Sony VAIO E Series 17 SVE1713CCXB 17.3" Notebook Computer (Sharkskin Black)

Hardware

Quad-Core Ivy Bridge Intel Core i7 Performance

This VAIO E Series 17 notebook houses an Ivy Bridge Intel Core i7-3632QM processor. Its dual cores can run at 2.2GHz. The processor can also be overclocked up to 3.2GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. With a dedicated L3 cache and 4GB of DDR3 RAM, this VAIO E Series 17 notebook allows you to switch between applications quickly and efficiently

Bold and Bright

The 17.3" widescreen display includes LED backlight technology that helps ensure a bright display with lower power consumption for improved battery life. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution provided by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000

Listen Up

Integrated stereo speakers utilize the Clear Phase and xLoudClear Phase technologies, which delivers a richer, bolder and louder presence. xLoud technology enhances speaker volume without sacrificing quality

Clickable Touchpad with Gesture Support

Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos, and even rotate an image with the multi-gesture touchpad. And rather than clicking on a button, just click on the left or right mouse areas in order to activate those functions

Full Connectivity

For Internet access, you have a choice of using the built-in 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 jack or go wireless with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. You can use Bluetooth 4.0 to wirelessly connect to all your peripherals, such as a wireless mouse or keyboard. The HDMI port allows you to output video to an HDTV

The Handiest Port Around

Forgot to charge your phone or mp3 player? Just plug your device via USB cord into the USB sleep charge port and start charging. Even if this Sony VAIO notebook is shut down and not plugged in you can still use it. And don't forget that the USB 3.0 port is perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0

Rapid Wake

With Sony's own Rapid Wake technology, you never have to shut down your computer again. Simply close the lid to put this Sony VAIO notebook into sleep mode. Then, when you're ready to start again, resume in 2 seconds with your data safe and secure. If you are unplugged, don't worry about draining your battery. This Sony VAIO notebook can stay in sleep mode for days

PlayMemories Home

PlayMemories Home software makes organizing, editing and sharing your photos and videos easy. Instantly import and sort your content by event or date. Then transform your favorites from ordinary to extraordinary with intuitive adjustments and stunning filters. You can even create heartwarming slide-shows complete with transitions and soundtracks in 3 simple steps. Finally, share your picks privately with family and friends or on popular social networking sites like Facebook and YouTube. PlayMemories Online service can even securely store your content in the cloud allowing virtually all of your devices to access it anytime, anyplace

Sony's Media Apps

With Sony's Media apps, you get seamless connectivity across all of your Sony devices to your content. Share and play with it as you choose. Connect to your favorite social networks and share your favorite moments with family and friends. You will also have quick and easy access to the Sony Entertainment Network and other online content services for an endless array of content

Sony Imagination Studio VAIO Edition

Included with this VAIO E Series 17 notebook are four powerful Sony applications:

• Movie Studio Platinum
• ACID Music Studio
• Sound Forge Audio Studio
• DVD Architect Studio

Night Shift

The keyboard has LED backlight technology so you can use this VAIO E Series 17 notebook in low-lit environments

Windows 8

The Redesigned Start Screen

Windows 8 introduces a new Start screen, which has all the information you need in one place. Replacing the traditional Windows desktop screen with a more tablet style design featuring tiles. These tiles are customizable to your liking as well as update in real time. News, weather forecasts, sports, contacts, apps and more are available for you to use. It's all right there on the Start screen. If you prefer the traditional Start screen of Windows 7, you have the option to switch to it

To the Cloud

With Windows 8, you'll be able to bring all your personalized Start screens with you by signing into your Microsoft account. When signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your own Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history and browser favorites. You can also connect to your services as well, such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and more

Windows Store

In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is about. You can also see how other people rate apps. For certain apps, you can try it out before you buy it so you can make sure you absolutely want an app before you spend your hard-earned money on it