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== Overview ==
[[File:Vpcf1 grey.png|thumb|VPCF1 in Grey]]
[[File:Vpcf1 in black.png|thumb|VPCF1 in Black]]
The Sony VAIO VPCF1 is a range of mid to high-end multimedia laptops released by Sony in 2010. Replacing the VGN-FW and eventually becoming the flagship multimedia laptop once the AW was discontinued, it maintained the same 16.4" size as the FW, however added a number pad and introduced the first generation Intel Core processors. The laptop was designed for media consumption, and with the premium screen also served as a mobile workstation for media professionals.
[[File:Vpcf1 premium.png|thumb|VPCF1 in Premium Black]]
The VPCF1 was a very powerful machine when fully maxed out, featuring a 4 core 8 thread i7-740QM, 8GB of 1333MHz RAM and a NVIDIA GT 425M. Top models also came equipped with an excellent 1920x1080 CCFL display with a claimed 100% Adobe RGB coverage, and a matte finish which Sony called "VAIO Display Premium", maintaining the accurate colors in every lighting condition. 
The VPCF1 came in 3 distinct configurations, although the differences between them aren't as big as on the AWs, and lower end models could be equipped with options from the high end models such as the 1920x1080 screen, quad core i7 and the GT 425M, which was available on later models such as the VPCF13* series in Europe. Japanese models were also optionally equipped with a TV tuner, which would have a bulge on the bottom for a B-CAS card slot, and would allow for watching digital TV in Japan.

* '''Regular model (Grey)''': Grey finish on lid, silver body
* '''Mid range (Black)''': Black finish on lid, grey body
* '''Top spec (Premium Black)''': same black paint as mid range however featured a rubber finish palmrest, same material as on the Sony cameras.

Although it did become the replacement flagship media consumption laptop, it did forgo a couple of features that the AW had such as the dual hard drive bays, RAID SSD options, fingerprint scanner and biggest of all, a LED display on the top model. Eventually, this was quickly replaced in 2011 with the VPCF2.
== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Intel Core i3-350M, i5-460M, i5-520M, i7-720QM, i7-740QM (Socket G1)

'''Graphics:''' NVIDIA GeForce 310M, 330M or 425M

'''Chipset:''' Intel® PM55 Express Chipset

'''Memory:''' 2 DDR3 slots, 8GB maximum (official) or 16GB with quad core i7

'''Display:''' 1600x900, 1920x1080 glossy or matte 1920x1080 100% Adobe RGB coverage 16.4" CCFL display

'''Storage:''' Single 2.5" SATA hard drive bay 

'''Weight:''' 3.1kg

'''MSRP:''' $900-2000 

== Daily Usage Today ==
Due to the powerful hardware used in the laptop at the time, this machine is still very usable for basic tasks and some light gaming. Older games will run with ease on this laptop, especially with the top spec GT 425M (which is really just an underclocked GT 540M, the same GPU as in the VPCF2). The screen is also excellent, especially if you get the premium Adobe display, making for a great laptop to watch movies on. Windows 10 and 11 will run very smoothly on this laptop, especially if paired with the maximum 8GB RAM and a SSD. Not much common issues on this laptop, however just like on the AW, the rubber material can unglue itself from the palmrest, this can be fixed easily, however unlike the AW, there is a risk of the rubber warping and being unable to fit back into the palmrest properly.

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