Sony Vaio VPCEC1S1E/BJ

Name: Sony Vaio VPCEC1S1E/BJ
Brand: Sony
Rating: 90 (1 reviews)

Specifications

Sony Vaio VPCEC1S1E/BJ (Vaio VPC-EC Series)

Processor

Intel Core i5-430M 2 x 2.3 - 2.5 GHz, Arrandale

Graphics adapter

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650

Display

17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, glossy: yes

Weight

2.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

Price

1000 Euro

Links

Sony homepage
Sony notebook section

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Average Score: 90% - very good
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

price: 80%, performance: 70%, features: 50%, display: 50% mobility: 50%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: 70%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Sony Vaio VPCEC1S1E/BJ

90% Sony Vaio VPCEC1S1E/BJ
Source: Notebookjournal German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%

Comment

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650: Middle class DirectX 11 capable graphics card with a power consumption of about 15-20 Watt. Supports Eyevision (up to 6 monitors)

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.

430M:

The Core i5-430M is a middle class dual core CPU that features only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-640M) and clocks between 2.26-2.53 GHz (Turbo Mode). Furthermore, VT-d, trusted Execution and AES features are missing in the 430M. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 500-733 MHz) 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.

2.7 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

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.

90%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.

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

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