VPCEJ

Overview

VPCEJ
VPCEJ
Series	Notebook
Release	2011
Processor	Intel Pentium B940, Intel Core i3 2310M/2350M, Intel Core i5 2410M/2430M/2450M (the latter i5 model being less common)
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 3000/NVIDIA GeForce 410M
Chipset
Memory	4GB/8GB DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, 8GB max.)
Display	17.3" 16:9 LED WXGA++ (1600x900), 1080p HDMI Output
Storage	500GB/640GB/750GB 2.5" SATA HDD
Audio
Networking
OS	Windows 7 Home Premium (x64)
Battery
Weight	3,1 kg
Dimensions
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 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).

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

Processor : Intel Pentium B940, Core i3 2310M, i3 2350M, i5 2410M, i5 2430M, i5 2450M (rarer)

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)

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.

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. Thankfully, the NVIDIA model did not feature switchable graphics, so the standard non-Sony NVIDIA drivers will work and run perfectly.

Downloads

Follow our guide to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).

Sources

NotebookCheck and Sony