Sony Vaio VGN-YB1S1E

The Sony Vaio VGN-YB1S1E is one of the first mini-notebooks with the AMD processor E-350. Whether the new data center from AMD's "Fusion" line of the Sony Notebook gives you wings, the test.

Speed​​: Power of Three Hearts

In AMD's dual-core processor has two cores are stuck with each 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) frequency and the integrated graphics processor AMD Radeon HD 6310th In the tests with programs for photo, video and music editing, the Vaio was about one-third faster than traditional netbooks with Intel Atom processor (two cores, 1.50 GHz). Programs with high memory requirements were also fairly quick - after all, is two gigabytes with twice as much memory as usual on board.

Graphics Performance: Fleet Mini

For gaming, the AMD Fusion is much better than the Intel Atom. The graphics core is calculated around 22 frames per second - for netbook conditions an excellent value. Old games without complex graphics to run in an acceptable pace. From the better graphics performance but also benefits the browser speed: New browsers such as Internet Explorer 9 bring thanks to the faster graphics processors or faster on the screen.

Image quality: more image on the display

29.4 centimeters (11.6 inches) diagonal display offers a third more space than usual netbooks with 10.1-inch monitor (25.6 inch diagonal). He also shows some 70 percent more pixels on a typical netbook displays (1366x768 over 1024x600). This provides for greater clarity, such as surfing the web. However, appear to image content such as letters or symbols rather small. The image quality was generally good, colors look through the glare display very much alive. The glossy screen surface led to disturbing reflections, especially in dark image content. Criticism is the limited viewing angle.

Connections

There are three USB ports. Image content, make sure to either by VGA or HDMI. For audio playback, there is a headphone jack or use the built-in stereo speakers that do not sound convinced. A card reader (MS Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC) and a Kensington lock off the equipment.

Features: Inner values

About 300 gigabytes (GB) of data and programs stored to disk - more than most netbooks (often 233 GB). A CD / DVD burner is not. To install programs or data backup to DVD, you need an external DVD burner. A good figure made ​​the built-in wireless card: In buildings they radioed without appreciable loss of speed by two walls or ceilings. For wireless data exchange with Bluetooth mobile phones is installed. Even a fast network connection (A Gigabit-LAN) on board.

Operation

18.5 mm key pitch almost reached the 19-mm-pitch standard PC keyboards - to ease typing. However, mitigating the keyboard a bit, the stop has therefore somewhat imprecise.

Battery life and robustness

Special efforts showed the battery: Despite relatively high computing power he held while working through almost four hours. In video-viewing for an hour more was possible. Silently working the Sony Vaio not, but the fan noise was always in (0.9 sone in office programs, 1.6 Sone at full load). The vibration and liquid test survived the Vaio notebook with no damage - just as the hinge-term test in which the screen is 21 000 times up and closed.

Software Package

The following programs are: Windows 7 Home Premium, 60-day trial version of antivirus McAfee Internet Security Center suite 10.5, Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (basic functions of Word and Excel), Windows Live, 2010 (Messenger, Writer, Mail, Photo Gallery, call) , the Sony Vaio Bild-/Videobearbeitung PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 5.5.

Conclusion: Sony Vaio VGN-YB1S1E

As fast as the Sony VGN-YB1S1E with the new Fusion processor from AMD so far was not a netbook COMPUTER BILD-Test. The equipment with almost 30-inch screen, HDMI output, and 300 gigabytes of hard drive space is impressive. The Vaio netbook is however more expensive than regular netbook.

Windows 7: This 15 free programs you should not do without!

After installation of Windows 7 to get you started, right? Wrong, because some programs are missing from the operating system or do not offer enough features. COMPUTER ART provides 15 before free applications that deserves to have Windows 7.

