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	Despite only ever shipping in black or white (unlike the VPCEH’s slightly more colorful selection), variations of this notebook are still fairly numerous. Choice of components included Intel’s Pentium, Core i3 or i5 CPUs along with either Intel or NVIDIA graphic cards and even a Blu-ray drive on option. Furthermore, one could also have accessorized it with an extended 9-cell 7950mAh Li-ion battery pack that doubled as a riser prop for added typing comfort due to the extra cell row (the stock battery still held a decent 5300mAh across its 6 cells).		Despite only ever shipping in black or white (unlike the VPCEH’s slightly more colorful selection), variations of this notebook are still fairly numerous. Choice of components included Intel’s Pentium, Core i3 or i5 CPUs along with either Intel or NVIDIA graphic cards and even a Blu-ray drive on option. Furthermore, one could also have accessorized it with an extended 9-cell 7950mAh Li-ion battery pack that doubled as a riser prop for added typing comfort due to the extra cell row (the stock battery still held a decent 5300mAh across its 6 cells).
			[[File:SonyEJ3D 1.jpg\|thumb\|Rear view of the VPCEJ]]
	Like most of the E Series (late 2011 - early 2012) they can be easily recognized thanks to their diamond pattern throughout most of their plastic casing, with a tactile dot pattern on the touchpad area for extra comfort of use.		Like most of the E Series (late 2011 - early 2012) they can be easily recognized thanks to their diamond pattern throughout most of their plastic casing, with a tactile dot pattern on the touchpad area for extra comfort of use.

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	Rather unfortunately the Quick WEB Access feature is virtually useless in terms of browsing today’s Web due to its woefully outdated software and certifications, which will likely remain that way unless a community patch of sorts comes out to attempt and fix as much.		Rather unfortunately the Quick WEB Access feature is virtually useless in terms of browsing today’s Web due to its woefully outdated software and certifications, which will likely remain that way unless a community patch of sorts comes out to attempt and fix as much.
			[[File:SonyEJ 6.jpg\|thumb\|Side views of the VPCEJ, showcasing its ports.]]

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
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	\| Sony VAIO VPCEJ drivers and utilities archive \|\| [https://www.helpdrivers.com/notebooks/Sony/VPCEJ/ Sony VAIO VPCEJ drivers and utilities archive]		\| Sony VAIO VPCEJ drivers and utilities archive \|\| [https://www.helpdrivers.com/notebooks/Sony/VPCEJ/ Sony VAIO VPCEJ drivers and utilities archive]
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			[[File:SonyEJ3D 3.jpg\|thumb\|Top view. Notice the diamond pattern on the palmrest area.]]

	==Sources==		==Sources==
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	\| Notebookcheck library entry \|\| [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VPC-EJ-Series.64111.0.html Notebookcheck library entry]		\| Notebookcheck library entry \|\| [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VPC-EJ-Series.64111.0.html Notebookcheck library entry]
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			[[File:Csm sonyEJ 54aa48b928.jpg\|thumb\|The VPCEJ as shipped in all-black]]
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	==Sources==		==Sources==
	[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VPC-EJ-Series.64111.0.html ~~NotebookCheck] and [https://sony.com/ Sony~~]		{\| class="wikitable"
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			\| Sony VAIO VPCEJ1Z1E specs \|\| [https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vpc-series/vpcej1z1e/specifications Sony VAIO VPCEJ1Z1E specs]
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			\| Sony VAIO VPCEJ2B1E specs \|\| [https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vpc-series/vpcej2b1e/specifications Sony VAIO VPCEJ2B1E specs]
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			\| Sony VAIO VPCEJ3B1E specs (FR) \|\| [https://www.sony.fr/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vpc-series/vpcej3b1e/specifications Sony VAIO VPCEJ3B1E specs (FR)]
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			\| Notebookcheck library entry \|\| [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VPC-EJ-Series.64111.0.html Notebookcheck library entry]
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VGN-NR

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	\| Sony ~~Vaio~~ VGN-NR260E Windows Vista HDD + Recovery Partition (English) \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-nr-260e-oem-vista-00-00 Sony ~~Vaio~~ VGN-NR260E Windows Vista HDD + Recovery Partition (English)]		\| Sony VAIO VGN-NR260E Windows Vista HDD + Recovery Partition (English) \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-nr-260e-oem-vista-00-00 Sony VAIO VGN-NR260E Windows Vista HDD + Recovery Partition (English)]
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	\| Sony ~~Vaio~~ VGN-NR260E Windows Vista Recovery CDs (English) \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-nr260e-vista-oem-recovery Sony ~~Vaio~~ VGN-NR260E Windows Vista Recovery CDs (English)]		\| Sony VAIO VGN-NR260E Windows Vista Recovery CDs (English) \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-nr260e-vista-oem-recovery Sony VAIO VGN-NR260E Windows Vista Recovery CDs (English)]
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	\| Sony VAIO VGN-NR360E Recovery Discs \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-nr-360-e-recovery Sony VAIO VGN-NR360E Recovery Discs]		\| Sony VAIO VGN-NR360E Recovery Discs \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-nr-360-e-recovery Sony VAIO VGN-NR360E Recovery Discs]

