Sony VAIO(R) VPCEE23FX/T E Series 15.5" Notebook PC - Maple Brown

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 5.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003TOX6ZU
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,376 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 23, 2010

Product Description

Enjoy performance and multimedia entertainment in an affordable 15.5" widescreen laptop with integrated number pad. Add to that an AMD Athlon II X2 P320 processor, loads of RAM and amazing picture quality. Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery. Developed with design in mind, Media Gallery includes a stunning UI with easy-to-use features and technology that takes the work out of enjoying your media. In one-step you can easily simplify your massive music library into unique playlists. SensMe Technology suggests photos and music based on your unique viewing and listening habits, reminding you of forgotten favorites. Plus, with integrated GraceNote and YouTube support, you can get the full scoop on your favorite artist or uncover music videos and interviews you didn't know existed. You'll have everything you need in one sleek package. 15.5 Widescreen Display (1366 x 768) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and Microphone with face-tracking technology ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Graphics Intel High Definition Audio DVD+-R/RW with Double Layer Drive Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n WLAN 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Multimedia Card Reader - MS PRO (Standard/Duo) media slot with MagicGate(TM) functionality, ExpressCard / 34 media slot, SD media slot Pointing device - Electro-static Touch Pad (Multi-Finger) Ports - 4 x USB 2.0, Headphone Output, Microphone Input, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions - 14.56 (W) x 1.26-1.47 (H) x 9.78 (D) inches Weight - 5.9 lbs (with standard battery)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Far I've Got a Winner, August 31, 2010

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Stephen R. Finney (Enid, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VAIO(R) VPCEE23FX/T E Series 15.5" Notebook PC - Maple Brown (Personal Computers)

Though I have only had this computer for about 5 days, I am liking what I'm seeing. It's fast, has a great display, and is running all the additional software, that I've loaded, without a hitch. It even was willing to run my HP printer without downloading the specific drivers from HP. The keyboard is comfortable, and is not cramped as was the case with my netbook. The dedicated numeric keypad is also a definite plus. When hooked to an external monitor, I don't have to tell the computer to turn on the external display, it does it automatically. The trial software that comes with Windows 7 is a pain, but is easily removed. It isn't necessary to shell out a bunch of cash on Microsoft Office when Open Office is readily available as a free download. This past weekend when I had some free time I popped a movie into the DVD drive, and enjoyed a couple of hours of downtime. I hooked up some USB powered speakers to enhance the sound a bit, and was set. The picture quality while watching movies was great! I will update this review as I gain more experience with this laptop, though I doubt that I will have anything negative to add. It looks as though this computer is a gem. I let you know if I continue to think that way. Right now I'd say that it merits my recommendation to anyone looking for a very nice laptop. ***Update*** Having had my VAIO for a while now, I can still claim that it's a great computer. So far no hardware, nor OS problems with it at all. I got crazy last week and decided to double the memory. I went to Crucial.com and ordered 2 sticks of 4 gigs of memory. Mind you that the memory I put in is almost double the speed of the old. The difference was instantly obvious. Not only do applications load faster, the computer boots up in about 40 seconds! I subscribe to the belief that it is impossible to have too much memory, and this experiment seems to have bolstered my argument. In summation, this is a great computer. It does what I want, and does it well. I can, and will recommend the Sony VAIO(R) VPCEE23FX/T E Series 15.5" Notebook PC to anyone wanting a great little laptop!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After 3 weeks, still an Amazing Laptop!, August 24, 2010

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Ivan "The Consultant" (FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VAIO(R) VPCEE23FX/T E Series 15.5" Notebook PC - Maple Brown (Personal Computers)

This is my first under $700 laptop ever and I have to say that this is an extraordinary product.

Awakes from stand-by in 4 seconds and from hibernation in about 12 seconds. My colleagues, family, and friends are impressed by its processing speed. Truly!

Despite its large 15.5" screen it isn't heavy in my briefcase. Maybe because of the lighter than usual power charger, which I also like because of its cable junction design (it won't break as with all my previous HPs)

If I wanted something different I probably asked for a larger hard drive, but, I worry that making any change may mess its apparently unique configuration.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Laptop for a Bargain Price, December 8, 2010

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Jeneane Marie Coll - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VAIO(R) VPCEE23FX/T E Series 15.5" Notebook PC - Maple Brown (Personal Computers)

After doing some light research, I bought this laptop as a quick fix to serve as my go-to AutoCAD tool for school. I already have a Mac so the stakes were high for this machine. Right out of the box the thing worked like a charm. It detected my wi-fi and printer in almost seconds so I was ready to go. Loading the AutoCAD software was easy as well, no hiccups, and I've been able to use it consistantly for 3 months without incident. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this laptop and I have to say Windows 7 isn't half bad either. I have yet to spring for the full-blown MS Office 2010, but the Office Starter that comes with the machine has worked perfectly enough that I find I don't need the full version yet. I'm able to work in Excel and Word without a problem, inclusive of editing and creating new docs. I use Excel a LOT and have yet to be hindered with the Office Starter capabilities. It is a free tool, which means there are ads present, but they are shuffled to the right margin and never jump out into the document itself. Granted, you lose a fair chunk of working space, but it IS a free tool so consider what you are getting for the money. For my school needs, I'm just fine working around that for now.

A couple nits:
1) the constant Windows Updates. It seems like everyday, either Windows or VAIO wants to load something new on my machine. I've started becoming selective based on my needs, but if this sort of thing doesn't bother you then its a non-issue. It has died down since the first days of having the machine so it probably just needed to catch up with the current info once it started up for the first time.
2) the screen is HIGHLY reflective and that can get annoying if your light source isn't in the exact, right spot. I've not quite found that sweet spot, but it's definitely not behind or directly overhead. Off to the side and not directly pointed at the screen seems to work well.

Other reviews I read poo-pooed the power cord placement on the side of the laptop vs. the back, but this hasn't been a thorn in my side or anything so it's all personal preference.

For under $700, I am extremely happy with my purchase and definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a cheaper alternative that will still handle most tasks with ease.

PS - I've streamed Netflix over my home wi-fi very successfully as well.