What Microsoft has omitted

The good news: Windows 7 is the first Microsoft operating system that requires fewer resources than its predecessor. But the developers that have bought with a price advantage by removing important applications such as e-mail program or photo management software from the installation. Who does not want to do without these functions, must be retrofitted. COMPUTER IMAGE shows should download 15 free programs that you.

Virus Protection: Absolute action

A vulnerability in Windows 7 is particularly critical - there is no virus present. Although the maintenance center of the operating system is recommended after a short time to install a security software, but you should not wait that long. Tip: You can download the free AntiVir Personal ahead and copy it onto a USB stick. How to install virus protection on your Windows 7 PC before you first go to the Internet.

Here is the competition better

For many applications, Windows, 7 programs, are insufficient in the PC life. The Windows Media Player plays as long as not all video formats for music and is oversized. The services to unpack archives of files or burning CDs have significantly worse functionality than many of their free counterparts. Learn step by step, what free tools are better suited.

Alternatives to Internet Explorer

Microsoft is years in the dispute with the European Commission. The reason: Every Windows operating system, Internet Explorer is installed. Developers of other browsers can see here a disadvantage and make the exploitation of a Microsoft monopoly. For this reason appears for the first time Windows 7, a selection window where you can load another browser like Firefox, Chrome, Opera or Safari. Also COMPUTER advised to change - including the Internet Explorer 8 in the test section from the worst.

Max Payne 3: New Images from Sao Paulo

Max Payne in transition: The new developer Rockstar Games changed the ex-cop and his sphere powerful. New images reveal more.

Attention "Max Payne" fans: The third part of the shooting spree brings some changes. Instead of Remedy Entertainment ("Alan Wake") is now swinging Rockstar Games scepter. The "GTA 4"-makers have their own ideas regarding the look and story of "Max Payne 3 ". Place in snowy New York City the action hero shoots now in Sao Paulo.

In addition to a new home Payne also has a new job: In the Brazilian capital of ex-cop tries as a security expert for rich families a fresh start. Time and fate have left traces externally: Instead of the leather jacket and hair gel Payne is now in a vest with a full beard, bald head and neat Muscles on the road.

In the Easter calendar Medion Notebook at a reduced price!

In the Easter calendar from Medion and COMPUTER BILD related to the Easter Monday a day, a new bargain offer. Today: Medion Akoya X6811 notebook for 1389 instead of the normal 1,499 euros.

Easter Calendar of Medion and COMPUTER BILD holds for all art enthusiasts ready every day a new surprise. From Netbooks and Full HD monitors to camcorders and external hard drive is everything.

Only now on sale

The 15.6-inch Medion Akoya X6811 is a gaming and multimedia notebook with the new Intel Core i7 processor 740QM. Six gigabytes of memory provide ample power for your everyday tasks. The Nvidia GeForce graphics card provides enough GTX460M for the current gaming performance available - a 750-gigabyte hard drive and a Blu-ray drive, round out the package.

Price slide: Smartphone Samsung Ace Galaxy

You want to buy a Android smartphone, but are not willing to pay for the device 600 or 700 $? Then take a look at the "Galaxy Ace" from Samsung.

The Galaxy Ace has a 8.89 inch touch screen. For speed makes the 800 MHz fast processor, the operating system "Android 2.2 " installed. Thanks to "Swype" enter text by simply wiping one of the virtual keyboard. Photos you shoot with the built-in five-megapixel camera with auto focus and LED photo light. Photos and videos will provide you with built-in GPS with location information (geotagging).

The Samsung Ace is Galaxy since February 2011 in the trade - its price is on a downward slide since then. While it goes on sale a little over 300 $ cost, there is the smartphone now from about 235 $.

Assessment

Of course, the Galaxy Ace not compare with a "Galaxy S2" or the iPhone 4th But it lacks power and display resolution. For beginners represents the smartphone but a good alternative to the expensive top dogs - and is therefore well worth a look.

Microsoft: EU action against Google

Microsoft on 30 March before the EU Commission in Brussels filed a legal action against rivals Google. Topic: the lucrative business of search advertising.

