Friday, August 3, 2012

Sony VAIO-SC1AFM Review

The SC1AFM is a will within the meaning of Sony Style. While Acer Aspire one ultraportable that AS3830TG-6431 ($ 750 street, 4 stars) that the use of aluminum on top and wrist rest SC1AFM use it every frame that you'd be hard pressed to find any traces of plastic in its stylish design. It's not as thin as the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (1299 U.S. dollars directly, 4 stars) Samsung Series 9 (list $ 1650, 4 stars), because it contains a Blu-ray and large cavities (and thus the air flow necessary) to cool its powerful components, but even then it was not enough. At 3.9 pounds, it is a book heavier than air 13-inch (2.9 pounds) and set 9 (2.9 pounds) and at least half a pound heavier than the Toshiba Portege R835- P50X ($ 850 list 4 stars) (3.2 pounds)-second ultra-portable, which holds an optical drive. Although competition is fierce in looks department SC1AFM holds its own.




13.3-inch screen is bright and striking with its wide viewing angle. Too bad that Sony could not do anything for the boiler plate 1366-by-768, for example, as did the Sony VAIO VPC-Z214GX (which is 1600 for 900). You can also find a higher resolution on the MacBook Air, the 13-inch (1440 900). Chiclet-style keyboard is not necessarily a standout writing experience, but a serious typists will love it, if only the backlight function. You can also find a backlit keyboard, the Samsung 9 series and Air Apple 13-inch (Thunderbolt). The spacious touchpad and mouse buttons are large, which wrap around the front panel are also better than that of Acer and Toshiba R835-AS3830TG P50X.


Sony VAIO-SC1AFM
Sony VAIO-SC1AFM








Sony VAIO-SC1AFM
Sony VAIO-SC1AFM


Features


Since Sony has the Blu-ray, it was natural that the optical drive reads Blu-ray SC1AFM. This is probably the only 13-inch ultraportable that a sport as hard as the small screens can not use the 1080p resolution. But again, you can use the built-in HDMI port for connecting SC1AFM, for example, a 50-inch plasma in the lounge. The other technology is called Wireless Display 2.0 (WIDI 2.0), which is essentially a wireless version of HDMI. Intel is a burden, requiring Push2TV Netgear receiver (included in package) that is attached to high-definition television at all times. The receiver communicates with the chip pairs SC1AFM WiDi 2.0 and Bluetooth headset with your receiver. This latest version of WIDI can transmit video up to 1080p and protected content such as Blu-ray movies you rent from Netflix.




WIDI 2.0 is not only the wireless connection, SC1AFM is also equipped with WiMAX (4G), 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. My only complaint is that all ports and slots on the right side. One of the three USB 3.0 ports USB has the technology, which can transfer data at 10 times the speed of USB 2.0. The Board of Directors 500 (7200 rpm) hard drive matches that found in the Acer AS3830TG, but is smaller than the R835-P50X (640). Like many Sony laptops, there are different memory slots for SD and Memory Stick.


Sony VAIO-SC1AFM
Sony VAIO-SC1AFM
Sony VAIO-SC1AFM
Sony VAIO-SC1AFM












Best Buy also has an extended warranty program that offers customers an additional year of protection beyond the one year warranty for manufacturers of most systems. There are two plans in this extended warranty program. The standard diet ($ 119.99) covers the system of normal wear and tear, power surge damage, and includes a "No Lemon" guarantee that Best Buy will just replace the computer if it takes more than 4 repairs during the coverage. Advanced Level Best Buy ($ 219.99) offers all this, and also includes accidental damage to the system drops and spills. Other special offers can be found in online stores or discounts on printers , software and technical support plans that are available with all PCs bought by consumers of new Best Buy.


Performance


Sony VAIO PCV-SC1AFM As Acer and Toshiba R835 AS3830TG-P50X, the SC1AFM uses a standard voltage Intel Core i5-2410M processor, which is more potent than low-voltage variants are found in the Samsung Series 9 and MacBook Air 13 - inches. But all that power generates heat and this is where the SC1AFM stumbles. The handset may become warm and strong outflows of hard work. For example, video transcoding with a handbrake (1 minute 56 seconds) and made an image in Photoshop CS5 (4:11) were accompanied by the loud fan noise, but finished ahead the R835-P50X (3 : 15, 5:36) in terms of speed. This is at least twice as fast as the MacBook Air 13-inch (1.1) and set 9 (1.36), according to their score Cinebench R11.5 (2.6).


SC1AFM has a switchable graphics, which manages two of its graphics: integrated graphics, Intel Core i5 and discreet AMD Radeon 6470M. This was an important factor in the heat of questions, and a strong fan noise and increase the laptop for gaming performance is sufficient to justify a dedicated graphics chip. Switching technology is not automatic, as the Optimus Nvidia technology can be found in the Acer AS3830TG, but to change the graphics chips will require that you turn the physical switch above the keyboard. In addition to the 3DMark 06 (5513) and Crysis (35.9 fps) using the results of AMD's Radeon 6470M card was a little 'better than the Intel integrated solution. For a gaming experience that much better (and less heat) AS3830TG from Acer.


Despite using parts of the feast of the battery, with honors SC1AFM made in 2007 of the MobileMark battery test. 49WH drained the battery in 6 hours and 22 minutes. In comparison, the Toshiba R835-P50X (9:26) and Acer AS3830TG (8:18) were more efficient battery because they have bigger batteries. However, Sony offers a slice battery (not included in this package) which extends across the base of the laptop, which should have its battery score in double-digit range.


Sony VAIO PCV-SC1AFM is what you call a fully loaded ultra portable. Although the price is considered too steep, works as a Blu-ray, backlit keyboard, WIDI 2.0, and dual-graphics system guarantees the price. What it does not guarantee, however, is the fan noise and heat, which may well mess with your Zen, moderately intensive tasks like video and photo editing. It may be a small price to pay for some users, but I'd rather spend my money on Acer Aspire 6431 Toshiba Portege R835-AS3830TG or-P50X.
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