Features
The Sony VAIO F Series 3D laptop has a quad core Intel i7 processor and 6 GB of RAM. Both of these are at the higher end of the spectrum in terms of today’s technology. The i7 is a beautifully fast processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. Turbo Boost gives the i7 the capability to increase it’s processing power when necessary. Think the turbo in a car. You don’t always use it, but if you want to the option is there. The 6 GB of RAM means that you have more than enough memory to handle all the mutli-tasking you want to do. Play solitaire while writing a letter while researching online while listening to music while creating a playlist. You can do all of this comfortably without noticing the computer slowing down. The 7200 rpm hard drive can write data extremely fast too, which just further enhances the extreme speeds this laptop is capable of.
Obviously the allure of the Sony VAIO F Series 3D laptop is the 3D technology. With the 16″ 1920×1080 LED-backlit full HD 3D display you can watch 2D and 3D in 1080p. The display has an anti-glare LCD coating which minimizes reflections and reduces eye strain. With a refresh rate of 240 Hz it is better than a lot of TV’s. 240 Hz means you’ll have a crisp image even if the action on the screen involves a lot movement. It has a wide viewing angle which means you will still have a great picture when looking at the screen from the side, whether viewing content in 2D or 3D.
If you want to watch content in 3D you’ll need a pair of active 3D glasses which are included with the laptop. Purchase more for friends and family! These can also be used with Sony 3D TV’s so you don’t have to worry about buying the glasses for only a single device in your home. You can also convert 2D HD into 3D by pressing the 3D button. This exponentially increases the amount of content you can view in 3D, and is a feature not many 3D laptops or TV’s can offer. The NVIDIA GeForce GT540M graphics card has 1 GB of VRAM which is memory dedicated to graphics. This means that when you watch videos or play a game that your graphics will be extra smooth and extra crisp. Sony provides 3D quality sound to go along with 3D video by installing S-Force 3D Sound technology. This gives you the equivalent of 5-speaker surround sound without having to plug in an external set of speakers.
Coming in at 7.07 pounds it isn’t as lightweight as some other laptops, but none of those laptops are going to be able to provide the enhanced experience that the Sony VAIO F Series 3D laptop can. Windows 7 Home Premium gives you an intuitive and simple interface that will immediately be comfortable if you’ve been working with Windows for a while. Even if you’re a new convert, it will be a simple transition because Windows 7 has a strange feeling of familiarity when compared to Mac operating systems. It has a built-in HD camera with an Exmor sensor and microphone. Talk with family and friends in high quality and make sure they can see and hear you perfectly. The keyboard has a number pad and is back-lit with an LED so if you’re working at night or in a dark room you can still see the keyboard perfectly.
With the Sony VAIO F Series 3D laptop you can burn CD’s and DVD’s. With Qriocity, a cloud based network service, you can access music stored on your computer from anywhere. It basically keeps you connected with your music at home when you’re on the go. If you want to, you can control the music and video being played on the laptop through the A/V controls above the keyboard. Use PMB VAIO Edition to create and edit HD content including videos and photos. After that, use the Media Gallery to easily view your content through a stunning interface.
As for ports, there is an HDMI port which lets you stream content to an HDTV or external monitor in full 1080p HD. There are also 3 USB ports. One with USB 2.0 technology and two with USB 3.0 technology. Another great advantage of the Sony VAIO F Series 3D laptop is the ability to sync with your Playstation 3. Use Connect and Play to connect with a Playstation 3, and use Remote Play to view content from the PS3 on your laptop, or view content from the laptop on your PS3.
Accessories
If you’re an avid gamer then you know a great set of headphones is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the game. The DR-GA500 and GA200 gaming headsets have a long battery life, convenient folding capabilities, and excellent noise isolation. Noise isolation is great when you’re playing an FPS and don’t want to be snuck up on by your enemies.
The VAIO Laptop Bag can fit up to a 17.3″ laptop and is padded to protect your laptop from dings and bumps. The last accessory worth noting is a larger capacity battery which can extend the battery life of your laptop by 1.5 times the standard battery.
Cost
The Sony VAIO F Series 3D laptop is retail at $1999.99. A sale might drop that price to as low as $1899.99 Sure it’s expensive, but with the technology in there you shouldn’t have to buy another one any time soon.
Sources:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2001481/Sony-VAIO-F-Series-First-3D-laptop-thats-ahead-time.html
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