The new Sony Vaio E laptops are a strange beast. Historically, Sony’s laptops are almost all aesthetically amazing, rivaled by very few. Sony just makes good looking computers. The problem, however, is what’s under the pretty contours and finish has been a decidedly average computing experience for years.

Now with E laptop series, Sony has flipped that script, by making a competent to impressively powerful laptop and, in turn, sacrificing what made the company’s laptops aesthetically amazing.

Input interface

But before getting to what is generally disappointing about Sony’s Vaio E laptops, let’s talk about what works well. Outside of upped performance, the Vaio laptop series has always had great inputs and a fantastic interface.

The proprietary isolation-type keyboards, where numbers are seen separated from symbols and letters, are fantastic. Keys are well-spaced, feel good and are very tactile.
The same can be said for the slightly off-centre trackpad, which is well sized, has the perfect balance of resistance so that your fingers neither slips nor sticks to the trackpad, and the buttonis well sized and nicely positioned, too.

Performance

This is where Sony Vaio laptops have often come unstuck. With the Vaio E series, this has been rectified, thankfully, and media playback, basic usage and occasional heavy lifting are handled with very few problems now.

The Sony Vaio VPC-EB1JFX/W is a good example of this, with its Intel Core i3 overcoming its predecessor’s shortcomings. The Intel Core i5 e series laptops that have come since are an even greater improvement.

What disappoints

Though, as hinted earlier and in a move that’s as bizarre as it is humorous, this particular Vaio isn’t as aesthetically pleasing as the rest, being bulky, too box-like and in decidedly unimaginative colour schemes.

Furthermore, across the entire Sony Vaio e laptops range is sub-standard battery life, just topping 3 hours on video playback. This was acceptable years ago, but for a contemporary machine, is just not good enough. This, in turn, is quite a drawback for a laptop that’s such a pleasant experience to use otherwise, with its generous screen size and great input, meaning its users may want to put it through its paces more than its battery can cope with.

Back to front

It’s strange how Sony went from good design with poor performance to good performance with poor design (by Vaio standards). If the company could marry the two aspects at their best, the Vaio laptop range could legitimately go to a level reserved for very few computers.

The Vaio E series is not terrible. It’s just not quite everything it could be.

The latest kid of Sony Vaio is powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo processor P7450 and has a Cache memory of 3MB. Every application runs smoothly on the Genuine Windows (R) 7 Home Premium operating system owing to the 4 GB RAM. The Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E/R notebook has a hard drive of 320 GB memory capacity providing enough space for storing all your songs, videos and other files. The Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E/R contains an HDMI port for HDTV connectivity and also contains a 4 Pin i.LINK port.

With the Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E/R, it is easy to work with HD video, large image files or graphics-hungry applications due to the dedicated graphics card, NVIDIA GeForce and the dedicated video RAM. You can have a video chat with your business associates and friends all over the world with the integrated webcam and the wireless internet connectivity feature.

The Sony Vaio VGN-Z51XG/B has been constructed using carbon fibre so it is 200% stronger as compared to the traditional laptops. It offers a scratch resistant screen that would offer vibrant visuals always. The other attractive features include the 5 hours battery life along with the 3G mobile broadband. One of the best things is that Sony Vaio VGN-Z51XG/B comes with NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics card. It has 13.1 inches LCD display. It offers resolution of 1600 x 900 that helps in deeper contrast with truly natural realization.

The battery and the AC adapter terminal are aligned along with the elegant cylindrical spine that makes it convenient for the users. The keyboard is carved with a single aluminium sheet that provides the required rest to your palm. The keyboard offers a continuous surface that is then styled into smooth curve at the front of this laptop. The addition of this feature makes the Sony notebook appear even more stylish. It also adds comfort as well as durability.

The Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E/W is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 which provides swift functionality. The clock speed of the device is around 2130 MHz. The Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E/W is also fitted with 4,096 MB RAM that further enhances the speed of the device. The RAM can be expanded up to 8 GB which is more than enough. The hard disk memory is around 320 GB that allows you to store all sorts of files. The 14.0 inch display provides crystal clear pictures. The resolution of the display is around 1366 X 768 which is quite high in comparison with other devices. The device is also fitted with nVidia GeForce GT230M graphics card which enables you to play all sorts of PC games.

The Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E/W is also installed with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit operating system which enhances the overall performance. It is also equipped with a webcam which enables you video chat without connecting any external device. This is one of the best laptop available in the market.

