Sony SVT21218CXB Specification Guide

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

on application.

2. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 

and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 are only available on select Intel® processors. 

Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, 

and system configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/turbo.

4. 1 GB = one billion bytes.  Actual formatted capacity will be less.  

8. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be 

available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.

9. (WiDi) Requires an Intel® Wireless Display-enabled system, compatible adapter, and 

TV. 1080p and other protected content playback only available on 3rd or 4th generation 

Intel® Core™ processor based PCs with built-in visuals enabled, a compatible adapter 

and media player, and supporting Intel® WiDi software and graphics driver installed. 

Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see

www.intel.com/go/widi.

10. Based on Sony engineering testing.  Actual performance may vary considerably 

based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmen-

tal conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors.  Maximum battery capacity will 

normally decrease with time and use.

12. Kaspersky Internet Security 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 Kaspersky Internet Security to continue to be protected from cybercriminals, 

identify theft, viruses, and other threats.

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

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

efficiency.

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UPC: 027242963429 / Updated: October 22, 2013

Specifications

Processor

Processor Type

Intel® Core™ i7-4558U

Processor Technology

Dual Core

Processor Speed

2.80GHz

1

 with Intel® 

Turbo Boost Technology 

up to 3.30GHz

2

Processor Cache

4MB

Display

Screen Size

21.5"

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Touch Technology

Capacitive 

Touchscreen

Display Technology

Full HD, Triluminos 

Display for Mobile

Backlight Technology

LED

Memory

Installed Memory

16GB (8GB x 2)

Memory Type/Speed

DDR3L / 1600MHz

Max. Memory

Fixed

Graphics

Graphics Processor

Intel® Iris™ Graphics 

5100

Graphics Video RAM

Internal

Maximum Resolution 

HDMI

1920 x 1080

Storage

Storage Type

Serial ATA Hybrid

Storage Capacity

1TB + 8GB NAND Flash 

Hybrid

4

Storage Technology

5400rpm Hybrid

Hardware

Camera

HD Web Camera 

powered by Exmor R® 

for PC and microphone

Keyboard

Wireless QWERTY, 103 

keys with 2.0mm stroke 

and 19.05mm pitch

10-Key Numeric Pad

Yes

Audio

Sound System

Intel® High Definition 

Audio with ClearAudio+

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In

1

USB 3.0

1 + 1 (Charge)

HDMI® Output(s)

1

Headphone Output + 

Microphone Input

1

Memory Stick + Secure 

Digital

1

Wireless/Networking

Bluetooth® Technology

Bluetooth Standard (4.0 

+ HS)

Ethernet Protocol

1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX 

/ 10BASE-T

Wi-Fi® Adapter

Intel® Dual Band 

Wireless-N 7260 

(802.11a/b/g/n)

WiDi Ready

Yes - Intel® Wireless 

Display Technology

9

NFC

Yes

Software

Operating System

Genuine Windows® 8 

64-bit

Supplied Software

Microsoft® Office 

trial, VAIO Care™, 

PlayMemories Home™, 

ArtRage® Studio

Anti-Virus Software

Kaspersky® Internet 

Security 30-Day Trial 

Offer

12

Sony Imagination 

Studio™ VAIO Edition

Movie Studio Platinum, 

ACID® Music Studio, 

Sound Forge® Audio 

Studio and DVD 

Architect™ Studio

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term

1 Year

Toll-Free Phone Support

888-476-6972

8

Priority Phone Support

239-768-7605

8

Environmental Information

ENERGY STAR®

5.1

ROHS®

Compliant

EPEAT™

Silver

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.)

20.62" (W) x 1.40" - 

12.22" (H) x 6.86" - 12.64" 

(D)

Weight (Approx.)

8.60 lbs. (with Internal 

Battery)

Power

Battery Type

Internal Lithium Ion 

Battery (VGP-BPS34 

3650mAh)

Battery Life

Up to 2 hours and 30 

minutes

10

General

Action Buttons

ASSIST, Windows

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Internal Lithium Ion 

Battery (VGP-BPS34 

3650mAh), AC Adapter, 

Power Cord, AA 

Batteries x 2, , Wireless 

Keyboard (VGP-WKB15), 

Wireless Laser Mouse 

(VGP-WMS22)

Colors

Color

Black