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Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E/BQ

Specifications

Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E/BQ
Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E/BQ (Vaio VPC-EB Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-460M 2 x 2.5 - 2.8 GHz, Arrandale
Graphics adapter
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 450 MHz, Memory: 790 MHz, GDDR3, 8.672.1.3000
Memory
4 GB 
, PC3-10600
Display
15.50 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, MS_0025, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM55
Storage
Samsung SpinPoint M7 HM500JI, 500 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ Intel Ibex Peak PCH
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: line-out, mic, Card Reader: Memory Stick (Duo/Pro-HG Duo) slot & SD card (SDHC-/SDXC compatible)
Networking
Marvell Yukon 88E8059 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Optical drive
Pioneer BD-ROM BDC-TD03
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 31.1 x 369.8 x 248.2 ( = 1.22 x 14.56 x 9.77 in)
Battery
39 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V 3500mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3MP
Additional features
24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.554 kg ( = 90.09 oz / 5.63 pounds), Power Supply: 301 g ( = 10.62 oz / 0.66 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83.5% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 84%, features: 73%, display: 81% mobility: 60%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 89%

Reviews for the Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E/BQ

82% Review Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E/BQ Notebook | Notebookcheck
Full-HD Entertainer. Sony puts a strong color sRGB screen with Full HD resolution into the case. Can the expectations of ambitioned gamers or screen workers be satisfied? A matt work surface and many interfaces are a good start.
Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2010
Rating: performance: 80% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 30%
85% Test Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E/BQ Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 88% display: 92% mobility: 75% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 79% emissions: 91%
Sony Vaio VPC-EB3Z1E/BQ: Low-Cost HD-Unterhalter
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
not suited for gaming, good display, fan good, temperature good, bad touchpad and bad positions of connections
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2010

Comment

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650: Middle class DirectX 11 capable graphics card with a power consumption of about 15-20 Watt. Supports Eyevision (up to 6 monitors)

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


460M: The Core i5-460M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks between 2.53-2.8 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.50":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.554 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Sony: Sony Corporation is one of the largest Japanese electronics companies. The company was founded in 1946 under a different name and initially produced rice stoves. The company launched the first transistor radio. In 1958, the company was renamed Sony. Sony is a combination of the Latin word sonus (sound) and the English word sonny (little boy). Today, its core business is consumer electronics. The company is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles and software. Sony operates in the following segments: Gaming and Network Services, Music, Images, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services and Others.


83.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2010-12- 4 (Update: 2012-05-26)