Sony Vaio F Series (January 2012)
If the size is right for you, the Vaio F Series is a well-made high-end laptop, and is a good reminder that Sony is one of the few brands that comes close to Apple on design and polish.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: With a Blu-ray drive, Nvidia GeForce 540M graphics, and a full 1080p resolution display, the Sony Vaio F Series is a full-featured movie and gaming machine, with a sharp look and useful preloaded software.
The Bad: The 16-inch screen can sit uncomfortably between midsize and desktop replacement laptops, and the Sony price premium is nearly on par with Apple's. Plus, the battery life is disappointingly weak.
The Bottom Line: If the size is right for you, the Vaio F Series is a well-made high-end laptop, and is a good reminder that Sony is one of the few brands that comes close to Apple on design and polish.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest collected and analyzed 5 reviews of Sony VAIO F Series VPC-F236FM/B from international magazines and websites and compared these to 315185 reviews for other Laptops.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 90/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore.
Price Range: $0.00 - $0.00
- Sony
- VPCF236FM/B
General
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System TypeNotebook
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OS ProvidedMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
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Service & Support1 year warranty
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Notebook typeGaming, Blu-ray drive, HD Display, Midsize
Processor / Chipset
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ProcessorIntel 2nd Gen Core i7 2.2 GHz, i7-2670QM
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Max Turbo Speed3.1 GHz
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Multi-Core TechnologyQuad-Core
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Cache6 MB
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64-bit ComputingYes
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FeaturesIntel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Hyper-Threading Technology
Memory
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RAM8 GB, ( 2 x 4 GB )
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Max RAM Supported8 GB
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TechnologyDDR3 SDRAM
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Speed1333 MHz
Storage
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Floppy DriveNone
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Hard Drive750 GB / 5400 rpm, HDD
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InterfaceSerial ATA-300
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Storage RemovableNone
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Optical DriveDVD-Writer / BD-ROM
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Hard drive typeStandard
Display
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Type16.4 in
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LCD Backlight TechnologyLED backlight
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Max Resolution1920 x 1080 ( Full HD )
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WidescreenYes
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FeaturesLED-backlit
Audio & Video
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Graphics Processor1 GB, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
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CameraYes
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Camera FeaturesExmor Technology
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SoundMicrophone
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Compliant StandardsS-Force Front Surround 3D, Dolby Home Theater v4
Input
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TypeBacklit keyboard, Touchpad
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Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
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FeaturesBuilt-in numeric keyboard
Communications
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Wireless802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, WiMAX
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Wireless ControllerIntel Centrino Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150
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Network InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
Battery
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TechnologyLithium ion
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Installed Qty1
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Capacity5000 mAh
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Run Time4.5 hour(s)
Connections & Expansion
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SlotsMemory, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo
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InterfacesMicrophone input, Headphone output, VGA, USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, HDMI, LAN
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Interfaces2 x USB 3.0 - USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 - USB 2.0, 1 x Ethernet - RJ-45, 1 x HDMI
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Memory Card ReaderCard reader ( Memory Stick Duo ), ( SD Memory Card )
Software
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Software IncludedVAIO Care, VAIO Media Gallery, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Norton Internet Security 2012 (30 days trial), Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition, Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10, Sound Forge Audio Studio 10, Sony ACID Music Studio 8.0
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Microsoft Office PreloadedIncludes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Miscellaneous
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ColorMatte black
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Features802.11n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 2.1, Camera
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Cables IncludedPower cable ( 1 pcs.)
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Compliant StandardsRoHS
Dimensions & Weight
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Width15.7 in
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Depth10.7 in
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Height1.7 in
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Weight6.8 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - 1 year - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting, International warranty
Sustainability
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ENERGY STAR QualifiedYes
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EPEAT CompliantEPEAT Gold
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Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011)3.6
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