Sony VPCY21S1E

19 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Keyboard (7)
Battery (5)
Usability (4)
Design (3)
Portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The screen and battery also get good feedback, but there are mixed reviews on the touchpad and energy efficiency.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Sony VPCY21S1E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Review Sony Vaio VPC-Y21S1E Subnotebook

Core Refresh. Sony trades the Core 2 Duo SU7300 for a Pentium U54 ...

Good battery life ; Solid case ; High-end surfaces ; Good keyboard ; Quiet & cool ; Low energy requirement ; Fast hard disk ; FireWire & ExpressCard34

TFT display too dark ; Comparatively low performance ; TFT not AR coated

New processor, same performance, higher power consumption. That doesn't add up

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by: Niall Magennis (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Vaio Y series (VPCY21S1E) review

Its performance may not be top-notch, but the 13.3-inch Sony Vaio VPCY21S1E is still a hugely likeable machine thanks to its impressive battery life, slick design and great keyboard and screen.

Attractive design ; Good battery life ; Excellent keyboard and screen ; Good range of ports

Poor 3D performance ; CPU isn't the fastest

The Sony Vaio VPCY21S1E is a great-looking laptop and its impressive screen and keyboard make it a pleasure to use. Its processor certainly isn't the fastest on the block, so speed junkies should probably look elsewhere, but we think most mainstream...

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Sony VPCY21S1E

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Sony VPCY21S1E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptop Computers on Amazon.co.uk.

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100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Mildute (amazon.co.uk)

Great thingy to own

Bought it because of its weight. It is very light so I can carry it around, which is the most important thing for me.

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: Sophie (amazon.co.uk)

This laptop has no disc drive

I had some trouble receiving this product due to the carriers, but Amazon were very responsive and sent out a second order when I could not track down the first. Packaging good and simple. I am not technical at all, but this computer serves my needs...

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: Sophie (amazon.co.uk)

This laptop has no disc drive

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: jo (amazon.co.uk)

Very Light, Efficient for basic computing needs, Strong Build

After using both the S series and Y series laptop of the new Sony Vaio range, I have to say the Y series comes out on top for me. I purchased mine from Amazon.

Aug, 2010

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