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Sony VPCY21S1E

Sony VPCY21S1E
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alaScore 82

39 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews of Sony VPCY21S1E. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and keyboard. The performance and battery are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive reviews about the price and energy efficiency. Views are divided on the screen.

portability, battery, performance, keyboard, size

energy, price

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony VPCY21S1E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony VPCY21S1E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony VPCY21S1E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the portability and durability. The keyboard and battery also get good feedback, whereas there are some critical reviews about the price and size.

usability, battery, keyboard, durability, portability

size, price

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

May, 2024

Expert review by (notebookcheck.net)

Review Sony Vaio VPC-Y21S1E Subnotebook

 

Core Refresh. Sony trades the Core 2 Duo SU7300 for a Pentium U5400, but keeps its successful concept. Integrated graphics, aluminum/magnesium case and a keyboard with a strong feedback. Will summer really be fun with the 13.3 incher?

Good battery life, Solid case, High-end surfaces, Good keyboard, Quiet & cool, Low energy requirement, Fast hard disk, FireWire & ExpressCard34, Light and yet solid. More manufacturers should use an aluminum/magnesium alloy

TFT display too dark, Comparatively low performance, TFT not AR coated, A matt and bright display - that would have saved the mobility factor and the rating: Very Good

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (techradar.com)

Sony VAIO VPC-Y21S1E/SI review

 

A highly portable laptop with a sharp screen, but offers limited performance

Attractive, slim and light ; Sharp and bright widescreen display ; Excellent battery life ; Highly usable ; Strong networking

Flimsy lid ; Stilted performance ; Limited graphical capabilities ; No DVD drive ; Not much storage space

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Barry de la Rosa (expertreviews.co.uk)

Sony Vaio Y21S1E/L review

 

Decent performance and battery life make the Y21 a great travelling companion, but you pay a huge premium for the brand. Ultimately, there are better-value alternatives.

Aug, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VPC-Y21S1E

 

I ordered this laptop and on arrival the laptop didn't work when the battery was inserted. I took it back and confirmed that it was faulty, ordering a replacement. The replacement had exactly the same issue. Do not buy this laptop..

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VPC-Y21S1E

 

Good design,good keyboard,battery performance,handy size,very good support from Sony Vaio following problems with supplier..

Reflection from glossy screen, somewhat underpowered CPU, touch pad tend to loose track of cursor arrow in some software prgrams (eg Word)

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VPC-Y21S1E

 

I ordered this laptop and on arrival the laptop didn't work when the battery was inserted. I took it back and confirmed that it was faulty, ordering a replacement. The replacement had exactly the same issue. Do not buy this laptop

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VPC-Y21S1E

 

The laptop broke down 14 months after purchase with electrical fault which requires replacing the motherboard. I will not purchase any Sony products in the future.

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VPC-Y21S1E

 

Good design,good keyboard,battery performance,handy size,very good support from Sony Vaio following problems with supplier

Reflection from glossy screen, somewhat underpowered CPU, touch pad tend to loose track of cursor arrow in some software prgrams (eg Word)

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VPC-Y21S1E

 

The laptop broke down 14 months after purchase with electrical fault which requires replacing the motherboard. I will not purchase any Sony products in the future

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Vaio VPC-Y21S1E

 

very light weight

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Oct, 2011
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