Sony VAIO VPCM121AX/P 10.1" Laptop (Pink) Review
Although this netbook has great specs, it has some serious drawbacks.
On the plus side, it has a great keyboard, nice hi-res screen, good build quality, the newer and faster N470 CPU and integrated Bluetooth.
Unfortunately, it has some serious drawbacks which became deal-breakers for me. The biggest complaint is the mouse buttons, which are so firm and hard to press and hold that, after a while, they fatigued my fingers, hand and arm muscles. It got so bad that I started using a USB mouse instead of the track pad. That alone makes this system unacceptable and I will be returning it.
Another serious drawback is the lame battery life. Even on the included 6 cell battery, you won't get more than 4 hours out of a charge. That's less than half the time you get out of most netbooks these days.
My final complaint is the weight. It weighs around 6 pounds, which is about twice as heavy as most other netbooks. It may not sound like a lot, but you really feel it when carrying it in a bag or briefcase.
There is a lot to like about this netbook --- but there's a lot more to dislike. It's going back.
Sony VAIO VPCM121AX/P 10.1" Laptop (Pink) Feature
- Sturdy pink 10.1" Netbook has a super-crisp hi-res LCD
- Intel Atom N470 1.83GHz Processor
- 512KB L2 Cache, 667 MHz Front Bus Speed
- 1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM (2GB max.)
- 250GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Sony VAIO VPCM121AX/P 10.1" Laptop (Pink) Overview
Well-suited for families who need an additional PC with long battery life. Sporting a cool design in three hot colors, this good-looking and sturdy 10.1" PC has a super-crisp hi-res LCD, and a responsive keyboard and touch pad perfect for web surfing, e-mail, and light computing in any room of the house3.
Sony VAIO VPCM121AX/P 10.1" Laptop (Pink) Specifications
Perfect for surfing the Web and checking e-mail, the Sony VAIO M Series mini-laptop in pink (model VPC-M121AX/W) is a great companion PC to your office desktop or full-size laptop. Packing the computing requirements you'll need for everyday tasks including up to a 250 GB hard drive, Wireless-N networking, Bluetooth connectivity, and a webcam, this mini-laptop will keep you connected and productive when on the go.
The Sony VAIO M Series mini-laptop in pink (see larger image).
The VAIO M mini-laptop features a vibrant 10.1-inch LED-backlit widescreen display that produces a bright, crisp viewing experience while conserving precious battery life. It's perfect for all your on-screen media--movies, presentations, photos. Even your spreadsheets will look amazing.
Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with the included standard capacity battery, this VAIO M mini-laptop provides up to 4.5 hours of battery life on the go.
Enjoying your photos and home videos has never been simpler with the uniquely smart and easy-to-use PMB VAIO Edition. Get instantly organized with smart sorting features, create personal masterpieces with one-click creative tools and share your favorites in two simple steps. Instantly sort your photos and home videos by person, place, or date and reduce camera shake in your home videos effortlessly with this breakthrough technology.
Flash a smile while chatting on-line to friends and family with a built-in camera with face-tracking technology and microphone (see larger image).
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Other features include three easy-to-access USB ports offer convenient connectivity to compatible cameras, printers and USB flash memory media, slots for Memory Stick and Secure Digital media, and pre-installed Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system (learn more below).
Key Specifications
- 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen (1024 x 600 resolution) presents crisp, clear imagery for a great web browsing experience for on-line chats, e-mail, surfing the Web.
- 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
- 250 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 1 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz; 2 GB maximum capacity)
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
- Fast Ethernet (10/100)
- Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers, mice, and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
- 3 USB ports
- Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO slot (Standard/Duo, with MagicGate functionality)
- Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
- VGA video output
- Stereo speakers with Intel High Definition Audio
- Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Up to 4.5 hours of battery life with included standard capacity battery
- Dimensions: 10.55 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 3.1 pounds
- Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (a 1-year international service plan is also available).
What's in the Box This package contains the Sony VAIO VPC-M121AX/W mini-laptop, standard capacity rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual Included Software
This VAIO notebook PC comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office 2010 Starter; Sony Creativity Suite PMB VAIO Edition (import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program). Additionally, VAIO Care software enables you to tune-up, maintain, update and troubleshoot your VAIO PC through a single easy-to-use program. With just a couple of clicks, VAIO Care software enables you to: - Tune-up your VAIO PC to keep it running smoothly
- Check for and, if necessary, install recent updates from Sony or Microsoft
- Identify and help fix issues that may be causing slow performance
- Troubleshoot common problems
- Create recovery discs (Media sold separately)
- Connect with Sony phone, chat, or on-line support4
| Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Microsoft Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. Some features include: - Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy
- Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple
- Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever
- Supports the latest hardware and software
- Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing
Environmental Facts - Energy Star 5.0 certified
- Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
- RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances
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