Sony Vaio Pcg-71811m Specs [portable] -
Sony Vaio PCG-71811M Specs: A Comprehensive Review
- Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Base Frequency: 650 MHz
- Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.1 GHz
- Dedicated VRAM: None (Uses shared system RAM, up to 1.7GB)
- Discrete Option (Possible): Some PCG-71811M configurations may include a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE with 1GB of DDR3 VRAM.
Sony VAIO PCG-71811M
There is a specific model that pops up in repair shops and second-hand markets constantly: the (often identified by its chassis code VPCEH).
- Type: 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD (7mm or 9.5mm height)
- Standard Drive: 500GB or 750GB HDD (5400 RPM)
- Upgrade Path: Compatible with SATA III SSDs (dramatic performance boost)
- Optical Drive: None (ultraportable design)
Keyboard:
Full-size isolation (chiclet) keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad. Weight: Approximately 2.7 kg (roughly 6 lbs). sony vaio pcg-71811m specs
- Outdated hardware: slow by modern standards, limited RAM ceiling, older I/O (no USB 3.0, no modern wireless standards).
- Battery life and availability of replacement parts may be problematic.
- Driver support for modern operating systems is limited; device-specific drivers may be hard to find.
Overview
Performance in 2025: Can you still use it?
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 13.0 x 8.9 x 0.9 inches (~330 x 226 x 23 mm)
- Weight: 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg) – Very light for its time
- Battery Type: Lithium-Ion (External removable "Sheet Battery" or standard wedge battery)
- Battery Life (Original): Approx. 4–6 hours (standard) / 12+ hours (with large sheet battery attachment)
- Charger: 19.5V DC, 4.7A (Approx. 90W)