Sony VAIO VPC-Y216FX/B 13.3-Inch Laptop (Black)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 12.8 x 1.3 inches ; 3.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003SQMUG0
• Item model number: VPCY216FX/B
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,737 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony VAIO EA Series: Easy Portability and Long Battery Life

Step up to the portable and powerful 13.3-inch Sony VAIO Y Series laptop. A breeze to carry at just 3.9 lbs (with standard battery), this VAIO Y (model VPC-Y216FX/B) delivers up to 7 hours of standard battery life for true mobile freedom. And with the smart performance of the ultra-low voltage Intel Core i3 processor and the new Microsoft Office Starter 2010, you have everything you need within reach to power through daily tasks and enjoy your media wherever you are. Add to that durable magnesium casing and you get a laptop that's perfect for those who are always on the go.

The Sony VAIO Y Series laptop in black (see larger image).

Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously.

Ideal for taking notes in class or quickly blogging on the go, the spacious keyboard on the Y Series makes typing more comfortable. Not only is the sizeable keyboard unique for such a small laptop, but the spacing between the keys are precisely engineered to help prevent mistakes. Video chatting is a cinch on the Y Series laptop. Sporting a handy, built-in camera and microphone, it's fun and easy to hold face-to-face chats with your friends and family--no matter where you are.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Premium portability at just 3.9 pounds (see larger image).

 

Full-size keyboard with intuitive touch and fee (see larger image).

 

LED backlit widescreen display (see larger image).

Note that this laptop does not include an optical drive, but you can use optional external DVD/CD drives that connect via USB.

Multimedia Made Simple

Enjoying your photos and home videos has never been simpler with the uniquely smart and easy-to-use Picture Motion Browser (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.

An HDMI output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen HDTV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI cable sold separately). Extend the reach of your Y Series laptop with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth technology that's ideal for connecting to other Bluetooth-enabled peripherals.

Key Specifications

• 13.3-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution for native 720p HD viewing
• 2.26 GHz Intel Core i3-330UM dual-core processor (ultra-low voltage) for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (800 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
• Intel HD Graphics for an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and excellent 3D capabilities with support for Microsoft DirectX 10 games--an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family.
• Built-in stereo speakers with headphone output and Intel High Definition Audio
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• 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).
• Up to 7 hours of battery life with included standard capacity battery
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 8.92 x 1.26 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 3.92 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).

Connectivity & Expansion

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO slot (Standard/Duo, with MagicGate functionality)
• Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
• ExpressCard card slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. This laptop also includes a standard analog VGA video output.

See a larger schematic image of all ports.

What's in the Box This package contains the Sony VAIO VPC-Y216FX/B 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; VAIO Creativity Suite includes Media Gallery and Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition. 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 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs. 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

Product Description

Step up to the portable and powerful 13.3" VAIO Y Series laptop. A breeze to carry at just 3.9 lbs (with standard battery), this PC delivers up to 7 hours of battery life7 for true mobile freedom. Add to that durable magnesium casing and you get a laptop that’s perfect for those who are always on the go.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little laptop, November 29, 2010

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Emil (Philadelphia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VAIO VPC-Y216FX/B 13.3-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

It's a great little laptop for school - it's simple, light, the battery lasts longer than regular laptops. It does get only around 5 hours on a charge and not full 7 hours as advertised, but it's no big deal if you consider that there is a great feature that SONY failed to advertise - MULTI-TOUCH. It has Synaptics touch pad that supports multi-touch gestures.

I love the design of this laptop. SONY is the Apple of PCs and makes the best laptop designs. This one is no exception. Everything is matte black (not really black though, more of a gun metal - dark grey) and it is not a fingerprint magnet like all the glossy black laptops. It really does make a huge difference. The lid is covered with some magnesium alloy, the rest of the laptop is plastic, but the laptop still has a high quality feel to it. One negative is - the lid bends easily when closed, so every time I put in my backpack - I make sure it lays on top of my books and not the other way around.

This laptop makes some weird high pitch noise, but it's barely noticeable and you can only hear it in a completely silent room. The vent is very quiet and most of the time isn't even on, because the laptop never gets really hot, warm -yes, but never hot. Also, there was a loud high pitch sound sometimes (coming from speakers) when I connected my iPhone, but after contacting VAIO support and upgrading drivers for the sound card - it was gone.

It doesn't have a disk drive, but how often people use them nowadays?

Overall, I would recommend this laptop to anyone who likes SONY products or who is looking for a Windows laptop in general. I'm a student and I'm really proud to own it and use it everywhere, because, believe or not, it stands out among all the silver MacBook Pro's out there. It is not the best SONY laptop, BUT it is the best SONY laptop for the money.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wow, what a great small and light, November 15, 2010

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RChapman (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VAIO VPC-Y216FX/B 13.3-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

I purchased this computer at the Sony store about 6 months agao and I have to say it is one of the nicest computers I'm ever owned. I've had Dells, HPs, IBM/Lenovos, and a Samsung ethier through work or personal. The Sony is hands down the the best. The build quality is amazing, the componenets are top notch and the weight on this particular machine is great. This is a perfect complement to my desktop.