The Office Max Black Friday 2010 add just leaked and it is filled with a lot of Black Friday Laptop deals, including the SONY VAIO EB3KFX/WI 15.5″ Laptop with an Intel Core i5 processor. The VAIO EB3KFX/WI is actually available right now for the Black Friday pricing of $699, so anyone looking to score a deal early should check this out ASAP.
The SONY VAIO EB3KFX/WI is a 15.5″ laptop with a 1366 x 768 resolution display and an Intel Core i5-460M processor clocked at 2.53GHz with TurboBoost technology for faster speeds when you need them most. The system has 4GB RAM and a 500GB hard drive as well as a built in webcam and it is powered by Windows 7. This model also comes with Bluetooth for additional wireless connectivity.
The SONY VAIO EB3KFX/WI is suited for a users who need a bit more power for running multiple apps, editing HD video or other intensive tasks. Since there is no dedicated graphics this still isn’t a good gaming notebook, but should meet the needs of even demanding home users.
This notebook is available at an OK price, but the discount is only $30 which means you can find a better deal, like the the Acer ASPIRE AS5742-7653 with an Intel Core i5 processor for $499 at Office Max on Black Friday.
Video of a similar Sony VAIO EB series Notebook.
Check back on our Black Friday Laptops page closer to Black Friday for our top picks in several price categories and be sure to read our 10 Things to Know Before you Buy a Black Friday Laptop or Netbook.
SONY VAIO EB3KFX/WI Detailed Specs:
Audio | |
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Sound System | Intel® High Definition Audio |
Display | |
Back Light Technology | LED |
Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
Screen Size | 15.5″ |
Environmental Information | |
ENERGY STAR® | 5.0 |
EPEAT™ | Gold |
ROHS® | Compliant |
Expansion Slots | |
Multimedia Card Reader | One Memory Stick PRO™ (STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot |
General | |
Action Buttons | VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless on / off |
Pointing Device | Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger) |
Graphics | |
Processor | Intel® HD Graphics |
Hard Drive | |
Capacity | 500GB |
Speed | 5400rpm |
Type | Serial ATA |
Hardware | |
10-Key Numeric Pad | Yes |
Camera | Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology |
Keyboard | QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch |
Inputs and Outputs | |
DC-In | 1 |
Ethernet Connection(s) | 1 |
HDMI™ Output(s) | 1 |
Headphone Jack | 1 |
Internal Microphone | 1 |
Microphone Input | 1 |
USB Port(s) | 4 USB (one shared with eSATA) |
VGA Output(s) | 1 |
Memory | |
Installed | 4GB (2GBx2) |
Type/Speed | DDR3/1066MHz |
Maximum | 8GB |
Optical Drive | |
CD Support | Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW) |
DVD Support | Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM) |
Power | |
Battery Type | Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery |
DVD Playback | Up to 2.5 hours7 Standard Capacity Battery |
Default Brightness | Up to 3.5 hours7 Standard Capacity Battery Up to 5 hours Large Capacity Battery |
Maximum Brightness | Up to 3 hours7 Standard Capacity Battery Up to 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery |
Processor | |
L3 Cache | 3MB |
Speed | 2.53GHzwith Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.80GHz |
Type | Intel® Core™ i5 – 460M |
Service and Warranty Information | |
Telephone Support | 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, please call 239-768-7605. |
Online and Email Support | Available at https://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO |
Onsite/In-Home Service | 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service. See actual warranty for details. |
International Service | 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details. |
Limited Warranty Term | 1 year limited warranty. See actual warranty for details. |
Software | |
Operating System | Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premiuml 64-bit |
Sony® Creativity Suite | PMB – VAIO® Edition – Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program VAIO® Media Gallery – Bring forgotten favorites to life *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials. |
System Maintenance and Support | VAIO Care™ – System diagnostics and maintenance |
Anti-Virus Software | Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer |
Supplied Software | Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter4 |
Start-up Times | |
Average Boot Time | 60 sec |
Average Resume Time from Suspend | 2 sec |
First Boot Time | 5 min |
Weights and Measurements | |
Dimensions (Approx.) | 14.56″(W) x 1.22″(H) x 9.77″(D) |
Weight (Approx.) | 5.9 lbs (with standard capacity battery) |
Wireless/Networking | |
Bluetooth® Technology | Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) |
Ethernet Protocol | 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T |
Ethernet Speed | Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (802.11a/b/g/n) |
Wireless Display | Intel® Wireless Display |