- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Sony VAIO F Series
- 16.4"
- 1.73 GHz Quad core
- 4 GB
- 500 GB HDD
Released September, 2010
by LaptopMag (Jan, 2010)Right now, the technology is being embedded into select Sony notebooks and cameras, so one could take advantage of TransferJet by either touching two such digital cameras together or, as in this case of the VAIO F Series, placing a TransferJet camera on top of a similarly equipped VAIO laptop.
Conclusion Check out the Sony VAIO F Series
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Sony VAIO F Series
1.73 GHz
by LaptopMag (Jan, 2010)When we watched Iron Man on Blu-ray, details such as the flames in explosions looked crisp.
screen size
16.4"
13.3"
15.4"
VAIO F Series by Celis (Jun, 2012)Pros: I7 processor, blueray, HDMI port, nvidia gforce graphics card is sweet, vivid colors, large screen.
VAIO F Series by LaptopMag (Nov, 2010)That said, the VAIO's display didn't appear as bright as other large mainstream notebooks we've tested, specifically the HP Envy 17 and Dell Studio 17.
screen resolution
VAIO F Series by LaptopMag (Nov, 2010)While its pixel density is not quite high enough to natively display 1080p video content, movies looked great on the laptop's screen.
VAIO F Series by c|net (Jan, 2012)The 16.4-inch display has a 1,920x1,080-pixel native resolution, which is what we'd expect in a high-end laptop of this size.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 3.3 GHz   | 4 GHz |
VAIO F Series by LaptopMag (Jan, 2010)Our configuration of the VAIO F featured a 1.60-GHz Intel Core i7-720QM processor (which overclocks to 2.8-GHz), 8GB of RAM, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), and a 500GB hard drive running at a fast 7,200 rpm.
VAIO F Series by R.-March--CRracer_912 (May, 2012)I'd been deciding on a new laptop to replace my very very old Dell Latitude that was running a Pentium M 1.8 Ghz processor and XP Pro.
processor
VAIO F Series by LaptopMag (Jan, 2010)The quad-core Core i7 platform really shines when it comes to heavy duty multimedia tasks.
VAIO F Series by c|net (Jan, 2012)While the various preset configurations keep changing and disappearing, Sony currently has the customizable version of this system for sale on its website, and it's worth noting that even the $1,049 base model includes a quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU.
memory
| 0 GB | 8 GB | 20 GB |
VAIO F Series by Yoshiko-Akashi (Feb, 2012)But everything has been fast and smooth so far and I don't feel I need to add another 4GB RAM anytime soon.
VAIO F Series by PiscoSours (Apr, 2012)Further I upgraded to 8 Gig of Ram, and since it's got BlueRay as standard it's a great value / Price.
Performance Real world tests of Sony VAIO F Series
battery life
2.5 hour
8 hour
7 hour
VAIO F Series by LaptopMag (Nov, 2010)Click to enlargeThe VAIO F was able to charge its battery to 80 percent in a relatively slow 2 hours and 37 minutes, and it took 3:59 to top off completely.
VAIO F Series by LaptopMag (Nov, 2010)As you can imagine for a laptop this size and power, battery life is not the VAIO F's strong suit.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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1.3 MP -
watch high-definition movies on Blu-Ray discs -
MMC -
572 MB/s (USB 3.0)
cons
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Sep, 2010 -
2.5 hour -
1.73 GHz -
4 GB -
1080p video will need to be scaled down to fit on the screen -
500 GB -
1 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v2.0)
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 145 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Hush (Nov, 2012)   Rated 80% by by Mike-in-San-Diego (Dec, 2010) Rated 40% by by Dillon (Jul, 2011) |
Gaming
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Chad-A.-Critser (Feb, 2012)My only 2 complaints are the graphics card could be a little better for gaming but since i have never been a PC gamer i can look past that pretty easy but would have been nice to dip my toes in the pool.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Jan, 2010)Although this system’s TransferJet functionality isn’t much more than a novelty at this point, and the gaming performance isn’t the strongest, the VAIO F is a compelling multimedia laptop.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by bookwurm (Jan, 2011)As expected, if the gaming is good, 1080p video works just fine (assuming you have 330m or better).
