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Sony Vaio VPC-F11Z1/E

Specifications

Sony Vaio VPC-F11Z1/E
Sony Vaio VPC-F11Z1/E (Vaio VPC-F Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-720QM 4 x 1.6 - 2.8 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 575 MHz, Memory: 790 MHz, DDR3, 187.83
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM
Display
16.40 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel PM55
Storage
500 GB - 5400 rpm, 500 GB 
, 5400 rpm, SAMSUNG HM500JI
Soundcard
Nvidia GT216 High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Mic, Line-Out, Optical-Out SPDIF, Card Reader: two card rreaders HG-Duo and SD
Networking
Marvell Yukon 88E8057 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 AGN (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Optical drive
Optiarc BD RW BD-5730S6
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 41 x 387.2 x 263 ( = 1.61 x 15.24 x 10.35 in)
Battery
54 Wh Lithium-Ion, VGP-BPS21A
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3 VGA
Weight
3.143 kg ( = 110.87 oz / 6.93 pounds), Power Supply: 534 g ( = 18.84 oz / 1.18 pounds)
Price
1499 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 86.17% - good
Average of 6 scores (from 8 reviews)
price: 63%, performance: 87%, features: 88%, display: 86% mobility: 65%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 55%

Reviews for the Sony Vaio VPC-F11Z1/E

86% Review Sony Vaio VPC-F11Z1/E Notebook | Notebookcheck
Stressful muscle man. At the announcement for the release of the Vaio VPC-F11 series, Sony used the word "Gamer" for the first time in its press statement. Sony fans listened attentively: Could this Vaio be suitable for gaming? The parameters allow speculation for a multimedia-master or a desktop replacement. A matte full-HD display with strong colors, Core i7-720QM, 8GB RAM, and an Nvidia Geforce GT 330M definitely have potential for high performance.
74% Sony Vaio VPC-F12Z1E
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2010
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 70%
Test: Sony Vaio F11 Z1E - Multimedia-High-End mit mattem Display
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2010
Rating: performance: 80% display: 92% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% emissions: 40%
94% Test: Sony Vaio VPC-F11Z1E/BI
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 78% performance: 95% features: 100% display: 90% mobility: 86% ergonomy: 85%
87% Test: Sony Vaio VPC-F11Z1E/B – Multimedia in Silbergrau
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2010
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 88% features: 90% display: 82% mobility: 79% workmanship: 92%
90% Sony Vaio VPC-F11Z1E/BI
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 30% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
86% Test Sony Vaio VPC-F11Z1/E Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/10/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 92% display: 98% mobility: 71% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 82%
Sony VAIO F
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/01/2010
Rating: price: 40% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80% emissions: 30%
Sony Vaio F11Z
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2010
Rating: display: 80% emissions: 40%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M: The Nvidia GeForce GT 330M is the successor of the GT 230M and technically just a slightly higher clocked GT 240M (but it should still maintain the power envelope of the GT 230M as the naming suggests).

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.  


720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.40":

This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.

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


3.143 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.


86.17%: 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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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2010-03- 1 (Update: 2012-05-26)