The Sony Vaio VGN-FW51MF/H is fitted with an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 processor which ensures swift functionality of the device. The clock speed of the device is around 1530 MHz and it is fitted with 6144 MB of RAM which further enhances the overall speed. The hard disk memory of the laptop is a whopping 500 GB which is much more in comparison with any other laptop. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW51MF/H is also equipped with a 16.4 inch display which provides a resolution of 1920 X 1080. This laptop is also fitted with ATI Mobility Radeon HD4650 graphics card which enables you to play all sorts of PC games on your laptop.

The best feature of Sony Vaio VGN-FW51MF/H is that it is fitted with Blu-ray ROM optical drive which enables you to play all sorts of Blu-ray discs. It is fitted with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system which further enhances the performance. It is one of the best widescreen laptops available in the market.

The Sony Vaio VGN-AW41ZF/B is an ideal notebook that suits your digital needs with all the features and high-quality performance. This Sony notebook is a newly launched full HD editing product offering great entertainment. The Sony Vaio VGN-AW41ZF/B is specially designed for professional editors who are looking for something high-tech and unique. With 18.4 inches x-black full HD screen, it offers a superb resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It features Windows 7 Home Premium operating system and Intel Centrino processor.

With a Blu-ray Disc drive for watching HD movies, the Sony Vaio VGN-AW41ZF/B offers a massive storage facility of 1000GB. It is a great tool for professional photo editors and offers them great experience with Adobe Elements software. For enhanced graphics experience, it offers NVIDIA GeForce graphics card with graphic memory of 2280MB and video memory of 512MB.

The Sony Vaio VGN-AW41ZF/B comes with Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo for extra memory storage and enhances the performance. The in-built Webcam and bluetooth are some of the additional features in this Sony laptop. This notebook is a must own equipment for those who are making their career in editing and also for those who want to do something different.

Sony Vaio VGN-Z51WG/B is very stylishly designed and it goes well with the people’s personality. It adds glamour to your look and its fantastic colour combination will surely turn heads. Sony Vaio VGN-Z51WG/B comes with Bluetooth as well as wireless LAN networking and is highly compatible to Microsoft Windows 7 professional. It is very lightweight and weighs just 1.55 kg, which helps the users to carry it easily wherever they go. The Sony Vaio VGN-Z51WG/B has got DVD writer and 0.3-megapixel webcam, which could be hardly found in such a compact and portable notebook. The name Sony itself is the guarantee of its high quality performance and buying this notebook would surely prove to be a wise decision.

Sony Vaio VGN-NW20ZF/S has got 15.5” display, which not only helps you to work with utmost clarity but also enable you to enjoy movie and music on its big screen. It also offers great audio and visual experience to its users. The Sony Vaio VGN-NW20ZF/S is considered the best in its class not only due to its high quality performance but also its affordability. The elegant design, color combination and sleekness make it all the more desirable. It has become the most sought after notebooks for people who value looks along with performance. These notebooks from the Japanese electronics giant Sony have got very easy to use keyboards and its huge hard disc memory helps you to store a lot of files of different formats. The large storage of files helps you to keep a large chunk of information intact.

Many big companies all around the world are engaged in manufacturing a wide range of wireless laptops. Some of the biggest companies involve Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Sony and Apple. The Dell Studio 1555 is one of the best wireless laptops available in the market. The device is fitted with a 15.6 inch display that provides a resolution of 1366 x 768. It is also fitted with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 graphics card that allows you to play all sorts of PC games. The laptop supports networking through LAN 10/100/1000 and Wireless-LAN as well. The device is fitted with a Lithium-Ion, 6000 mAh battery that offers long battery back up and a hassle free performance. The device weighs around 2.6 kg and can be easily carried and transported.

The Apple MacBook Pro (MB990B/A) is fitted with a 13.3 inch display. It is installed with 2048 MB of RAM and the hard disk memory is around 160 GB. The networking is done using Bluetooth, LAN 10/100/1000 and Wireless-LAN. Wireless-LAN enables you to access internet without connecting any cable.

The Sony Vaio VGN-FW51ZF/H is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor which enhances hassle free performance. The clock speed of the device is around 2,800 MHz which is pretty high for any laptop. The hard disk memory of the device is around 500 GB which is much more in comparison with other laptops. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW51ZF/H laptop is equipped with an 8,192 MB of RAM which enhances the overall performance and speed of the device. The 16.4 inch display offers crystal clear pictures and amazing graphics. The resolution of the display is around WXGA++ (1600 X 900). The best part of the laptop is that it is fitted with a Blu-ray ROM which can play all sorts of Blu-ray discs.

The Sony Vaio VGN-FW51ZF/H is also fitted with a webcam which enables you to video chat without any hassle. The Blu-ray laptop is also fitted with Bluetooth which enables you to transfer data to various other Bluetooth enabled devices. The Sony Vaio VGN-FW51ZF/H is one of the most advanced laptops available in the market.