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The VGP-PRBZ1 (200.00 euro) already known from the BZ range is still used as the docking station. It has 4 USB 2.0s, a DVI-D, VGA and gigabit LAN, but here as well doesn't complement an alternative interface, except for DVI.SAMSUNG N150 battery

Right: 2 USBs, DVD burner, LAN, modem, power buttonIn our opinion, the port distribution hasn't been well considered, either. Thus, the USB ports integrated on the right's far front are easy to reach, but obstruct especially righties who like to use a mouse when peripherals are connected. The display ports, usually fitted with unwieldy cables, and the often protruding ExpressCard expansions in the notebook's left front area can cause obstructions. This will naturally be assessed quite differently depending on the user and is also always dependent on the individual work situation.SAMSUNG N150P battery

The audio sockets for headsets and the cardreaders adjacent to that, one for SD memory card and the other for Sony's memory sticks, are quite pleasing. The USB ports' transfer rates are above average and reach up to 30.1 MB/s. The SD cardreader achieves 19.8 MB/s.SAMSUNG N150 Plus battery

Our test model is fitted with Windows 7 Professional in its 64 bit alternative, matching the target clientele. In addition, there is the possibility of downgrading to Windows XP with the included DVD, which primarily is a benefit for companies that haven't yet switched to a more current system. The other software equipment is quite meager and basically is limited to well-known 60 day trial versions. The times in which full Adobe products were found in the scope of delivery also seem to belong to the past.SAMSUNG NP-N150 battery

Many business users would like an additional number pad that makes it easier to input large number sequences. Sony doesn't comply with this wish in the Vaio VPC-B11 and only provides a standard layout. However, it comes with normal-sized keys, the usual layout and a few functions in the FN combination field. Frequently used keys, like shift, backspace, enter, tab and the arrows, are pleasantly sized. Although the keyboard can be pressed in, SAMSUNG NP-N150P battery especially in the area of the optical drive, it supplies a good typing feel with suitable feedback for frequent typists. The lettering is contrast rich and allows the figures to be seen quite well even in unfavorable light conditions.

The touchpad has a pleasant size and gliding ability, but can't serve with multi-touch gestures. The input is recognized well and allows for an unproblematic control after a short accommodation period. The short-stroked touchpad keys respond just as well, but confirm clicks with a somewhat mechanical noise. Sony doesn't offer alternative input options, such as trackpoints available from some competitors.SAMSUNG NT-N150 batteryPerhaps this is the reason why countless mice or even a Bluetooth keyboard with a separate number pad are found in Sony's accessory program as optional equipment, naturally for an additional charge.

The used onyx black display with a 16:10 format in connection with modern LED backlight in the Vaio VPC-B11 presents an unusual rarity nowadays. Whilst 16:9 screens are used in almost all current releases, Sony uses, as already for the predecessor Vaio BZ, a WXGA+ resolution of 1440x900 pixels, which was formerly also hardly used in the 15" category.SAMSUNG NT-N150P battery The dot density is in a balanced field with 110 dpi and offers a good ratio of image size and available display surface. Alternately, Sony offers a similar display with a WXGA resolution (1280x800) in the Vaio VPC-B11X9E.

Merely 52% of the color space is covered.The used panel is made with a reflective surface, common for most Sony notebooks. This decision doesn't really fit to the target group. Depending on the screen content and surrounding lighting condition, you'll be faced with objects and people that are reflected more or less brash and thus distract from what's actually happening on the display. While you can get a grip on this drawback in confined rooms by a careful choice of seating position and clothing, and by adjusting the light, it's only possible with massive restrictions outdoors despite the actually intense backlightSamsung P210-BA01 battery

The latter application field is additionally impaired because the full brightness of about 250 cd/m2 isn't available in battery mode, but only a maximum brightness of 205 cd/m2 instead. This setting can't be altered in the BIOS, as in some other notebooks. Otherwise, the brightness can be set to 12 cd/m2 up to the maximum brightness in 8 steps and is well distributed with 83%. Samsung P210-BA02 batteryUsually, level 6 grants an ergonomic brightness of about 160cd/m2. The brightness decrease toward the display's lower third can only be recognized on monochrome screen backgrounds during practical use.