VPCEJ

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	~~[[File:Vaio VPCEJ.jpg\|thumb\|Black VPCEJ, with its characteristic diamond pattern.]]~~

	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The VAIO VPCEJ was a line of notebooks (mid-high range for models with Intel Core, low-mid range for models with Intel Pentium) released globally by Sony between October 2011 and February 2012.		{{Infobox Specs
			\| name = VPCEJ
			\| image = VPCEJ3D_2.jpg
			\| subtitle = VPCEJ
			\| series = Notebook
			\| rel = 2011
			\| cpu = Intel Pentium B940, Intel Core i3 2310M/2350M, Intel Core i5 2410M/2430M/2450M (the latter i5 model being less common)
			\| gpu = Intel HD Graphics 3000/NVIDIA GeForce 410M
			\| memory = 4GB/8GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, 8GB max.)
			\| storage = 500GB/640GB/750GB 2.5" SATA HDD
			\| display = 17.3" 16:9 LED WXGA++ (1600x900), 1080p HDMI Output
			\| os = Windows 7 Home Premium (x64)
			\| connectivity = WLAN 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, Bluetooth 3.0+HS<br>1x HDMI Out, 1x VGA Out, 4x USB 2.0, 1x headphone jack, 1x microphone jack
			\| features = 1x MSDuo/MSProDuo, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC Card, dual-layer DVD/RW burner (optional Blu-Ray Disc burner)
			\| weight = 3,1 kg
			\| msrp = 700€ to 1200€
			}}The VAIO VPCEJ was a line of notebooks (mid-high range for models with Intel Core, low-mid range for models with Intel Pentium) released globally by Sony between October 2011 and February 2012.

	As the high-end line of the [[E (VPCE)\|VPCE series]], they enjoy a 17.3" display with a 1600x900 resolution while allowing 1080p output through HDMI. Like several Windows 7-era VAIOs they included a Quick Web Access (“WEB”) button for instant Web browsing without having to wait for the OS to boot up while acting as a hotkey to the selected default browser when booted into Windows, and an “ASSIST” button for emergency boot into the Recovery Wizard (on Windows it brings up the VAIO Care application instead). The “VAIO” button is a programmable Windows app shortcut button (think of the “S” buttons from the XP/Vista era VAIOs) rather than an InstantON XMB button like one might first assume based on familiarity with the VAIO VGN-P/VPCP.		As the high-end line of the [[E (VPCE)\|VPCE series]], they enjoy a 17.3" display with a 1600x900 resolution while allowing 1080p output through HDMI. Like several Windows 7-era VAIOs they included a Quick Web Access (“WEB”) button for instant Web browsing without having to wait for the OS to boot up while acting as a hotkey to the selected default browser when booted into Windows, and an “ASSIST” button for emergency boot into the Recovery Wizard (on Windows it brings up the VAIO Care application instead). The “VAIO” button is a programmable Windows app shortcut button (think of the “S” buttons from the XP/Vista era VAIOs) rather than an InstantON XMB button like one might first assume based on familiarity with the VAIO VGN-P/VPCP.
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	Like most of the E Series (late 2011 - early 2012) they can be easily recognized thanks to their diamond pattern throughout most of their plastic casing, with a tactile dot pattern on the touchpad area for extra comfort of use.		Like most of the E Series (late 2011 - early 2012) they can be easily recognized thanks to their diamond pattern throughout most of their plastic casing, with a tactile dot pattern on the touchpad area for extra comfort of use.

	==~~Detailed Specs~~==		==Daily Usage Today==
	~~'''Processor''' :~~ Intel ~~Pentium B940,~~ Core i3 ~~2310M, i3 2350M,~~ i5 ~~2410M~~, ~~i5 2430M, i5 2450M~~ (~~rarer~~)		When equipped with Intel Core i3 or i5 CPUs this device is still very much usable for general tasks like web surfing, multimedia entertainment and office work well into the modern day. Models with NVIDIA graphics are a fine fit for moderately graphics-intensive 7th-gen gaming or even cloud gaming (especially with Sony’s very own PS3 Remote Play application if installed on the system). On the other hand, the models with the Intel Pentium CPU were known to suffer noticeable performance hiccups even back in 2011 and as such they're only really good for basic tasks like office things, light web surfing or casual multimedia.

