Press Release. VAIO Fit

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1 Press Release Sony Introduces New VAIO Notebooks for that Perfect Fit in Your Life New VAIO Fit and VAIO Fit E offer fascinating user experience with excellent performance VAIO Fit Hong Kong, June 5, 2013 Sony today unveiled touch-enabled notebooks with the new VAIO Fit and VAIO Fit E models, created for those who expect more from what their current notebooks can offer. Available in both 14 and 15 screen sizes and in a choice of three colour options (white, silver and pink) 1, both models are powered by Sony s visual and audio technologies, ensuring that users are maximising the notebooks potential when in use. VAIO Fit Designed for those who enjoy content both in the comfort of their homes and in the boardroom, the premium VAIO Fit sports a vivid LCD screen that is backed by VAIO s unique colour enhance technology, allowing for pristinely clear video and image quality. What it does is that it maximises the display s potential by optimising the colour gamut, resulting in a more vivid and clearer viewing experience. Furthermore, three different display colour modes mean that users can now enjoy viewing content based on their own preferences, even when reading text. With colour enhance technology, it feels as though one is reading off real paper itself by adjusting the screen s brightness and warmth. And enthusiasts who want an even more realistic reproduction of images, the 15 model has a Full HD screen, making visuals even sharper and more defined. 1 Availability of colour options is subject to specific models

2 An additional unique feature of the VAIO Fit notebook is its hybrid HDD, giving it three times faster accessibility and speed than a standard HDD, making it the perfect option for those who demand performance from their notebook, but is also price-conscious. With 750GB in storage capacity and an integrated flash-memory cache, the notebook offer the precise mix of volume and high speed required by those seeking extra performance. VAIO Fit E For the Audio Enthusiast VAIO Fit E Those wanting crystal clear highs and deep trembling basses will appreciate the audio technology that comes with the VAIO Fit E. Especially engineered to provide home users with quality entertainment; the VAIO FIT E is an affordable notebook that does not compromise on offering soul-shaking clarity and deep bass, resulting in an unmistakeably rich audio experience. The ClearAudio+ mode incorporates a variety of Sony s own signal processing technologies to provide unsurpassable audio quality, with different sound and equaliser settings that can be activated with the touch of a button. The sharing of music has also never been easier with One-Touch Listening. Utilising near-fieldcommunication technology, users can easily pair and connect their Bluetooth speakers and home audio devices such as the SRS-BTV5 and SRS-BTX300 respectively to wirelessly envelop the entire room in sound. And for those who like to bounce to the beat but hate being caught up in wires, a simple tap of their Bluetooth headphones is all it takes to dance without wires. The new VAIO Fit and VAIO Fit E models will be available from mid June 2013 as follows: Series Models Prices Fit SVF15A15CGS HK$9,980 Fit E SVF15219CGP HK$7,480 Fit E SVF15219CGW HK$7,480 Fit E SVF14217CGW HK$5,980

3 Sony Premium Services Customers who purchase the latest VAIO Notebook and Digital Home computers are eligible to purchase optional Sony Premium Services which bring a host of benefits. These include the extension of the product warranty and a 20% discount on Sony Studio services and priority counter service. Additionally customers will get a 50% discount on value-added services which include: delivery service, system recovery service, RAM upgrade service, create VAIO recovery disc, data migration service, software installation service and system/firmware updates. Premium Services (Notebook and Digital Home computers) include: an extension of the local warranty 1-year plan at HK$590 and an extension of local warranty 2-year plan at HK$1,060. For details of Premium Services, please visit For customer enquiries, please contact Sony hotline service at (852) About Hong Kong Marketing Company Hong Kong Marketing Company (HKMC), a division of Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Limited, provides sales, marketing and after sales services for Sony s consumer electronics products as well as broadcast and professional products in Hong Kong and Macau. For more information on Sony s products and services, please visit its web site on About make.believe make.believe (make dot believe) is a Group-wide brand message that unites Sony s communications initiatives across electronics, games, movies, music, mobile phones and network services. make.believe symbolizes the spirit of Sony the power of creativity, the ability to turn ideas into reality and the belief that anything you can imagine, you can make real. ###

4 Key specifications of VAIO Fit series SVF15A15CGS, SVF15219CGP,W & SVF14217CGW : Model SVF15A15CGS SVF15219CGP,W SVF14217CGW Operating System Operating System Windows 8 64 bit (English Version) Language Pack Language Pack: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai Processor Processor Intel Core i7- Intel Core i5-3337u Intel Core i3-3537u Processor 2 Processor 1.80 GHz with 3227U Processor 1.90 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.10 GHz *1 Turbo Boost up to 2.70 GHz *1 GHz *1 Chipset Intel HM76 Express Chipset Architecture Memory Bus 1600 MT/s Cache Memory 4 MB (L3 Cache) 3 MB (L3 Cache) Main Memory Pre-installed SO-DIMM Slots 8 GB (4 GB (On Board) + 4 GB (SO- DIMM) x 1) DDR3L SDRAM *2 (Max) Custom Slot (Unexchangeable, Unused Memory slot 0) Storage Hard Disc Hybrid HDD 750 GB *4 (HDD 750 GB + NAND Flash Memory for cache 8 GB *5, Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) Optical Disc Drive Optical Disc Drive Maximum Reading Speed Maximum Writing Speed Graphics Graphics Accelerator NVIDIA GeForce GT 735M with 4 GB (4 GB (SO-DIMM) x 1) DDR3L SDRAM *2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB *3 ) DDR3L SO-DIMM slots (Unused Memory slot: 1) 750 GB *4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) DVD SuperMulti Drive DVD+R: 8x(SL), DVD+R: 8x(DL) / DVD-R: 8x(SL), DVD-R: 8x(DL) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 8x / DVD-ROM: 8x / DVD-RAM: 5x / CD-ROM: 24x / CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 24x DVD+R: 8x(SL), DVD+R: 6x(DL) / DVD-R: 8x(SL), DVD-R: 6x(DL) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 6x / DVD-RAM: 5x / CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 10x 500 GB *4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M with NVIDIA Optimus technology / Intel HD Graphics

