Sony Vaio Vpc All in One Review 2016
Review Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B Notebook
Blackness Dazzler. Sony'south Vaio Southward range currently encompasses over 24 models. In this review, we have the balanced Vaio VPC-SE2M9E model under the microscope. The xv.5-inch unit of measurement definitely delivers in looks, but what about performance?
Perusing the Vaio platform on Sony's homepage, you quickly get the impression that the Southward range includes all those devices that the manufacturer couldn't fit in anywhere else. On the other hand, you lot have to admit that Sony but has a wide range of notebooks. The Japanese manufacturer divides its Due south range into three categories. Our test device belongs to the Vaio SE-fifteen range along with seven other models.
Equipped with an Intel Core i7-2640M, 8 GB of memory, a defended AMD Radeon Hard disk 6630M and a BluRay drive, the all-over black Vaio is perfectly armed for all multimedia tasks. The model scores with an integrated 3G module. The mattexv.5 inch Full HD screen is too a plus.
Chichi, chichi, chic - this describes the Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B'southward appearance best. The entire device is blackness and, except for the aluminum wrist rest, the Japanese manufacturer uses magnesium most exclusively. The workmanship earns an "A" overall.
Theslim contour and the straight-line pattern both contribute to the elegant looks. Patently, frills were not used on purpose - quite to our taste. With a superlative of only under 25 millimeters, the device can very well be called slim considering it is a total-diddled multimedia laptop with an optical drive. The chapeau is delicate, just looks good. However, the thin frame affects stability which means the screen warps easily and can exhibitkeen noises. The hinges could also be a bit bigger and more than rigid as they do non always accept a business firm grip on the display. When letting go of the screen suddenly after adjusting it, it teeters for over two seconds. Moreover, the hinges limit the opening angle to slightly over 135 degrees.
All the same, the rest of the device is rigid. Everything seems to exist made of one piece for a unibody-like design. The case only yields in the keyboard area when strong pressure is applied. Even so, it is non troublesome while typing.
We find the ii kilogram weight (iv.four pounds) to exist very agreeable. The device's portability is maintained despite the adequately large screen and the extensive equipment.
Sony incorporates the power LEDs very discreetly and appealingly. One lights up direct in the power push button and some other at the charging socket on the case's upper right edge. Sony builds the eject push for the optical drive higher up the keyboard's left. This design prevents unintentional opening if the notebook bumps confronting an object during send.
Sony sees its Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B as an entertainment and multimedia notebook. The connectivity options should then satisfy this claim. The full Hd 15.5 inch brandish is a good start, merely the includedBluRay driveis besides a must in this sector.
Sony places all interfaces on the case's right and left, leaving the rear free of interfaces. A handy slider for enabling and disabling all wireless communication modules is on the front end. An LED conveniently shows the slider'due south position. Two other LEDs bespeak hard disk drive activeness and charging condition, respectively. The device tin can also be used when the bombardment is non inserted provided that the AC adapter is active. Even so, a maintenance cover has to exist removed commencement before the battery can be taken out.
A jack for headphones or active speakers is located on the case'south left far back. Unfortunately, information technology gets much tighter on the correct. The ability socket and Kensington lock are at the rear and are followed by two USB 2.0 and i USB 3.0 ports. AnHDMI socket with HDCP support is available for outputting digital content. Projectors and older monitors can be connected to the VGA socket. The Gigabit LAN port is only virtually eight centimeters away from the example's front - a rather unusual position. The LAN cable will very likely go in the way every now and again. We would likewise have preferred to see the monitor ports further to the back, if not on the rear. In that location are also ii menu reader slots for MemoryStick and SD cards on the very front. The latter supports SDHC and SDXC.
Iii more interfaces are located on the bottom, all behind fiddly rubber or plastic covers. The first is a docking port, which makes Sony's VPC-SE2M9E/B function uniform. The battery port connects to an optional sheet battery that is "mounted" underneath the device and allegedly extends the battery runtime significantly. The third comprehend hides anHSPA-capable 3G module.
Advice
The Vaio Smart Network is ever visible in the notification surface area of the taskbar and displays the condition of WLAN, Bluetooth and 3G, each of which can exist enabled or disabled with 1 mouse click. AnIntel Centrino chip takes care of WLAN with back up for the 802.11a/b/g/n standards. The northward-standard supports both the 2.4 GHz band as well as the less heavily used 5 GHz band. Bluetooth version three.0 + HS is installed. Thank you to ad-hoc usage of wifi for information transmission, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS allows theoretical information rates of upward to 24 MB/s.
The standard UMTS module in this configuration contributes profoundly to the mobility of Sony's VPC-SE2M9E/B. Information technology is an HSPA-capable 3G module that supplies speeds of upwards to 14.iv MBit/south in downstream and a maximum of 5.76 MBit/s in upstream. Actual data rates are very dependent on the provider and how many users are logged into the same network cell equally the module. In the examination, nosotros regularly achieved download speeds of 7 MBit/s with an O2 card in a pocket-size town at Lower Rhine, a very good charge per unit because the region. Our results underline the 3G module'southward performance.
The wifi module also works very well. A comparing with an iMac and a netbook - privately owned by the tester - showed that Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B achieved the maximum range and often still had a point where the iMac and netbook had lost it.
For fans of cabled communication, the Sony Vaio has a Gigabit LAN port available with a Realtek controller.
Security
The Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B is a multimedia notebook, only its docking station and pleasantly large screen will conform concern usage too. Security is an issue in business concern, then the Vaio features the almost compulsory Kensington lock as well as a fingerprint sensor betwixt the mouse keys.
Telescopic of Delivery
Like many current notebooks, the VPC-SE2M9E/B's scope of commitment is poor. In fact, there is but the usual paperwork and a quick offset guide, ability consumption specifications, instructions for the 3G module and a Vaio product catalog. Notwithstanding, anyone who takes a look at the listing of accessories on Sony's website volition be overwhelmed by the breadth of offerings. In that location are cases, mice and keyboards to name a few. The docking station VGP-PRS25 and the sheet battery VGP-BPSC29 that doubles the total battery capacity, each for EUR 150 (~$193 USD), are especially interesting.
Maintenance
A big maintenance embrace on the lesser enables like shooting fish in a barrel access to both hard disk drive and RAM. Other upgrades are not provided. If you want to clean the fan, you'll have to detach the case more than Sony probably intended its terminate-users to do. The fan is located to a higher place the keyboard between both display hinges.
Warranty
Sony grants a standard12 month warranty. It can be extended by another 12 months for free when the device is registered via the dealer. If you need even more than security, Sony has additional warranty products in it range. For instance, a 1-year or ii-year warranty extension will cost EUR 99 ($127 USD) and EUR 179 ($231 USD), respectively. Sony charges EUR 289 ($373 USD)for a three twelvemonth warranty with on-site service.
Keyboard
Similar Sony's entire Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B chassis, the keyboard is black and merges seamlessly into the overall elegant look. Sony installs a chiclet-style keyboard commonly found in slim notebook designs. These "chewing gum" keyboards are characterized by the fairly large gap between the single keys. These keyboards but need a depression build which makes them perfect for slim notebooks. The primal size in Sony'due south Vaio is a pleasant 15 millimeters. Only the cursor, degree and F keys are smaller. A total-blown number pad is included with dedicated "Dwelling house", "Terminate", "Insert" and "Delete" keys. The keys sport a clear pressure betoken and the fundamental drop is sufficient for speedy touch-typing.
Sony places additional keys with proprietary special functions higher up the F key row. In the upper right abreast the power button, keys labeled "Assistance", "WEB" and "VAIO" are found. While the "Spider web" button is self-explanatory, the other 2 demand a brief caption. "Assist" provides the user with tools for troubleshooting and solving like system recovery. This button's office can exist opened while running Windows as well every bit when the device is turned off. The "VAIO" push opens a number of hardware and software settings.
On its right, at that place is a slider with the options "STAMINA" and "SPEED" for choosing the graphics card - and then either processor graphics or defended card. We believe information technology is a very convenient function. Nevertheless, automatic switching via Optimus in current nVidia models is superior because the screen flickers for a moment with Sony'due south solution. The keyboard's LED light is also very handy as it enables hit the correct keys even in the dark. Additionally, the mixture of white LEDs and the midnight black notebook is an eye-catcher.
Touchpad
The blackness touchpad is quite big at about 95 x 55 millimeters. The surface of the touchpad supportsmulti-impact utilize and allows precise gesture control with articulate borders. Both click keys can just exist accurately used in the outer areas. The fundamental driblet decreases toward the center and the feedback can become unclear. Afterward routine use, however, this is a non-event for the user.
