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Sony Vaio VPC-EC3M1E/BJ

Specifications

Sony Vaio VPC-EC3M1E/BJ
Sony Vaio VPC-EC3M1E/BJ (Vaio VPC-EC 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
17.30 inch 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixel, Illegible, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM55
Storage
Samsung SpinPoint M7 HM500JI, 500 GB 
, 5400 rpm, Illegible
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ Intel Ibex Peak PCH
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 4 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Line-Out, Mikrofon, Card Reader: Memory Stick (Duo/Pro-HG Duo), SD Card Slot (SDHC-/SDXC)
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
Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-862AS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 31.9 x 409.1 x 273.8 ( = 1.26 x 16.11 x 10.78 in)
Battery
39 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V 3500mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3MP VGA 640x480
Additional features
PMB VAIO Edition, Media Gallery, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
3.07 kg ( = 108.29 oz / 6.77 pounds), Power Supply: 307 g ( = 10.83 oz / 0.68 pounds)
Price
1099 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 72.67% - average
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 82%, features: 74%, display: 69% mobility: 71%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 87%, emissions: 83%

Reviews for the Sony Vaio VPC-EC3M1E/BJ

79% Review Sony Vaio VPC-EC3M1E/BJ Notebook | Notebookcheck
Family Laptop. Each laptop has its strong points but there's never one that can do it all. But the 17" Vaio is a jack of all trades, acting as everything from a home theater to a work computer. The performance, low system noise, variety of ports and the keyboard all make a good impression. But claiming this notebook's perfectly well-rounded is not altogether true.
79% Test Sony Vaio VPC-EC3M1E/BJ Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 82% display: 69% mobility: 71% workmanship: 82% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 83%
60% Sony Vaio VPCEC3M1E/BJ
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%

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.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3.07 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


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.


72.67%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2010-12-22 (Update: 2012-05-26)