	'~~''Graphics''' : Intel HD Graphics 3000~~ or ~~NVIDIA GeForce 410M~~

	~~'''~~RAM~~''' : 4GB SDRAM DDR3~~ (up to ~~8GB~~, ~~available as optional)~~		Recommended upgrades include upping the RAM to 8 GB (if not already equipped) and switching the mechanical hard drive to an SSD. If one so desires, an Intel Core i7-2640M swap can take overall performance a step further.

	~~'''Display''' : 17~~.~~3" 16:9 LED 1600x900~~		This device will work very nicely with most Linux distros and even Windows 11 (Tiny11 distro recommended) with the right drivers, software and hardware. Still, expect stability issues and somewhat frequent stuttering when running on the Intel Pentium CPU.

	~~'''Storage''' : 2~~.~~5" SATA~~		The NVIDIA models did not feature Sony’s switchable graphics feature. This effectively means that sourcing, installing and configuring regular non-OEM NVIDIA drivers should be a non-event.

	~~'''Battery''' : 5300 mAh or 7950 mAh (large lithium-ion battery)~~		Rather unfortunately the Quick WEB Access feature is virtually useless in terms of browsing today’s Web due to its woefully outdated software and certifications, which will likely remain that way unless a community patch of sorts comes out to attempt and fix as much.

	~~'''Weight''' : 3.1 kg / 109.3 oz / 6.8 pounds~~

	~~'''Original OS''' : Windows 7 (64 bit)~~

	~~==Daily Usage Today==~~
	~~This device (if equipped with Intel Core i3 or i5)~~ is ~~still usable for basic tasks like web~~ browsing and ~~text editing today. It can also run non-resource-intensive games (models with NVIDIA graphics) or cloud gaming~~.

	On the ~~other hand,~~ the ~~versions with Intel Pentium may suffer~~ of ~~lags, and they're advised only for very basic tasks like text editing or basic web surfing~~.		== Resources ==
			Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine]. You can bypass the model checks of recovery discs by using [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)\|SVRP]] if applicable.

	~~We recommend upgrading the RAM to 8 GB~~ (~~if not already equipped~~) and ~~to switch the mechanical hard drive to an SSD~~.		==== Downloads & Guides ====
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			\| Sony VAIO VPCEJ Library Archive (HDD Image, Recovery Media, drivers, etc.) \|\| [https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/pages/vpcej Sony VAIO VPCEJ Library Archive (HDD Image, Recovery Media, drivers, etc.)]
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			\| Sony VAIO VPCEJ drivers and utilities archive \|\| [https://www.helpdrivers.com/notebooks/Sony/VPCEJ/ Sony VAIO VPCEJ drivers and utilities archive]
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	This device will fully work on Windows 11 with proper drivers, but it may have stability and stuttering problems if equipped with Intel Pentium. Thankfully, the NVIDIA model did not feature switchable graphics, so the standard non-Sony NVIDIA drivers will work and run perfectly.
	~~==Downloads==~~
	~~Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).~~
	==Sources==		==Sources==
	[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VPC-EJ-Series.64111.0.html NotebookCheck] and [https://sony.com/ Sony]		[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VPC-EJ-Series.64111.0.html NotebookCheck] and [https://sony.com/ Sony]

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	[[File:Vaio VPCEJ.jpg\|thumb\|Black VPCEJ, with its characteristic diamond pattern.]]		[[File:Vaio VPCEJ.jpg\|thumb\|Black VPCEJ, with its characteristic diamond pattern.]]

	==~~Summary~~==		==Overview==
	The ~~Sony~~ VAIO VPCEJ ~~are~~ a ~~series~~ of mid-high-range ~~notebooks (~~models with Intel Core~~) and mid-~~low-range (models with Intel Pentium) released by Sony between October 2011 and February 2012.		The VAIO VPCEJ was a line of notebooks (mid-high range for models with Intel Core, low-mid range for models with Intel Pentium) released globally by Sony between October 2011 and February 2012.

	~~High range~~ of the [~~https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/E_~~(VPCE) VPCE series], they ~~have~~ a 17.3" display with a 1600x900 resolution.		As the high-end line of the [[E (VPCE)\|VPCE series]], they enjoy a 17.3" display with a 1600x900 resolution while allowing 1080p output through HDMI. Like several Windows 7-era VAIOs they included a Quick Web Access (“WEB”) button for instant Web browsing without having to wait for the OS to boot up while acting as a hotkey to the selected default browser when booted into Windows, and an “ASSIST” button for emergency boot into the Recovery Wizard (on Windows it brings up the VAIO Care application instead). The “VAIO” button is a programmable Windows app shortcut button (think of the “S” buttons from the XP/Vista era VAIOs) rather than an InstantON XMB button like one might first assume based on familiarity with the VAIO VGN-P/VPCP.

