Background

The Sony VAIO Fit 14 is a PC laptop that was first released in 2013. The PC Laptop includes a 14-inch screen, a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5-3337U Processor, and 8GB of RAM storage. This device is used mostly by people who are on the go and offers a lot of flexibility when it comes to potential work environments. For this reason, the target audience of this device could include college students and people in small businesses.

The design of the laptop itself is slim and includes colors such as black and blue. The 14'' LED screen offers touch response and high image quality suitable for everyday use. Finally, the keyboard offers a row of rear-illuminated keys and a touchpad with left and right-clicking ability.

Sony VAIO continued to release PC Laptops until 2014 when Sony sold it to Japanese Industrial Partners to start VAIO as an independent brand. VAIO continues to sell older models of laptops and has not released a new laptop model since 2014.

The device originally sold for between $650-850, depending on the location of the store the device was purchased. The released colors include green, black, blue, pink, silver, and white. The only noted downsides that have been widely reported are issues with short battery life. Otherwise, most reviews report that the device functions well for its price and applications.

Other models of Sony VAIO and VAIO include:

  • VAIO SX Series
  • Sony VAIO Fit 13A
  • Sony VAIO Flip 11

Identification

The Sony VAIO Fit 14 can be identified by its thin frame and bright exterior colors, including green, black, blue, pink, silver, and white. The word "VAIO" will be largely printed on the cover in bright silver letters. The keyboard will be attached, the keys should be backlit, and the touchpad should be centered at the bottom of the keyboard.

This specific black VAIO Fit 14 model can be identified by its manufacturer part number (MPN) SVF14AC1QL. This can be found on the manufacturer's label located on the bottom side of the device and through a search in the device's main menu. Finally, if a user manual is provided in the packaging, the user manual will also include device identification information.

Technical Specifications

General

Screen size: 14 inches

Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.28 x 0.87-inch

Weight: 4.25 pounds

Starting price: $850-$650

Colors: Green, black, blue, pink, silver, and white

Hardware

Memory: 8GB, 1,600MHz DDR3

Hard drive: 750GB+8GB Hybrid

Processor: 1.8GHz Intel i5-3337U

Chipset: Intel HM77

Software

Operating system: Windows 8

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000

Wifi: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Applications

VAIO Care: control updates, performance, and troubleshooting issues

VAIO Control Center: manage settings

VAIO Movie Creator: create amateur films and videos

VAIO Audio Utility: control audio settings for speakers/headphones

Video

  • HDMI 1.4, Intel WiDi ready

Display: 1600 x 900-pixel

Brightness: 191 lux

Audio

  • Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jack
  • Includes Intel High Definition Audio support and ClearAudio+ technology.

Camera

  • 1-megapixel images
  • 1280 x 720 resolution

Available Ports

  • DVD Burner
  • HDMI
  • SD card reader
  • Two USB 3.0 ports
  • Ethernet
  • Headphone jack slot
  • AC adapter line
  • Secure lock slot

Data/Networking

Data: 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 3.0+charge, SD Card reader

Networking: Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC

Sources: Sony VAIO Fit 14 Review, Sony VAIO Fit 14 SVF14A15CXS 14" Multi-Touch Laptop Computer (Steel Silver), and Sony VAIO Fit 14 review: An exemplary thin-and-light laptop

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