Sony Vaio VPCW21-M2E
The Vaio PCV-W21-M2 is green until the handle satchel
A slightly more expensive product to save some CO2, this is the challenge of the new Sony netbook W. Series
Buy a laptop would need to do something for the planet? No, but the Sony W21 reduced even when the CO2 note, failing to strike the bill for the consumer.
The expectations before test
Some say it is a drop in an ocean of mess that the gesture serves no purpose other than to feel good. Truce of fatalism: Sony is, with the Vaio series W21, bet on netbook ecological, and it is a first for the manufacturer Nippon.
Environmentally friendly, but not only, as this model has another feature an HD screen with a definition of 1366 x 768 pixels. An ethical argument, another technique, the Sony Vaio W21M2E also unsuccessful, as is the fashion, the lure of the new Intel platform Pine Trail with an Intel Atom N450. What is the new Vaio W21 in practice is what remains to be determined.
The reality
Matte white coating for the hull, painted silver keyboard and palm rest, metallic green water: this is the new age Vaio, green but with a touch of class and just what it takes to stand out without falling into ostentation. The assessment does not lack of subjectivity, but the aesthetic side has a very feminine. Even the VGA output on the left wears an electric blue not like the agreement but wants a more discreet gray.
The finish is, as often with Sony, impeccable. With a wrist rest with a soft texture and a slight relief touchpad brightened a pattern that matches the color of the inner shell, the W21 is quite luxurious. Its chassis is relatively thin, even if we regret that the extended battery extends and tilts the PC seriously.
Environmentally friendly but not economic
The amount of the bet Sony is known. It stands just 50 euros, even though, paradoxically, the key word W21 is recycling. In the manufacture of plastic recycled from waste CD and DVD transport lightened by the removal of individual boxes, everything is done to reduce emissions of CO2 10%. Even the bag is made from recycled plastic bottles. It also helps save space with the key shipping 20% more computers per pallet. Finally, the paper documentation is replaced by a PDF.
Consumers are prepared to assume the additional cost to make an ecological gesture? Time will tell, as this machine, regardless of its screen resolution well above the average, is also strictly identical to those of the competition, as HP Mini 210-1080efThe Toshiba NB300, The Samsung N210 or Asus Eee PC 1005P. There is therefore the same Atom N450 processor with 1GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive Regarding communications, Wi-Fi b / g / n and Bluetooth are present, and a small 0.3 megapixel webcam.
Comfort and Autonomy
The keypad offers a separate comfortable typing acceptable given the size of the PC. Even if it is not fatal, the touchpad does not, however, the effort to be multicast.
To make life easier for the user, Sony has built a small suite accessible via a virtual dock that unfolds when the flies with the mouse. Between a multimedia solution for sharing files on your home network and a viewer for videos and photos found Vaio Care. This application should allow the novice user to maintain their PC with ease and check its security settings. Good point: all these tools are relatively lightweight and do not run too burdening the system.
The limits are rather inherent to Windows Starter Edition, which does not allow for example to change the wallpaper – if it is possible with a free software as a starter Background Changer.
It takes about road
Regarding autonomy, the new W21 reached 5 h 15 min according to our tests, which brings us well below the 7 hr 30 min announced by the manufacturer. What actually work a day without needing to recharge the battery, since our procedures involve, among other things, a continuous video playback and screen brightness pushed forward. The fact remains that this Sony is in a low average.
The test and review conclusions
Elegant, provided a good finish and with a slab shield the exceptional resolution in this format, the W21 is pay enough its undeniable qualities. Then there is of course the issue of low ecological gesture and the extra cost it produces, that you will decide “in conscience”.
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