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We're usually pleased to see an S-series Vaio as it's Sony's top laptop range, bar Ultrabooks. However, on this occasion, once we'd looked at the SVS1311N9E's specifications, we were immediately underwhelmed and wondered why Sony had decided to send th...
If you're happy to live without the Pro version of Windows, the fingerprint reader and a backlit keyboard, you can get a laptop with very similar specifications for around £300 less. It's unlikely to be as light or last as long away from the mains, tho...
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The refreshed VAIO S 13 is the first laptop we've seen from Sony with the new mobile Ivy Bridge Core i5-3210M processor. Running at 2.5GHz and with Turbo Boost available in reserve, it doesn’t produce a significant performance improvement over the olde...
A well equipped business centric laptop that struggles to compete with similarly-priced Ultrabooks...
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Sony announced three series of revamped Vaio laptops last week and V3 went along to get a hands-on preview at the firm's product launch in London. The new Vaio range comprises a remodelled entry-level E series, which Sony says is its most popular range...
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Like Apple's Macbook Air, Sony doesn't change the name of its yearly laptop refreshes. So the new VAIO Series S is just the VAIO S, much like last year's Sony VAIO S. However, considering 2011's model did fairly well, we were excited to see what the new V...
Like Apple's Macbook Air , Sony doesn't change the name of its yearly laptop refreshes. So the new VAIO Series S is just the VAIO S, much like last year's Sony VAIO S . However, considering 2011's model did fairly well, we were excited to see what the new...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2014-08-15 06:19:14
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Lisa Gade compares the Sony VAIO Z 3rd gen and the Sony VAIO S 13.3, both mid-2012 Ivy Bridge models...
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You may be forgiven for thinking, at first glance, that the Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW) ($899.99 list) was a MacBook. Indeed, with its white chassis, the VAIO S13 bears a striking resemblance to Apple's now-discontinued MacBook line. The inevitable compar...
Sleek, well-designed chassis. Built-in optical drive. Good port selection. WiDi.
White finish prone to smudging, stains. Ho-hum battery life...
The Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW) isn't the most innovative or powerful ultraportable available, but its inclusion of some nifty features and capable multimedia performance makes it a solid choice for users looking to add some flair to their everyday compu...
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FOLLOW US SHARE Not everyone on the market for a 13-inch laptop wants an Ultrabook. Some shoppers would prefer a faster full-voltage Intel processor and a built-in DVD drive. The Sony VAIO S Series 13 offers just that, plus the option to add powerful d...
Fast overall performance, Accurate and reliable clickpad, Resumes from sleep in less than 2 seconds, Good battery life, Impressive suite of media editing software...
Lackluster speakers, Slow hard drive, Keyboard backlighting bleeds light...
The Sony VAIO S Series 13 is a lightweight laptop with fast performance, good battery life and a built-in DVD drive.
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This 15.5-inch version of Sony's multimedia notebook features a top-of-the line 1080p IPS display and is less than an inch thin. Keep reading for our full review.OverviewThe Sony VAIO line of notebook PCs has historically been easy to identify by two feat...
Beautiful 1080p IPS display, 0.95" thin and just 4.4 lbs, Backlit keyboard...
Keyboard a little too soft, Lid too flexible, Inaccurate clickpad...
The Sony VAIO S is a more than recommendable multimedia notebook. My complaints are relatively minor: an inaccurate clickpad and display lid that's too flexible. There's little not to like otherwise. The VAIO S is extraordinarily thin and light for a 15.5...
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