The loftier-end impression that Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B makes with its case continues with the screen. Atfifteen.5 inches diagonally, it is suitable equally a multimedia machine and besides looks adept in business organization environments, which is particularly impressive considering the moderate weight. The native Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels virtually calls for multimedia use such as BluRay playback.
The non-glare screen is almost shunned in the multimedia category because it does not reproduce colors as brilliant as its glossy counterparts. Nonetheless, sleeky screens ofttimes exaggerate colors to undesirable levels. We too capeesh a matte screen all the more in a device with such a vast application field.
Our lab measurements also confirm adept screen rates. The boilerplate brightness is 238 cd/10002 and should exist enough for even brighter surroundings under mellow sunlight, similar on a terrace. The pleasant, homogeneous illumination of 87% decreases strongly in the lower left corner, although this volition but be noticeable by the most perceptive of users. The blackness value of 0.41 cd/thouii is agreeably depression and leads to a high contrast of 622:ane.
| 238 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² | 248 cd/m² | ||
| 231 cd/m² | 255 cd/m² | 240 cd/thou² | ||
| 223 cd/m² | 230 cd/m² | 230 cd/m² | ||
Distribution of effulgence
IPS
Gossen Mavo-Monitor
Maximum: 255 cd/thou² (Nits) Average: 238.3 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 87 %
Center on Battery: 255 cd/g²
Contrast: 622:1 (Black: 0.41 cd/m²)48.77% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll two.2.0 3D)
65% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
51.9% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B reproduces colors and gray shades well. The colors look quite natural and do not accept an overlying colour. The black value is very good and results in a saturated reproduction of nighttime picture show scenes or picture areas. The high contrast contributes to this upshot.
But nosotros also have to criticize the Vaio's screen a bit. The sRGB color spectrum's coverage of almost eighty% is satisfactory, but the screen wastes a lot of its potential since a large part of its color space goes beyond the limits of the sRGB standard. This is peculiarly axiomatic in the yellow range. We used Acer's TravelMate 5760G-2454G50Mnsk for comparison. The Acer plays in another league with an sRGB coverage of 88 percent.
The Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B's depression weight in relation to screen size and the non-glare screen speak to its mobile outdoor use. Although it does not achieve an extremely loftier brightness and you should avert direct sunlight when possible, Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B copes well in all other cases. Moreover, since the maximum brightness is maintained on bombardment ability, the adapter tin can be left at dwelling or in the instance.
The screen's near flawless presentation finds its acme in excellent viewing bending stability. The IPS screen congenital into Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B does not show any weaknesses on either the horizontal or vertical plane. Fifty-fifty in farthermost angles, the colors remain stable to the largest extent though the dissimilarity and the brightness weaken a scrap. The bottom line is that this model provides get-go charge per unit display performance. Several viewers sitting at different angles, volition all have a perfect view of the displayed content from this screen.
Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B is powered past adual-core CPU that is still nased on the Sandy bridge architecture. Nonetheless, the Cadre i7-2640M is extremely fast and was ane of the fastest dual-core notebook CPUs until the end of 2011. Information technology has a base of operations clock of 2.8GHz and, assuming favorable thermal weather, the CPU can attain speeds of up to 3.5GHz on one core and 3.3GHz on both cores via Turbo Boost. The level 3 cache of 4MB is as well quite loftier.
The TDP of 35 watts, however, is not free energy-efficient. It reserves theCadre i7-2640M for larger multimedia notebooks rather than ultra-portable devices. In this case, nosotros believe it is perfect for Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B.
System information: Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B
Processor
Nosotros analyzed the Intel Cadre i7-2640M CPU in the Vaio past using Cinebench R10 and R11.5. Nosotros tested the processor'south pure operation in both single and multi-thread operation.
The Turbo Boost technology workedperfectly in the tests. Both cores could reach their maximum clock in the single as well equally multi-thread tests.
Results were every bit expected with Cinebench R10 records 9778 points in the 32bit and 11746 points in the 64bit multi-thread benchmark. Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B 3.07 achieves iii.07 points in Cinebench R11.5 - also every bit expected. However, comparable devices such every bit Lenovo'south ThinkPad X1 (NWK3QGE)were able to score equally much as four pct higher in synthetic benchmarks.
