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Sony Vaio VPC-Z23N9E/B

Specifications

Sony Vaio VPC-Z23N9E/B
Sony Vaio VPC-Z23N9E/B (Vaio VPC-Z Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-2640M 2 x 2.8 - 3.5 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 6650M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 725 MHz, Memory: 899 MHz
Memory
8 GB 
, 1333 MHz
Display
13.10 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, MS_0025
Mainboard
Intel HM67
Storage
2x Samsung MZRPC512HAFU-000SO (RAID 0), 256 GB 
, 2 SSDs in RAID 0 array
Soundcard
Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: stereo mini jack, Card Reader: SD card slot, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth Version 3.0 + HS, VAIO Everywair 3G
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17 x 330 x 210 ( = 0.67 x 12.99 x 8.27 in)
Battery
45 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1.3 Megapixel
Additional features
24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.19 kg ( = 41.98 oz / 2.62 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
3000 Euro

 

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Average Score: 88% - very good
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 86%, features: 73%, display: 84% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 71%, emissions: 83%

Reviews for the Sony Vaio VPC-Z23N9E/B

88% Review Sony Vaio VPC-Z23N9E/B Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Ultimate workstation with old shortcomings? Sony refreshes its Z range and now offers its new EUR 3000 flagship with a non-glare, 13.1 inch Full HD screen under the product name VPCZ23N9E/B. Can the external graphics solution convince this time around?
Sony Vaio Z23 – Review
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
As part of the update to its notebook portfolio, Sony has launched the 13.1-inch Z-range flagship Vaio VPCZ23 – ‘the ultimate workstation’ according to the makers. The Z23 subnotebook weighs under 1.2kg yet sports a matte full HD 1920 x 1080p display. Overall, gaming aside, Sony Vaio Z23 notebook is one of the the best machines out there.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/17/2012

Foreign Reviews

Sony Vaio Z23N9E/B
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2012
Rating: performance: 70% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 30%
88% Test Sony Vaio VPC-Z23N9E/B Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2012
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 87% display: 88% mobility: 90% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 86%
88% Sony VAIO VPC-Z23N9E/B
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 78%

Comment

AMD Radeon HD 6650M: Successor of the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 with more cores, UVD3 processor and Eyefinity+. Due to the same codename, the 6650M should be a HD 6750M with slow DDR3 memory.

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.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


2640M: Very fast dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.10":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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


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.


88%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2012-03-28 (Update: 2012-05-26)