Sony VAIO SB Series (VPCSB16FG) 2nd Generation Intel Core laptop

Sony VAIO SB Series (VPCSB16FG) review: Put simply, one of the best sub-2kg laptops on the market

  • Expert Rating

    4.50 / 5
  • Price

    $ 1,499.00 (AUD)

Specifications:

Display
Screen resolution
1366x768
Screen size
13.3in
Display technology
LED-backlit LCD
General
Colour
Blue, Pink, Silver, White
Graphics card
Graphics card
AMD Radeon HD 6470M
Discrete graphics card?
Yes
Secondary graphics card?
Yes
Memory
RAM
4GB
Optical drive
Optical media supported
CD, DVD
DVD drive type
Read and write
Power
Battery type
Rechargeable
Removable battery
Yes
Power supply
AC, Battery
Battery life (as tested)
365min
Processor
CPU type
Intel Core i5
Processor speed
2.5GHz
Processor type
Intel Core i5-2520M
Size and weight
Weight
1.7kg
Height
26mm
Width
332mm
Depth
222mm
Software
Operating system
Windows 7 (64-bit)
Storage
Drive speed
5400rpm
Hard drive interface
SATA
Hard drive type
Hard drive
Internal storage
320GB
Supported memory media
Memory Stick Pro Duo, SD
Warranty
Warranty length (months)
12
Webcam
Webcam resolution (megapixels)
2
Wired connections
Number of USB 2.0 ports
2
Number of USB 3.0 ports:
1
Wired Terminals / Ports
3.5mm headphone jack, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, VGA (D-sub)
Wireless connections
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi (wireless networking)
Yes
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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