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
4009
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
9778
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
7930
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit
5560 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit
11746 Points
Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit
8341 Points
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
30.86 fps
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
iii.07 Points
Assistance
System Performance
Nosotros evaluate the general performance of the system past using the benchmarks PCMark 7 and PCMark Vantage. The scores are based on how well the installed components collaborate with each other and on their efficiency. A fast hd, such as an SSD, can lead to considerably college scores. We also look at Window'due south performance index, which uncovers potential bottlenecks.
Co-ordinate to the benchmarks, the weakest component is the hard disk. This is non surprising considering that tlled drive is a conventional hd with a speed of 5400 revolutions per minute.
The other subscores in the PCMark tests are not neither great nor unacceptably bad. The overall performance is very highly-seasoned for use as both a multimedia device or a business notebook.
5.9
Windows 7 Experience Index
Processor
Calculations per second
7.i
Retention (RAM)
Retentiveness operations per second
seven.v
Graphics
Desktop performance for Windows Aero
6.7
Gaming graphics
3D concern and gaming graphics
half dozen.7
Primary hard deejay
Disk information transfer rate
5.ix
| PCMark Vantage Event | 7390 points | |
| PCMark vii Score | 2116 points | |
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The DPC latency Checker shows no abnormalities in the course of ruby-red spikes. The default drivers should non accept any bug or adverse affects on real-fourth dimension streams.
Mass Memory
The ii.5-inch Hitachi hard disk in Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E has a capacity of 750 GB. Information technology is a conventional HDD and is appropriate for our awarding field especially since a conventional hd fuses high capacity with a depression price. The TravelStar 5K750 spins at5400RPM and is easy on the ears at the expense of performance.
This difficult disk is an average performer. Tests with HDTune and CrystalDiskMark confirm the average transfer rate of 74.6 MB/s, a rate which is non exactly awe-inspiring. The access speed of twenty.5 milliseconds is besides average at best. CrystalDiskMark specifies rates of 96.7 and 94.vi MB/s in sequential read and write.
In brief, the operation is sufficient for the intended field of use. I positive of this average performance is that the hard disk doesn't annoy with loud noises or loftier-pitched hums.
Transfer Rate Minimum: 21.2 MB/southward
Transfer Rate Maximum: 98.ix MB/s
Transfer Charge per unit Average: 74.6 MB/s
Sequential Read: 96.7 MB/s
Sequential Write: 94.seven MB/s
4K QD32 Write: 0.837 MB/s
Graphics Card
To tweak graphics operation, the user tin can switch between either the integratedprocessor graphics or the defended AMD Radeon HD 6630M. Sony installs a slider for this above the keyboard. "STAMINA" enables processor graphics and "SPEED" activates the dedicated 3D menu.
The integrated graphics carte du jour is a "standard" carte du jour of the Sandy Span processors. The Intel Hd Graphics 3000 can overclock its computing cores when necessary by using Turbo Heave. In terms of operation, Intel'southward HD Graphics 3000 is about on par with dedicated entry-level models such as AMD'southward Mobility Radeon HD 5450. However, using the integrated graphics is not required for all graphic-heavy requirements. Playing DVD and BluRay movies as well piece of work perfectly with it.
When the user wants the greatest possible 3D power and doesn't need the extended battery life, the defended AMD Radeon Hard disk drive 6630M graphics can be enabled via the slider. It is a DirectX 11 capable midrange model with480 Unified Shaders, back up forEyefinity+ and the newer UVD3 video decoder.
Similar to the 5000 range, the 6600M series has an integrated Hd audio controller that is capable of transmitting7.1 surroundings sound via HDMI and Displayport.
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 6982 points | |
| 3DMark Vantage P Result | 4032 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 1019 points | |
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Gaming Performance
Games are definitely not the Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B's specialty, but that doesn't mean that it can't play a fairly upward-to-appointment game every now and again. The midrange graphics card rapidly finds its limits in demanding 3D tracks similar Battlefield 3. Older games should run without issues and even electric current titles are often rendered smoothly in low details and at an adjusted resolution. For instance, CoD MW3 and Mass Event 3 tin be played on loftier detail levels without major losses. In return, Risen 2 runs simply reasonably well on the lowest settings.
Less demanding games, such as Fifa 2012 , are no problem for the graphics card. Although we attempted to install and load Alan Wake , we could non change the settings nor did the game fifty-fifty offset.
An overview of game/graphics card compatibility can exist found in our extensive list.
