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This device is still usable for basic tasks like web browsing and text editing today. It can also run non-resource-intensive games | This device is still usable for basic tasks like web browsing and text editing today. It can also run non-resource-intensive games or cloud gaming. | ||
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. | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 19 January 2022
Summary
The Sony VAIO VPCEC are a series of mid-range notebooks released by Sony in 2010.
Successsors of the VPCEB series, they have a 17,3" display with a 1600x900 or 1920x1080 resolution.
Made mostly of plastic and available in white or black, their strengths are the 1st Gen Intel Core i3 or i5 processor, their ATI GPU, their multi-touch touchpad, and built-in Dolby Home Theater v3 audio.
Detailed Specs
Processor : Intel Core i3-330M 2.13 GHz 2C/4T or i5-430M 2.53GHz 2C/4T
Graphics : ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 or HD 5650
RAM : 4GB SDRAM DDR3 (up to 8GB)
Display : 17.3" 16:9 LED 1600x900 or 1920x1080
Storage : 2.5" SATA
Battery : 3500 mAh (model VGP-BPS22)
Weight : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds
Original OS : Windows 7 (64 bit)
Daily Usage Today
This device is still usable for basic tasks like web browsing and text editing today. It can also run non-resource-intensive games or cloud gaming.
We recommend upgrading the RAM to 8 GB and to switch the mechanical hard drive to an SSD.
This device will fully work on Windows 11 with proper drivers.
Downloads
Follow our guide to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
Sources
NotebookCheck and Sony