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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. 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. | ||
On the other hand, their best | On the other hand, their best strength is the ATI GPUs, and top model VPCEEs would be equipped with an ATI Radeon HD 5145 as well as a Blu-Ray drive. | ||
==Detailed Specs== | ==Detailed Specs== | ||
'''Processor''': AMD Athlon II P360 2.3GHz 2C/4T or | '''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 | '''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) | ||
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This device may be slow today, because of its CPU. It is still usable for basic tasks like web browsing and text editing. | This device may be slow today, because of its CPU. It is still usable for basic tasks like web browsing and text editing. | ||
It is not advised for gaming. | It is not advised for gaming, even if equipped with the Radeon 5145, it will only be capable of older games at basic settings. | ||
We recommend upgrading the RAM to 8 GB and to switch the mechanical hard drive to an SSD. | We recommend upgrading the RAM to 8 GB and to switch the mechanical hard drive to an SSD. You could also upgrade to a Phenom X4, which runs about $10 on AliExpress. | ||
This device will work on Windows 11 with proper drivers, however the upgrade is not recommended, because of its low performance CPU. | This device will work on Windows 11 with proper drivers, however the upgrade is not recommended, because of its low performance CPU. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:34, 18 March 2026
Overview
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. 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.
On the other hand, their best strength is the ATI GPUs, and top model VPCEEs would be equipped with an ATI Radeon HD 5145 as well as a Blu-Ray drive.
Detailed Specs
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 4200, 4250 or HD 5145 with 512MB VRAM
RAM: 4GB SDRAM DDR3 (up to 8GB)
Display: 15.5" 16:9 LED 1366x768
Storage: 2.5" SATA
Battery: 3500 mAh (model VGP-BPS22)
Weight: 2.7 kg / 95.2 oz / 5.9 pounds
Original OS: Windows 7 (64 bit)
Daily Usage Today
This device may be slow today, because of its CPU. It is still usable for basic tasks like web browsing and text editing.
It is not advised for gaming, even if equipped with the Radeon 5145, it will only be capable of older games at basic settings.
We recommend upgrading the RAM to 8 GB and to switch the mechanical hard drive to an SSD. You could also upgrade to a Phenom X4, which runs about $10 on AliExpress.
This device will work on Windows 11 with proper drivers, however the upgrade is not recommended, because of its low performance CPU.
Downloads
Follow our guide to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
Sources
NotebookCheck and Sony