Uses
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by suza (Dec, 2012)So far it works perfect for gaming and more.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by suza (Dec, 2012)This computer was perfect for the gamer.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Chad-A.-Critser (Feb, 2012)I'm a gamer at heart so i use it to record my Console game plays and the video editing is without a doubt the best i have ever used.
Weight
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 60% by by Steven-BurnsAesthetically it's really good looking and it's not as heavy as other 16/17 laptops I've played with.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2010)Weighing in at a hefty 6.4 pounds, the VAIO F has a decidedly sturdy feel to it.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Kentucky-Academic--Gary (Dec, 2011)Not a heavy gamer, but based upon my database and video quality experience I would expect excellent performance.
Size
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 60% by by Celis (Jun, 2012)Weight, it is heavy 6.4lbs.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Taline-Barros (Jun, 2012)Sony Vaio computers are awesome, but this one doesn't look like a notebook, beacause of its enormous weight.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by MrfixitIf you have a need for speed, quality, and portability this will fill the bill.
Usb
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by China-DreamerContrary to another review, mine has a QUIET FAN and RUNS perfectly beautifully - everything - Blu-ray, DVD, backlit keyboard, USB 3.0 ports, USB 2.0 port AND A HIGH-QUALITY LED DISPLAY with WIDE VIEWING ANGLES instead of the CHEAP TN PANEL that CHANGES AND FADES when viewing from positions other than right straight in front of it - I have never had a better laptop.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 40% by by C-R-Shir (Aug, 2012)The good: this model has excellent port options, as I would expect of a high-end notebook, including two USB 3.0 ports, eSATA and HDMI output.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 1.73 GHz, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Bradford-C.-Wicks (Dec, 2010)The third USB port is combined with the eSATA port, so you lose out on a USB if you use eSATA.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Longest battery life Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga vs Sony VAIO F Series |
 | 2 | Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen 5-way tie: Most CPU cores Apple MacBook Pro 8th Gen vs Sony VAIO F Series |
 | 3 | Toshiba Qosmio X775 Fastest graphics processor Toshiba Qosmio X775 vs Sony VAIO F Series |
 | 4 | Dell Inspiron 17R Fastest processor Dell Inspiron 17R vs Sony VAIO F Series |
 | 6 | ASUS G73 Series G73SW 3-way tie: Highest resolution screen ASUS G73 Series G73SW vs Sony VAIO F Series |
 | 7 | Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7270B 4-way tie: Fast USB Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7270B vs Sony VAIO F Series |
 | 8 | Dell Alienware M17x R3 (AM17XR3-6842BK) 3-way tie: OK l2 cache Dell Alienware M17x R3 (AM17XR3-6842BK) vs Sony VAIO F Series |
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Editions Editions of the Sony VAIO F Series
| Price | Edition | Internal storage | RAM capacity | Cores | Manufacturer code | Compare | ||||
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 | | 1 GB | 1.95 GB | Quad core | VPCF121FX/B | | ||||
 | | 256 GB | 16 GB | Quad core | F Series | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF221FX/B | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 4 GB | Dual core | VPC-F12AFM/H | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF133FX/B | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF221FX/S | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPC-F13WFX/BC | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF132FX/B | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPC-F13UFX/B | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPC-F13WFX/B | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF133FX/H | | ||||
 | | 500 GB | 6 GB | Quad core | VPCF137FX/B | | ||||
 | | 512 GB | 16 GB | Single core | F Series limited | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF233FX/B | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF223FX/B | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF1390X | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF223FX/S | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 6 GB | Quad core | VPCF234FX/B | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 6 GB | Quad core | VPCF237FX/B | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 6 GB | Quad core | VPC-F215FX/BI | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 6 GB | Quad core | VPCF224FX/B | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 6 GB | Quad core | VPC-F136FM/B | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 6 GB | Quad core | VPC-F13YFX/B | | ||||
 | | 640 GB | 6 GB | Quad core | VPCF224FX/S | | ||||
 | | 750 GB | 4 GB | Quad core | VPCF232FX/B | | ||||
 | | 750 GB | 8 GB | Quad core | VPCF226FM/B | | ||||
 | | 1,024 GB | 8 GB | Single core | VPCF | | ||||
 | | 1,024 GB | 8 GB | Single core | VPC-F | | ||||
