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Sony VAIO E SVE14A15FN Laptop (Core i5 2nd Gen/4 GB/640 GB/Windows 7)
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Sony VAIO E SVE14A15FN Laptop  (Core i5 2nd Gen/4 GB/640 GB/Windows 7)
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TECHNICAL TEARDOWN My Rating 810

Heads up: This review is for nerds only..nThis is 2nd VAIO I've used plus there are 3 different VAIOs around me all the time (owned by my room-mates). So this review will be based on overall VAIO line-up and where exactly this model stands.nnNOTE: Since most of the tech-specs are given in Product description, I won't be repeating them here again. I'll only tell you what lies underneath that might trouble/help tech enthusiasts. :)nnNow, first things first. This VAIO sports an Intel i5 Sandy Bridge processor. Means it has Intel HD3000 as processor graphics which is 384MiB (of course it uses RAM) as well as it also has discrete AMD GPU which has 1GiB memory (no RAM used here). So it has an AMD Switchable Graphics application through which we can assign either Power Saver (Intel HD3000) or High Performance (AMD GPU) mode for each and every application individually.nnNext, it has 4GiB of DDR3 RAM which is fit into only 1 memory slot out 2. So we can either buy only 1 RAM module of 4GiB or we can go for 1 or 2 8GiB modules. (I, being a student, must consider all the financial conditions here. :D).nnNow, the hard disk. It has 640GiB storage out of which 40GiB is recovery partition (which I claimed back on very first evening of the purchase).nnNow the unseen stuff.n1. This VAIO (like every other new laptop) supports UEFI, and comes with GPT by default. So, Multi-OS enthusiasts might face trouble here as most Linux distroes and EVERY Microsoft OS before/below Windows 7 x64, does not support UEFI/GPT yet.nnBut its a treat for Hackintosh enthusiasts for they can boot right through RETAIL Mac OS X.. YAYYY!!!!nNOTE: UEFI does support Legacy boot mode so you can still have MBR scheme. Just like I did.nn2. Sony has always been ***** when it comes to customization and tweaking. So living up to the reputation, the Aptio UEFI Setup Utility they provide is way more restricted than any other out there. It doesn't even provide you the Shared Video Memory for processor graphics. So forget about GPU selection between Processor and Discrete. I am yet to find proper BIOS Mod yet. This troubles most when you boot up a Linux distro and find that it has only detected processor graphics and that too of 64MiB. AMD does not provide Switchable Graphics for Linux yet. And even though AMD GPU is detected in Linux, installing latest drivers won't work. This results in machine overheating. My exhausts sometimes blow air like furnace (78°C, Yeah, I measured it.. :D). But don't worry. Laptop won't break down.nnFINAL VERDICT: Very good laptop for End-Users (rating: 8/10) and nice challenge for tech enthusiasts (rating: 8/10).nP.S.- Black and Red combination just hits it off.. :D

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6 users found this review helpful helpful?
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gud and powerful machine

hello guys!!! i got this laptop few days ago.so iam going to share my experience with you.guys looks wise this machine is just awesome.having glossy skin,moon light keyboard,metallic body around speakers,etc etc.the most important and awesome thing in this machine is its resolution which is 1600*900 in 14" screen.this is like full hd for 14"screen.i think no other laptop can provide high resolution like this product.and the main thing it has 2 graphic card one is amd radeon and another one is intel hd.so guys this machine is for those persons who are fanatic for movies,games,songs and this is a powerful machine too having ram 4 gb.it has dolby speaker .sound is just awesome.but the problem in keyboard can change your mind.keyboard seems too poor in quality wise.but the overall laptop is awesome,outstanding.i suggest u to guys go for it.no product can compete this sony's notebook in this range.

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4 users found this review helpful helpful?
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The Best Machine

Its almost been a month im using this beautiful crafted machine nAt the very first sight you fell in love with this beauty nmine is a red and Black ngot a bluetooth mouse and matching keyboard cover and backpack as wellnalong with the laptop.neven the backpack is also red and black.nregarding specs my machine has:nintel core i5 2nd gen n4 gb ddr3 1600 mhz (lucky to get 1600mhz on board)n640 gb hdd (only 580gb user accessible)n1 gb Dedicated Graphix n6 cell battery lasting 3 hours on gaming and 5.5 hours with programming and pentesting n1600*900 display (no other brand gives this high res. display)nnThis is best premium product i think i got from sony, coz i played every other hardcore game including: nTom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier - 1366*768nTom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction - 1600*900nHawx nWolverine - 1366*768nSaints Row III - 1600*900nNFS The Run - 1600*900nBlur - 1600*900nMAX PAYNE 3 - 1366*768nCS G.O. - 1600*900nCrysis 2 - 1366*768n nbut niether the game lagged nor my machine heated nGames Run Smooth nwilling to go for another 8GB Ram pretty SoonnnAs a Pentester i needed a machine wtih good amount of ram and better performance so i decided to go with this machine ... as its giving 16 gb of ram upgrade..nso i can get some more space for few more Operating Systems virtually made workingnThis is bit pain as i tried dual booting it but need to find a solution... for it else i'll end eating ram with Virtual machines only...nit delivers purest part of sound quality as it uses XLoud feature to give the best sound to ur ears... nDolby application also adds a taste to it with 3 modes of switching sounds as per ur needs nSony Vaio Apps are designed to be neat n simple nSony's Gesture Control feature is the best i've come acrossnand Sony Vaio Gate app to access the frequently needed apps nnhad a problem with 1 thing when i access nVaio care to register the product in asian country nindia's name is not listed nnFrom my Side i give 9/10 rating to this product ....

