Sony SVE1512JCX SVE1512JCXW Leaflet

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. 

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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.  

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6. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition, 

version of device driver and total system memory size.

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

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

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

hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental condi-

tions, wireless connectivity and other factors.  Maximum battery capacity will normally 

decrease with time and use.

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Features and specifications subject to change without notice.  Non-metric weights and 

measures are approximate.

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UPC: 027242863156 / Updated: October 24, 2012

Specifications

Processor

Processor Type

Intel® Core™ i5-3210M

Processor Technology

Dual Core

Processor Speed

2.50GHz

1

 with Intel® 

Turbo Boost Technology 

up to 3.10GHz

2

Processor Cache

3MB

Display

Screen Size

15.5"

Resolution

1366 x 768

Backlight Technology

LED

Memory

Installed Memory

6GB (4GB + 2GB)

Memory Type/Speed

DDR3/1600MHz

Max. Memory

8GB

Graphics

Graphics Processor

Intel® HD Graphics 4000

Graphics Video RAM

Internal

6

Maximum Resolution 

VGA

1920 x 1200

Maximum Resolution 

HDMI

1920 x 1080

Storage

Storage Type

Serial ATA

Storage Capacity

750GB

4

Storage Technology

5400rpm

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Type

Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Optical Drive Support - 

Blu-ray Disc™

Read Only

Optical Drive Support - 

CD/DVD

Read / Write

Hardware

Camera

1.3 MP HD web camera 

powered by Exmor® for 

PC and microphone

Keyboard

QWERTY, 103 keys with 

1.7mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

10-Key Numeric Pad

Yes

Backlit Keyboard

Yes

Audio

Sound System

Intel® High Definition 

Audio with xLOUD™ 

and Clear Phase™ 

Technology

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In

1

USB 3.0

1 (Charge)

USB 2.0

3

VGA Output(s)

1

Headphone Output

1

Microphone Input

1

Secure Digital (SD) Slot

1

Memory Stick Duo™

1

HDMI® Output(s)

1

Wireless/Networking

Bluetooth® Technology

Bluetooth® Standard 

(4.0 + HS)

Ethernet Protocol

1000BASE-T/100BASE-

TX/10BASE-T

WiFi Adapter

Atheros® WB225 

(802.11b/g/n)

Software

Operating System

Genuine Windows® 8 

64-bit

Supplied Software

Microsoft Office 

trial, VAIO Care™, 

PlayMemories Home™

Anti-Virus Software

Kaspersky® Internet 

Security 30-Day Trial 

Offer

12

Sony Creative Software

Vegas® Movie Studio 

HD Platinum, ACID® 

Music Studio, Sound 

Forge® Audio Studio

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term

1 Year

Onsite/In-Home Service

Yes

13

International Service

Yes

5

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.)

14.65" (W) x 1.00" - 1.32" 

(H) x 9.99" (D)

Weight (Approx.)

5.97 lbs. (with Standard 

Battery)

Power

Battery Type

Standard Lithium Ion 

Battery (4000mAh)

Default Brightness

Up to 2 hours and 45 

minutes

10

General

Action Buttons

VAIO, ASSIST, WEB

Pointing Device

Clickable Touchpad 

(Gesture Supported)

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium Ion 

Battery (4000mAh), AC 

Adapter, Power Cord

Colors

Color

Seafoam White