Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E 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
8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
256 GB SSD

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.46 cm x 2.28 cm
Weight 1.59 kg
Colour Gun metal
DISPLAY Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
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
PROCESSOR Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
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 SVS13A1X9E
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600
Rated Speed 1333 MHz
STORAGE Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD
RAID Level RAID 0
Optical Drive BD-RE fixed
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 5x (BD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) / 6x (BD-R) / 4x (BD-R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) / 2x (BD-RE) / 2x (BD-RE DL)
AUDIO & VIDEO Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
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
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 SVS13A1X9E
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gobi3000 Technology
WWAN
Generation 3G
Max Transfer Rate 14.4 Mbps
BATTERY Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Life Up to 8 hours
INPUT Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
Interfaces LAN
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone output
HDMI
VGA
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
Software Included VAIO Update, VAIO Care, VAIO Gate, VAIO Transfer Support, VAIO Smart Network, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30 days trial), Sony PS3 Remote Play Software, Sony PS3 Remote Keyboard Software, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Windows Live Essentials 2011, Adobe Acrobat X Standard, Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0, Adobe Reader 10, McAfee Online Backup (Powered by Mozy) (30 days trial), Intel Anti-Theft Service (IATS) (1 year subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Sony VAIO S Series SVS13A1X9E
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 Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years

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