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It’s only natural that manufacturers want to show off their biggest (or in this case, smallest) and best but Sony has spotted the flaw in this plan. By thrusting their fabulously lean but powerful sexy bits in your face all the time, Ultrabooks have ga...
Overall, Sony gets a thumbs-up from me for starting to prise open the Ultrabook market by making it more affordable to people like me. That Sony, of all companies, should being doing this is remarkable. ® More Ultrabook ReviewsHP Spectre XTAcer Aspire...
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When we saw the first incarnation of the Sony VAIO T13 we though it was 'a well-rounded entry-level Ultrabook, although not without its faults'. At the time it was cheap, by Ultrabook standards, but this update has gone upmarket with a new Ivy Bridge p...
Ivy Bridge and an SSD make a world of difference, but it's expensive...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-02-07 02:41:48
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Sony offers a selection of different specs for the T13. The model we tested is the least powerful and least expensive. It goes for £680. You can choose to replace the processor reviewed in this article with a more powerful one (Intel Core i5-3317U or I...
Fast startup and shutdown, Battery life: 5 hrs 17 min, Quiet, Low heat, Thin and lightweight...
Lowlying keys, Minimal gaming capabilities, Only two USB ports (placed right next to each other), Mediocre glossy screen, Could use more connectivity...
In terms of both design and price, the Sony Vaio T13 is closer to the Aspire S3 than the Zenbook Prime UX31A or MacBook Air. Despite a few shortcomings, the T13 is good value for your money, as long as you stick with the less expensive options...
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The Sony VAIO T Series is a 13.3in Ultrabook that has been designed to look good and offer lots of processing power in a thin chassis. It's based on an Intel Core i7-3517U CPU, which runs at 1.9GHz, and it's suitable not only for office work, but also...
Good looks, fast performance and long battery life are the standout features of the Sony VAIO T Series (SVT13116FGS). However, it's an Ultrabook that could use a bit of refining: we'd like a better keyboard, dual-band Wi-Fi, a matte screen and a USB po...
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The Sony Vaio T is the first true Ultrabook to come from the Japanese tech giant, ever since the concept was revealed at last year's CES. During that time, most of the major PC manufacturers introduced their take on what was supposed to be thin, sexy and...
Robust Build, Unique design, Affordable, Excellent connectivity...
Plastic feel, Heavier and thicker than average Ultrabooks...
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Sony may be late to the Ultrabook party, but it's sure to make quite an impression with its debut device - the Sony Vaio T13. Not just because the first Ultrabook-branded Vaio machine looks like an incredibly desirable bit of tech. But, because Sony has m...
Solid, Slim, Affordable, Original design, Gesture controls...
Dated CPU, Mediocre performance, Heavier than rivals, Average battery life, Lots of bloatware...
There are Ultrabooks out there that offer a slicker experience than the Sony Vaio T13 but, at £679/$769.99, it only really has two rivals: the Novatech nFinity 2367 Plus and the Acer Aspire S3 . And while it can't quite match that duo for speed and perfo...
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Ultrabooks were undeniably an expensive luxury when they first appeared last year, but they are gradually coming down in price. With more people willing to buy one, Sony has finally decided to enter the ring with its first Ultrabook, the VAIO T13. It’s...
A well-rounded entry-level Ultrabook, although not without its faults...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated:
2014-02-07 02:41:48
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Currently the best low-priced Ultrabook on the market, but this Sony does have its weaknessesRating: 3Average: 3 (1 vote) After many months of waiting, Sony has finally unveiled its first Ultrabook, the VAIO T Series. The real surprise isn’t just how l...
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After many months of waiting, Sony has finally unveiled its first Ultrabook, the VAIO T Series. The real surprise isn't just how long it's taken to materialise, however – it's the price. With the entry-level model starting at £679, Sony has delivered its...
Currently the best low-priced Ultrabook on the market, but this Sony does have its weaknesses...
