Sony Vaio VPC-CW1S1E - Intel Core 2 Duo

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Sony Vaio VPC-CW1S1E - Intel Core 2 Duo
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By 5FWD on 80

A hundred quid cheaper than the MacBook, the Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E/R packs in features that are the envy of Apple Macs. If Macs aren't your thing, then surely the Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E/R might be.Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E/R is tagged with Sony Vaio, laptop...

By DigitalVersus on 80

The Screen Sony's X-black display technology is known for using glossy panels. That means they suffer from reflections, without actually producing a better quality image than its competitors.Its 1366 x 768 pixel resolution is fine for a 14"...

By ElectricPig.co.uk on 80

A specced up stunner with a cracking price tag, the Vaio CW series is...

By RegHardware on 85

Minor niggles aside, if you’re looking for a compact laptop that’s not short in the performance department, the VPCCW1S1E certainly delivers the goods. Its mediocre battery life is a shame and may be enough to dissuade more than a few...

By NotebookCheck on 85

Sony's Vaio CW1S1E is worth a more than one look if you're looking for a stylish notebook of the multimedia field but don't want to set on Apple's MacBook. The two core processor supplies a solid application performance and the graphic...

By PC Advisor on 70

We like the overall design and build of the Sony VAIO CW Series laptops, as well as the fact that Sony has installed plenty of imaging and video editing software to get you up and running straight away. It performed swiftly in our tests and can be...

By TechRadar on 80

The Sony VAIO VPCCW1S1E/R is part of the CW Series of the Japanese company's latest mid-range laptop, offering all the style and features we've come to expect from high-end VAIO laptops, but at a far more affordable price. It's not the most...

By Trusted Reviews on 80

Plenty of manufacturers offer their laptops in a range of colours, but Sony has been at it for longer than most. One can trace this all the way back to the in February 2007, which was replaced by the in August that year and then the last...

By Pocket-lint on 80

With one of the most powerful graphics cards we’ve seen in a laptop of this size, the VAIO CW1S1E is one of the most complete packages currently availableKey specs3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, Li-ion battery, MemoryStick, SD, SDHC, USB,...

By CNET UK on 80

Mid-range, medium-size entertainment laptops are usually let down by lacklustre 3D graphics performance, but the Sony Vaio VPCCW1S1E has enough power to satisfy all but the most demanding gamer. It's a great multimedia machine, even in pink...

By IT Reviews on

Given its portable dimensions, it's something of a shame that the VPCCW1S1E doesn't offer more in the way of battery life. Aside from this, there's very little wrong with Sony's latest VAIO. It's reasonably powerful, capable of...

International Review By Les Numériques on 80

Avec sa couleur rose à croquer, ce Sony Vaio est séduisant, sans oublier d'être performant pour autant. Capable de faire fonctionner les derniers jeux 3D, il est polyvalent et bien équipé. Un modèle sans surprise, bien...

International Review By Notebookjournal on 90

Die Redaktion hat das Sony VPC-CW1S1E ausgiebig getestet und Vorteile, wie die 3D Leistung, und Nachteile, zum Beispiel das Display, entdeckt. Die Vorteile überwiegen allerdings und somit zieht das Sony VPC-CW1S1E in die Top10 der...

International Review By 01Net on 80

Champion des PC portables grand luxe, Sony a toujours eu plus de mal à proposer des machines d'entrée de gamme. La marque nippone ne désespère pas d'arriver à faire ce grand écart avec, notamment, son nouveau...