	~~Sony made many~~ variations of this notebook~~, with Intel~~ Pentium, Core i3 or i5, with Intel or NVIDIA graphic cards, and ~~occasionally,~~ Blu-ray ~~drives~~.		Despite only ever shipping in black or white (unlike the VPCEH’s slightly more colorful selection), variations of this notebook are still fairly numerous. Choice of components included Intel’s Pentium, Core i3 or i5 CPUs along with either Intel or NVIDIA graphic cards and even a Blu-ray drive on option. Furthermore, one could also have accessorized it with an extended 9-cell 7950mAh Li-ion battery pack that doubled as a riser prop for added typing comfort due to the extra cell row (the stock battery still held a decent 5300mAh across its 6 cells).
	~~[[File:VAIO VPCEJ in white.jpg\|alt=VAIO VPCEJ in white\|thumb\|VAIO VPCEJ in white]]~~
	~~They~~ can be easily ~~recognised~~ thanks to their diamond pattern, ~~shared~~ with the ~~entire [[E (VPCE)\|E series]] of late 2011 and early 2012, in the~~ area ~~near the trackpad and in the back~~ of ~~the screen.~~		Like most of the E Series (late 2011 - early 2012) they can be easily recognized thanks to their diamond pattern throughout most of their plastic casing, with a tactile dot pattern on the touchpad area for extra comfort of use.

	~~These laptops were sold almost globally.~~

	Made mostly of plastic and available in white or black, their strengths are the 2nd Gen Intel Core i3 or i5 processor, their NVIDIA GPU (only available in certain models) and the large lithium-ion battery (optional).

	==Detailed Specs==		==Detailed Specs==

VGN-NR

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	== Common hardware failure point (NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT) ==		== Common hardware failure point (NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT) ==
	VGN-NRs spec’d with NVIDIA graphics all suffer a fatal design flaw in their inclusion of the NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT for a GPU.		VGN-NRs spec’d with NVIDIA graphics all suffer a fatal design flaw in their inclusion of the NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT for a GPU.

	The NVIDIA 8000 Series GPUs are infamous for their 100% eventual failure rate because of a manufacturing defect from NVIDIA, primarily something to do with faulty underfilling (refer to news articles on the Web about one “bumpgate” for more information) and the NR is sadly no exception to that.		The NVIDIA 8000 Series GPUs are infamous for their 100% eventual failure rate because of a manufacturing defect from NVIDIA, primarily something to do with faulty underfilling (refer to news articles on the Web about one “bumpgate” for more information) and the NR is sadly no exception to that.
	All NVIDIA 8000 Series chips on every single non-Intel GMA VGN-NR is plagued by this problem.
			All NVIDIA 8000 Series chips on every single non-Intel GMA VGN-NR are plagued by this problem.

	'''Manifestations of the issue include:'''		'''Manifestations of the issue include:'''
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	Upgraded components (Core 2 Duo T9300, 4GB RAM (or 8GB if it works) as well as an SSD) go a really long way towards ensuring present-day usability. Gaming and graphics-intensive tasks are uniquely ill-advised on the surviving NVIDIA units due to their shoddy underfill (the Intel GMA X3100, while more resilient, is still a poor choice for those things as a result of it being an integrated graphics solution).		Upgraded components (Core 2 Duo T9300, 4GB RAM (or 8GB if it works) as well as an SSD) go a really long way towards ensuring present-day usability. Gaming and graphics-intensive tasks are uniquely ill-advised on the surviving NVIDIA units due to their shoddy underfill (the Intel GMA X3100, while more resilient, is still a poor choice for those things as a result of it being an integrated graphics solution).
			[[File:Ditto, rear view.jpg\|thumb\|A chocolate brown VGN-NR (rear)]]
	Used VGN-NRs can usually be found for extremely cheap today, since these weren't very noteworthy machines beyond perhaps their selection of shell colors and their status as one of a handful entry-level VAIO models.		Used VGN-NRs can usually be found for extremely cheap today, since these weren't very noteworthy machines beyond perhaps their selection of shell colors and their status as one of a handful entry-level VAIO models.

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine]. You can bypass the model checks of recovery ~~discs~~ discs by using [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)\|SVRP]] if applicable.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine]. You can bypass the model checks of recovery discs by using [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)\|SVRP]] if applicable.
			[[File:VGN-NR.jpg\|thumb\|A gray VGN-NR]]
			[[File:VAIO VGN-NR.jpg\|thumb\|A white VGN-NR]]
			[[File:VGN-NR (Gray).jpg\|thumb\|Various case colors for the VGN-NR]]

