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Sony Vaio VPC-EC1M1E

Specifications

Sony Vaio VPC-EC1M1E
Sony Vaio VPC-EC1M1E (Vaio VPC-EC Series)
Processor
Intel Core i3-330M 2 x 2.1 GHz, Arrandale
Graphics adapter
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 - 512 MB VRAM, Core: 750 MHz, Memory: 790 MHz, GDDR3, 8.14.10.0708
Memory
4 GB 
, PC3-8500F
Display
17.30 inch 16:10, 1600 x 900 pixel, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM55
Storage
Samsung SpinPoint M7 HM500JI, 500 GB 
, 5400 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/s), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/)
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

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78.83% - good
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

83% 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.
70% Sony VAIO VPCEC1M1E/WI review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
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

83% Test Sony Vaio VPC-EC1M1E Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
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%
87% Test: Sony VAIO VPC-EC1M1E/WI
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 82% display: 84% mobility: 75% emissions: 90%
80% Sony Vaio VPCEC1M1E/WI
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Sony VAIO E
Source: NotebookTV.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
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%

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.

» 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.


3.092 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.


78.83%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


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

 

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Current Prices

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Stefan Hinum, 2010-05- 2 (Update: 2012-05-26)