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VAIO® Signature Collection X Notebook
Model number:
VPCX115KX/N
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
Intel® Atom™ Processor Z550 (2GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Features: 11.1" LED backlit LCD, 2GB RAM, 128GB SSD, GPS, Verizon Broadband, Bluetooth, Standard and Extended Batteries
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Features: 11.1" LED backlit LCD, 2GB RAM, 128GB SSD, GPS, Verizon Broadband, Bluetooth, Standard and Extended Batteries
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Say hello to the world's lightest notebook5. Weighing an unbelievable 1.6 pounds and as slim as most mobile phones, the Sony Style exclusive VAIO® Signature Collection X Series PC also features a 128GB solid state drive (SSD). Stay unplugged longer and enjoy on-the-go freedom thanks to the included standard capacity battery and large capacity battery. An Intel® Atom™ processor, durable carbon-fiber casing and scratch-resistant 11.1" widescreen display make the VAIO X perfect for both work and play. In addition to integrated GPS and Bluetooth® technology, your search for wireless hotspots is over thanks to Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-in.
5. Claim based on 10" and above notebook class as of September 2009. Configuration includes standard capacity battery and built-in mobile broadband module.
Everyday Ultra-mobile Performance
So light and slim, you might not even know it’s there. About as thin as most cell phones, the 1.6lb5 (with standard battery) VAIO® X series is a cinch to tote.
Enjoy a full-featured PC experience with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 32bit.
See your content as it was meant to be. An 11.1"4 (1366x768) widescreen, LED backlit display uses power efficient technology and delivers incredible picture clarity with 100% color saturation.
Designed to be as functional as it is gorgeous, the isolated keyboard design on the VAIO® X series offers a user-friendly touch and feel that makes for easy typing.
Endless Features
Intuitive and fun to use, the X series touch pad features multi-touch functionality. Easily zoom in and out, flip through pictures, rotate items and scroll vertically and horizontally without ever touching your mouse.
A built-in webcam lets you video chat17 with friends, family and colleagues practically anywhere you go.
Wireless Freedom
Your friends, your news, and your entertainment when you need it. The VAIO® Lifestyle PC lets you browse the web in more places with Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In, America's largest and most reliable 3G network16.
Built-in real-time GPS lets you navigate even the most unfamiliar places with ease. No internet connection required.
Extend the reach of your VAIO Lifestyle PC with A2DP Bluetooth® technology12 that's ideal for streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to compatible Bluetooth® technology15 enabled speakers or headphones.
Cut The Cord
Enjoy a new kind of computing freedom with the X series that includes both a standard and large capacity battery. With a combined battery life of up to 15 hours8, you’ll be able to stay unplugged through the day and into the night? not bad for a PC that’s about ½” thin6 and weighs only 1.6 lbs5 (with standard battery).
Ultra-light, ultra-thin? and tough
Faster and more efficient, the 128GB2 solid state drive is also less prone to damage than a standard hard drive.
A carbon-fiber casing adds durability without extra weight.
A seamless aluminum keyboard panel adds structural integrity to the X series while a scratch resistant LCD protects against wear and tear to the screen.
Product Specifications
General
- Action Buttons : Wireless / Bluetooth® on / off
- Computer Type : Notebook
- Pointing Device : Electro-static touch pad
- Type of Use : Ultra-portable
Wireless/Networking
Service and Warranty Information
- International Service : 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty9. See actual warranty for details.
- Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
- Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/710 at 888-476-6972
Display
- Back Light Technology : LED
- Resolution : 1366x768
- Screen Size : 11.1"4
Memory
- Installed : 2GB (2GBx1)
- Maximum : 2GB
- Type/Speed : DDR2/533MHz
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 10.95"(W) x 0.55"(H) x 7.29"(D)6
- Weight (Approx.) : 1.60 lbs (with standard battery)
Power
- Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery and Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
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Estimated Battery Life :
Up to 3.0 hours8 with Standard Capacity Battery
Up to 12.0 hours8 with Large Capacity Battery
Expansion Slots
- Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Graphics
- Chipset : Mobile Intel® Hub US15W Chipset
- Processor : Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 50013
Inputs and Outputs
- DC-In : 1
- Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
- Headphone Output(s) : 1
- Microphone Input : 1
- USB Port(s) : 2 (2.0 compliant)
Environmental Information
- ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
- EPEAT™ : Gold
- ROHS® : Compliant
Hardware
- Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology (640x480) VGA
- Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 1.2mm stroke and 17mm pitch
Solid State Drive
- Capacity : 128GB
- Interface : Serial ATA
Audio
- Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio
Processor
- Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz
- L2 Cache : 512kB
- Speed : 2.00GHz
- Type : Intel® Processor
Software
- Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer15
- Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-bit
- Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200711 Microsoft® Streets and Trips 200919
- The VAIO® Software Experience : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
In the Box
- AC Adapter
- Standard Lithium-ion battery
- Power Cable
- Large Capacity Battery
PC Power Adapters
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VAIO® AC Adapter
$89.99
VAIO PC Keyboards
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Bluetooth® Wireless Keyboard
$89.99
VAIO PC Wireless Mice
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VAIO® Bluetooth® Laser Mouse
$71.99
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Bluetooth® Laser Mouse
$69.99
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Bluetooth® Laser Mouse
$62.99
Pair
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Stereo Speakers with Remote
$149.99
Webbie HD Camera MHS-PM1
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Webbie HD™ Camera
$149.99
X Series Walkman Players
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16GB X Series Walkman® MP3 Player
$299.95
Backstage Software
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Backstage™ VIP Protection™ Suite
$99.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$49.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
Webbie HD Camera MHS-CM1
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Webbie HD™ Camera
$199.99
Microsoft® Office Software
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Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007
$449.99
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Microsoft® Office Home + Student 2007
$79.99
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Microsoft® Office Standard 2007
$399.99
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Microsoft® Office Ultimate 2007
$679.99
Cases for up to 11.1" Displays
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VAIO® Neoprene Case
$29.99
Micro Vault® Storage Media
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4GB Micro Vault Click USB Flash Drive
$24.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - VAIO® Neoprene Case
$24.99
External Hard Drives
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500GB Western Digital My Passport™ Elite™
$159.99
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500GB Western Digital My Passport™ Essential™
$139.99
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1TB Western Digital® My Book® Essential™
$139.99
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750GB Western Digital My Passport™ Essential™ SE
$179.99
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1TB Western Digital My Passport™ Essential™ SE
$249.99
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2TB Western Digital® My Book® Essential™
$249.99
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Western Digital® My Book® World Edition™
$199.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.2 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 6 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
6 of 7 (85%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 23, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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This reminds me of the SONY during the heydays
Pros: Lightweight (the lightest out there), sturday construct, thinnest profile
Cons: Shrunk keyboard (a necessary tradeoff)
I wasn't planning on buying a new notebook at all when I walked into a SONY Style store. I was blown away by the lightness of this notebook on display. After grilling the salesguy about the features and configurations, I decided to take one home. My wife said she wanted exactly a computer like this upon seeing it and holding it in her hands. Now this notebook is going to travel with her exclusively for her movie watching during flights. I've had four VAIO notebooks over the years. I have to say SONY disapppointed me time and again for the imperfect competition against Apple. When Apple introduced its MacAir, I immediately bought one with the largest SSD available at the time. However, one big problem with MacAir is its heat ventilation. After maybe 30 minutes of use, MacAir will burn your lap like you can not imagine. The new SONY seems to be a lot better with its design of heat dissipation. While it duly warns you that heat could cause harm, I found the level of heat generated is much lower than any other notebook I've used or seen. Then, there is the weight factor. I searched high and low for a comparable product. Nobody makes it lighter than 1.6 lbs. Its lightness can only be understood after you have held it in your hand. Having bought one of the first SONY eReader, I am still very ticked off by the poor software design and lousy application interface for one to download a book. While I am still on the fence on whether to embrace the new SONY eReader with builtin 3G, I can say with confidence this new notebook has partially restored my faith in SONY. Seriously, this kind of proprietary R&D-heavy products can only be introduced by SONY. Now we have to see what Apple's next new product will be like. This notebook I didn't need (or plan) to buy is making me very excited about the potential for SONY to innovate again, like the good old days. Having sold my last share of SONY years ago, I am now putting SNE (6758 JP) on my watch list again. Maybe this company is still worth investing in. P.S. After having had a PlayStation 3 for over two years, I am still disappointed at how difficult it is to make it a center part of my networked home entertainment. It's as if the engineers haven't heard of AppleTV, Roku, Tivo. SONY still has a long way to go to regain its old glory.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: (Salt Lake City, UT)
Date: Nov 20, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
1of 1 people found this helpful
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Great purchase - know what you're buying!
