Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #9597 in Personal Computers
- Color: Jet Black
- Brand: Sony
- Model: VPCSA43FX/BI
- Dimensions: .92" h x
13.04" w x
8.84" l,
3.65 pounds
- CPU: Core i5-2450M 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 6GB DRAM
- Hard Disk: 500GB
- Processors: 2
- Display size: 13.3
Features
- Intel Core i5 2450M Processor 2.5GHz
- 6 GB DRAM
- 500 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
- 13.3-Inch Screen
Sony VAIO VPCSA43FX/BI 13.3 Inch Laptop (Jet Black)
Product Description
At just 3.65 lbs., the VAIO 13.3" S Series laptop offers a step up to the performance and portability you demand. From its seamless contours to advanced technology that offers up to 12 hours 30 minutes of combined battery life (with optional extended sheet battery)10 the S combines bold design and mobile performance.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Powerful and Fast but with Ventilation Concerns
By A Nerd
The laptop is powerful and fast, but the only downside is that it's ventilation isn't the best. The area where hot air is released is significantly blocked by the laptop screen when open. This can cause high temperatures and can cause lag. What I'm most afraid of is internal problems because too hot can ruin circuitry. Once I was just casually playing SWBF2 to test out the computer and when I felt the underside it was like asphalt in midday during summer. I'm a bit concerned but besides that this laptop is great.UpdateAfter 3 months this laptop is still holding up against all the games (black ops, mw3, skyrim, etc). But a new problem I came across is that it was made for hard drive replacement to be pretty hard. the cable that connects to the hard drive is blocked by where the battery connects to the computer, making it difficult to take it out. And I REALLY want to get an SSD in there (I suspect the 7200 rpm is a bottleneck).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Exceptionally good for windows - Suprisingly great Linux/Ubuntu laptop!
By Aaron
First off, I must say that when searching for a new laptop Sony honestly was at the bottom of my list. I normally find them overpriced, underpowered and what can I say I am still a bit miffed about them removing Linux support from my PS3. What I can tell you after spending a few hours with my new VAIO, is that I am unexpectedly happy, this is really a very good machine. To explain how I wound up with Sony out of all the Laptops out their available on Amazon and why I am so happy, here is my short list of requirements that led me too VPCSA43FX.1. Linux compatibility (Ubuntu Precise Pangolin)2. Discrete Graphics3. Not NVidia Discrete Graphics4. i5 or faster cpu5. Higher than 720p screen resolution (has 1600x900)6. Less than 14" screen size7. Something that looks professional and stylish8. Thin and LightSo that list is kinda like driving directions to this laptop there isn't much else available that compares and is reasonably priced.For Windows users, I find performance is more than adequate, it's not an i7, and not the fastest discrete card out there, but it is an exceptional mix of style, performance, and gaming ability for a good value at the 1k price point today.For anyone that is an Ubuntu Linux user and is interested, this laptop works brilliantly as an Ubuntu dual boot system. From un-boxing this laptop to having a fully functional dual boot win7 and Ubuntu 12.04 laptop took less than 1.5 hours. This includes the time to download and burn the Ubuntu installation disk as well as complete the win7 setup and patch downloads (your download time may vary of course). Nearly every bell and whistle works right out of the box with no additional work to make Linux happy. This includes the often broken features below:Wireless - CheckSound - CheckWebCam - CheckVolume control - CheckBrightness control - CheckTouchpad -CheckATI Card - CheckHDMI - Check!Keyboard Back light - CheckAbsolutely amazing! Sony who has demonstrated themselves to be very unfriendly to Linux users through the torture of their PS3 Linux enthusiasts, has released what is nearly the perfect Linux laptop! Not too mention that just a quick reboot and you're back in windows with an adequately performing gaming laptop, at least for last years games!I normally have some minor list of complaints, however right now I just have a big smile as I wrap up this post written in Ubuntu a couple hours after receiving VPCSA43FX.Excellent work Sony!A side note - delivery via Amazon Prime was spot on!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Very disappointing
By Alison Williams
I have had trouble with this computer overheating since it arrived. It has a noisy fan. Now it won't boot up and so I sent it in to get fixed. They are saying that it needs a new battery. I have had this computer less than a year and don't expect to have these problems so I am really disappointed. I am wondering if this was a refurbished unit that they sent me.
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