Sony Vaio VPC-YB16KG
Specifications
Sony Vaio VPC-YB16KG (Vaio VPC-Y Series)
Processor
AMD E-350 2 x 1.6 GHz, Zacate
Graphics adapter
Display
11.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
1.4 kg ( = 49.38 oz / 3.09 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
900 Euro
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)
Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: 100%, performance: 50%, features: 67%, display: - % mobility: - %, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: 67%, emissions: - %
Reviews for the Sony Vaio VPC-YB16KG
Sony VAIO Y Series (2011) review
Source: PC Pro
Archive.org version
But the best thing about the Sony VAIO Y Series is undoubtedly the cost. If the laptop itself is one step up from the world of netbooks, so too is the price of only £429 inc VAT, and that makes it a hugely appealing purchase. It’s almost as light as a netbook, will run more demanding applications, and has the battery life to last a long flight, all of which make it an intriguing budget alternative for the more discerning traveller.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 100% performance: 50% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%
Source: PC Pro
Archive.org versionBut the best thing about the Sony VAIO Y Series is undoubtedly the cost. If the laptop itself is one step up from the world of netbooks, so too is the price of only £429 inc VAT, and that makes it a hugely appealing purchase. It’s almost as light as a netbook, will run more demanding applications, and has the battery life to last a long flight, all of which make it an intriguing budget alternative for the more discerning traveller.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 100% performance: 50% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%
Slickly designed hybrid: Sony Vaio YB Series review
Source: APC Mag Archive.org version
The downside to this model would have to be the trackpad. We found it too small, too slick and too inconsistent – a surprise in a Sony product, where product interaction is usually half the story. Unfortunately, we kept on pressing the Assist button instead of the power button (which is in the hinge of the unit) out of habit, which would boot up a recovery environment instead of Windows 7 Home Premium
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/12/2011
Source: APC Mag
Archive.org versionThe downside to this model would have to be the trackpad. We found it too small, too slick and too inconsistent – a surprise in a Sony product, where product interaction is usually half the story. Unfortunately, we kept on pressing the Assist button instead of the power button (which is in the hinge of the unit) out of habit, which would boot up a recovery environment instead of Windows 7 Home Premium
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/12/2011
Sony VAIO YB Series (VPCYB16KG) laptop
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
The one thing we don't like about the Sony VAIO YB Series laptop is its touchpad, which was sometimes unresponsive when we dragged our finger across its bottom half. Apart from that and the slow hard drive, we have few complaints. The screen's colour and clarity is among the best (if not the best) we've seen in a sub-$1000 laptop, the HDMI port allows you to plug in to a big-screen TV with ease, and the laptop's base barely gets warm even after prolonged periods of use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionThe one thing we don't like about the Sony VAIO YB Series laptop is its touchpad, which was sometimes unresponsive when we dragged our finger across its bottom half. Apart from that and the slow hard drive, we have few complaints. The screen's colour and clarity is among the best (if not the best) we've seen in a sub-$1000 laptop, the HDMI port allows you to plug in to a big-screen TV with ease, and the laptop's base barely gets warm even after prolonged periods of use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Sony VAIO YB Series
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO YB has plenty going for it, from its gorgeous design to its top-notch media player software. However, lower-priced competitors such as the HP Pavilion dm1z and the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e offer longer battery life, better keyboards, and superior sound. Nevertheless, the VAIO YB is the sexiest 11-incher under $600 on the market today.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO YB has plenty going for it, from its gorgeous design to its top-notch media player software. However, lower-priced competitors such as the HP Pavilion dm1z and the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e offer longer battery life, better keyboards, and superior sound. Nevertheless, the VAIO YB is the sexiest 11-incher under $600 on the market today.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Klein und leicht
Source: c't - 7/11
battery runtime very good, performance and 3D-games and display and fan noise bad
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Source: c't - 7/11
battery runtime very good, performance and 3D-games and display and fan noise bad
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Comment
AMD Radeon HD 6310: Integrated graphics card in the Zacate netbook processors (e.g. E-350 and E-240) featuring an UVD3 video decoder and no dedicated memory.
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.
E-350: Dual Core low power processor with an integrated graphics cards. The processor is on a level with Celeron SU2300 (1.2 GHz) and the GPU part about as fast as an Nvidia ION (2).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