Microsoft lawyer Brad Smith accused Google of doing anything to "his dominance in the market for online search and search advertising to the detriment of European consumers to consolidate. Microsoft operates the search engine Google, which is in competition with Google.

Since November 2010 already an EU procedure is against Google. The competition watchdog to go for clues, according to the group - perhaps deliberately - displays for product inquiries, offers of other search services in the results too far back. Instead, Google's own services placed prominently in the search results, so the accusation. The IT giant also may have the prices for online advertising boosted.

In an initial reaction, said a Google spokesman in London: "We are not surprised by this move by Microsoft."The company had already through its subsidiary, the consumer portal ciao.de, considered one of the complainants in Brussels. The spokesman added: "We will continue the discussions with the EU Commission and thereby explain our business model. "

+1: Google's answer to Facebook's "Like"

Google seems to fight against the growing influence of the online network Facebook and wants its search results more closely on the Friends of a user.

Similar to the Facebook "Like" function can be highlighted by Google in the future some content with a "+1"button. When looking around for a recipe or hotel users will see the same recommendations from friends or relatives, according to Google.

The function is reminiscent of the concept of "social search, " the Facebook drives with Google's arch rival Microsoft. The preferences and information are the friends of a user for him relevant as a hit, the result is a search engine algorithm says Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and over again. Therefore they should be displayed prominently in search results.

Google remains the undisputed number 1 in Internet search. With the small ads in the area of search hits earned the company billions. Facebook, with its 600 million users, but is now often seen as a potential threat to Google's business: if people are looking for more than Facebook and Microsoft Bing, Google automatically earn less. With its own activities in the community area, such as the online network Orkut Google had only moderate success so far.

Google remains the undisputed number 1 in Internet search. With the small ads in the area of search hits earned the company billions. Facebook, with its 600 million users, but is now often seen as a potential threat to Google's business: if people are looking for more than Facebook and Microsoft Bing, Google automatically earn less. With its own activities in the community area, such as the online network Orkut Google had only moderate success so far.

Everything to know about Google +1

What is +1?

At +1 is a new recommendation feature of Google. Who is logged in with their Google account can, pages or products that appeal to him to recommend a click on the +1 button. The tip then emerged with all the friends who also have a Google account and are stored as a contact in your Google profile.

Why should I use +1?

According to Google, the advantages are of +1 in the relevance: You get the right recommendations (because they come from people who are important to you) at the right time (if you're looking for actual information about a topic) and in the correct format (in the Search results).

Where can I see my friends' recommendations?

Enter a search term appears in Google, with each hit in the future on the number of people who have the website or the product "geplusst" (recommended). Are they your friends, Google displays one of the real name of the person who gave the address. Google will list all +1- recommendations in your Google profile.

Are there links to other services?

Google offers the possibility to enter in your profile, your Twitter address. You will then not only +1- recommendations from your Google contacts, but also from people you follow via Twitter.

What is Google's +1?

The introduction of +1 by Google is of course not altruistic. The search engine registration, which pages or articles you recommend preferred. Who, for example, recommends more digital cameras in which Google is assuming that he is interested in photography - and adjusts the search engine advertising accordingly.

It is also possible to influence the search results due to the rate of recommendation. This could lead to results which may have many of the recommendations are placed in the future above.

+1 Is perfect in its current state?

No. On Facebook wants you off and also the opportunity to express its displeasure. This would be an "I do not like" button helpful. Which there is not. Even with Google's +1 can currently only make a positive recommendation meant. Warnings, such as from rogue deals are not possible.

Is there only +1 in the Google search engine?

No. Google will soon be offering a tool with which you may place a +1 button on Internet sites.

When is +1 after Germany?

Google rolls out right now +1 on the English-language website www.google.com. Who has a Google account can then immediately make recommendations. In the coming weeks, the company also fits the German pages.