If you want a laptop that’s got blistering power and loads of fancy gadgets then we recommend this Sony VAIO EC laptop. Sony machines blend stylish, original design with the latest technologies, and this VAIO EC is no exception.
If you’re into your movies then the VAIO EC is perfect; it’s got a massive screen and it’ll even play Blu-rays, so you can watch all your favourite flicks in high-definition. Gamers needn’t worry either, because this laptop’s got a powerful gaming graphics card, giving you unmatched performance on all the latest games.
This Sony VAIO EC is one of our most impressive multimedia machines; it was built to deliver the ultimate in multimedia entertainment, and it never disappoints.
- Processor: Intel Core i5-430M Processor (2.26GHz)
- RAM: 6GB RAM
- Hard Drive: 320GB HDD
- Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
- Screen: 17.3" Screen
- Optical Drive: Blu-ray
- Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Notebook Camera: Integrated
- Warranty: 1 Year
Question from Mark: Asked on 23/01/2011 Does this laptop have the usual VAIO WLAN switch - so as I can surf using hotel or cafe wireless internet?
Question from Ahad: Asked on 20/11/2010 Thanks for the reply. Just wanted to aske one more question. 1) does it have a blu ray player and can the built in card reader play SDHC (high capacity) card without attaching an extra device?
Question from Suze: Asked on 20/11/2010 how well will this play sims 3 and msn at the same time
Question from Ahad: Asked on 17/11/2010 Does the screen has any anti-reflective coating? and has it got Bluetooth?
Question from Michael: Asked on 16/11/2010 Is it an HD screen or just an HD graphics card? if HD screen do you what type...720p 1080I etc - thanks
Question from Barbara: Asked on 15/11/2010 I'm unfamiliar with Laptops so can it run with the charger plugged in as if on a mains supply
Question from Pieter: Asked on 01/11/2010 Hi, why do you keep giving a different size for the graphics card memory? It's just a bit confusing...
Question from booby: Asked on 30/10/2010 Hi,
Is the graphics card 512mb or 1g
Question from hayley: Asked on 22/10/2010 tv tuner ????? remote control ???????
Question from sheffield: Asked on 17/10/2010 has it got an sd card
Question from brian: Asked on 14/10/2010 Can it be ordered with Windows7 Professional 64bit?
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Windows_7_Home_Premium_to_Pro_Upgrade_7KC-00003/version.asp
Question from brian: Asked on 14/10/2010 Can you confirm it has an eSATA port
Question from brian: Asked on 14/10/2010 I need to run VMWare Player 2.5 - will this laptop support it? I am told that requires 64 bit windows (so OK), processor that supports Intel-VT (i5 is OK) and that the BIOS must have the Intel-VT enabled (this is what I cannot tell from your spec).
More details of the processor can be found at
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=43537
Sorry not familiar with VMWare Player 2.5
Question from David: Asked on 13/10/2010 Is the case and screen surround glossy or matt. And is the colour a bright white or slightly grey. I am concerned about distracting reflections. Also, is the screen shiny or matt?
Question from Rhian: Asked on 13/10/2010 How does this model compare to the Sony Vaio F12MOEB? Need to know would there be a huge difference between laptops for the extra cost of the F12? Many thanks.
Question from simont: Asked on 11/10/2010 is the memory of the graphics card DDR3 OR DDR5?
Question from afr: Asked on 05/10/2010 Can I extend the battery life by adding an additional battery or do you have it as part of extra for extended life may be 9 to 12 hrs and how much does it cost?
Question from afr: Asked on 05/10/2010 What abt the labtop speakers/microphone? are they builtin and how strong is that? I mean is it good enouch to watch a movies or voice chat ?
Question from mo: Asked on 28/09/2010 does it have firewire port
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x storage - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA - 11 pin USB/eSATA
Question from terry: Asked on 27/09/2010 you have to buy a power supply unit as a extra
Question from Randunu: Asked on 22/09/2010 this is brand new rite?
Question from Barry: Asked on 21/09/2010 A Power Supply Unit is shown in the essential extras, but doesn't it come with one anyway?
Question from Sarah: Asked on 20/09/2010 how heavy is this computer (incl. battery)?
and the dimensions (WxDxH) of it pls
Depth 27.4 cm
Height 3.2 cm
Weight 3.3 kg inc Battery
Question from Kevin: Asked on 20/09/2010 Does this laptop have xp support. ie can I use this laptop in xp mode
Question from Darren: Asked on 19/09/2010 Will it still play standard DVD's
Question from ATH: Asked on 15/09/2010 battery life pls?
Question from randunufdo: Asked on 10/09/2010 what is the screen on this laptop is it LED or LCD, and can we buy this all around in UK??
Question from Moss: Asked on 31/08/2010 What is the Memory of the graphics card?
Question from pjp: Asked on 29/07/2010 Which processor model is in this laptop? i5 430M or i5 350M