System Racket
This part of the review deals with ane of the few real points of criticism on Sony'due south Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B. The device is simply pleasantly tranquillity when it is idling, e.g. when reading and word processing tasks or viewing pictures. Still, the very sensitive fan starts up when surfing on the Internet, generating a noise level of up to 32 dB when idle.
When the fan really speeds up, it gets almost unbearably loud. Its blades ran at full speed in our benchmarking tests. Here, information technology accomplished a noise level of up to 49.4 dB, a level thatcan disturb normal discussions.
In contrast, the hd is very inconspicuous. Although it consistently emits a quiet noise, it never gets obtrusive. The BluRay bulldoze reaches 35.four dB during movie playback, which is normal for this device category.
Noise Level
| Idle | 31.2 / 31.3 / 32 dB(A) | |
| HDD | 32.2 dB(A) | |
| DVD | 35.4 / dB(A) | |
| Load | 43.three / 49.four dB(A) | |
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Temperature
In addition to the system racket, the temperature development is not one of the Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B'due south strengths either. The aluminum wrist rest always stays pleasantly cool. Unfortunately, a singled-out hot spot develops in the bottom'southward upper area with temperatures of up to 47.4 degrees Celsius(117 degrees Farenheit). Non anybody will find that comfortable on the skin.
The processor heats upwards a bit too much during full load. In our stress test comprised of Prime95 and Furmark, the core temperature increases to a maximum of 96 degrees. That is apparently too much for the CPU, as nosotros can't explain why it occasionally throttled to below the base clock of 2.8 GHz whatsoever other manner. The processor only worked at 2.ii GHz at times. A 3DMark06 run while in a "hot" state tested whether this behavior will be reproduced in everyday use. The results are similar to results after a cold commencement, and then throttling during everyday use should not exist a problem. Nevertheless, we would take expected a better thermal design, specially in view of the very noisy fan.
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| Maximum: 47.4 °C = 117 F Average: 33.one °C = 92 F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ability Supply (max.) 58.ane °C = 137 F | Room Temperature 19.six °C = 67 F | Voltcraft IR-360
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| Maximum: 32.six °C = 91 F Average: 28.8 °C = 84 F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Supply (max.) 29.half-dozen °C = 85 F | Room Temperature xix.4 °C = 67 F | Voltcraft IR-360
(±) The average temperature for the upper side nether maximal load is 32.four °C / 90 F, compared to the boilerplate of 31 °C / 88 F for the devices in the grade Multimedia.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 41.7 °C / 107 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F, ranging from 21.1 to 71 °C for the class Multimedia.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 47.4 °C / 117 F, compared to the average of 39 °C / 102 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.3 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 31 °C / 88 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (32.6 °C / ninety.7 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of like devices was 28.ix °C / 84 F (-3.seven °C / -6.7 F).
Speakers
The speakers in the exam model are functional - not more and non less. The speakers are located to a higher place the keyboard's left and right and suffer from the lack of volume. Although the sound is fairly clear and presents good trebles, the midranges and basses lack force. The speakers are sufficient for movies, merely music enjoyment leaves a lot to be desired. Nosotros recommend using the audio jack for extended movie or music sessions.
Power Consumption
The standard battery in the Sony is not impressive with a capacity of just49 Whr. Nonetheless, the device should provide a viable battery life when not nether demanding tasks.
Notwithstanding, Sony's Vaio is only energy-efficient when the dedicated graphics carte du jour is disabled and in "STAMINA" mode. Here, the minimum power consumption is just 8.eight watts. As soon equally the AMD graphics is enabled via "SPEED" mode, however, the power consumption skyrockets drastically. The 15.five incher will consume upwardly to 22.5 watts when idling. EvenAsus' K93SM-YZ085V with an xviii.4 inch screen is more minor.
In return, Sony'southward Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B draws a respectablemaximum of 75.8 watts, which is non abnormal for a notebook of its size and grade.
Battery Runtime
Our review unit reached a good runtime of 6:xv hours when used just for reading and in the lowest brightness settings with disabled communication modules. Its movie playback runtime is also average at 3:18 hours (DVD playback) and 2:43 hours (BluRay playback) nether maximum brightness. Still, this should be enough for almost every lengthy Hollywood drama.
The bombardment lasts for 3:xxx hours when surfing via wifi under a screen brightness of about 150 cd/thouii.