	==== Downloads & Guides ====		==== Downloads & Guides ====

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	[[File:VAIO VGN-NR.jpg\|alt=VAIO VGN-NR\|thumb\|VGN-NR in White]]		[[File:VAIO VGN-NR.jpg\|alt=VAIO VGN-NR\|thumb\|VGN-NR in White]]
	The ~~Sony~~ VAIO VGN-NR was ~~a low end~~ notebook ~~released by Sony~~ in 2007. It was designed ~~to be used~~ for basic internet tasks as well as office ~~tasks~~. ~~Being the~~ successor to the VGN-N series, it was constructed entirely of plastic, and ~~had~~ an average ~~cheap~~ laptop build quality~~, albeit it did use~~ magnesium to support ~~the hinges~~, ~~so these are~~ built ~~a bit~~ better than ~~other cheap laptops~~ at the time.. The VGN-NR was available in a wide variety of ~~colours~~, such as grey (most common), white, silver, chocolate brown and pink.		The VAIO VGN-NR line was among Sony’s first few notebook series meant to tackle the then-expanding budget market back in 2007 with their relatively competitive pricing. It was designed for general home use such as basic internet tasks and casual multimedia as well as office work. A successor to the VGN-N series, it was constructed entirely of plastic and boasted an average entry-level laptop build quality (although magnesium was used for hinge support, meaning that it was built moderately better than plenty of its intended competition at the time). The VGN-NR was available in a wide variety of colors, such as grey (most common), white, silver, chocolate brown and pink.

			{{Infobox specs 2}}

	== Detailed Specs ==		== Detailed Specs ==

VPCEE

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO VPCEE are a series of mid-low-range notebooks released by Sony between June 2010 and June 2011.		The Sony VAIO VPCEE are a series of mid-low-range notebooks released by Sony between June 2010 and June 2011. These were Sony's first AMD-based laptops, whose CPU lines would only be used for lower end machines in the VAIO lineup.

	As the budget alternative to the [[VPCEB]] series, they have a 15,5" display with a 1366x768 resolution.		As the budget alternative to the [[VPCEB]] series, they have a 15,5" display with a 1366x768 resolution. The exterior is very similar to the VPCEB on first glance, however a lot has been changed and a lot of parts are not interchangeable. Sony has also removed the Quick Web Access feature as well as the VAIO button, leaving only the Assist button.

	Made mostly of plastic and available in white or black, they are quite rare because some versions were sold exclusively in Japan, and they were equipped with AMD CPUs that were considered as below the average between mid-range notebooks.		Made mostly of plastic and available in white or black, they are quite rare because some versions were sold exclusively in Japan, and they were equipped with AMD CPUs that were considered as below the average between mid-range notebooks.
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	'''Processor''': AMD Athlon II P360 2.3GHz 2C/4T or AMD Athlon II P320, P340, AMD Phenom II X3 P840		'''Processor''': AMD Athlon II P360 2.3GHz 2C/4T or AMD Athlon II P320, P340, AMD Phenom II X3 P840

	'''Graphics''': ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 or HD 5145~~, HD 4200~~		'''Graphics''': ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200, 4250 or HD 5145 with 512MB VRAM

	'''RAM''': 4GB SDRAM DDR3 (up to 8GB)		'''RAM''': 4GB SDRAM DDR3 (up to 8GB)

VGN-C

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	Featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 and DDR2 memory of up to 2GB, the VAIO VGN-C is tailored for a decent media and office experience. 3D gaming was nigh-impossible on devices equipped with only the Intel GMA iGPU but the VGN-C could also be had with NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 GPU, which would be capable of cromulent 3D gaming performance in its time. The HDD bay is notable for its forward-mounted drawer-style caddy that blends itself with the rest of the casing, allowing one to effortlessly swap hard disks when/if need be.		Featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 and DDR2 memory of up to 2GB, the VAIO VGN-C is tailored for a decent media and office experience. 3D gaming was nigh-impossible on devices equipped with only the Intel GMA iGPU but the VGN-C could also be had with NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 GPU, which would be capable of cromulent 3D gaming performance in its time. The HDD bay is notable for its forward-mounted drawer-style caddy that blends itself with the rest of the casing, allowing one to effortlessly swap hard disks when/if need be.
	When new, the VGN-C was capable of decent battery life thanks to its swappable included 5200mAh battery, pulling 2 hours under maximum load and about 4 hours with casual usage (Internet browsing, watching movies, listening to music and other such use cases). This all makes for a perfectly okay on-the-go experience. Further helping its portability is its rather low case temperature, being between 32.5°C and 41.2°C in thermal tests. The noise emissions are also average with 35.2dB when idling and around 41dB when under full load.[[File:Vaio VGN-C1.jpg\|alt=A Vaio VGN-C1 in "Free Spirit Pink"\|thumb\|334x334px\|A Vaio VGN-C1 in "Free Spirit Pink"]][[File:C1-Series.jpg\|alt=The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C\|thumb\|301x301px\|The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C]]		When new, the VGN-C was capable of decent battery life thanks to its swappable included 5200mAh battery, pulling 2 hours under maximum load and about 4 hours with casual usage (Internet browsing, watching movies, listening to music and other such use cases). This all makes for a perfectly okay on-the-go experience. Further helping its portability is its rather low case temperature, being between 32.5°C and 41.2°C in thermal tests. The noise emissions are also average with 35.2dB when idling and around 41dB when under full load.

