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MagyarSony Vaio VPC-W Series
Processor: Intel Atom N270, Intel Atom N280, Intel Atom N450, Intel Atom N470Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 900, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Display: 10.10 inch
Weight: 1.1kg, 1.125kg, 1.145kg, 1.2kg, 1.25kg, 2.2kg
Price: 350, 399, 400, 449, 500 euro
Average of 21 scores (from 25 reviews)
Sony Vaio VPC-W11S1E/T
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio VPC-W11S1E/TProcessor: Intel Atom N280
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Reviews
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionIf the high-resolution display is worth the premium price to you, the Sony Vaio Mini W series VPCW11S1E is one of the better netbook packages out there. But the same basic combination of an Intel Atom N280 CPU, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive and Windows XP is definitely available for less. Dell's less snazzy-looking Inspiron Mini 10 can also be outfitted with a similar high-definition display for around the same price, and offers more configuration flexibility.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/03/2009
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionWill Sony's VAIO W series netbooks fill the hole that the VAIO P didn't? It has taken Sony a long time to release its first netbook and the result is the VAIO VPC-W11S1E/W. The standout feature is its 10.1-inch screen. The 1366 x 768-pixel resolution is the sharpest we've seen on a panel of this size. Image quality is truly stunning with fantastic colour and contrast.
The Sony VAIO Mini W doesn't disappoint. It's a great little machine that's very intuitive to use and, if you're not put off by the price tag, ranks among the best models on the market.Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/25/2009
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionWith a price that puts it at the top of the netbook market, the VAIO W had to be good. It is, but it could quite easily have been a lot better. Most disappointing is the battery life, and with rivals offering up to 8 or 9 hours between charges, it’s difficult to recommend this machine as a tool to work with when away from the office. If you’re just after a netbook for the daily commute, however, and battery life or price isn’t an issue, then it’s easy to like the VAIO W. The screen is simply stunning, and the design puts most other netbooks to shame.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Connect - 11/2009
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 80% features: 65% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 82%
Sony Vaio VPC-W11XX
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio VPC-W11XXProcessor: Intel Atom N280
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.25kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionSony’s latest netbook sports an eco-friendly design and parent-friendly software, but we wish it had a larger keyboard. Starting at $480, the Sony VAIO W Eco Edition is near the top of the netbook pricing curve. It’s more expensive than the three leading Pine Trail netbooks—the ASUS Eee PC 1005PE-P ($379), HP Mini 5102 ($424), and Toshiba mini NB305 ($399)—yet doesn’t stand out in the areas that matter most: battery life, keyboard, and overall performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionDespite all the tell-tale signs that point to one—an Atom processor, small screen, and an undersized keyboard—Sony refused to call the LifeStyle PC a netbook. So officially, the company never launched one. But after watching this diminutive category seduce one laptop manufacturer after another, Sony couldn't help but fall weak at the knees, too. Although the high screen resolution and design work in its favor, the Sony VAIO VPC-W11XX netbook has too many drawbacks to fit in to this crowded space
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/12/2009
Rating: Total score: 50%
Sony Vaio VPC-W11S1E/W
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio VPC-W11S1E/WProcessor: Intel Atom N280
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.145kg
Price: 449 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Sony Vaio VPC-W111XX
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio VPC-W111XXProcessor: Intel Atom N280
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Display: 10.10 inch, 10:6, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionSony's VAIO W is certainly a lot more affordable than their original P series netbook, but at $500 the system is still too expensive for the features that it carries. Sure, it has features such as 802.11n and Bluetooth but the main reason to look at this netbook is the 10.1-inch screen with its very high resolution and bright and colorful rendering. Of course, the glossy coating makes it hard to use and the keyboard is smaller than it could be. Sony really needs to reconsider its price or improve the design as there are better overall choices.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: CNet
Sony's first foray in to the world of Atom-powered laptops was the Vaio P-series Lifestyle PC, which sported a unique miniaturized design (about the same footprint as a standard business envelope), but was hampered by input issues (no touch pad), and the use of Windows Vista as its OS. Attempting to create a premium-priced version of a Netbook, Sony has added an HD display to the Vaio W. It's an attractive step-up package, but the internal components are the same as are in cheaper models.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/24/2009
Rating: Total score: 67% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 50%
Sony Vaio VPCW12S1E
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio VPCW12S1E Processor: Intel Atom N270
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 900
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Source: Digital Versus
Archive.org versionSony has taken quite some time to get stuck in to the netbook market. With plenty of competition out there, an impressive showing is needed to mark yourself out from other models. A nice looker this W12, however looks aren’t everything and it’s a shame that Sony didn’t go for better components. Moreover, the 6-cell battery sticks out quite a bit, which may be problematic when carrying it around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony VAIO VPC-W211AX/W
Specifications
Notebook: Sony VAIO VPC-W211AX/WProcessor: Intel Atom N450
