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Sony VAIO T Series SVT13124CXS 13.3-Inch Touch Ultrabook (Silver)

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Sony VAIO T Series SVT13124CXS 13.3-Inch Touch Ultrabook (Silver)

FEATURED Sony VAIO T Series SVT13124CXS 13.3-Inch Touch Ultrabook (Silver)

  • Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8 GHz
  • 4 GB DDR3
  • 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive, 32 GB Solid-State Drive
  • 13.3-Inch Screen
  • Windows 8

Sleek, responsive performance and extreme mobility meets the power of a touchscreen. Designed without compromise, it’s the ultimate travel companion and workhorse for purely business or simply pleasure. With a brushed aluminum shell, the latest storage technologies and long battery life, the only thing missing is you behind it.

Sony make . believe

Touch and go. Get up and go. Beautiful 13.3″ touchscreen display.
Love the convenience and mobility of tablets, but can’t imagine life without a keyboard? The T Series 13 Ultrabook™ was created for you. You want big-time battery life in a slender form factor that goes anywhere, from bedroom to boardroom. Check. It’s all right here, wrapped up in a beautiful brushed-aluminum design you’ll love to show off.
Spend less time waiting, and more time doing. Launch an application—it’ll be up and running in no time flat. With a HHD (Hybrid Hard Drive) you get the best of magnetic-hard disk drives and flash memory. Get faster access to your data, and faster boot up compared to a standard hard drive.
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTVs, this laptop features a capacitive touchscreen, for a more responsive touch experience. The unbelievably crisp picture quality makes your photos and movies more enjoyable. The 13.3” (1366 x 768) display includes an LED backlight that helps ensure a bright display with lower power consumption for improved battery life.

Technology

Touch Ultrabook™

The VAIO® T Series 13 Touch Ultrabook
has a glass touchscreen that extends over the bezel, perfect for finger-friendly Windows 8. You can have it all with this thin and light Ultrabook™ taking it with you anytime and anywhere. All wrapped up in a beautiful brushed-aluminum design you’ll
love to show off.

More ports than most

The T Series seamlessly integrates the ports that other Ultrabook PCs may lack, without adding extra heft to its slender, full-flat design. HDMI®, VGA and Gigabit Ethernet ports mean you can connect to your HDTV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, external monitor and more (cables sold separately).

ArtRage® Studio

ArtRage Studio is a stylish, intuitive painting and drawing package that makes it easy to produce natural looking artwork on your computer. Its wide range of artistic tools lets you get right down to the creative process without forcing you to learn complex or technical controls.


Product description and full feature list
The VAIO T-Series is equipped with the latest technology to bring you incredible
entertainment quality. Explore the full range of features and options below.
 


Beautiful 13.3″ touchscreen display
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTVs, this laptop features a capacitive touchscreen, for a more responsive touch experience. The unbelievably crisp picture quality makes your photos and movies more enjoyable. The 13.3” (1366 x 768) display includes an LED backlight that helps ensure a bright display with lower power consumption for improved battery life.

Touch Ultrabook™
The VAIO® T Series 13 Touch Ultrabook™ has a glass touchscreen that extends over the bezel, perfect for finger-friendly Windows 8. It’s designed with all the connectivity ports that other Ultrabook™ laptops may lack. You can have it all with this thin and light Ultrabook™ taking it with you anytime and anywhere.

ArtRage® Studio
ArtRage Studio is a stylish, intuitive painting and drawing package that makes it easy to produce natural looking artwork on your computer. Its wide range of artistic tools lets you get right down to the creative process without forcing you to learn complex or technical controls.

Full connectivity
VAIO PCs seamlessly integrate ports so you don’t have to carry a dongle. HDMI®, VGA and Gigabit Ethernet ports mean you can connect to your HDTV, Blu-ray Disc™ player, external monitor and more (cables sold separately). With the USB 3.0 port, transfer heavy files at speeds up to ten times faster than USB 2.0. Don’t forget the memory card slot for quick transfer of photos and videos.

Sony’s Media Apps
Experience your content like never before with Sony’s Media Apps. We bring together the very best of Sony’s state-of-the-art technologies to provide an exceptional experience. 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 discover moments with your friends. Quick and easy access to the Sony Entertainment Network and other online content services, for an endless array of content.

Easy to use multi-gesture,
buttonless touchpad

The multi-gesture touchpad is the most intuitive way to interact with your laptop. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos, and you can even rotate an image, and much more. Use your touchpad in the same way as if you were touching the screen. And rather than clicking on a button, just click on the left or right mouse areas in order to activate those functions.

