Sony Vaio VPC-EA3 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Includes ExpressCard slot, Good value, Decent performance.
Wi-Fi, WiMax, WiDi, and Bluetooth give users plenty of wireless options. Intel Core i3 provides processing power on the cheap. Costco throws in valuable perks.
Great-looking design. Comfortable keyboard. Useful entertainment features include Intel WiDi and a Blu-ray player. WiMax on board for those who want city-wide mobile broadband.

Cons:

Subpar battery life, No USB 3.0, Optional keyboard skin isn't standard.
Small screen size and integrated graphics limit the entertainment uses. Speakers were disappointing.

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Last revision on December 2, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Includes ExpressCard slot, Good value, Decent performance
Wi-Fi, WiMax, WiDi, and Bluetooth give users plenty of wireless options. Intel Core i3 provides processing power on the cheap. Costco throws in valuable perks
Great-looking design. Comfortable keyboard. Useful entertainment features include Intel WiDi and a Blu-ray player. WiMax on board for those who want city-wide mobile broadband
Sturdy, stylish design, Lots of ports (including HDMI out), Solid performance, Lots of customization available

Reviewers Didn't Like

Subpar battery life, No USB 3.0, Optional keyboard skin isn't standard
Small screen size and integrated graphics limit the entertainment uses. Speakers were disappointing
Woeful audio output. Merely average battery life. Integrated graphics puts the kibosh on 3D gaming. Flimsy display hinges result in some wobble
Slightly short battery life, Lots of bloatware installed

Expert reviews and ratings

The Sony Vaio EA3S1E is a great looking laptop that's comfortable to use and has a speedy processor. It's only let down by its weak battery life and sub-par gaming...

By CNET UK on June 15, 2011

The EA3S1E combines solid performance and excellent connectivity in a stylish package, but has disappointing battery life....

By Expert Reviews on December 17, 2010

The Sony VAIO EA is solid 14-inch laptop with some attractive design elements, good performance and a few frustrating issues. The 2.4GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of system memory and a sizeable 500GB hard drive come together to provide plenty of...

By Notebook Review on November 29, 2010

The Sony VAIO VPC-EA3UFX/BJC is a value-priced desktop replacement that matches the specs of our Editors' Choice, but Costco adds perks that no other retailer matches. Buy it nowOne laptop. Five connections.Keep your business connected with the...

By PC Mag on November 10, 2010

The EA series are mid-sized laptops with a huge assortment of colors and configurations. It comes in seven different colors and features either an Intel Core i3 or i5 CPU with up to 8GB of RAM and 640GB of hard drive storage.Sony really looks to...

By TechReviewSource on October 11, 2010

Comes in pink, white, and black with red trim 14in 1366 x 768 TN screen Flexible configurations, base Core i3, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD Dedicated AMD Radeon HD 7670M with 1GB RAM Perhaps you remember – or even own one of – Sony’s incredibly...

By Trusted Reviews on May 23, 2012

Sony’s VAIO E Series laptops such as new laptop Sony VAIO EA38 make features of colorful outlooks and high performance and price rate. 14、15 inches Sony’s VAIO E Series are not only available with Intel platforms, but also AMD platform.▲ Sony VAIO...

By LaptopZ on November 03, 2010

The Sony VAIO VPC-EA36FMW laptop serves up a generous helping of entertainment features, including Blu-ray and Intel WiDi, along with WiMax connectivity, for a fair price. Its fit and finish are wonderful, but users will be less enthused about its...

By PC Mag on October 14, 2010