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Sony VPCSA35GX/SI VAIO SA3 Series 13.3" Laptop, Silver

★★★★★2.9 (4 reviews)
i5-2430M

Portable Powerhouse for ProfessionalsThe Sony VAIO SA3 Series VPCSA35GX/SI is a 13.3-inch laptop designed for professionals seeking performance and portability.Specifications: Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-2430M 2.40GHz (up to 3.00GHz with Tur...

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Overview

Portable Powerhouse for Professionals

The Sony VAIO SA3 Series VPCSA35GX/SI is a 13.3-inch laptop designed for professionals seeking performance and portability.


Specifications:
  • Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2430M 2.40GHz (up to 3.00GHz with Turbo Boost)
  • Storage: 128GB SSD (No RAID)
  • Memory: 4GB (4GB x 1)
  • Display: 13.3" LCD (1600 x 900)
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6630M
  • Wireless: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint Wireless Mobile Broadband
  • Bluetooth: Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
  • Other: HD Web Camera, Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
  • Ports: USB 2.0: 2, USB 3.0: 1, HDMI Output: 1

Key Features

Box Contents - Sony VPCSA35GX/SI Notebook, Internal Lithium Polymer Battery + Sheet Lithium Polymer Battery (up to 14 hours & 30 minutes), AC Adapter, Power Cord, Battery Charger Adapter; Pre-installed Software - Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-Bit, Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel, Norton Internet Security 2012 30-Day Trial Offer, 1-Year Limited Warranty

Intel Core i5-2430M 2.40GHz Processor with Intel Turbo(R) Boost Technology up to 3.00GHz

3MB L3 Cache

4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM (8GB max.)

128GB Solid State Drive (SSD)

Specifications

Brand
Sony
Series
VAIO SA3
Model
VPCSA35GX/SI
Display Size
13.3"
Color
Silver
Processor
Intel Core i5-2430M
Base Clock Speed
2.40GHz
Turbo Boost Technology
Up to 3.00GHz
L3 Cache
3MB
RAM
4GB DDR3 1333MHz
Max RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Operating System
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-Bit
Battery Life
Up to 14 hours & 30 minutes (with sheet battery)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features an Intel Core i5-2430M processor, capable of boosting up to 3.00GHz for enhanced performance.
  • Equipped with a 128GB Solid State Drive, offering faster boot times and application loading compared to traditional HDDs.
  • Includes a Lithium Polymer Battery and a Sheet Lithium Polymer Battery, providing up to 14 hours and 30 minutes of combined battery life.
  • Comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-Bit, suitable for professional environments.
  • Includes Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel, useful for basic productivity tasks.

👎 Cons

  • The 4GB DDR3 RAM is on the lower side for modern multitasking and can be expanded only up to 8GB.
  • Operating system is Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-Bit, which is an older version and may lack support for newer software or security updates.
  • The 128GB SSD, while fast, offers limited storage capacity for extensive software installations or large media libraries.
  • The Intel Core i5-2430M is a second-generation processor, which may not offer the same performance as newer chipsets.
  • Specifics on the display resolution, graphics processor, or ports are not provided, limiting understanding of its multimedia capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sony VAIO SA3 Series laptop can achieve up to 14 hours and 30 minutes of battery life when utilizing both the internal Lithium Polymer Battery and the Sheet Lithium Polymer Battery.
This laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i5-2430M 2.40GHz processor, which can reach up to 3.00GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology.
The Sony VPCSA35GX/SI includes a 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD) for quick data access and system responsiveness.
Yes, the laptop comes with 4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM and can be upgraded to a maximum of 8GB.
This laptop comes with Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-Bit pre-installed, along with Microsoft Office Starter.
Yes, it includes Microsoft Office Starter, which provides reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel for basic document and spreadsheet tasks.

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