Some review on Sony VAIO VPC-SC1FM show that this laptop is offering luxurious, ultraportability, and full features of connections. Sony VAIO VPC-SC1FM specs are: powered by standard voltage Intel Core i5-2410M processor, AMD Radeon HD 6470M discrete graphical card, with weighs only at 3,8 pounds. Sony VAIO VPC-SC1FM luxuries features are: a backlit keyboard, Blu-ray optical drive, drive various wireless connection technologies: WiDi 2.0, WiMAX, and 802.11n Wi-Fi. But combination of Intel Core i5-2410M and AMD Radeon HD 6470M looks not fit in its size. While doing hard 3D application or games, it fan create much noises and heat. Other thing need to be considered is its steep price. Sony VAIO VPC-SC1FM price on the market is offered from $979.99. If you just looking for performance Acer Aspire AS3830TG-6431 (price from $750) is better choice. While Toshiba Portege R835-P50X (price from $850) offers lighter weight, since its only 3.2 pounds. But, if you looking for luxurious desaign from Sony Vaio series and its connection features, it still can be considered.

Sony VAIO VPC-SC1AFM powered by standard-voltage Intel Core i5-2410M processor, which is also can be found in Acer AS3830TG and Toshiba R835-P50X. Those processor paired with 4 GB DDR3 RAM. While its graphical card, its using integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 and a discrete AMD Radeon 6470M card. But, those discrete graphical chip doesn't boost its graphical performance. On 3DMark 06 test it scored at 5,513. Furthermore, combination of standard-voltage processor and graphical chip contribute loud fan noises and heat issues. Acer AS3830TG with Nvidia GeForce GT 540M offers better performace of graphics (on 3DMark 06 testing it scored at 9,255). On battery testing, it also falls behind its two rivals. Only equipped with 49WH battery, Sony VAIO VPC-SC1AFM battery only can run up to 6 hours 22 minutes based on MobileMark 2007—a battery test. While Toshiba R835-P50X can run up to 9:26 and Acer AS3830TG at 8:18.

But Sony VAIO VPC-SC1AFM design is first class, it use all-aluminum materials. Similar material can be found on Mac Book Air 13-inch and Samsung Series 9. Sony VAIO VPC-SC1AFM weighs at 3,8 pounds, since it includes Blu-ray drive and bigger ventilation to cool its processor and graphical chip. Sony VAIO VPC-SC1AFM  has 13.3-inch screen with 1,366-by-768 maximum resolution. Sony VAIO VPC-SC1AFM probably the only 13-inch ultraportable that has Blu-Ray drive. You can play 1080p by connect it via HDMI port to your plasma TV. Wireless Display 2.0 (WiDi 2.0) (which is a wireless version of HDMI) which paired with a Netgear Push2TV receiver can be used to enjoy HDTV at all times. Sony VAIO VPC-SC1AFM wireless connetion are top class, it is also equipped with WiMAX (4G technology), 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. While other ports are: three USB 2.0 ports (one is USB 3.0 combo), and separate memory slots for SD and Memory Stick formats, which all placed on the right side. It storage are support by 500GB (7,200rpm) HDD.