The VAIO T Series 14 SVT14112CXS 14" Ultrabook Computer from Sony is built with the features and performance you need every day to stay connected and be entertained. Measuring 0.82" thin and weighing just over 4 pounds, the VAIO T Series 14 Ultrabook features a full-flat design that makes it easy to carry or place in a travel bag. The body sports a silver mist finish for a stylish look. The system is also loaded with Sony's Media Apps, which allows you to access your music, photos and videos as well as your social networks across all Sony devices.
The VAIO T Series 14 Ultrabook features the Windows 8 (64-bit) operating system. With a more simplified desktop screen, Windows 8 now uses tiles that update in real-time, providing faster access to news, weather forecasts, sports scores, social network updates and more. Windows 8 provides a much more unique user experience compared to its predecessor.
The system is powered by a dual-core Ivy Bridge 1.8GHz Intel Core i3-3217U processor. It also has 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM, 532GB of storage space (500GB HDD + 32GB SSD), a SuperMulti DVD burner, a 2-in-1 digital media card reader, 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam and microphone. There are also stereo speakers with xLOUD and Clear Phase technology.
Hardware
Dual-Core Ivy Bridge Intel Core Performance
This VAIO T Series 14 Ultrabook houses an Ivy Bridge 1.8GHz Intel Core i3-3217U processor. With a dedicated 3MB L3 cache and 4GB of DDR3 RAM, you'll be able to experience a smooth and seamless multitasking experience
Bold and Bright
The 14" 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 1366 x 768 native resolution provided by integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000. The display also has a glossy, anti-reflective coating which provides better color intensity while reducing glare
Sensational Sound
The integrated stereo speakers utilize Clear Phase and xLOUD technologies. Clear Phase delivers richer sound while xLOUD enhances speaker volume without sacrificing quality
Simple Multi-Gesture Touchpad
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 netbook 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 netbook 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 netbook can stay in sleep mode for days
Ultraportable
The VAIO T Series 14 Ultrabook features a full-flat design that abandons traditional bulky batteries, unnecessary seams and protruding ports. The SuperMulti DVD burner is even slot-loading to remove the need for a tray. Measuring 0.82" thin and weighing just over 4 pounds, the VAIO T Series 14 Ultrabook is easy to carry and take with you while you're on the road
Hybrid Hard Drive
With a Hybrid Hard Drive (HHD), you get the storage space of a traditional mechanical hard drive and the speed of a solid state drive. With a total of 532GB of storage space, you'll be able to access your data faster and boot up quicker than the standard hard drive
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 the VAIO T Series 14 Ultrabook are four powerful Sony applications:Movie Studio Platinum ACID Music Studio Sound Forge Audio Studio DVD Architect Studio
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
Seamless Integration of Multi-Touch Gestures
Windows 8 supports multi-touch gestures. Now, you can use your keyboard, mouse or the touchpad using simple gestures. Whether you're browsing apps, reading a book or typing on the go with touch, you'll be able to seamlessly switch between all three interactive components. With the touchpad, Windows 8 allows you to use multi-touch gestures, such as swipe, drag, tap, slide, pinch-to-zoom and more
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