Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI Review Price and Bottom Line

Sony Vaio laptop is acknowledged with its ultraportable and nicely design. One of them is Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI, an powerfull 13.3 inches with only 3.5 pounds weight. Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI is a fully loaded with powerfull Intel Core i5-2410M processor, AMD Radeon discrete graphics, and nice features like backlit keyboard, high-resolution screen, and built in optical DVD drive. But, it has problem that commonly found on ultraportable laptop: it releases loud noise from its fan and excess heat when its Core i5 processor and AMD graphics push to intensive using. Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI price is offered at $1,199.99 (list). It may has hard rivalries with Acer Aspire AS3830TG-6431 (price $750 on Newegg and TigerDirect) or Toshiba Portege R835-P50X (price $850).

Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI Review Performance, Design, and Features 

Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI is powered by a standard-voltage Intel Core i5-2410M processor and bolstered with 4 GB DDR3 memory. On PCMark Vantage testing, it scored at 1,892 points. Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI is equipped with AMD Radeon 6630M discrete graphics and Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics which can be switched manually. It has impressive graphical performane, on 3DMark 06 testing it scored at 8,018 points. It can play Crysis at 59.1 fps on medium detail settings. Don't worry to play hard 3D application and games on this laptop. But, when Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI is used for heavy-duty tasks, its fan is turning into high gear and releases hot air. However, when it used for surfing internet and watching videos, it runs silently and cool. Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI 49Wh battery only can lasted for up to 4 hours 37 minutes based on MobileMark 2007 battery testing. Fortunatelly, Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI is equipped with an extended slide battery (49Wh) to helped it expand its battery life up to 9 hours 5 minutes.

Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI offers bright screen display. Its size is measured at 13.3-inch widescreen with high 1,600-by-900 maximum resolution that be the best in 13 inch class. Acer Aspire AS3830TG-6431 and Toshiba Portege R835-P50X are fall behind since only support at maximum 1,366-by-768 resolution. Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI uses chiclet-style keyboard with backlight function. Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI has metallic frame on its entirely clad which is a mixture of aluminum and magnesium metal. With its size and materials, it weighs at 3.5 pounds. Acer Aspire AS3830TG-6431 is heavier with 4.1 pounds, but Toshiba Portege R835-P50X is lighter with 3.2-pound.

Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI storage media is supported by fast spinning hard drive: a 500GB 7,200rpm, which as large as Acer Aspire AS3830TG-6431, but smaller than 640 GB on Toshiba Portege R835-P50X. It also comes with built in Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW. Ports available are: two USB 2.0, one USB 3.0, VGA port, HDMI port, and SD and Memory Stick slots. While for Sony VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI network & communication are supported by: Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Intel's Wireless Display (WiDi) 2.0, and Bluetooth.

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