| Processor | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | |
| Processor model | P8400 | |
| Processor series | Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 series | |
| Processor socket | Socket 478 | |
| Processor threads | 2 | |
| Processor cores | 2 | |
| Processor codename | Penryn | |
| Processor family | Intel Core2 Duo | |
| Processor frequency | 2.26 GHz | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel PM45 Express | |
| Processor cache | 3 MB | |
| Processor front side bus | 1066 MHz | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 W | |
| Software | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Operating system installed | Windows Vista Home Premium | |
| Display & Graphics | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | |
| Display diagonal | 14.1 inch | |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 0.125 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS | |
| Maximum graphics adapter memory | 1.4 GB | |
| Memory | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Internal memory | 4 GB | |
| Maximum internal memory | 4 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 800 MHz | |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 2 GB | |
| Internal memory type | DDR2-SDRAM | |
| Storage | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| HDD interface | Serial ATA | |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM | |
| Total storage capacity | 320 GB | |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, SD | |
| Network & Communication | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Bluetooth version | 2.1 EDR | |
| Interfaces/Ports | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Infrared data port | No | |
| Internal modem | Yes | |
| TV-in port | No | |
| Wireless technology | 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports | 1 | |
| Docking connector | No | |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | |
| ExpressCard slot | Yes | |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 1 | |
| Microphone in | Yes | |
| Modem (RJ-11) ports | 1 | |
| S/PDIF out port | No | |
| SmartCard slot | No | |
| TV out | No | |
| USB 2.0 | 3 | |
| Input Devices | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | |
| Audio | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Audio system | HD | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Built-in Devices | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Front camera resolution | 1.3 MP | |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps | |
| Security | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington | |
| Design | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Brand | Sony | |
| Family | VAIO | |
| Series | CS | |
| Model name | VGN-CS11S/Q | |
| Part Number | VGN-CS11S/Q | |
| Depth | 245 mm | |
| Width | 335.8 mm | |
| Height (rear) | 3.98 cm | |
| Height (front) | 2.9 cm | |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | |
| Release Date | 2008-09-28 | |
| Battery Information | Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q | other notebooks |
| Battery life | 2.8 h | |
| Battery recharge time | 3.5 h | |