Clear Phase™ & xLOUD™ technology enhance sound quality
Integrated stereo speakers utilize the Clear Phase™ and xLOUD™ technologies, which delivers a richer, bolder and louder presence. xLOUD technology enhances speaker volume without sacrificing quality.

Rapid Wake
With Sony’s own rapid wake technology, you never have to shut down your computer again. Whether you are done working for the day or just heading out to get some coffee, simply close the lid to put your PC into sleep mode. Then, when you’re ready to start again, resume in two seconds with your data safe and secure. If you are unplugged, don’t worry about draining your battery. Your PC can stay in sleep mode for days.3

HD web camera
You are now free to move about the room. While video chatting, that is. A built-in HD web camera with face tracking technology adjusts instantly to maintain focus as you move, while the Exmor® sensor helps guarantee a clear, bright picture even in dimly-lit rooms. And with select applications, you can use the webcam and a few simple hand gestures to turn pages, skip songs, adjust the volume and more.

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 the PC 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.

PC tune-ups and maintenance
made easy

With the newest version of VAIO Care™ software you get an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO PC. Just press the ASSIST button to effortlessly install and uninstall new software and drivers, use the visual interface to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues, create restore and recovery media, and connect with Sony phone, chat or online support when you need to talk with a Sony expert.

Support for your PC
There’s nothing standard about the standard Sony limited warranty on VAIO computers. We cover parts and labor on covered repairs. And we have extensive on-line support where you can chat with an associate and access drivers, software updates, FAQs, user forums and more. Or if you prefer, you can just call us on the phone.4 We are here to help.

Magic Buttons
Get what you need with the push of a button. Launch directly into the VAIO Care tune-up and maintenance tool with the ASSIST button, or press the WEB button to access the internet instantly without a full Windows boot-up. Press VAIO to launch PlayMemories Home™ or Media Gallery™ software to create movies, edit photos and enjoy your music in a whole new way. It’s fast and easy.

Specifications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i3-3217U
Processor Technology Dual Core
Processor Speed 1.80GHz6
Processor Cache 3MB
Display
Screen Size 13.3″
Resolution 1366 x 768
Touch Technology Capacitive
Touchscreen
Backlight Technology LED
Memory
Installed Memory 4GB (4GB x 17 Fixed
Onboard)
Memory Type/Speed DDR3/1600MHz
Max. Memory 8GB7
Graphics
Graphics Processor Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Video RAM Internal9
Maximum Resolution
VGA
1920 x 1200
Maximum Resolution
HDMI
1920 x 1080
Storage
Storage Type Serial ATA Hybrid
Storage Capacity 500GB + 32GB MLC
Hybrid
Storage Technology 5400rpm Hybrid

Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
USB 3.0 1 (Charge)
USB 2.0 1
VGA Output(s) 1
Headphone Output 1
HDMI® Output(s) 1
Memory Stick + Secure
Digital
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™,
ArtRage® Studio
Anti-Virus Software Kaspersky® Internet
Security 30-Day Trial
Offer12
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term 1 Year
International Service Yes8
Toll-Free
Phone Support
888-476-697210
Priority Phone
Support
239-768-760510

Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.1
ROHS® Compliant
EPEAT™ Silver
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 12.72″ (W) x 0.75″ (H)
x 8.90″ (D)
Weight (Approx.) 3.77 lbs. (with Internal
Battery)
Power
Battery Type Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery (4050mAh)
Default Brightness Up to 5 hours and 30
minutes11
General
Security Symantec™ Validation
and ID Protection
Service (VIP), Intel®
Anti-Theft Technology13
Action Buttons VAIO, ASSIST, WEB
Pointing Device Clickable Touchpad
(Gesture Supported)
Graphics
Supplied Accessories Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery (4050mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Audio
Sound System Intel® High Definition
Audio with xLOUD™
and Clear Phase™
Technology
Colors
Color Silver Mist


1. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology-enabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific
    hardware and software used. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology, visit http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

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.

3. Based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental conditions,
    wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.

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

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

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

7. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

8. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.

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

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

11. Based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental
     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. No system can provide absolute security under all conditions. Requires an enabled chipset, BIOS, firmware, and software, and a subscription with a capable service provider.
     Consult your system manufacturer and service provider for availability and functionality. Intel assumes no liability for lost or stolen data and/or systems or any other
     damages resulting thereof. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/anti-theft.
     Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, make.believe, VAIO, their respective logos, Exmor, Clear Phase, xLOUD, PlayMemories Home, and Media Gallery are trademarks of Sony. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Core and Ultrabook are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

3 Responses to “Sony VAIO T Series SVT13124CXS 13.3-Inch Touch Ultrabook (Silver)”

  1. Bchaseski says:
    65 of 70 people found the following review helpful
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Looks good, but then you turn it on and use it., November 30, 2012
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    Bchaseski (Northeast) –
    This review is from: Sony VAIO T Series SVT13124CXS 13.3-Inch Touch Ultrabook (Silver) (Personal Computers)

    I purchased the Core i5 model with 500gb hard drive with touch. I’ve been using this Ultrabook for about a week and here are my observations. I’m a software developer and am used to very heavy 17″ notebooks with quad-core processors, a dedicated video card, screaming SSD drives and tons of memory, so this is a huge departure from my ‘norm’.

    The size and weight are very good. Battery life seems to be just about at 5 hours with casual web surfing and a couple of 30 minute streaming videos from Hulu Plus. The processor (Core i5-xxxx) is fast and the combination of the mechanical 500GB hard drive and the 32gb SSD caching drive provide a fast experience. I looked into replacing both with a single 256GB SSD drive I had lying around and it is important to note that the 2.5″ drive bay in this is the slim-height kind (7mm). I figured this would be the case so I’m not deducting any stars for that, but it is important to note in case you think you can upgrade it with any old SSD drive. That being said, it is going to cost about $200 more for a compatible SSD drive and that would bump the price up to what it would’ve cost for a core i7 model with 8gb of ram and a 256gb hard drive pre-installed. I definitely wish I had realized that first as I would’ve bought that model instead!

    Screen is okay, definitely bright on the bright settings, however it is glossy and VERY REFLECTIVE. This is definitely a huge miss as my wife’s Lenovo Twist has a great screen that is matte and way more effective to watch/use in any kind of lighting condition compared to my ultrabook. The resolution is the lowest resolution I’ve had in quite some time and I definitely can say I am missing 1920X 1080 resolution, however I’ll get used to that and am not deducting any stars as I knew that when I ordered it. I installed Media Center into Windows 8 and hooked this up to a HD Homerun Prime (which is awesome!) and watching HD channels on this is nice, even on Wireless N. The glare however, is annoying in most lighting conditions.

    Touchscreen is good, albeit finicky. I also own a Microsoft Surface that has a terrific touchscreen. The same applications, such as IE10 “metro”, on the Surface work with all the gestures great. On the Sony, it sometimes takes many tries for the swipe down from the top of the screen to open the different tabs that are open or left-swipe in switches apps but doesn’t go ‘back’ in the browser as easily as my Surface. I don’t know if this can be corrected with any sensitivity settings as I haven’t looked into that.

    The keyboard is good. I type pretty quickly and the keys are spaced very well, have good travel, and keep up to my typing just fine. I don’t really like the location of certain function keys like Delete, but that’s something that I’ll get used to as I use it more for development. At the price of >$800 I paid, I would’ve really liked a backlit keyboard, but I knew this when buying it so I’m not deducting any stars for lack thereof, however – hey Sony – start putting backlit keyboards on your ultrabooks!!!

    The touchpad is quirky. I have read other reviews where this seems to be the case and I think I can adjust more settings but haven’t go down that path yet as I’m trying to get used to ‘what’s there by default’ before I make too many changes. On of the biggest annoyances is definitely that swiping anywhere close to the left-side of the touchpad will cycle through to the next application instead of moving my cursor to the right. I don’t know that I want to turn that feature off and am trying my best to keep my fingers towards the middle of the touchpad when wanting to move the mouse instead of having a Windows 8 gesture take over. More on this to come when I get more used to the Sony.

    FAN NOISE. This is a very common complaint everywhere on the web about these Ultrabooks. When I first unpackaged it and turned it on, the fan was screaming right away. Being that this is supposed to be a sleak & sexy ultrabook, I definitely have to deduct a bunch for this! I have a Dell Precision M6500 with a quad-core processor in it that doesn’t make nearly this much noise from the multiple fans in it. Granted, it has more room for cooling in it, but Sony should’ve been able to figure out it’s cooling/fan noise better with this. I really hope that in two years the fan doesn’t burn out and I need to replace it! It seems to be on almost constantly.