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Sony have been around in the gadget world for as long as we can remember. They strike back, this time with a laptop. Namely a model which they called $849 VAIO SVT13114GXS. We tested a lot of the company's products in the past, but this one is among their...
While it is true that the market is full of ultrabooks which are far better than the Sony VAIO SVT13114GXS, it is equally true that this model should not be forgotten on a shelf. Its design is very appealing and it greatly makes up for what is happening...
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Sony has been quite late to the Ultrabook party, possibly because it already offered a range of slim and light laptops with the likes of the stunningly thin and powerful Sony VAIO Z . Unexpectedly for what is generally a premium laptop brand, it has not o...
Very affordable, Original design, Decent screen...
Relatively heavy and ‘fat', Average keyboard, Average performance...
If you're after the most affordable big-brand Ultrabook you can get, the base configuration of the Sony VAIO T13 is the undisputed winner right now. It's a well-built machine with only weight as its major downside. Mind you, its keyboard and screen aren't...
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This is a hands-on preview of the Sony Vaio T13, when a full Sony Vaio T13 review is available this page will be updated) Sony has arrived fashionably late to the ultrabook party. However, you could argue that the Z series, which went on sale in mid-2...
We've only spent a short amount of time with the Vaio T13 so we'll post a full verdict along with the full review...
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Sony's first Ultrabook could be the Windows equivalent of an Apple MacBook Air business users have been waiting for as it boasts high-performance, portability and plenty of native connectivity.The T13 features a 13.3in display with 1366 x 768 resolution i...
The T13 Vaio has all the ingredients to make it the best Ultrabook on the market. It comes with a beautifully crafted chassis, plenty of ports and a more than reasonable sub-£700 price point...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2014-08-06 11:09:40
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Lisa Gade reviews the surprisingly affordable Sony VAIO T Ultrabook. The 13.3″ VAIO T SVT1311 has a 1366 x768 display, Ivy Bridge ULV Core i5 and i7 CPUs with Intel HD 4000 graphics, 4-8GB of RAM, and a variety of storage options. It has Intel WIFi, Bluet...
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NameUltrabook: Sony Vaio T (SVT13115FGS)At a glance:Intel Core i5-3317U CPU, 4GB DDR3L-1333 RAM,500GB 5400RPM HDD with 32GB SSD cache,13.3-inch, 1366 x 768-pixel displaySummary:Portable, but an overly-reflective screen ruins the experience in indoor/outdo...
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The Sony VAIO T13 (SVT13114GXS) ($849.99 list) is an all-metal ultrabook that aims at being both attractive and functional for the user that wants more out of his laptop than just a commodity experience. When the price difference between class leader and...
Full-size HDMI port. Decent price. Large hard drive. 32GB SSD is larger than rivals. Aluminum and Magnesium construction. 7 hour battery life.
Only 30-day subscription to Internet Security. A few bloatware icons on desktop. Slower than systems with non-hybrid SSD. Heavier than rivals. No keyboard backlight. Fan is a little obtrusive...
The all-metal Sony VAIO T13 (SVT13114GXS) ultrabook seeks the perfect mix of design, functionality, and performance, and mostly succeeds. However, similarly priced rivals shine just a bit brighter on features and performance...
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It's interesting that Sony describes the VAIO SVT13114GXS as an Ultrabook that's designed to contain "all the connectivity ports that other Ultrabook laptops may lack," when it contains only two USB ports--both located right next to each other. Sure, i...
At first glance, the Sony VAIO SVT13114GXS looks like a nice business-oriented Ultrabook. But on closer inspection, it has some serious issues that will bother business users. The screen looks good, but it's too dark, so users will have a difficult ti...
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It's interesting that Sony describes the VAIO SVT13114GXS as an Ultrabook that's designed to contain "all the connectivity ports that other Ultrabook laptops may lack," when it contains only two USB ports--both located right next to each other. Sure, i...
Good keyboard and trackpad, Attractive, different-looking...
Screen is dim, Headphone jack is way too quiet...
This business-oriented Ultrabook has a dim screen and a quiet headphone jack--not ideal for on-the-go users...