	==Daily Usage Today==		==Daily Usage Today==
	Like many other Windows Vista/late-XP era laptops, the VAIO VGN-C is still deemed usable to a tolerable extent today (especially when equipped with an SSD, extra RAM, a Core 2 Duo T7600). While modern 3D gaming (even on the GeForce Go 7400 models) is obviously not an option, web browsing and office work are still very much possible. That said, the upper RAM limit of a mere 2GB hinder the overall smoothness of operation by quite a bit when running modern applications and loading bigger websites (although there have been cases where upwards of 4GB RAM were successfully supported depending on OS and other internals, but not without some quirks).		Like many other Windows Vista/late-XP era laptops, the VAIO VGN-C is still deemed usable to a tolerable extent today (especially when equipped with an SSD, extra RAM, a Core 2 Duo T7600). While modern 3D gaming (even on the GeForce Go 7400 models) is obviously not an option, web browsing and office work are still very much possible. That said, the upper RAM limit of a mere 2GB hinder the overall smoothness of operation by quite a bit when running modern applications and loading bigger websites (although there have been cases where upwards of 4GB RAM were successfully supported depending on OS and other internals, but not without some quirks).
			[[File:Ditto, back view.jpg\|thumb\|367x367px\|Back view of the VGN-C[[File:Vaio VGN-C1.jpg\|alt=A Vaio VGN-C1 in "Free Spirit Pink"\|thumb\|311x311px\|A Vaio VGN-C1 in "Free Spirit Pink"]][[File:C1-Series.jpg\|alt=The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C\|thumb\|327x327px\|The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C]]]]
	In addition to the above, one must take special care to not put the GeForce Go 7400 units under great load too often for too long at a time. While reportedly not as prone to the infamous “bumpgate” issue as the 8000 series GPUs it is still considered under a serious enough threat of suffering that fate to where hardware preservation precautions are in order during operation. Should the worse come to pass a guide is linked further below on attempting to reflow the defective component back to function, even if only temporarily.		In addition to the above, one must take special care to not put the GeForce Go 7400 units under great load too often for too long at a time. While reportedly not as prone to the infamous “bumpgate” issue as the 8000 series GPUs it is still considered under a serious enough threat of suffering that fate to where hardware preservation precautions are in order during operation. Should the worse come to pass a guide is linked further below on attempting to reflow the defective component back to function, even if only temporarily.


	==Resources==		==Resources==
	[~~http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/C1/ Sony JP VAIO VGN-C Series Presentation Page~~]		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers. If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine].

	~~[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_series_usermanual.PDF Sony VAIO VGN-C Series User Manual~~]

	~~[https://~~download.~~vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Startup Guide]~~

	[~~https~~://~~download~~.~~vaiolibrary~~.~~com/manuals/vgn-c~~/~~vgn-c_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Operation Guide~~]

	~~[https://elektrotanya.com/sony_vaio_vgn_c_series.pdf/download~~.~~html Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Service Manual]~~

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_hddinstructions.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series HDD Replacement Instructions]		==== Downloads & Guides ====
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	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_opticaldiskinstructions.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Optical Drive Replacement Instructions]		\|+
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	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_accessoriesguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Accessories Guide Fall 2007]		\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series drivers and utilities archive \|\| [https://www.helpdrivers.com/notebooks/Sony/VGN-C/ Sony VAIO VGN-C Series drivers and utilities archive]
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	~~==Downloads==~~		\| Sony VAIO VGN-C1Z/B Recovery Discs (ES) \|\| [https://archive.org/details/vaio-vgn-c1zb-recovery-spanish Sony VAIO VGN-C1Z/B Recovery Discs (ES)]
	~~Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides~~\|~~guides]] to download and install drivers.~~		\|-
			\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series User Manual \|\| [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_series_usermanual.PDF Sony VAIO VGN-C Series User Manual]
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			\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Startup Guide \|\| [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Startup Guide]
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			\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Operation Guide \|\| [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Operation Guide]
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			\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series NVIDIA 7400 DIY Reflow Guide \|\| [http://www.accomplished.org/2011/02/14/sonynvidiafix/ Sony VAIO VGN-C Series NVIDIA 7400 DIY Reflow Guide]
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			\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Service Manual \|\| [https://elektrotanya.com/sony_vaio_vgn_c_series.pdf/download.html Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Service Manual]
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			\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series HDD Replacement Instructions \|\| [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_hddinstructions.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series HDD Replacement Instructions]
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			\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Optical Drive Replacement Instructions \|\| [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_opticaldiskinstructions.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Optical Drive Replacement Instructions]
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			\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Accessories Guide Fall 2007 \|\| [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-c/vgn-c_accessoriesguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Accessories Guide Fall 2007]
			\|}

