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Sony VAIO SE1 Series VPCSE13FX/S 15.5-Inch Laptop (Platinum Silver)From Sony List Price: $999.99 Price: $929.00 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Ships from and sold by DataVision Computer Video 3 new or used available from $929.00 Average customer review: (7 customer reviews)

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Step up to the power and portability of the Sony VAIO SE1 Series with its bold design, 15.5-inch LED-backlit display with Full HD 1080p resolution, second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processing, switchable hybrid graphics, and an innovative battery system that provides 5.75 hours of on-the-go productivity from the internal standard battery. And you can get up to 11.5 hours with an optional large-capacity sheet battery that fits underneath the laptop.
The SE1 Series features a fully flat design concept that abandons traditional bulky batteries, unnecessary seams and protruding ports. A seamless piece of brushed aluminum milled to precise specifications creates the core, chassis offering firm structural integrity while creating bold clean contours.
It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which increases speed automatically for whatever you're doing. Additionally, this VAIO laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality.
This SE1 series laptop (model VPCSE13FX/S) in platinum silver features a speedy USB 3.0 port--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices.
This VAIO laptop comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).

Free Yourself From the Cord

Leveraging the latest innovations in lithium polymer technology, the battery of the SE1 Series is integrated into the PC and conforms to the contours of the chassis offering a thinner battery profile while still supplying up to 5.75 hours of battery life.
This concept even extends to the optional large capacity sheet battery and leaves behind the traditional bulky and protruding long-life batteries of the past. Attaching directly to the standard capacity battery and by working in tandem with it, you can enjoy up to 11.5 hours of total combined battery life--helping to keep you unplugged longer (sheet battery not included).

Second Generation Intel Core i5 Power

As the most popular family member, the second generation Intel Core i5 processor delivers visibly smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

Intel Wireless Display Capable

With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, you'll be able to cut down on the cluttered mass of wires surrounding your work station and stop crowding around your laptop screen to enjoy vivid pictures, video and other content. You'll enjoy great image clarity and sound without sacrificing quality and without wires. Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you're off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

Premium Hybrid Graphics

The VAIO SE1 Series puts you in control by offering a Hybrid Graphics system that allows you to easily set your system to deliver powerful AMD Radeon graphics performance when you need it and energy savings when you don’t. Plus, you can even adjust your performance level on the fly without needing to reboot. A simple hardware switch enables you to choose between two settings:

Select Speed for maximum power while multi-tasking or running heavier applications . Select Stamina to conserve energy and extend battery life for light computing and mobile scenarios .

Convenient Backlit Keyboard

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the SE1 Series laptop features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. And to make it even easier to find the right keys--whether typing day or night, in the dark or light--an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering.

Hardware Buttons

The SE1 Series laptop also comes with three special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB to help you get where you want to go with a simple touch of a button.

Select the WEB button for one touch access to the web without full boot up into Windows. Press the VAIO button and instantly launch Media Gallery software to enjoy all your photos and music in a whole new way. ASSIST button links directly to VAIO Care software that helps maintain and troubleshoot any PC issues for optimal performance.

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Key Specifications 15.5-inch LED-backlit display with 1920 x 1080 resolution for native Full HD 1080p viewing 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-2430M dual-core processor (3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache) 640 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM) 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum) Hybrid graphics switches between discrete AMD Radeon HD 6470M (with 512 MB of dedicated video RAM) and integrated Intel HD graphics 8x multi-format CD/DVD drive Built-in stereo speakers with fourth-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement technologies Up to 5.75 hours of battery life at default brightness (5 hours at maximum brightness; 3.67 hours of DVD playback) Dimensions and Weight: 14.97 x 10.08 x 0.97 inches (WxDxH); 4.40 pounds

Wireless & Networking Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks. Intel Wireless Display capabilities enables you to wirelessly stream videos, photos and music from your hard drive, home network, or the internet straight to your HDTV. Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with wireless stereo music streaming (embedded A2DP profile). Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Connectivity & Expansion 1 ultra-fast USB 3.0 port with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals). 2 standard USB 2.0 ports HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. VGA video output (analog, RGB) Memory Stick Duo slot Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards) Microphone and headphone jacks Port replicator connector

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What's in the Box Sony VAIO SE1 laptop (model VPCSE13FX/S); internal lithium-polymer battery (4400 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions Included Software Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer) Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability). Environmental Specifications Energy Star 5.0 Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact. RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.