- 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"
- 2.4 GHz Quad core
- 4 GB
- 750 GB HDD
#1 in Sony laptops
Released October, 2011
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.
Conclusion Check out the Sony VAIO F Series
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Sony VAIO F Series
2.4 GHz
Rated 76% by 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.
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)Another improvement would be to splurge an extra $100 for the full HD display, which provides 1080p resolution.
VAIO F Series by David (Sep, 2012)I've compared a lot of machines, I was intrested in a laptop with good graphics (1080p resolution is awesome!!), a fast processor and good quality.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 2.4 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
4.5 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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the screen is large enough to display 1080p video without scaling -
watch high-definition movies on Blu-Ray discs -
134 ppi -
MMC -
1920 x 1080 -
2.4 GHz -
33 mm -
572 MB/s (USB 3.0)
cons
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4 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) |
Screen
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2010)You get fast performance, solid multimedia features, and a lovely 16.4-inch screen for enjoying HD content.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Timothy-B.-Riley (Dec, 2011)The screen is bright and very sharp and big enough for my needs I was hoping for a larger hard drive since I have seen cheaper computers with a full 1-TB drive.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by A.-D.-Troche (May, 2012)This new F Series is almost silent, the 1080p HD is gorgeous, and I can actually hear great sound from the speakers (Can't say that about my macbook pro)...Love it!
Gaming
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 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", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 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", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 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", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by suza (Dec, 2012)So far it works perfect for gaming and more.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by suza (Dec, 2012)This computer was perfect for the gamer.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 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.
Storage
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by tampachief (Feb, 2012)I do have to say it is pretty big, but that is something I can live with when I am watching a Blu-ray and it is super crisp.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Mark-TwainI rarely use the blu-ray but I watched the sample video and it was beautiful, clear, better than expected.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Designer29er--Designer29er (Apr, 2011)The blue ray style DVD produces great crisp video.
Touchpad
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 60% by by David-Wilcox (Jun, 2012)The Touchpad is way too far to the left and the click button is near useless so I find myself tapping the touchpad to engage items much more.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Nov, 2010)As a result, the touchpad sits directly below the spacebar and is positioned on the deck's left side; this alignment can take some getting used to.
Sony VAIO F Series 16.4", 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, 750 GB HDD | Rated 60% by by Isitjustme (Feb, 2012)I've contacted Sony support using the chat feature about the touchpad, but I had the sense that I was communicating with...well, a computer.
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 4-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 | | ||||