	==Sources==		==Sources==
	[https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vgn-series/vgn-c13g/specifications Sony AU], [https://www.sony.co.in/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vgn-series/vgn-c22gh/specifications Sony IN] ~~and~~ [https://www.notebookcheck.~~com~~/~~Test~~-Sony-Vaio-VGN-C1.~~2349~~.0.html ~~notebookcheck~~][https://www.notebookcheck.~~com~~/Sony-Vaio-VGN-C.~~2597~~.0.html [2]~~][https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio~~-VGN-~~C.2632.0.html [3]]~~[https://www.~~notebookcheck~~.~~net~~/~~Sony~~-~~Vaio~~-VGN-~~C1.2428.0.html [4]~~]		{\| class="wikitable"
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	~~Pictures:~~ [https://www.~~notebookcheck~~.~~net/Sony-Vaio-VGN-C.2632.0.html#59418-12 notebookcheck][https:~~//~~www.notebookcheck.net/Sony~~-~~Vaio~~-~~VGN-C.2632.0.html#59418~~-~~15 [2]~~]		\|-
			\| Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Presentation Page (JP) \|\| [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/C1/ Sony VAIO VGN-C Series Presentation Page (JP)]
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			\| Sony AU \|\| [https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vgn-series/vgn-c13g/specifications Sony AU]
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			\| Sony IN \|\| [https://www.sony.co.in/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vgn-series/vgn-c22gh/specifications Sony IN]
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			\| Notebookcheck review \|\| [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-VGN-C1.2445.0.html Notebookcheck review]
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			\| Notebookcheck library entry \|\| [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VGN-C.2632.0.html Notebookcheck library entry]
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			\| CNET review (VGN-C2S) \|\| [https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-vgn-c2s-review/ CNET review (VGN-C2S)]
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			\| TrustedReviews review (C2SL) \|\| [https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/sony-vaio-vgn-c2sl TrustedReviews review (C2SL)]
			\|}

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 ==Overview==
 The Sony VAIO VGN-C Series (aka. Type C) is a mid-range thin-and-light notebook computer released by Sony in 2006, replacing the VGN-FJ. Its market segment very slightly overlaps with the more expensive VGN-SZ due to its similar size and hardware on offer, although the VGN-C differentiates itself with a cheaper plastic case and less powerful internal components.
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 Featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 and DDR2 memory of up to 2GB, the VAIO VGN-C is tailored for a decent media and office experience. 3D gaming was nigh-impossible on devices equipped with only the Intel GMA iGPU but the VGN-C could also be had with NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 GPU, which would be capable of cromulent 3D gaming performance in its time. The HDD bay is notable for its forward-mounted drawer-style caddy that blends itself with the rest of the casing, allowing one to effortlessly swap hard disks when/if need be.
 When new, the VGN-C was capable of decent battery life thanks to its swappable included 5200mAh battery, pulling 2 hours under maximum load and about 4 hours with casual usage (Internet browsing, watching movies, listening to music and other such use cases). This all makes for a perfectly okay on-the-go experience. Further helping its portability is its rather low case temperature, being between 32.5°C and 41.2°C in thermal tests. The noise emissions are also average with 35.2dB when idling and around 41dB when under full load.[[File:Vaio VGN-C1.jpg|alt=A Vaio VGN-C1 in "Free Spirit Pink"|thumb|334x334px|A Vaio VGN-C1 in "Free Spirit Pink"]][[File:C1-Series.jpg|alt=The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C|thumb|301x301px|The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C]]
-'''Graphics:''' Intel GMA 950 / NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 (optional)
+==Daily Usage Today==
+Like many other Windows Vista/late-XP era laptops, the VAIO VGN-C is still deemed usable to a tolerable extent today (especially when equipped with an SSD, extra RAM, a Core 2 Duo T7600). While modern 3D gaming (even on the GeForce Go 7400 models) is obviously not an option, web browsing and office work are still very much possible. That said, the upper RAM limit of a mere 2GB hinder the overall smoothness of operation by quite a bit when running modern applications and loading bigger websites (although there have been cases where upwards of 4GB RAM were successfully supported depending on OS and other internals, but not without some quirks).
-'''RAM:''' 2x SO-DIMM DDR2 (upgradable up to 2GB)
+In addition to the above, one must take special care to not put the GeForce Go 7400 units under great load too often for too long at a time. While reportedly not as prone to the infamous “bumpgate” issue as the 8000 series GPUs it is still considered under a serious enough threat of suffering that fate to where hardware preservation precautions are in order during operation. Should the worse come to pass a guide is linked further below on attempting to reflow the defective component back to function, even if only temporarily.
 ==Resources==

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sony VAIO VGN-C Series is a mid-range notebook computer released by Sony in 2006. Its market segment very slightly overlaps with the more expensive VGN-SZ due to its similar size and hardware~~. Though~~ the VGN-C differentiates itself with a cheaper plastic case and less powerful ~~hardware~~.		The Sony VAIO VGN-C Series (aka. Type C) is a mid-range thin-and-light notebook computer released by Sony in 2006, replacing the VGN-FJ. Its market segment very slightly overlaps with the more expensive VGN-SZ due to its similar size and hardware on offer, although the VGN-C differentiates itself with a cheaper plastic case and less powerful internal components.

