Sony Vaio VPC EB16 is the most powerful built in laptop of the newly launched Sony E Series. Check out its detailed specification and prices.
VPC EB16(blue/pink/black/white) (MRP Rs. 49,990 /-*)
Sony Vaio EB16
Operating System
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit (English Version) |
| Language Pack | Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai |
Architecture
| Processor Name | Intel® Core™ i3-330M processor 2.13 GHz *1 |
| Chipset | Intel® HM55 Express Chipset |
| Cache Memory | 3 MB (L3 Cache) |
Main Memory
| Pre-installed/Max | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM *2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3) |
| SO-DIMM slots | 2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two) |
Hard Disk Drive
| Hard Disk Drive | 500 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) |
Optical Disc Drive
| Drive | DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive |
| Maximum Reading Speed | DVD+R: 8x (SL), 8x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 8x (DL)/DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 8x/DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x |
| Maximum Writing Speed | DVD+R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 10x |
Graphics
| Graphics Accelerator | ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 Graphics |
| Dedicated Video Memory | 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
Display
| Type | 15.5 (39.37 cm) wide (Full-HD: 1920 x 1080) TFT colour display (VAIO Display Plus, LED Backlight) |
Interface
| USB | High Speed USB 2.0 x 3 |
| Network (RJ-45)Connector | 10Base-T/100Base-TX / 1000Base-T x 1 |
| Display Output Connector | Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1 |
| Headphone | Stereo mini jack x 1 |
| Microphone | Stereo mini jack x 1 |
| HDMI In/Out Connector | Output x 1 |
| Memory Stick Slot | Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function)*5 |
| SD Memory Card Slot | SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) ) |
| PC Card Slot | ExpressCard™/34 x 1 |
| Others | eSATA / USB port x 1 |
Wireless Connection
| Wireless LAN Type | Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n*6 |
| Wireless LAN Data Rate | maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11g) 150 Mbps (802.11n)*7 |
| Wireless LAN Frequency | 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR |
Camera
| Front Side Camera | Effective pixels: 640 x 480 |
Audio
| Sound Chip | Intel® High Definition Audio compatible , 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) |
| Speaker | Built-in stereo speakers |
| Microphone | Built-in monaural microphone |
Keyboard/Input Device
| Keyboard | Approx. 19 mm key pitch / 2 mm keystroke , 103 keys |
| Touchpad | Intelligent Touchpad |
Battery Life
| Bundled Battery | VGP-BPS22 Lithium-ion battery: up to 1.5 hours of use |
Size
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 369.8 mm x 31.1-36.7 mm x 248.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (including the supplied battery) |
Included Software
| AV Entertainment | Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center, Quick Web Access |
| Content Creation/Editing | PMB VAIO Edition, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8, Roxio Easy Media Creator |
| Home Network | VAIO Media plus |
| Word Processor / Spreadsheet | 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*9 |
| Tool | Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® 9 |
| Utilities | VAIO Gate, VAIO Control Center, Battery Care Function, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects |
| Security | McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*10, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 90-day Free Trial*11 |
| Support | VAIO Care, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial*12 |
Supplied Accessories
| AC Adaptor | AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V33) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS22)*13 |
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MPCKM Rajavel
He is a Gadget geek who mostly writes the Laptops & Mobiles section.
Hello guys… With all the speculations and hearsays, all we can do is pray for an EB16 with an i5-520 processor, full HD Vaio display plus LED screen, with no other changes (especially the ATI M5650) at a price of no more than Rs 57k, renamed as EB26…
Ps: there is no harm if sony gives us a faster(7200 rpm) hard disk or a better web cam along with it
If they are putting an i5-430 in it, best buy would be @ 53k…
Plz do correct my mistakes…
Thanks.
Hey Sal, Just came to know that the new one will be released by June 21. Will post the specifications as soon as I get it. Cheers
Thank you so much Mr. Ramkumar.
Is there anything called a total LED screen? There is an OLED screen thats used in some phones like iphone 3gs and the new 4g, but has that technology embarked on laptops?
The display of EB series is already led backlit… Is the new EB26 going to have anything different from it? I mean, is there a potential chance, especially for a laptop that costs around 50k?
Anyone with technical info plz contribute… If there is none, then I can comfortably dream just about an i5 processor in EB26…
Sorry if I’m nagging too much… Just too much excited and curious…
Thank you.
To my knowledge as you said there is only OLED , Organic LED. Sony first used it in their CLIE PDA thing, and it was Samsung who introduced a Laptop with OLED Display this year. I asked my friend who is a dealer in Sony , he isn’t that very sure about the configuration, but he got info that it will be released by June 21, I guess by next week, he will get the specification and demo laptop, lets see, I’m waiting eagerly for it too.
I’m going to buy EA16 for my PG Studies, now I’m waiting to see if Eb26 is any better than that.
Lets hope for the best. B-)
Guys…checkout the configuration of the to-be launched laptops on Sony India Website. Albiet the prices are not quoted yet.
EB 26 comes out to be a great disappointment
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Checkout the link given below guys… ASH is right… EB26 is a big disappointment…. The only upgrade provided is an i3-350 (big deal… pbhu!!!)
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sony.co.in/product/vpceb26fg/sku/vpceb26fg_l+e1
and I think the price is going to be 51,990/ INR if the press release is correct… There are a few other models too in the EB2x series. Check press release…
Thanks guys.
Anyway I’ll be getting one as soon as it is out… not because I’m damn interested, but because of lack of options.
Guys ………….I think I’ll still be able to get an EB 16 someplace in mumbai (not sure though) . If i am able to find one…..would it still be better to go for an EB 26…….considering the fact that it just has a higher frequency with the same processor which makes it slightly faster vis-a-vis EB 16.
Also, EB 26 has just the trial versions of Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8 (30 day tryout version), Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8 (30 day tryout version); while EB 16 comes with the full versions.
Though EB 26 comes with a full version of Office 2010…….but it is just the starter one.
Would it be better to go for an EB 26 for 52/53K or an EB 16 for 50K?????
I doubt if EB16 is still in rotation, my sources say that they have stopped eb16. I’m a hardcore fan of Linux, even if I get with Windows 7 , I will anyway format and install OpenSuse, so the software part doesn’t make much difference to me, Actually SAL and me were discussing about the new things that EB26 could bring up with, Sal even considered the OLED Display, but all much to our disappointment, there isn’t big upgrade. I strongly suggest, that if EB26 is more than 52K , you can pay another 5k to it and buy Sony EA 16.
BTW here is the specification for EB 26 http://www.bytechip.com/2010/06/sony-vpc-eb26-price/
Hey Sal…………..could u plz send me the link of that press release u were talking abt??
Just confirmed from a source that EB 26 comes for 51,990.
sony.co.in/pressrelease/asset/400688/section/productpressreleases
EA16 is ofcourse a powerful machine especially for multitasking… but for leasure purpose, EB26 would be a good option… Display quaility of EB26 would really be good, as far as I know… Thats a big plus point for entertainment purpose… And moreover 5k is a pretty big amount… If Ash is planning big time multitasking, I’d suggest you take EA16…If not go for EB26…
Hi Guys,
Just got a call from Sony Showroom Chennai, EB26 is out with limited stock.Im really exited, it will be in my hand in another 2 hours.
HEEEEYYYY… CONGRATS BLUFONTINE!!!!
So you are the lucky one to get it first…. Do comment reviews… Chill…