The Sony VAIO Y series laptop measures in at 11.42" (W) x 0.99"-1.25" (H) x 7.99" (D) with a weight of just 3.23 lbs. This type of a notebook is a travelers dream as it is compact and light. Sony offers the VAIO Y series in two colors; pink and silver. The Sony VAIO Y Series notebook has a very clean finish to it. On the outside the notebook has a smooth plastic surface with a traditional VAIO logo in the middle with with a tasteful Sony brand logo along the top edge. This finish didn't show finger prints thanks to the matte silver finish.
Sony VAIO Y Series Product Specs
The exact model that is testing today is the Sony VAIO Y Series VPCYB14KX. We have discovered that this model is being phased over to the Sony VAIO Y Series VPCYB15KX. The difference between the models is the memory and hard drive. The newer VPCYB15KX model has 4GB of memory and a 500GB 5400-RPM hard drive compared to the 3GB of memory and 320GB 5400-RPM hard drive on this review unit. Since the DDR3 memory speed remains 1066MHz and the hard drive is still 5400-RPM.
- Processor Series Dual-Core Processor E-350
- Processor Brand AMD
- Installed Memory 3 GB
- Hard Drive Size 320 GB
- Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
- Installed Memory DIMMs 2GB + 1GB
- Graphics Type Integrated
- Intel High Definition Audio
- Dimensions 11.42" (L) x 7.99" (W) x 0.99-1.25" (H)
- Wireless Compatibility Atheros 802.11b/g/n Wireless Network Connection (802.11b/g/n)
- Graphics Memory Internal
- Processor Speed (GHz) 1.60 GHz
- Weight: 3.23 lbs
- Webcam Built-in MOTION EYE camera and microphone
- Estimated Battery Life Up to 6 hours standard settings
- Processor Cache Size 1MB Cache
- Battery Standard Capacity Lithium Ion Battery
- Processor Model AMD Dual-Core Processor E-350
- Hard Drive Detail 320GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
- Memory Type DDR3 1066MHz
- Screen Type and Resolution 11.6" LED Backlit Display
- Networking Detail 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
- Graphics Brand/ Model AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6310 Graphics
The exact model that is testing today is the Sony VAIO Y Series VPCYB14KX. We have discovered that this model is being phased over to the Sony VAIO Y Series VPCYB15KX. The difference between the models is the memory and hard drive. The newer VPCYB15KX model has 4GB of memory and a 500GB 5400-RPM hard drive compared to the 3GB of memory and 320GB 5400-RPM hard drive on this review unit. Since the DDR3 memory speed remains 1066MHz and the hard drive is still 5400-RPM.