	~~Despite having~~ a plastic case, the VGN-C still manages to feel like a quality device. Compared to Sony's other offerings of the time, the VAIO VGN-C ~~sports~~ a selection of colorful cases, ~~such as~~ green, orange, ~~as well as the option to have the~~ "Free Spirit Pink" ~~design,~~ which gives the laptop an almost completely bright pink ~~paint job~~. The black bottom and keyboard form a nice contrast to the colorful palmrest and display assembly~~, making~~ the laptop quite pleasant to look at~~. For those that didn't like~~ the more colorful designs, Sony also offered the VGN-C in gray and silver.[[File:C1-Series.jpg\|alt=The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C\|thumb\|301x301px\|The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C]]In comparison to the VGN-SZ, the VGN-C focuses more on casual use instead of business/professional use. This is evidenced by missing features such as a webcam and WWAN. But the VGN-C still offered more than enough ports for the form factor. The laptop measures at around 32.96cm x 23.5cm x 3.7cm with a weight of around 2.3 to ~~3kg, depending on the equipped optional hardware~~.		While using a plastic case, the VGN-C still manages to feel like a quality device. Compared to Sony's other offerings of the time, the VAIO VGN-C carries on the legacy of the VGN-FJ that came before it by sporting a commendable selection of colorful cases (silver, black, green, orange, blue and perhaps most strikingly, "Free Spirit Pink" which gives the laptop an almost completely bright pink finish. The black bottom and keyboard/touchpad (silver bottom/ touchpad and white keyboard in some finishes) form a nice contrast to the colorful palmrest and display assembly that makes the laptop quite pleasant to look at, even when one picks the more conventional grayscale finishes if they happen to not find the colorful options to their liking.

	~~Featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 and DDR2 memory of up~~ to ~~2GB,~~ the ~~VAIO~~ VGN-~~C is made for a decent media and office device. 3D gaming was almost impossible on devices equipped with only the Intel GMA iGPU~~, ~~but~~ the VGN-C ~~could also be had with NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 GPU~~, ~~which would be capable~~ of ~~okay 3D gaming performance in its time~~.		Compared to the VGN-SZ, the VGN-C focuses more on casual use instead of business/professional use, hence the lack of features such as a webcam and WWAN. Still, the VGN-C offered more than enough ports for its rather compact form factor. The laptop measures at around 32.96cm x 23.5cm x 3.7cm and weighs anywhere from 2.3 to 3kg based on the equipped optional hardware.

	~~When new~~, the VGN-C ~~was able to achieve decent battery life on the original 5200mAh battery. Getting 2 hours under maximum load and about 4 hours with casual usage (internet browsing, watching movies). This makes~~ for ~~a okay on-the-go experience~~. ~~This is aided by its low case temperature, being between~~ 32.~~5°C and 41~~.~~2°C in thermal tests~~. ~~The noise emissions are also average with 35~~.~~2dB when idling and around 41dB when under full load~~.

			Featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 and DDR2 memory of up to 2GB, the VAIO VGN-C is tailored for a decent media and office experience. 3D gaming was nigh-impossible on devices equipped with only the Intel GMA iGPU but the VGN-C could also be had with NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 GPU, which would be capable of cromulent 3D gaming performance in its time. The HDD bay is notable for its forward-mounted drawer-style caddy that blends itself with the rest of the casing, allowing one to effortlessly swap hard disks when/if need be.
			When new, the VGN-C was capable of decent battery life thanks to its swappable included 5200mAh battery, pulling 2 hours under maximum load and about 4 hours with casual usage (Internet browsing, watching movies, listening to music and other such use cases). This all makes for a perfectly okay on-the-go experience. Further helping its portability is its rather low case temperature, being between 32.5°C and 41.2°C in thermal tests. The noise emissions are also average with 35.2dB when idling and around 41dB when under full load.[[File:Vaio VGN-C1.jpg\|alt=A Vaio VGN-C1 in "Free Spirit Pink"\|thumb\|334x334px\|A Vaio VGN-C1 in "Free Spirit Pink"]][[File:C1-Series.jpg\|alt=The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C\|thumb\|301x301px\|The multitude of designes offered with the VGN-C]]
	==Detailed Specs==		==Detailed Specs==
	'''Processor:''' Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.7GHz		'''Processor:''' Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.7GHz

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