5 Dedicated Video Memory Display Display Interfaces USB Network (RJ- 45)Connector Headphone NVIDIA 4000 Optimus technology / Intel HD Graphics GB DDR3 1 GB DDR inch wide (Full HD: 1920 x 1080) TFT colour display (LED backlight, Touch screen(capacitive)) Color mode setting (Vivid, Natural, Text) SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A Connector with charging function x 1 *6, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A Connector x 1, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector x 1 Stereo, Mini Jack x 1 (also serves as Headset jack) *7 14 inch wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) TFT colour display (LED backlight, Touch screen(capacitive)) Color mode setting (Vivid, Natural, Text) SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A Connector with charging function x 1 *6, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) port Type A Connector x 1, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port Type A Connector x BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1 Stereo, Mini Jack x 1 Microphone --- Stereo, Mini Jack x 1 HDMI IN/ Out Connector HDMI Out x 1 SD Memory Card Slot SD memory card (SDHC, SDXC compatible, Not support for copyright protection) *8 DC IN x 1 Wireless Connection Wireless LAN IEEE b/g/n *9 Wireless LAN Data Rate Maximum transmission speed: 150 Mbps *10, Maximum receipt speed: 150 Mbps *10

6 Bluetooth NFC function NFC function Camera Front Side Camera Audio Audio Keyboard/Input Device Keyboard/Input Device Battery Life Bundled Battery Sleep Mode Rapid Wake General Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Bundled Software Bluetooth standard Ver HS Yes HD web camera powered by "Exmor R for PC" (Resolution: 1280 x 720, Effective Pixels: 0.92 Mega pixels) Intel High Definition Audio/ Internal Stereo speakers/ Internal Monaural microphone/ ClearAudio+ mode (Music, Video), S-FORCE Front Surround 3D, ClearPhase, xloud, VPT 19 mm key pitch/1.2 mm keystroke, 103 keys, Backlit Keyboard/ Touchpad (Gesture supported) VGP-BPS34 Lithium-ion battery: up to 4.0 hours of use * x 22.5 x 255 mm 2.6 kg (including the supplied battery) Intel High Definition Audio / Internal Stereo speakers + subwoofer / Internal, Monaural microphone / ClearAudio+ mode (Music, Video), S-FORCE Front Surround 3D, Clear Phase, xloud, VPT 19 mm key pitch/1.5 mm keystroke, 103 keys / Touchpad (Gesture supported) Intel High Definition Audio/ Internal Stereo speakers/ Internal Monaural microphone/ ClearAudio+ mode (Music, Video), S-FORCE Front Surround 3D, Clear Phase, xloud, VPT 19 mm key pitch/1.5 mm keystroke, 82 keys/ Touchpad (Gesture supported) VGP-BPS35A Lithium-ion battery: up to 4.0 hours of use *11 Rapid Wake + Eco x 26.1 x mm 342 x 25.9 x mm 2.70 kg (Including the 2.4 kg (including the supplied battery) supplied battery) Communications Socialife, Air Soccer Fever Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Trial *12 Music Music app, Imagination Studio VAIO Edition (ACID Music Studio 9, Sound Forge Audio Studio 10) Video & Photo PowerDVD, Imagination Studio VAIO PowerDVD, Imagination Studio VAIO Edition (DVD Architect Studio 5.0, Movie Studio Platinum 12), PlayMemories Home, VAIO

7 Edition (DVD Movie Creator, Album app Architect Studio 5.0, Movie Studio Platinum 12), Adobe Photoshop Elements 11, PlayMemories Home, VAIO Movie Creator, Album app Security Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 60days *13 Utilities VAIO Message Center, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Gesture Control, Xperia Link, Adobe Reader XI, Norton Online Backup, Power2Go, Intel AppUp Support Accessories Supplied Accessories AC Adaptor : VGP-AC19V48 / Battery: VGP- BPS34 *14 Warranty Local Warranty & VAIO International Repair Service VAIO Care, VAIO Transfer Support, VAIO Update AC Adaptor : VGP-AC19V48 / Battery: VGP- BPS35A *14 One Year Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Remarks: *1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. *2 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, the supported dual channel mode provides better performance. *3 Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands. *4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to storage capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of storage space is reserved as a recovery partition. *5 The flash memory is not for data storage, it is used as cache for HDD. *6 Charging function via USB port may fasten battery consumption. Change the default setting when using this function. *7 Your headset may not be compatible with your VAIO computer. An external microphone does not work even if you connect it to the headset compatible headphones jack. *8 Compatible with SD memory cards (up to 2 GB), SDHC memory cards (up to 32 GB) and SDXC memory cards (up to 64 GB) available as of January However, it is not guaranteed that all SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards or SDXC memory cards will be compatible. *9 The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used. *10 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication

8 devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. *11 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver.1.0, measurement method (a)). Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit *12 1 month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers *13 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged. *14 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model. <Important notice when playing back HD contents> [AVC HD Playback] - Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD play back. - The trademarks, including but not limited to "Sony", "VAIO", "Memory Stick", "xloud" and "Clear Phase" are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. - Xperia is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB. - Adobe, the Adobe logo, Adobe Reader and Adobe Premiere are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/or other countries. - Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel Core, Core Inside, Ultrabook, Ultrabook logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. - Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. - All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. - Some applications may require installation via download. - Internet connection may be required in order to install some applications. - Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company's policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided.