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Sony Vaio VPC-S13X9E

Specifications

Sony Vaio VPC-S13X9E
Sony Vaio VPC-S13X9E (Vaio VPC-S Series)
Processor
Intel Core i3-370M 2 x 2.4 GHz, Arrandale
Graphics adapter
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core: 373 MHz, Memory: 542 MHz
Memory
4 GB 
, PC3-8500
Display
13.30 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, Vaio LCD, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM55
Storage
Samsung SpinPoint M7 HM500JI, 500 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC275
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: line-out, microphone, Card Reader: Memory Stick Duo, SD, Memory Stick PRO-HG, MagicGate, 1 Fingerprint Reader, 3G Qualcomm Gobi 2000
Networking
Atheros AR8131 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10MBit/s), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 AGN (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Optical drive
Matshita DVD-RAM UJ890AS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 27.6 x 329 x 228.5 ( = 1.09 x 12.95 x 9 in)
Battery
54 Wh Lithium-Ion, 10.8V 5000mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3MP VGA 640×480
Additional features
Microsoft Office Starter 2010, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.971 kg ( = 69.53 oz / 4.35 pounds), Power Supply: 224 g ( = 7.9 oz / 0.49 pounds)
Price
1199 Euro

 

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Average Score: 85% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 70%, features: 82%, display: 67% mobility: 87%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 93%

Reviews for the Sony Vaio VPC-S13X9E

85% Review Sony Vaio VPC-S13X9E Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Mobile Office. Handy, mobile and good performance. Sony's 13.3 incher does without superfluous ballast, such as dedicated graphics card and invests in a DVD drive, docking port and HSDPA. Find out why this just doesn't work, despite high mobility.
85% Test Sony Vaio VPC-S13X9E Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 70% display: 67% mobility: 87% workmanship: 89% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 93%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.

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.


370M: The Core i3-370M is a fast clocked Core i3. The TurboBoost, AES, VTd, and Trusted Execution functions are deactivated in the i3-series. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.4 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). 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.


13.30":

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.


85%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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

 

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