VPCEJ - Revision history

BFG-9KRC: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	}}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.		}}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]].

	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).

BFG-9KRC: Images.

2026-03-20T16:49:50Z

Images.

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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]
	\|}		\|}
			[[File:Csm sonyEJ 54aa48b928.jpg\|thumb\|The VPCEJ as shipped in all-black]]
			[[File:SonyEJ 1 01.jpg\|thumb]]
			[[File:SonyEJ 3 01.jpg\|thumb]]

BFG-9KRC: Sources wikitable

2026-03-20T16:35:47Z

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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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	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.

	==~~Downloads~~==		== Resources ==
	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).~~		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.

			==== 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]
			\|}

	==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]

BFG-9KRC: Daily Usage Today edit

2026-03-20T15:57:21Z

Daily Usage Today edit

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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)~~

	'~~''Display''' : 17.3" 16:9 LED 1600x900~~

	~~'''Storage''' : 2.5" SATA~~

	~~'''Battery''' : 5300 mAh~~ or ~~7950 mAh (large lithium-ion battery)~~

	~~'''Weight''' : 3.1 kg / 109.3 oz / 6~~.~~8 pounds~~

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

	~~==Daily Usage Today==~~		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.
	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~~.		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.

	~~We recommend upgrading~~ the ~~RAM~~ to ~~8 GB (if not already equipped)~~ and to ~~switch the mechanical hard drive to an SSD~~.		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.

	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==		==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).		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]

BFG-9KRC at 15:55, 20 March 2026

2026-03-20T15:55:18Z

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

	==Overview==		==Overview==
	{{Infobox Specs		{{Infobox Specs

BFG-9KRC: Infobox

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 ==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.
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 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.

BFG-9KRC: Overview overhaul

2026-03-20T15:43:23Z

Overview overhaul

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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==

Laki2 at 11:51, 19 July 2024

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	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.		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.
			[[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.		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.

StarX: /* Daily Usage Today */

2023-12-06T19:30:43Z

Daily Usage Today

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	We recommend upgrading the RAM to 8 GB (if not already equipped) and to switch the mechanical hard drive to an SSD.		We recommend upgrading the RAM to 8 GB (if not already equipped) and to switch the mechanical hard drive to an SSD.

	This device will fully work on Windows 11 with proper drivers, but it may have stability and stuttering problems if equipped with Intel Pentium.		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==		==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).		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]