CostCentral.com has a nice offer on a Sony VAIO F Series VPC-F12NGX/B – Core i7 740QM / 1.73 GHz ( 2.93 GHz ) – RAM 4 GB – HDD 500 GB – DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – GF 310M – Gigabit Ethernet – WLAN : 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR – Windows 7 Pro 64-bit – 16.4″ Widescreen TFT 1600 x 900 – camera – black – Microsoft Office 2010 Preloaded for $1,155.82!

Maximum performance and amazing HD entertainment on a top-notch 16.4″ widescreen laptop with a backlit keyboard and integrated number pad. And with a quad core Intel Core i7 processor, dedicated NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and a Blu-ray Disc drive, you will experience the ultimate in smart performance and a razor-sharp picture with amazing depth and clarity.

Manufacturer Sony
Manufacturer Part # VPCF12NGX/B
Cost Central Item # 11173408
Product Description Sony VAIO F Series VPC-F12NGX/B – Core i7 740QM / 1.73 GHz ( 2.93 GHz ) – RAM 4 GB – HDD 500 GB – DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – GF 310M – Gigabit Ethernet – WLAN : 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR – Windows 7 Pro 64-bit – 16.4″ Widescreen TFT 1600 x 900 – camera – black – Microsoft Office 2010 Preloaded
Approximate Dimensions (WxDxH) 15.3 in x 10.4 in x 1.6 in
Approximate Weight 6.4 lbs
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
Processor Intel Core i7 740QM / 1.73 GHz ( 2.93 GHz ) ( Quad-Core )
Cache Memory 6 MB – L3 cache
RAM 4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) – DDR3 SDRAM – 1333 MHz ( 2 x 2 GB )
Card Reader Yes
Hard Drive 500 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
Optical Storage DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM – integrated
Display 16.4″ TFT 1600 x 900
Graphics Controller NVIDIA GeForce 310M
Video Memory 512 MB
Audio Output Sound card
Networking Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Notebook Camera Integrated
Input Device Touchpad, backlit keyboard
Battery Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To) 4 hour(s)
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Environmental Standards ENERGY STAR Qualified
Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty