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The PC Mark 07 score of 2589 is pipped only by the HP Envy m6 that scored 2689 – when we speak of laptops with the same processor. The Core i5 offers scores that are pretty much in the range of laptops with the same processor. With this kind of a spec sheet, the performance part of the Sony Vaio SVS15115FNB was never a doubt.
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The big touchpad will be very helpful if and when you do upgrade to Windows 8. That usually doesn’t happen with most laptops with a dedicated number-pad on the right, but this one is apparently slightly differently laid out. Surprisingly, it took me some time to get used to the layout. That real estate was afforded because of the 15.5-inch display. The island keyboard has a dedicated number-pad as well. The display is possibly the biggest reason why someone would consider the Vaio S, though there are a lot more positives too. And that really helps when things are not reflected off the screen while working for long durations. The most impressive thing is actually the non-reflective nature of the display. Put this side by side with any non-IPS display, even with the same resolution, and the difference in display quality is more than apparent. Speaking of which, the moment you switch it on, the vividness and colour separation / distinction is very impressive. From the outset, the brightness levels are impressive, and colours do not get washed out as you go up the brightness graph. For those of you who are very finicky about the quality of display, or need the best performance because your work profile demands it, this display will suit rather well.
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The real unique point of the Vaio S is the Full HD IPS display. The Sony Vaio SVS15115FNB has an Nvidia GeForce GT640M (2GB) and switches between this and the Intel HD4000 during performance and stamina modes respectively. Graphics capabilities of both machines are rather robust.
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The machine comes preloaded with Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), but both are very much upgradable to Windows 8 under the current heavily discounted upgrade scheme. The Lenovo IdeaPad Z580, on the other hand, has a 1TB drive. We will compare the performance in the next section, but at least on the spec sheet, the Sony Vaio does seem to have a fairly run-of-the-mill setup.įor your storage needs, there is a 640GB hard drive on the Sony Vaio SVS15115FNB. For around the same price, you have the Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 that is powered by a Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM. To help it along, there is 4GB of RAM, and quite frankly, we expected more memory. The test Sony Vaio SVS15115FNB unit that we received was powered by an Intel Core i5–3210M processor, clocking at 2.5GHz. We will get to the more interesting bits in a moment, but first, the customary run through the spec sheet. But, then again, it does get the work done, in a fairly stylish way. Not to say that it looks ugly or overpriced at the moment, but doesn’t have the unique punch to make it stand out in a crowd. However, there seems to be that missing element that would have made the Vaio S look premium. Overall, the plastic used is fairly high quality, and the carbon fiber reinforcements ensure that the Vaio S doesn’t disappoint, at least in terms of rigidity. However, there is no harm in being safe and not subjecting the lid to any sudden impacts. Sony has done its best by reinforcing the lid with carbon fiber, because the idea always was to keep it as thin as possible. Now for the bad parts! The Sony Vaio SVS15115FNB’s lid does seem rather thin and if you put some weight on it, or it has an accidental brush against a hard object, then it looks like it is prone to breaking. All the connectivity options are on the right side, with the slot load optical drive on the left. Particularly when you consider the specifications sheet, and look at rivals who have a much thicker build. Speaking of which, the very slim form factor of the Sony Vaio S-series is a huge surprise. The bezel gets a third finish tone for the same colour! Without changing much, Sony has played around well to keep the laptop design and looks interesting. There is no rough feel here, which makes a lot of sense. Open it up, and the same colour now gets a plain finish on the keyboard deck. The lid had a textured matte black finish, and you can feel the slightly coarse finish if you slide your palm on the surface. Alternatively, the one colour throughout look does make it looks rather understated and sophisticated. It does not catch scratches or fingerprints like glossy surfaces do. From the moment you fish it out of the box, the matte black finish looks God sent. This is the part that is both good and bad about the Sony Vaio S.
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