Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512X9E Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.5" - IPS
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
6 GB (1 x 2 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
640 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512X9E
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.54 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Black
DISPLAY Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512X9E
Screen Size (Type) 15.5" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Anti-reflective, Auto Luminance Control, VAIO Display Plus
PROCESSOR Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512X9E
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 HM77 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512X9E
RAM 6 GB (1 x 2 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 SVS1512X9E
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 640 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
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 SVS1512X9E
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
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 SVS1512X9E
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 3G
Controller Qualcomm Gobi 3000
BATTERY Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512X9E
Technology Lithium polymer
INPUT Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512X9E
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS1512X9E
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 SVS1512X9E
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 Pro
Software Included VAIO Update, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30 days subscription), VAIO Care, VAIO Gate, VAIO Transfer Support, 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 SVS1512X9E
Dockable Yes
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, 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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