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You asked for it, you got it: in house, a review of Sony's longstanding 13.3" road warrior S series. It's light, has a matte screen, switchable graphics, a mainstream Sandy Bridge processor, and the potential to last all day (and then some) on the b...
The headline of my conclusion is probably leaving a few of you scratching your heads, but hear me out. Sony has engineered a very small, light, and capable notebook for a reasonable price. Most of the upgrade costs on their site are fair, too; they're not...
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infoworld.com Updated: 2014-05-18 02:22:08
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The common denominator is small size and light weight. Otherwise, the usual tradeoffs apply. Be on the alert for lousy ergonomics, poor b...
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Sony’s VAIO SB series, as configured in our review unit (model VPCSB1BGX), offers the best overall performance of any ultraportable laptop we’ve yet tested. It’s light, thin, and a pleasure to use despite a few minor annoyances. Pity, then, that this c...
Excellent performance, Long battery life...
Expensive, Poor vertical viewing angles...
We're not sure how Sony crammed so much hardware into such a thin and light laptop. If you have the money, this is one of the fastest ultraportables we've ever tested. Sony VAIO SB Series: Thin, Light, Expensive, and Terribly Fast Sony VAIO SB Series...
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We hate to break it to you, dear readers, but we're in the throes of back to school season. In a few short weeks, lots of wide-eyed freshmen will be setting up their dorm rooms and begging off name games during orientation, which means they (and their gen...
LightweightGood endurance, even with no extended batteryMatte display with versatile viewing angles...
Flaky trackpadScreen wobblesFan can get loud...
One of our favorite 13-inch laptops with a built-in optical drive, the SB is lightweight and well-built with a low-glare display and long battery life...
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While much of Sony has been racked by the woes of its hacking crisis, unrelated divisions of the company have labored on with the scars of that PR disaster. Given recent events, it’s easy to forget that the company has been and remains focused on engin...
Attractive, Excellent keyboard and touchpad, Metal trim on interior feels luxurious, Premium model provides class-leading display resolution, Sheet battery offers outstanding endurance...
Flimsy display lid, Loud system fan while under load, Unimpressive bang-for-the-buck, Bulky with sheet battery installed...
The Vaio S Series is classic Sony. It’s not the best value, but makes up for its higher price with superior design, some worthwhile options, and a premium model with a high-resolution display...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2014-05-18 02:22:08
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Message to Apple: When you're on top, you're the target. Take one look at the VAIO S Series, Sony's latest stylish laptop entry, and it's clear the electronics giant's design team had its aiming reticule set right on the 13-inch Apple MacBo...
Sharp look, Speedy, Onboard disc drive, Comfortable, backlit keyboard, Excellent bundled software, Optional battery sheet...
Poor speakers, Webcam, Some fan noise, Disappointing 3D performance under DirectX 10, Graphics don't auto-switch...
Sony’s S Series packs speed and features into a slim frame, and it squeaks in under $1,000. It's stylish enough to be a lower-cost alternative to the MacBook Pro...
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electronista.com Updated: 2014-05-18 02:22:08
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Truly light notebooks have almost always been sacrifices that either shed the optical drive or use low-power processors that could take them out of the running as desktop replacements. Sony's current VAIO S tosses both ideas aside: at 3.6 pounds, it's...
Very light for an opticalequipped notebook, Fast for its class, Good keyboard, (Theoretically) rebootfree graphics switching, Understated good looks, A minimum of bundled thirdparty apps, Good value for the money, Some utility out of the Media Gallery app...
Disappointing battery life, Build feels somewhat fragile, Multitouch trackpad seldom works as promised, Sony apps feel superfluous.
There's much to like about the VAIO S, most of all its seeming call to the Windows PC business to get back to a purer experience than what it has had lately. If you genuinely value portability and a get-things-done mentality, the 13-inch PC is a breath...
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Can every consumer get the "Big Business" and Hollywood feeling? Is the 13.3 incher suitable as a versatile mobile companion? Will the battery life protrude in areas beyond four hours despite dedicated graphics and standard processor? Can the invisible co...
Good battery runtimes, Matt, bright display, Low weight, Cool in idle, High application performance, Entry level 3D performance, Docking + slice port, HSDPA installed (optional), High-end surfaces, Good keyboard feedback, Illuminated keyboard...
Loud during 3D and CPU load, Weak TFT contrast, Narrow viewing angles, Manual GPU switch, Flaws in stability, Mouse keys with short key drop...
The Vaio VPC-SB1Z9EB earns itself a solid GOOD in the total rating with a healthy mix of business features, good workmanship and versatile performance. It reaches the best scores in the heavily processor driven application performance and the low weight...
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Business users with an eye for style and a need for speed will love the Sony VAIO SB Series. It's a 13.3in notebook that runs Intel's 2nd Generation Core i5 CPU (otherwise known as Sandy Bridge), so you know it's very fast, and it also has a slim and...
With a weight of only 1.7kg, and a magnificent combination of good looks, useful features, super long battery life and fast performance, the Sony VAIO SB Series (VPCSB16FG) is sure to stand out from the crowd for a long time to come.It's one of our fa...
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