True Blu

This laptop has a unique brown finish that keeps it looking cool compared to the plethora of standard black laptops. But chances are, the brown finish isn't the color you'll find most appealing on this laptop — it's Blu. No, that's not a typo. This E Series VAIO PC has a disc drive that can read Blu-ray discs. And, using the built-in HDMI port, or the VGA output, you can enjoy your Blu-ray discs in their Full HD 1080p glory!

Meet in the middle

Laptops are designed to be portable. As such, it doesn't make much sense to buy a large, heavy, super-powered computer to carry with you. However, you don't want a computer so small that you have to squint just to read a web-page on your screen. That's why Sony has struck a balance with this VAIO E Series laptop. This particular notebook has a 15.5" HD screen, so it's easy on your eyes. But it weighs under six pounds, so it's also easy on your back, your arm, your wrist, and any other area you use to carry it with you. It's not too small, or too large, but as Goldilocks would say, "Just right."

We can explain . . .

When we were talking about the size of your computer, we said that you didn't want a "super-powered" computer. But before jumping to conclusions, we certainly didn't mean your laptop shouldn't be powerful. The world is becoming increasingly mobile, and so laptops that can compete with desktops are very important in today's world. In fact, some of today's less powerful models just don't cut the mustard. All we meant by saying you didn't want a super-powered model was that your notebook doesn't need to be able to completely render a complex 3D movie in the space of a few milliseconds. The space taken up by that kind of power is simply unwieldy, and just works better in a desktop model. So, this Sony E Series has plenty of computing muscle, pairing a 2.13GHz quad-core Intel processor with 4GB of pre-installed RAM (expandable to 8GB). It even has 500GB of hard drive space. But that useful circuitry isn't enough to require a massive shell, or anything extreme, just reliable, convenient power.

Your practical, portable webcam

Not too many years ago, webcams were a rare luxury, used only by the super-technical crowd. But over the course of the last few years, webcams have become a mainstay for modern computer users. Whether video-chatting with friends, collaborating remotely with co-workers, filming the next YouTube sensation, or just taking a profile picture for your Facebook account, having a webcam is extremely handy. However, having a separate webcam for your laptop is about as convenient as . . . well, having a separate mouse and keyboard — great while you're at your desk, not so great while you're on the road. So, this VAIO notebook has a built-in MOTION EYE webcam, complete with integrated microphone, to ensure that you never have to bother with a separate camera again. And this webcam is so smart, it can even track your face!

And on the 7th OS . . .

This VAIO notebook comes with Windows 7 Home Premium Edition. Microsoft's latest OS got back to the core of making great products: give the customers what they want. So, Windows 7 is full of you-centric features to shorten your work day, like a newly improved Task Bar. There are also plenty of convenience features like Snap or Aero Peek. Sharing files and devices like external hard drives or printers is a breeze with the new HomeGroup functionality, and searching for files is easier than ever. Plus, if you plug a TV tuner in, your computer can act as a great DVR to be your home media center. But even with so many great new features, Windows 7 is the fastest, most energy-efficient version yet.

The best part

Sure, this laptop is a great peacemaker between "too large" and "under-powered". Of course features like the webcam, 10-key pad, and action buttons make it incredibly convenient. This Sony even comes with Windows 7 pre-installed! But we think the feature you'll like most about this notebook is the price tag. To get a computer like this at a price like that is simply astounding.

Comparison Specifications

• 15.5" (diagonal) widescreen LCD screen; 1366 x 768 resolution
• 2.13GHz Intel Core i3 - 330M quad-core processor
• 500GB, 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive
• 4GB DDR3/1066MHz RAM pre-installed (2GB x 2); maximum 8GB (4GB x 2)
• Reads/Writes: CD/-R/-RW, DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM
• Reads BD-ROM/-R DL/-R/-RE DL/-RE
• Ethernet: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (RJ-45 port); 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Multimedia ports: Memory Stick PRO/PRO Duo slot with MagicGate functionality, ExpressCard /34, SD card slot
• Graphics and audio: Mobile Intel HM55 Express chipset; Intel High Definition Audio
• Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit pre-installed

Additional Specifications

• ENERGY STAR 5.0 compliant; EPEAT silver winner; ROHS compliant
• Action buttons: VAIO, Assist, Web button, Wireless on/off
• Maximum external display resolution: 1920 x 1080 (HDMI); 2048 x 1536 (VGA)
• 10-key pad
• Built-in MOTION EYE camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
• QWERTY keyboard with 103 keys total
• HDMI output
• Headphone jack; Microphone mini-pin input
• 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 eSATA port
• VGA output

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 14.56" W x 1.22" H x 9.77" D
• Weight: 5.9 lbs

Sony VAIO E Series Notebook PC Warranty Details

1-year limited manufacturer's warranty including phone support

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