Fit 15
| Fit 15 | |
|---|---|
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| Series | SVF15 |
| Release | 2013 |
| Processor | Ivy Bridge/Haswell dual-core i3, i5, i7 or Pentium |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000/4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 735M, 740M (optional) |
| Chipset | Intel HM76 |
| Memory | DDR3 (DDR3L on Haswell models), max 16GB (4GB soldered for Fit 15A) |
| Display | 15.6" 1366x768 (ChiMei N156BGE-L41) or 1920x1080 (ChiMei N156HGE-LB1) TN LED LCD, non-touch or touchscreen |
| Storage | 2.5" HDD slot, DVD/Blu-Ray Drive |
| Audio | Intel Panther Point PCH, Stereo speakers + subwoofer (S-FORCE Front Surround 3D, "Clear Phase", "xLOUD", ClearAudio+mode, "VPT") |
| Networking | Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet, Broadcom BCM43142 |
| OS | Windows 8 |
| Battery | Fit 15A: VGP-BPS34, 41Wh Li-ion (internal)
Fit 15E: VGP-BPS35A, 40Wh Li-ion (external) |
| Weight | Fit 15A: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Fit 15E: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Fit 15A: 379 x 255 x 22.5 mm
Fit 15E: 380 x 261 x 25 mm |
| MSRP | around $600 to $1200 US |
Overview
The Sony VAIO Fit 15 (SVF15, also known as Fit 15A (SVF15A) or Fit 15E (SVF15)) is a low to mid-range laptop released by Sony in 2013, along with the SVF14. These were intended to be budget notebooks that were also thin and light, featuring low voltage soldered Intel CPUs and optional switchable NVIDIA graphics unlike the SVE line of laptops. The Fit 15E consists of an all plastic build, which is fairly low quality, or for the higher-end model, the Fit 15A, a part metal build, with the lid and parts of the palmrest made out of metal.
Surprisingly for a budget laptop, it features a stereo speaker + subwoofer setup, which sounds good. High end options for the SVF15 include a backlit keyboard, Blu-Ray drive, 1920x1080 screen and a switchable NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M with 2GB GDDR3 VRAM. Most SVF15s also featured a touchscreen as did other Windows 8 VAIOs. All SVF15s also came with a built in NFC antenna on the palm-rest, which could be used to transfer data or connect to devices such as Sony NFC headphones.
The SVF15 would then get a refresh, featuring the all-new Intel 4th gen CPUs, however other than that nothing else was changed. After Sony's computer division was sold to JIP (VAIO Corporation) in 2014, the design would further be used to make other newer models, known as the VJF15. These would have CPUs ranging from low end Celerons to powerful 6th gen HQ series CPUs.
Daily Usage Today
The SVF15 is still usable, with good performance if upgraded to an SSD and at least 8GB RAM, although low end Pentium models may suffer from some slowdowns. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M was a low end GPU at the time, so will only be able to handle light gaming such as Minecraft. It is very important to check the hinges on the VAIO Fit 14E and 15E line, as they are very well known for breaking due to the low quality all plastic build. Do not buy any SVF15 if you see cracks near the hinge area on the palm-rest or the lid, this is a sign of the hinge failing.
Resources
Credits
Sony, NotebookCheck - 2