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2 users found this review helpful helpful?
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MY VAIO SVE14A15FNH GUN METAL VERSION

I have been using a VAIO CR 343 N for the past few years and the robust quality and features of that model made me to choose my next lapy also from the VAIO family. I purchased a SVE14A15 a week ago from a local Sony Distributor in Secunderabad. This is ma review:nn1. BUILD QUALITY AND WEIGHT : Sony has always been proving top of the line build quality in their products with keyboard and screen looking strong and durable also they have managed to pack everything including the battery under 2.3 Kg. I would give (9/10)nn2. UNIQUE FEATURES : Sony always distinguishes out its product with several unique features. The SVE14A15FNH is no exception. Some of the unique features are given below.n a) BACK LIT KEYBOARD : The backlit keyboard does great job when it comes to using the lap in low or dark rooms. All d keys are brilliantly lit using LEDs and is easily readable at nigth.n b)USB CHARGING : Its possible to charge a USB device like a mobile, from the laptop even when the laptop is switched off. A very useful feature when you forgot to charge your smartphone last night and there is power cut in the morning, (Like in Hyderabad :) )n c) VAIO ASSIST: Another intelligent feature from VAIO. Even if the OS fails to start we can press the ASSIT button and we have the option to recover the C drive or full laptop to the factory state. Unlike in other laptops where the drivers n OS are given in seperate CDs and its requires to be manually installed, VAIO does everything fully automatic with the press of a button.n d) VAIO Button: Yet another unique feature is the 'VAIO' button, which can be assigned to a particular task of our choice. If set to VAIO control centre , with the touch of a button, so many functions related to the laptop can be controlled, e,g backlit keyboard, Switching between Dolby Home theatre and Xloud, n e) Hybrid Graphics : The Hybrid graphics engine is so vital in ensuring in the 4 - 5 hours of battery life in the vaio. It can switch between the Intel HD 3000 and AMD Radeon 7670 as per the need and hence optimizes battery consumption.n f) BlueTooth LASER Mouse: Very convenient wireless mouse comes free with the VAIO. It uses the normal AA batteries and is very convenient to use in any surface , even on your bed.n g) Button Eject CD Tray: The CD Tray is ejected by pressing a soft button on the top of the keyboard and not by pressing the tray.nnAll these Unique features makes the Lap very convenient to use and i would give a full 10/10 for these features.nnDESIGN and STYLE: The Gun Metal Finish looks sexy especially the VAIO logo which shines in metallic color adds to the style. The touch pad and buttons are also integrated giving a new look and feel to the laptop. Also the finishing is also fine with no fingerprints being trapped in the surface. My score (10/10)nnFINAL VERDICT: This was Sony's most successful laptops and is still in much demand but Sony stopped production as new models have emerged but even the new models are lacking certain key features in this model. I don't understand what type of marketing technique is it. I had to wait for long to get my model, perhaps one of the last few pieces in South India. If you can still get a piece , no need to think again , buy it on the spot.

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1 users found this review helpful helpful?
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A Class Apart Amazing Resolution, High Performance, Ideal for BusinessPersonal Use

This is a very smart laptop from Sony.nnProcessor and Display: it has i5 second generation processor along with graphics card(with 1 GB Graphics memory). This makes for much better combination than i5 3rd gen without graphics card. So sony is using the best of both worlds. Now top it with resolution 1600 x 900. One look at the screen playing some HD Video and you know that all other laptops with 1300 x 768 do not stand a chance of any competition. At this price, i really don't know if you get laptops with such resolution. They are not overdoing with resolution by keeping it higher than 1600.nnIt's 14 inch screen is best of all types of purposes and with this size and configuration, weight of 2.3kg is sounds too good. Gives you good portability and ease of use.nnIts Touchpad (Gesture supported) is second to none. I tried comparing with dell ultrabook and found viao's pad 100 times better sensitive to touch response.nnSony has packed it with beauty, so if you carry it along for some presentations, you will only feel like showing off :-).nnWith 4 USB Ports, it easily allows you to attach multiple accessories with ease like usb keyboard and mouse when you are working for long hours..nnI think this laptop configuration, weight, display processor is all about intelligent configuration, that is going to serve you for next 3 years without hassle...

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