We find the low contrast ratio of 147:1 disappointing. There's nothing to be seen any longer from the previous advantage ascribed to glossy displays. White isn't really white and you also look for a saturated black in vain. Text documents rather appear to have been written on gray paper and dark movie scenes make a bleached impression.Samsung P210-BS01 battery

Even the colors are presented overall pallid and not very saturated. The color space only reaches 52% or the sRGB's color space and is thus on par with standard notebook displays. The screen is hardly suitable for image editing despite its comparatively higher resolution.The viewing angles stand out with a large horizontal stability, but suffer on the vertical plane of fast color inverting or bleaching, as so often.Samsung P210-BS02 battery

The Sony Vaio notebook, Sony Vaio VPC-B11V9E,Samsung P210-BS04 battery is equipped with Intel's HM55 Express Chipset and has a fast Intel Core i5-520M CPU. It includes 2 physical cores, hyperthreading (4 threads due to 2 additional virtual cores) and turbo boost. The clock rate has the usual 2.4 GHz and can be increased up to 2.93 GHz by single thread applications. The memory controller and graphic core are also found in the processor case. Our test model is equipped with a 4 GB DDR3 RAM and can accommodate a maximum of 8 GB (4 GB modules) in two slots. Intel's integrated HD Graphics shows itself responsible for graphical output, and can also use standard clock rates (500-766 MHz)Samsung P210-BS05 battery

Very fast video convertingBooting from external devices, as well as Intel's Virtualization Technology and the Trusted Platform Module isn't enabled in the BIOS ex-factory. This however can be changed if wanted.Samsung P210-Pro P8400 Padou batteryA highlight of our test system is the Intel Core i5 processor that provides a very good computing performance. This isn't only shown in the usual benchmark results, as in wPrime 1024 (599s), Cinebench R10 64bit multi-core (8049 points) or superpi 32m (899s), but also in our practical tests of video and MP3 converting. The Core i5-520M CPU converts MP3 files with a 33.4 time speed to AAC with iTunes and our 300 trailer in 1080p was reduced to an iPhone compatible format within 11 s. Both are top rates.

The Vaio isn't suitable for rendering the latest tracks or for complicated 3D calculations. Here, it lacks the performance for keeping up with dedicated graphic cards, despite the variable clock. Thus, the benchmark results only move along the lower performance scale with 332 points in 3DMark Vantage and 2169 points in OpenGL Shading Cinebench R10. Sony doesn't offer alternatives with a dedicated graphic chip, for instance from Nvidia or ATI, in its VPC-B series.Samsung P210-XA01 battery

DPC Latency Checker We also checked our test device for synchronization errors that may be caused by latencies with the DPC Latency Checker tool. We noticed a maximum spike of 1069 µs that shouldn't lead to any adversities.Samsung P408 battery

4.8Windows 7 Experience IndexProcessorCalculations per second6.7Memory (RAM)Memory operations per second5.9GraphicsDesktop performance for Windows Aero4.8Gaming graphics3D business and gaming graphics5.1Primary hard diskDisk data transfer rate5.6We evaluate the application performance with the synthetic benchmark PCMark Vantage,Samsung P410 battery as well as with sporadic practical tests via Photoshop Elements, Open Office and Skype. The Vaio VPC-B11 can score well in all fields, which is verified by the result of 6180 points in PCMark Vantage.

A Toshiba hard disk is used. It supplies a high capacity with 500GB, but only average rates with not quite 60 MB/s. Despite the common rotation speed of 5400 rpm, the hard disk emits an almost as loud engine noise as is known of 7200 disks. Sony currently doesn't offer alternative hard disks options (apart from the 320 GB hard disk in the Vaio VPC-B11X9E), let alone SSDs for its business Vaio. But just such an option could increase the system performance significantly.Samsung P46 battery

The noise emissions can generally be described as inconspicuous and usually only attract attention in quiet surroundings with 31.0 dB(A) to 31.9 dB(A). Particularly the discreet fan noise without unpleasant frequencies is pleasing. A further noise reduction could be achieved with SSDs or very quiet, common hard disks, as Toshiba's HD engine noise is very audible, as already mentioned.Samsung P460 battery

Not as nice is the irregular, pulsating fan that is observed especially in the energy profile, high performance and then especially without load. A short turning up, then a speed reduction, and so on. This phenomenon wasn't really reproducible, but was repeated in irregular intervals.Samsung P460-44G battery

The system noise increases under load to a clearly audible 36 to 38 dB(A), but usually remains within a tolerable, not unpleasant, range.A temperature development is almost non-existent and absolutely within a green field even under continuous load with a maximum of 36°C selectively. Thus, a use on the lap, or on hot summer days, shouldn't be a problem.Samsung P460-44P battery

Sony has placed the loudspeakers above the keyboard and they offer a sufficient quality. They have a large volume range and can be used well even for presentation with several participants. Audiophile finesse shouldn't be expected though. The sound characteristic is only suitable for basic tasks as they are very treble-prone with little midranges and basses. Surround cinema or party sound at a company party are thus impossible. Headphones or USB loudspeakers are recommendable as an alternative to the notebook case.Samsung P460-AA01 battery

Our subject's power consumption measured at the mains ranges from 14.2 watts in idle up to 64.4 watts under full load. The rates will likely be in a range of about 20 watts at normal use, depending on the energy saving profile and utilization. The consumption increases significantly when computing intensive applications, such as converting, are executed. Those are average rates that are quite reasonable in relation to the computing performance.Samsung P460-AA02 battery