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 350 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Source: Notebooks.com
Archive.org versionThe Sony Vaio W is a capable netbook that gives users an attractive visual package with good specs, performance and battery life while offering a greener computing alternative. The higher price may be tough for some users to swallow, but it’s a premium paid for a green product and for what you get it isn’t a bad deal. Personally I couldn’t get over the keyboard issue, but if you can handle the keyboard key sizes and the other minor issues the Sony Vaio W Eco Series is a well equipped machine that provides a green computing experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2010
Rating: price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionSony's updated VAIO W netbook changes very little from their initial model. It uses the new Intel Atom N450 processor and GMA 3150 graphics but nothing else has really changed. It now comes with a 6-cell battery standard that helps it run longer but still average for the new class of netbooks. The display stays the same and will be the biggest draw. The flaws still exist from the original release though including a high price, small keyboard and only two USB ports.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony Vaio VPCW12S1R
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio VPCW12S1RProcessor: Intel Atom N280
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.1kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Average Score:
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Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionAs 2010 rolls on, netbook prices keep dropping. These days, we're surprised when we see a model with a price that much exceeds $450. Sony's Billabong-designed netbook stands apart from the 2010 pack with a high-res screen and a wild design. At $499, though, it's a good buy only if you're smitten with the look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 79%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Praxis - 1/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 70%
Source: Retera
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 66% performance: 22% display: 58% mobility: 65% emissions: 61%
Sony Vaio VPCW21M2E/WI
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio VPCW21M2E/WIProcessor: Intel Atom N450
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de - 10/10
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 54% features: 67% display: 77% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 72%
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2010
Rating: performance: 70% mobility: 80%
Source: PC Welt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 75%
Source: c't - 8/10
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2010
Rating: performance: 35% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 40% emissions: 80%
Source: PC Praxis - 4/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 60%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Geeks.hu
HU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/28/2010
Sony Vaio VPCW21BAGZ
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio VPCW21BAGZProcessor: Intel Atom N470
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Average Score:
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Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionSony has splashed the VAIO VPCW21BAGZ netbook with a Billabong theme, but it's the netbook's high resolution screen, good build quality and adequate performance that should win the most praise. The slightly cramped keyboard and poor battery life are downsides, but the VAIO VPCW21BAGZ remains a decent option if you're after a netbook for basic tasks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony Vaio VPC-W21C7E/G
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio VPC-W21C7E/G Processor: Intel Atom N470
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.125kg
Price: 399 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Average Score:
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Surfer Boy. Sony wants to prove that netbooks don't always have to be made of small, unsightly cases with the VAIO W21C7E netbook designed by Billabong. We'll find out if the netbook's price is justified, or if you're only paying for the name in our review.
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 45% display: 80% mobility: 88% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 72% emissions: 88%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 45% display: 80% mobility: 88% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 72% emissions: 88%
Comment
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.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip on Mobile Intel 945GM chipset. It is a faster clocked version of the GMA 900 and supports no hardware T&L (Transform & Lightning) accelleration (which is required for some games).
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 900: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip with shared memory on Mobile Intel 915GM chipset. It is the predecessor of Graphics Media Accelerator 950. The performance can be compared with the Mobile Radeon 9000 (with a 64 bit memory bus).
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150: Integrated (shared memory) graphics card in the intel Atom N4xx CPUs. Minimally faster than an old GMA 950 and therefore not suited for 3D games or HD videos (only MPEG2 acceleration).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).
N280:
Power efficient, cheap and slow Netbook single core CPU. Because of the in-order execution, the performance per MHz is worse than Core Solo or Celeron M processors. Compared to the N270, the N280 is only minimally higher clocked and offers a higher FSB.
N270:
Power efficient, cheap and slow Netbook single core CPU. Because of the in-order execution, the performance per MHz is worse than Core Solo or Celeron M processors.
N450:
Intel Atom CPU for Netbooks with integrated memory controller and GMA 3150 GPU. The performance of the system should be only minimally faster than the previous Atom N280 / GMA 950 combination.
N470: Upcoming Atom CPU for Netbooks with integrated memory controller and GMA 3150 GPU. The performance of the CPU should be compareable to a Atom Z450 with 1.86 GHz and about 5-10% above the N450.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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68%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
