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VAIO 14.1” FE Laptop: 1080p IPS, i5-1235U, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD Expired

$499
$799.00
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Walmart has VAIO 14.1" FE Series Laptop (Various Colors) on sale for $499. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • 14.1" Full HD (1920x1080) 16:9 Anti-glare IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5-1235U 10-Core / 12 Thread 2.40 GHz (4.20 GHz Turbo) Processor
  • 16GB LPDDR4x 4266MHz RAM
  • 1TB NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EUs)
  • WiFi 6 AX201 + Bluetooth 5,1
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • 2.0 MP Front-Facing Camera w/ Privacy Shutter
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
  • 55 WHr Battery
  • Weight: 3.5 lbs.
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x SD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)
    • 1x HDMI v1.4b
    • 1x USB Type-C (w/ Power Delivery charging support)
    • 2x USB 3.1 Type A
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type A
    • 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet

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SPECS:
  • 14.1" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5-1235U (2.40 GHz, up to 4.20 GHz, 12M Cache)
  • 16 GB LPDDR4x 4266MHz
  • 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EUs)
  • Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • 2.0 MP Front-Facing Camera with Privacy Shutter
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
  • 55 Whr Battery
  • 1.598 kg (3.5 lbs.)
  • Model: VWNC51429-BK
  • Ports:
    • 1x SD Slot (Up to 512 GB)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x USB Type-C (Power Delivery)
    • 2x USB 3.1
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x RJ-45
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$499
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Model: VAIO 14.1", FHD, Intel Core i5-1235U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Quad Core, Fingerprint Scanner, THX Spatial Audio, 2MP Camera, HDMI, Windows 11 Home, Black

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"Unlike the higher-end Vaio SX series, the super-thin Vaio Z series, or the tablet Vaio A series, the Vaio FE series is a budget to midrange option for a wider market appeal. The FE series currently comes in 14.1-inch FE14 and 15.6-inch FE15 models to choose from."

Source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/VAI...074.0.html

From same review:

"As for the processor, the Core i5-1235U performs so closely to the Core i5-1135G7 that buyers can save money by opting for the last generation CPU configuration and not lose out on any significant performance gains. Otherwise, we recommend considering the much faster Core i7-1255U configuration instead if a 12th gen CPU is a must."
VAIO, now this is a blast from the past.
Are these not made by Sony anymore?

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04-18-2023 at 11:16 AM.
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Are these not made by Sony anymore?
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04-18-2023 at 11:37 AM.

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Not by Sony BUT looks like made in Japan?
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04-18-2023 at 11:46 AM.
04-18-2023 at 11:46 AM.
Mid specs, mid design for a premium name. Maybe made by Chinese company now like Gateway
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04-18-2023 at 11:47 AM.
04-18-2023 at 11:47 AM.
Quote from stargazdlz :
Are these not made by Sony anymore?
No, but it seems that the ODM which makes the gateway laptop chassis, is also making this vaio chassis. They are incredibly similar.
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04-18-2023 at 12:17 PM.
04-18-2023 at 12:17 PM.
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Mid specs, mid design for a premium name. Maybe made by Chinese company now like Gateway
Please enlighten us how are these mid specs?
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04-18-2023 at 12:28 PM.

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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
Please enlighten us how are these mid specs?
"Unlike the higher-end Vaio SX series, the super-thin Vaio Z series, or the tablet Vaio A series, the Vaio FE series is a budget to midrange option for a wider market appeal. The FE series currently comes in 14.1-inch FE14 and 15.6-inch FE15 models to choose from."

Source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/VAI...074.0.html

From same review:

"As for the processor, the Core i5-1235U performs so closely to the Core i5-1135G7 that buyers can save money by opting for the last generation CPU configuration and not lose out on any significant performance gains. Otherwise, we recommend considering the much faster Core i7-1255U configuration instead if a 12th gen CPU is a must."
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04-18-2023 at 12:33 PM.
04-18-2023 at 12:33 PM.
VAIO, now this is a blast from the past.
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04-18-2023 at 12:41 PM.
04-18-2023 at 12:41 PM.
Quote from CompulsiveBuyer :
"Unlike the higher-end Vaio SX series, the super-thin Vaio Z series, or the tablet Vaio A series, the Vaio FE series is a budget to midrange option for a wider market appeal. The FE series currently comes in 14.1-inch FE14 and 15.6-inch FE15 models to choose from."

Source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/VAI...074.0.html

From same review:

"As for the processor, the Core i5-1235U performs so closely to the Core i5-1135G7 that buyers can save money by opting for the last generation CPU configuration and not lose out on any significant performance gains. Otherwise, we recommend considering the much faster Core i7-1255U configuration instead if a 12th gen CPU is a must."
Thank you for linking this.
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04-18-2023 at 12:46 PM.
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Thank you for linking this.
It's the same laptop; BK suffix is black, SL is silver.
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kupon3ss
04-18-2023 at 01:18 PM.
04-18-2023 at 01:18 PM.
That doesn't really make any sense, the i5-1235u and i7-1255u are both 2 p-core 8 e-core parts and should perform similarly. If performance is needed you'd need to go to the p-series ie i5-1240p or i7-1260p for 4 p-cores, however there is a significant tradeoff in battery life.
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violian
04-18-2023 at 01:55 PM.
04-18-2023 at 01:55 PM.
Curious if the keyboard/palmrest deck is made of metal.
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That doesn't really make any sense, the i5-1235u and i7-1255u are both 2 p-core 8 e-core parts and should perform similarly. If performance is needed you'd need to go to the p-series ie i5-1240p or i7-1260p for 4 p-cores, however there is a significant tradeoff in battery life.
I thought the same thing. Jumping from 11th- to 12th-gen had its disadvantages in thermals and battery life, but I've never heard a reviewer or a user complain 12th-gen CPU's were not outperforming 11th-gen.
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04-18-2023 at 02:39 PM.
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But will it play CIV VII when it comes out?
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