Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.5"
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3210M / 2.5 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE / Intel HD Graphics 4000
RAM
4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.54 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Silver
DISPLAY Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Screen Size (Type) 15.5"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
PROCESSOR Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3210M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM76 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600
Rated Speed 1333 MHz
STORAGE Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
AUDIO & VIDEO Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE / Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Memory 1 GB
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
COMMUNICATIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Technology Lithium polymer
INPUT Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone output
Microphone input
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Operating System (OS) Windows 8
Software Included VAIO Update, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30 days subscription), VAIO Care, VAIO Gate, VAIO Transfer Support, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Adobe Reader 10, Sony PlayMemories Home, Imagination Studio VAIO Edition, Intel Anti-Theft Service (IATS) (90 days subscription), Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, VAIO Message Center, McAfee Parental Controls
MISCELLANEOUS Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512S1E
Dockable Yes
Security Fingerprint reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), charging via USB
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years

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