Sony VAIO VPC-W21FX/B 14-Inch Laptop (Black)

Sony VAIO CW: A Portable Expression of Yourself

The CW Series notebook features a 14-inch widescreen display in a thin-and-light chassis (see a larger schematic of all the CW's ports).

An attractive high-gloss bezel surrounds individual keys and they're generously spaced for comfortable typing with minimal errors (see larger image).

Instant on Web button delivers you straight to an Internet browser without ever booting up your computer into Windows.

Integrated Memory Stick and SD memory card readers.

Enjoying your media has never been more fun with the uniquely smart and easy-to-use Sony Creativity Suite. Get instantly organized with smart sorting features, create personal masterpieces with easy-to-use creative tools and rediscover forgotten music and memories with breakthrough technology that recommends content based on your unique listening and viewing habits.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Key Features

• Eye-catching black glossy exterior color with a gradient color on the palmrest to ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression.
• 14-inch XBRITE-ECO display with 1366 x 768-pixel high-def resolution
• 2.13 GHz Intel Core i3-330M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 cache). It comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing. 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.
• 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
• NVIDIA GeForce 310M with 256 MB of dedicated video memory (up to 2007 MB of total available graphics memory) provides up to 10 times the performance of integrated graphics with amazing visuals and Windows 7 compatibility. Let your GPU do the work for video playback with NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology--helping extend battery life, reducing fan noise, and freeing the CPU for multitasking.
• 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
• MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family.
• Built-in stereo speakers and headphone/line-out jack with Intel High Definition Audio
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• Memory card readers: Memory Stick PRO (Standard/Duo) slot with MagicGate functionality; Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
• ExpressCard /34 slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
• Three USB 2.0 for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players. Also includes FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals.
• HDMI output provides single-cable full 1080p connectivity and is complemented by an analog VGA output for standard monitors
• Instant on Web button delivers you straight to an Internet browser without ever booting up your computer into Windows.
• VAIO Care software offers simple do-it-yourself PC maintenance tool for tune-ups, troubleshooting and more
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• Up to 4 hours of battery life with included standard capacity battery
• Dimensions: 13.44 x 9.18 x 1.52 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 5.3 pounds
• Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (a 1-year international service plan is also available).
• Energy Star 5.0 certified
• Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
• RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony VAIO VPCCW21FX/B laptop, standard capacity rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual

It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial); Microsoft Works SE 9.0; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day trial); VAIO Creativity Suite includes VAIO Media Gallery and VAIO Media plus for accessing movies and photos stored on computers anywhere in your home.