    Ports. This machine comes with 1 USB 3 and 1 USB 2 port on the left-hand side, which also is where the power core gets plugged in. It has a FULL sized HDMI port and D-sub port on the right, along with a gigabit network jack, SD slot (and memory stick pro), and a headset jack. I like the fact that I can use a regular HDMI cable to hook up to an external monitor or television instead of having to buy a special adapter for it. Kind of wish the D-Sub was a mini display port or mini hdmi or…

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  2. yamaharidr says:
    38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Fast, portable, and Cool, October 31, 2012
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    This review is from: Sony VAIO T Series SVT13124CXS 13.3-Inch Touch Ultrabook (Silver) (Personal Computers)

    Pros:
    Portable
    Fast
    TOUCH SCREEN!
    Fun to use
    Multi Touch Trackpad
    No heat issues..yet

    Cons:
    Only 2 USB Ports
    No CD Drive
    No Back lit Keyboard

    I am a full time student, so I am on my laptop off and on all day. The SSD is VERY useful for someone who constantly turns their computer on and off. Boot times are only a few seconds long, and the computer doesn’t lag at all once you unlock it. Apps are also pretty fast to load. (2-3 seconds)

    I was skeptical of the i3 processor, but it has worked flawlessly so far. But after finding out that it was a 3rd gen and a dual core, I felt more secure. I usually have at least four or so tabs open at once. Loading facebook, playing videos off youtube, having multiple tabs for homework, and running couple apps, while on the charger and with full brightness. I am happy to say that I have noticed no speed problems or lag, even with multiple youtube videos playing at once and a few other tabs open too. I havnt tried any photo or video editing or 3D games, but I probably will in the near future. But to be fair, this laptop isnt made for gamers anyway. Also, I havnt experienced any heating problems yet, other than just slightly warm.

    The trackpad is very easy to use, and It closely resembles that of one on a Mac Book. The multi touch is a big plus for me, for scrolling though web pages and such. But, this laptop truly shines with the touch screen. Windows 8 is basically made to be used with tablet, so I really diddnt want to upgrade unless I had a touch screen. But I will say, using Windows 8 on this touchscreen is an absolute blast! It’s just plain fun to play with. Its basically like having a tablet with a full keyboard. The touch screen is by far my favorite feature, and I have had no problems with it yet.

    There aren’t as many ports on this laptop as I would like, but that is an easy fix. It only has 2 USB ports, and I use a wireless mouse for one and the other is switched between my phone charger and a flash drive. But, a $6 adapter thingy will add ports instantly, so that’s not a big deal. Also, the no CD drive is a bit of a con, but again, those can be found on Amazon for around $30. This laptop does have a VGA port, which I use for my dual monitor. The other ultrabooks dont have one, so that was a definite plus. My last con was that there isn’t a back lit keyboard, but after talking to sales representatives at Staples, they all said that the back lit keyboard was just another thing to malfunction and I should stay away from them anyway. Out of the 4 they sold recently (6 months or less), all 4 came back with keyboard problems.

    I purchased this ultrabook through Staples, where it was on sale for $700 instead of the original $850. I am very happy with my purchase, and just wanted to post a review because I was having trouble finding some myself. So far, this laptop has been lighting fast and very fun to play with. I found one at a good price, jumped on it, and am happy I did so. Not to mention that my friends with the Macs can’t stop playing with it :p

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  3. Paul Kim says:
    17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Initial Thoughts, November 8, 2012
    By 
    Paul Kim
    (REAL NAME)
      

    This review is from: Sony VAIO T Series SVT13124CXS 13.3-Inch Touch Ultrabook (Silver) (Personal Computers)

    Sony i5 Ultrabook.

    I have been using an old Sony laptop from 2009, which I traded-in at Sony store.
    I know that Sony’s very reliable, so I decided to go with it again!
    Overall I am very happy. I will make this review very concise and easy to read

    LIKE’s

    * Design – extremely sexy, aluminum housing is a plus
    * Price – great price for an ultrabook! especially because I traded-in my old laptop.
    * Keyboard – very friendly arrangement, nice feel
    * Trackpad – somewhat a copy of a MacBook trackpad. it’s really easy to use (but you’ll have to get used to it) and multi-touch gestures are convenient
    * Extremely fast boot-up and shut-down
    * Very light – almost feels like a feather compared to my old laptop. very portable
    * Screen size – I come from a bigger-screen 15.6-inch laptop. So I was skeptical, but I find the screen size to be perfectly fine. It is not small. Good size for basic computing (no gaming, etc.)
    * Small adapters make it easy to carry around

    DON’T LIKES

    * Battery life – while it can go for ~5 hours, the screen needs to be dimmed half way
    * Screen – I am not sure why, but pictures seem too bright.
    * Takes too long to sleep (under sony’s rapid-wake function)
    * Speakers are only decent. Nothing too fancy
    * Battery is extremely difficult to remove (you need to unscrew with a coin, but it’s hard to turn)

    OTHER THINGS
    * Only 2 USBs (fine for me, but maybe a problem for others)
    * Very minimal number of peripheral ports (VGA, Ethernet, HDMI, audio, 2 USBs) – makes laptop appear simple but maybe a problem for others

    Overall I am very happy with my purchase!

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