Description

• Smooth Surf Slider design

  The unique and durable Surf Slider design allows smooth transitions between tablet and laptop modes. Interact with the tablet by using the stylus or your fingers on the 10 point capacitive touchscreen. When you need the speed of real keys, simply slide the screen back to reveal the keyboard. It's durable carbon fiber thin and light design is perfect for the mobile user on the go.

• Active, even during sleep

  Wake up your VAIO Duo 13 and resume in less than a second. During sleep mode your VAIO Duo is connected to the Internet and your applications are running and ready to go. You can immediately check the status of incoming emails and other communications just like with a smartphone. And with the long battery life, you can stay connected for all day mobility.

• ArtRage studio pro

  ArtRage studio pro contains all the tools of ArtRage studio: oils, watercolors, and inking pens making it easy to produce natural looking artwork on your computer. This version is ideal for artists who need to edit their projects in more depth, supporting Photoshop compatible filters, real world color blending, post-spray editable stickers, and more.

• Simple multi-gesture touchpad

  The multi-gesture touchpad is the most intuitive way to interact with your laptop. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos, and you can even rotate an image, and much more. Use your touchpad in the same way as if you were touching the screen. Swipe in from the right to reveal charms or return to the start screen. Swipe in from the left to switch to your last used app.

• The handiest port around

  Forgot to charge your phone or MP3 player? Just plug your device via USB cord into the USB sleep charge port and start charging. Even if the PC is shut down and not plugged in you can still use it. And don't forget that the USB 3.0 port is perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0.

• Active Clip

  See an image on the web that would be a great addition to your presentation? Use Active Clip to trace or draw a freehand outline using your digitizer pen around the image. With intelligent edge detection you can quickly crop images in seconds with auto edge detection. Then save to your presentation, clipboard or note anytime for VAIO PC where you can write or draw on it, save it, or send it to someone in e-mail.

• Digitizer stylus

  The digitizer stylus delivers precise performance allowing you to write, draw, and tap the touchscreen effortlessly. With every stroke, the digitizer stylus captures even the most subtle nuances of pressure, allowing you to adjust line weight, brush size, and more by pressing harder or softer with the pen. When the pen is near the screen, the touch sensors are turned off so you can maintain a comfortable writing position, even laying your palm on the PC. Two tips are included, allowing you to simulate working with a variety of traditional art and design materials.

• On the cutting edge of SSD technology

  Get quicker boot-ups, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. And of course, since SSD technology includes no moving parts, you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage.

• Night shift

  Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony's vision, and the keyboards are no exception. The keyboard features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. When typing in dim light, an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering to make it even easier to find the right keys.

• Security measures

  TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides secure information management and enhanced business protection. TPM is built into a computer to store cryptographic information, such as encryption keys. Because TPM uses its own internal firmware and logic circuits for processing instructions, it does not rely upon the operating system and is not exposed to external software vulnerabilities. As a result, information stored on TPM is more secure from external software attacks and physical theft.

• Note anytime for VAIO PCs

  Note anytime for VAIO helps you easily take notes using the digitizer stylus or keyboard. This note taking and organizational tool will not only convert your handwriting to text, but also lets you add your own creative touch by drawing on the touchscreen with your finger or stylus so you can include hand drawn diagrams or images. You can organize your notes by specific subject or project, and even add images that you clip from the web using Active Clip or directly from your albums.

• VAIO movie creator

  Quickly and easily make a movie just the way you like it from your own photos or videos. Enhance your movies with your choice of 45 design themes and music. VAIO movie creator adds the transitions and effects automatically so your movie looks polished and professional. Once your movie is ready, share it on Facebook, YouTube, or other social networking and video sharing sites.

• More brilliant color than ever

  The 13.3" Full HD 1920 x 1080p touchscreen LCD with TRILUMINOS display creates incredibly true, natural shades of colors - just the way you want to see them. Thanks to a technology that makes colors purer and more distinct with a wider color range, giving images a heightened sense of depth. Equipped with IPS (in-plane switching) technology so you can enjoy a crisp image from any viewing angle - perfect for giving an important presentation or watching the latest blockbuster hit.

• Front and rear facing cameras

  Snap photos and shoot video of the world around you with the rear 8 MP camera powered by Sony Exmor RS sensor. There's also a front-facing Full HD web camera powered by Exmor RS sensor that's perfect for chatting on-line or capturing your own antics. With amazing low-light performance and face tracking technology that allows the camera to automatically adjust and keep you in focus as you move about.

• One-touch connection

  Quickly share music and URLs with compatible devices. See the same website that's on your smartphone from your VAIO PC. With NFC (Near Field Communication), it all happens by simply tapping compatible devices together on the touch icon. Connecting devices has never been this easy.

• Scan your documents

  Cam scanner is a document scanning app that enables you to edit, organize and keep track of multiple documents. Use the 8 megapixel Exmor RS camera to take photo of a document or notes written on a whiteboard. The app automatically scans and straightens any distortions. You can share the document to a note app to edit or add notes. Easily search for archived files using OCR technology.

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