Sony Vaio VPC-EC1M1E
Specifications
Sony Vaio VPC-EC1M1E (Vaio VPC-EC Series)
Processor
Intel Core i3-330M 2.13 GHz
Graphics adapter
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 - 512 MB, Core: 750 MHz, Memory: 790 MHz, GDDR3, 8.14.10.0708
Memory
4096 MB
, PC3-8500F
Display
17.3 inch 16:10, 1600x900 pixel, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM55
Storage
Samsung SpinPoint M7 HM500JI, 500 GB
, 5.400 rpm, Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ Intel 82801GBM - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 4 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/MGR) Slot, SD-Card Slot
Networking
Marvell Yukon 88E8059 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n)
Optical drive
Optiarc DVD RW AD-7700H
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, VGP-BPS22
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3MP
Additional features
24 Months Warranty
Weight
3.092 kg ( = 109.07 oz / 6.82 pounds), Power Supply: 338 g ( = 11.92 oz / 0.75 pounds)
Price
800 Euro
Average Score:
Average of 6 scores (from 5 reviews)
Average of 6 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: 71%, performance: 82%, features: 78%, display: 73% mobility: 62%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 87%
Reviews for the Sony Vaio VPC-EC1M1E
Review Sony Vaio VPC-EC1M1E Notebook | Notebookcheck
Ceramic all-rounder. Sony's first 17.3 inch notebook for consumers costs less than 800 Euros, and has a Core i3 as well as an ATI HD 5470 on board. Whether or not the ceramic styled hand resting area reduces our objectivity can be discovered in this comprehensive review.
Ceramic all-rounder. Sony's first 17.3 inch notebook for consumers costs less than 800 Euros, and has a Core i3 as well as an ATI HD 5470 on board. Whether or not the ceramic styled hand resting area reduces our objectivity can be discovered in this comprehensive review.
Sony VAIO VPCEC1M1E/WI review
Source: Techradar
Sony's VAIO E-Series is targeted at those after affordable multimedia functionality for the whole family. The VAIO VPCEC1M1E/WI is a 17.3-inch machine that offers great usability and comfort and provides more than enough power for multimedia use.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar
Sony's VAIO E-Series is targeted at those after affordable multimedia functionality for the whole family. The VAIO VPCEC1M1E/WI is a 17.3-inch machine that offers great usability and comfort and provides more than enough power for multimedia use.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Test Sony Vaio VPC-EC1M1E Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 83% display: 83% mobility: 71% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 89%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 83% display: 83% mobility: 71% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 89%
Test: Sony VAIO VPC-EC1M1E/WI
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 82% display: 84% mobility: 75% emissions: 90%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 82% display: 84% mobility: 75% emissions: 90%
Sony Vaio VPCEC1M1E/WI
Source: 01Net
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony VAIO E
Source: NotebookTV.hu
HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 40% mobility: 30% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 80%
Source: NotebookTV.hu
HU→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 40% mobility: 30% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 80%
Comment
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470: Entry level DirectX 11 chip with GDDR5 support but only 80 shader cores. Supports Eyefinity (up to 4 monitors) and 8-ch HD audio over HDMI. Performance on par with the old GeForce 8600M GT. Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.330M:
The Core i3-330M is a slower clocked 350M and therefore also lacks the Turbo Boost feature and clocks with max. 2.13 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
17.3":
This large display size is used for laptops which are mainly intended for an use on a desk.
Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.3.092 kg:
This weight is representative for typical laptops with a 14-16 inch display-diagonal.
Sony: Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Japan. Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of electronics, video, communications, video game consoles, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its name is derived from sonus, the Latin word for sound. The company was founded 1946 with another name and renamed in 1958. Sony Corporation is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group, which is engaged in business through its five operating segments—electronics, games, entertainment (motion pictures and music), financial services and other. Sony is a notebook manufacturer of medium size according international market shares.
From 2014, Sony has reduced the production of Vaio laptops and finally discontinued them. Sony is still present in the smartphone and tablet market, yet not among the Top 5 manufacturers.
78.83%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
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