Pros: defines ultraportable, battery life, sleek, ultra lightweight
Cons: cord is bulky compared to system,
This system is perfect for those who desire a small discreet ultra portable laptop. Keyboard: small, but can type at 80 to 90% of full speed, touchpad: small (works great), computer: small! That's why you spent $1500. Know what you're buying! This laptop is a head turner. Windows 7 runs well. System seems adequately powered. Have only had mild bogginess running multiple applications, video, multi-downloads, bluetooth, and more simultaneously. Comes with two batteries, standard, with short useful life, large capacity with long 14 hour useful life (hello international business travelers, your computer has arrived). I actually prefer the system with the large capacity battery attached, though the system then feels about twice as heavy, it gives it substance (yeah, we're still talking under 3 pounds kids with the large capacity battery). I bundled up a Sony external DVD burner and 500 gb tiny portable external harddrive. This is a great buy if you're in the ultra portable market.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 19, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Awesome
Pros: Super light, nice size, great performance for netbook
Cons: price
Do not listen to the person that talks about how the keys do not work, trackpad buttons being small, and the power cord being ugly. A) all computers take time getting used to them when switching to a keyboard of a different size that normal. B) WHO looks at the power cord? This is a computer that isnt for everyone and the price shows that. I know a good amount about netbooks and this is much lighter than the others and offers better performance features. Yes, it is priced high. If you dont like small keyboard or have fat fingers then, in general, netbooks are NOT for you. I love this thing for traveling and i take notes every night in my MBA classes and have yet to have a problem. This is fantastic if you are a person that travels a lot and/or just want a small computer that is light. Also, the SSD helps a lot with load times.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 18, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
3of 3 people found this helpful
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So nice for MBA classes
Pros: super light, quick turn on and off, has windows 7
Cons: it has quite the price tag, standard battery
This computer is great for taking to night classes and traveling with. It has a very high price tag but it is a great computer and , so far, has great performance. The standard battery (it comes with two) has fair battery life of about 3.5hrs for typing and such. i have NOT yet tried the extended battery.
Rated 1.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 15, 2009
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Very disappointed- not ready for primetime
Pros: very light and pretty
Cons: cord ugly and heavy, keys don't work on keypad, trackpad and enter buttons needlessly tiny, broadband does not work!
I am quite disappointed. Bought this expensive signature 1.6 lb laptop...it is tiny...but does NOT work well. Broadband will NOT connect; the volume keys - louder, softer and mute - do NOT work; customer support is dreadful and from overseas - a huge time waste; the touchpad and right and left buttons are impossibly small, tho they are surrounded by room; the power cord, which one must carry becausee battery is so small, is UGLY AND HEAVY AND UNGAINLY. WHY WOULD THEY DO THAT? Good idea, but NOT READY FOR PRIMETIME. SORRY I BOUGHT IT
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 13, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
18of 19 people found this helpful
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Great for traveling
Pros: Light weight, bright screen, camera, bluetooth & wi-fi
Cons: "Chicklet" keyboard could be better; bulky power supply, high price
I bought the X1 because I like the light weight and small size for traveling. I use it mostly for checking email rather than WP or financial computing. For those types of uses I think I'd need a bigger keyboard. The 64GB SSD really only has about 35GB available with the rest devoted to WIN 7 and other preloaded s/w. That's enough for me but the 128GB model might be a wiser choice for those who need the space. At $1300 the price is a bit steep - comparable performance can be obtained from a much less expensive unit albeit a thicker and heavier one. All that being said, I like the X1 very much and it suits my needs quite well. I prefer to buy Sony laptops as I've always had good luck with them and great support when needed.The one thing I'd like to see is a lighter charger.power supply that plugs directly into the wall.
- GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
- GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
- Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services.
- Viewable area measured diagonally.
- Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
- Measured at the narrowest point.
- i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
- Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
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- 10. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
- 11. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
- 12. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
- 13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows® 7 classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.
- 14. Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary. Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates.
- 15. Norton Internet Security™ 2009 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 Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.
- 16. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.
- 17. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
- 18. Broadband Service sold separately. Service activation fee of $35 may apply. Mobile Broadband is available to more than 262 million people in 258 major metro areas in the U.S. Offers and coverage, varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details & coverage maps at vzw.com. ©2009 Verizon Wireless. All company names, trademarks, logos, and copyrights not property of Verizon Wireless are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
- 19. GPS is available in the U.S. and Canada only. Map detail will vary.
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