When Sony's Vaio is put under heavy load, the battery drains completely subsequently just one hour. This is adequate considering the depression battery capacity. If you put value on bombardment life, nevertheless, you should consider buying the optional canvass battery with the aforementioned capacity as it volition effectively double runtime.
Battery Runtime
| Idle (without WLAN, min brightness) | 6h 15min | |
| WiFi Surfing | 3h 33min | |
| DVD | 3h 18min | |
| Blu-ray | 2h 43min | |
| Load (maximum brightness) | 1h 00min |
The Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B runs through most of our tests almost effortlessly in our lab. Information technology starts with the elegant, completely blackness multimedia notebook'southward excellent workmanship. The connectivity is admittedly fitting for its awarding field. What's more: The mobility is enhanced considerably thanks to the 3G module in conjunction with the light weight because its grade size. The docking port makes the Vaio moreapt for business use.
Moreover, the IPS screen in the Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B too earns kudos. It renders the maximum Full HD resolution in a diagonal of 15.five inches. Additionally, the screen thrills usa with a non-glare surface as well as good lab results. Effulgence, contrast, black value - everything is on a good to very good level. Merely the color space is a fleck limited. Notwithstanding, the high viewing angle stability easily makes up for that.
At that place is zip to complain about in terms of performance either. On the contrary: Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B achieves the results expected because the selection of components in all benchmarks. The hard disk drive is not the fastest of its kind, but well-chosen for the application field.
The integrated Intel graphics is generally sufficient for everyday apply. It is possible to quickly switch to the dedicated, midrange card for the every so often 3D game. Even a few newer titles are fun to play in depression details.
The battery life, unfortunately, did not quite convince us. As long as the processor graphics is active, Sony's Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B proves to be quite free energy-efficient. However, the laptop consumes a lot of power when the dedicated GPU is enabled. Regardless, the battery life is notwithstanding acceptable.
The fan in Sony's Vaio is quite the annoyance. It is but mute during absolute minimum use, meaning that whatsoever more than processing load will cause it to jump in book well-nigh immediately.
EUR 1599 (~$2000 USD) is a lot of money for a notebook. However, the price demanded for the Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B is justified in our opinion. You get a very high-quality notebook with balanced equipment, good mobility and a great screen.
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Specifications
Memory
8192 MB
, Hyundai Electronics
Display
15.50 inch sixteen:9, 1920 ten 1080 pixel, IPS, glossy: no
Soundcard
Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Sound Controller
Connections
two USB 2.0, i USB 3.0 / 3.ane Gen1, 1 VGA, one HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: three.5 mm jack, Bill of fare Reader: Memory Stick (Duo), SD card (SDHC, SDXC, CPRM), 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (ten/100/1000/2500/5000MBit/due south), Intel Centrino Avant-garde-Due north 6230 (a/b/g/north = Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth iii.0 HS, HSUPA
Optical drive
Matshita BD-CMB UJ152
Size
meridian x width x depth (in mm): 24.v 10 380 10 255.9 ( = 0.96 x fourteen.96 ten 10.07 in)
Battery
49 Wh Lithium-Polymer, VGP-BPS24
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Scrap
Camera
Webcam: Hard disk Webcam "Exmor", one.iii MP
Boosted features
12 Months Warranty, 12 month warranty; 24 months when registered via dealer.
Weight
ii.04 kg ( = 71.96 oz / 4.five pounds), Ability Supply: 280 one thousand ( = 9.88 oz / 0.62 pounds)
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Pros | |
| + | Start-rate workmanship |
| + | Skillful equipment |
| + | Very good screen |
Cons | |
| - | Partly loud fan |
| - | Ability-consuming, dedicated graphics |
What we like
The great workmanship and the very good screen. That'south what makes a good notebook.
What nosotros'd similar to see
A little more battery life to accept better reward of the high mobility.
What surprises us
How loud such a small fan can get - and annoying!
The contest
There is plenty of competition in this performance and size category. Nosotros would mention the Sony's sister model Vaio VPC-SE1Z9E/B,HP'south Envy 15-3040nr andAsus' U44SG as its current contenders.
Sony Vaio VPC-SE2M9E/B - 2012-05-08 05/08/2012 v2(old)
Patrick Afschar Kaboli
Multimedia - Weighted Average
Patrick Afschar Kaboli, 2012-05-13 (Update: 2013-06- six)
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