Sony VAIO SE1 Series VPCSE13FX/B 15.5-Inch Laptop (Jet Black)

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Intel Core i5 • 15.5" screen • 4.4 lbs • 4 GB RAM • 5.8 hrs battery life • 640 GB Hard Drive • DVD-Writer - fixed - tray
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Excellent Laptop by sheila4dave on amazon.com Jun 14, 2012
This laptop is a wonderful laptop, after putting a 256GB SSD inside my laptop, it runs like a dream, i installed the drivers from the sony website, took me less than 5 minutes, not to mention the lovely vaio update is amazing, it updates the files for ...
 
So far, so good! by microsol on bhphotovideo.com Jan 9, 2012
I have used the laptop for 3 weeks now, using it between full time work as a Research Assistant, part time student and for various personal things. It is extremely light for the screen size and also is very fast. I am still getting used to all of the ...
 
Not to be over looked by MEKELLY00 on newegg.com Jan 6, 2012
I did a lot of research on this model and the only quips I could find were that the battery life was not exactly what sony claims it to be, and that the keyboard takes a little getting used to. Both of these statements are accurate. I keep finding myself ...
 
Excellent laptop . by viviana on amazon.com Jul 3, 2012
The minute i opened the box i loved it. It is more than what i expected. You will love it!!!!!!!
 
awesome laptop by phyl on bhphotovideo.com Jan 2, 2012
b&h is a great place to get any electronics. Have used them for camera's and comuter's. The response time is awesome. In the short time that I have used my computer, I have found the Vaio to be an excellent tool for my every day use. Traveling in the ...
 
 
 
 
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worst computer I ever baught by nbvt on amazon.com May 28, 2012
I have had so many problems with this computer. Keep getting blue screens. Have to take the battery out to shut if off. It just does not act right from the start. I am so dissapointed with this purchase. I will never buy another computer on line From ...
 
Drivers only for Win7 64bit (Home Pre) by Hyunsu Kim on bhphotovideo.com Dec 23, 2011
I have been a professional software developer for over 25 years. So my comment is perhaps not for all users. I just wanted to fill some missing information about this product. Hope this could help some of you. Pros: 1) Excellent laptop in terms ...
 
After-sales service ---- NEGATIVE by J Zhang on amazon.com May 3, 2012
Bought This product about 15 day ago, found out the machine had a problem. I contacted amazon over the phone. They were nice then, they told me that I would be getting my refund,and I could use the refund to purchase the same item. I sent the machine ...
 
Needs Improvement by smart shopper "smart shopper" on amazon.com May 25, 2012
I purchased this laptop via Amazon Warehouse. Amazon listed it as "used/like new". When I received the laptop, it was used however it had refurbished stickers on the bottom panel and the box. Amazon misrepresented the item as being used instead of refurbished. ...
 
Battery Life 1 hour 20 min by janne on amazon.com Jul 2, 2012
This is so bad model.. battery last only 1 hour 20 min and with the extra sheet batter aroung 3 hours. Good display, but that is.. [...].....All new Sony 2012 are prone for hardware failures
 
 
 
 
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amazon.com
 
3.4 out of 5
from 17 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony VAIO SE1 Series VPCSE13FX/S 15.5-Inch Laptop (Platinum...
The price might a setback but if you are looking for a laptop that balances performance, battery life, reliability, and aesthetics, this laptop is definitely worth it...Overall I think it's in the top 5 in the price range...an excellent backlit keyboard, good keys and trackpad; included Bluetooth; very light weight for a 15.5"; a clean, good-looking minimalist look (reminiscent of the black slab in 2001: A Space Odyssey); and acceptable battery life even with just the base battery...
bhphotovideo.com
 
4.5 out of 5
from 10 reviews
Sony VAIO SE1 VPCSE13FX 15.5" Notebook VPCSE13FX/S B&H
the only thing I would complain is the vedio/sound quality isn't good compared to apple...The touchpad as with all touchpads is erratic especially when a usb mouse is plugged in...The only complaint so far is something that seems to exist on nearly all laptops/notepads of last 4+ years -- that jumping cursor (from lazy palm of right thumb landing on mouse pad as you type) -- and it's not nearly as bad as my notepad or last laptop...
newegg.com
 
