Power

Battery Type

Large Lithium Ion Battery (7950mAh)

DVD Playback

Up to 3 hours9

Default Brightness

Up to 4.5 hours9

Maximum Brightness

Up to 4.5 hours9

Start-up Times

 

Average Resume Time from Suspend

2 seconds

Average Boot Time

60 seconds

First Boot Time

5 minutes, excluding end user interaction

General

 

Action Buttons

VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless On/Off

Pointing Device

Touchpad (Gesture supported)

Accessories

 

Supplied Accessories

Large Lithium Ion Battery (7950mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

 

 

 

 

1.GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based on application.

2.Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors. Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration.

3.Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology enabled system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used.

4.1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

5.Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition, version of device driver and total system memory size.

6.This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Office software on this PC.

7.For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.

8.Requires TV Adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray Disc™ or other protected content playback.

9.Estimates based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance varies based on configurable options, settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

11.Norton™ Internet Security 2011 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

12.Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.

Specifications subject to change. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Certain Microsoft products included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATIONPROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.

©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, MOTION EYE, VAIO Care and Media Gallery are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Core are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Blu-ray Disc and its logo is a trademark. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Norton Internet Security is a trademark of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.

Updated: June 10, 2011

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A8N-SLI specifications

The Sony A8N-SLI is a motherboard that was designed to cater to the high-performance needs of PC gamers and enthusiasts. Launched during a time when dual graphics configurations were starting to become mainstream, it used the NVIDIA nForce4 SLI chipset, which allowed users to run two NVIDIA graphics cards simultaneously. This SLI technology changed the landscape of gaming performance, enhancing frame rates and providing richer graphics, making it a popular choice for gamers seeking maximum performance.

One of the key features of the A8N-SLI is its support for AMD's Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 X2 processors. This compatibility allowed users to take advantage of the Athlon series' 64-bit architecture, which significantly enhanced computing power and multitasking capabilities compared to traditional 32-bit processors. Coupled with an impressive front-side bus speed of up to 2000 MT/s and support for DDR memory up to 4GB, the motherboard ensured that users could experience fast processing and quick loading times in games and applications.

In terms of connectivity, the A8N-SLI offered a variety of options for expansion and peripherals. It featured multiple PCIe slots, along with traditional PCI slots, providing flexibility for adding sound cards, network cards, or additional peripherals. The onboard SATA connectors supported RAID configurations, allowing enthusiasts to maximize storage performance and data redundancy.

The design of the A8N-SLI included advanced cooling solutions, a critical feature for overclockers and performance seekers. With effective heat dissipation techniques, including heat pipes and strategically placed heatsinks, the motherboard helped maintain optimal temperatures, reducing the risk of overheating during intensive gaming sessions.

Another notable technology in the A8N-SLI is its robust BIOS, which provided users with advanced tweaking options for fine-tuning performance settings. Users could adjust voltages, clock speeds, and memory timings, allowing for a tailored performance experience. The motherboard's compatibility with both Windows and Linux operating systems added to its versatility, appealing to a wide range of users.

In summary, the Sony A8N-SLI motherboard combined cutting-edge features, robust technologies, and user-friendly design, making it a compelling choice for PC builders and gamers in its era. Its SLI readiness, solid compatibility with AMD processors, and expansion options positioned it as a key player in high-performance computing.