer Rate 100 Mbps
BATTERY Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Technology Lithium polymer
INPUT Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Interfaces LAN
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone output
HDMI
VGA
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included VAIO Update, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30 days subscription), VAIO Care, VAIO Gate, VAIO Transfer Support, Adobe Reader 10, Sony PlayMemories Home, Intel Anti-Theft Service (IATS) (90 days subscription), Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, VAIO Message Center, McAfee Parental Controls
MISCELLANEOUS Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A2Z9E
Dockable Yes
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), charging via USB, anti-shock hard drive, SSD with internal RAID 0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years

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