4.3 out of 5
from 9 reviews
Newegg.com - SONY VAIO SE Series VPCSE13FX/B Notebook Intel Core i5 2430M(2.40GHz)...
At around 4 lb, this laptop is a good 3 lb lighter than the Dell...Overall, this is the best laptop I've purchased in a long time...I could not find one bad review on this laptop...
circuitcity.com
 
 
 
Sony VAIO VPCSE13FX/S 15.5 Silver Laptop at CircuitCity.com
If you are looking for a reliable laptop that can handle your heavy computing needs even when you are on the go, choose the SONY VPCSE13FXS CI52430M 4/640/D/W7H/15.5 NB SIL...With the SONY VPCSE13FXS CI52430M 4/640/D/W7H/15.5 NB SILs impressive features, it definitely enhances your computing capabilities...All of this features is possible with the SONY VPCSE13FXS CI52430M 4/640/D/W7H/15.5 NB SIL...
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Sony VAIO SE1 Series VPCSE13FX/B 15.5-Inch Laptop - $816 + No ...
Looking for a laptop that will provide all-around performance? Than look no further than this Sony Vaio computer now on sale for over $100 off at Amazon! This SE1 ...
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Sony VAIO VPCSE13FX PC Notebook Product Reviews and Price ...
Epinions.com - Compare prices on Sony VAIO VPCSE13FX PC Notebook - PC Laptops. Compare prices from across the web and read product reviews on Sony VAIO VPCSE13FX PC ...
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Yahoo! Canada Answers - Best Laptops of 2012?
Best Answer: Have a look at Sony VAIO SE1 Series VPCSE13FX 1. Gorgeous 15.5" LCD screen. It's got great resolution, brilliant colors, and it's very bright ...
 
 
 
 
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techreviewsource.com
 
4.5 out of 5
Mar 13, 2012
Sony VAIO VPCSE13FX | Product Reviews | TechReviewSource.com
USB 3.0, Bluetooth & Intel Wi-Di Beautiful 1080p display Comfortable backlit keyboard 10-hours of life with optional slice battery Solid performance...GPU switching is choppy...The Sony VAIO VPC-SE13FX is a laptop that has a full HD resolution 15.5-inch display, a lightweight design and a comfortable keyboard...Ultrabooks are certainly the hot item this year and for the near future, but this Sony VAIO hopes to go against the grain by offering a...
pcworld.com
 
3.5 out of 5
Dec 14, 2011
Sony VAIO S Series (VPCSE13FX/S) Laptop Computer Review | PCWorld
Good-looking screen Light, thin, and portable...All USB ports are clustered on the same side Speakers are loud, but tinny and annoying...I definitely recommend headphones with this laptop...Sony includes a lot of software on its VAIO machines, which is good if you like Sony software, and not so great if you don't...The VAIO S Series is good for light multimedia usage......
circuitcity.com
May 30, 2012
Sony VAIO VPCSE13FX/B 15.5 Black Laptop at CircuitCity.com
Expand your digital capabilities on the go using the SONY VPCSE13FXB CI52430M 4/640/D/W7H/15.5 NB BLK...The SONY VPCSE13FXB CI52430M 4/640/D/W7H/15.5 NB BLK keeps you up to date with whats happening around the world even when you are on the road via the Internet with its various Internet connectivity features...The SONY VPCSE13FXB CI52430M 4/640/D/W7H/15.5 NB BLK truly makes a difference...
techcrunch.com
Sony VAIO VPC-EB33FM/BJ vs Sony VPCSE13FX/B S Series in Laptops
Compare Laptops: Sony VAIO VPC-EB33FM/BJ vs Sony VPCSE13FX/B S Series . In this side by side comparison, find features which are most important for you to make the ...
pcmag.com
Sony VAIO VPC-EB13FX/BIC Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Anyone looking for an entertainment laptop should be excited when they discover that the Sony VAIO VPC-EB13FX/BIC comes with a bright 15.5-inch display ...
ubergizmo.com
Sony VAIO SE and SA Series | Ubergizmo
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