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Sony already has one ultrabook on the market — and at prices ranging up to $3,000, the Vaio Z Series is the most expensive laptop in the category that you can buy.To counterbalance the excess of its sky-high Vaio Z, Sony has another option for you. The...
Generally good keyboard and clickpad. Slightly aboveaverage performance. Good battery life. Upgrade to Windows 8 (when it comes out in October) for...
Needs more USB ports. As usual, bundled Sony software overwhelms even simple tasks. Washed out color on dim LCD...
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More Info Sony announces its first Ultrabooks, the VAIO T13 and T11, for the European market Sony's VAIO T13 Ultrabook coming to the US this month with Ivy Bridge in tow, prices start at $800 Sony VAIO T Series Ultrabook hands-on (video) Until recently, S...
Attractive brushed silver designPriced to competeGood everyday performanceHighly configurable...
Uncomfortable keyboardHeavy for an Ultrabook...
Sony's first Ultrabook boasts a budget-friendly price and an attractive design, but it's not the highest-performing or longest-lasting system out there...
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The pre-production model of Sony's Ultrabook left a good impression overall but it wasn’t without faults. Sony's production model has been improved in many ways - but some things are...
fast system boot-up, high build quality, exquisite finish, well equipped, removable battery, very long battery run time...
mediocre display, annoying fan, slower hard drive than pre-production unit...
Sony could not eliminate all the shortcomings of the Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ESWe have mixed feelings when we look at the modifications that the Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ES underwent on its road from pre-production to retail unit. The model is still a good Ultrabook...
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Sony has arrived fashionably late to the ultrabook party. However, you could argue that the Z series, which went on sale in mid-2011, was an Ultrabook in all but name. The new T series is available with 11-inch and 13in screen sizes, both having the s...
The SVT1311M1E is available to pre-order on Sony's website but will go on sale in John Lewis, PC World and other high street shops in early June. If you'd prefer something smaller and lighter, the T11 starts at £629 for the SVT1111C5E model which weig...
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If you're not going to be first to a party, at least make a splash when you show up! That's the rule Sony followed with its first foray into the ultrabook category, the VAIO T Series SVT13112FXS. An "Ivy Bridge"-powered superslim laptop, the T Series look...
Affordable price for an ultrabook, Hybrid hard drive/solid-state technology, Sharp design, Good port selection...
Mediocre keyboard and Webcam, Sealed-in battery...
Sony's first ultrabook hits almost all high notes, with a sleek design, good performance, plenty of features and—get this!—a very affordable price. Read More...
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FOLLOW US SHARE Here's something we were not expecting. Sony is undercutting a lot of its competitors with the price of its first Ultrabook. At just $799, the VAIO T13 sports a sleek aluminum design and a third-generation Intel Core processor. And whil...
Sleek, modern design, Solid performance and graphics, Accurate touchpad, Fast boot and wake from sleep times...
Shorter battery life than other Ultrabooks, Reflective display, Keyboard not backlit...
Sony's first Ultrabook, the VAIO T13, offers an elegant design and fast third-generation Core i5 performance, but the battery life could be better.
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Like a surfer waiting for the right wave, Sony sat out the first generation of ultrabooks. But now there are two new waves hitting the shore: ultrabooks with Intel's third-generation Core "Ivy Bridge" processors; and models with more affordable price tags...
Swift performance. Ample storage.
Half a pound overweight. No WiDi...
New "Ivy Bridge" ultrabooks are arriving, and the Sony VAIO T13 (SVT13112FXS) is a nifty example. It's a fast, handsome ultrabook for the value price of $800...
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Long before many other laptop vendors began experimenting with netbooks and ultraportables, Sony was making skinny, lightweight laptops--many with small screens, most of them rather pricey. Its first Ultrabook, the VAIO T13, is neither exceptionally sm...
Moderately priced, lightweight, Good audio, fast startup, lots of storage...
Hybrid drive slows down some tasks, Keyboard isn't great...
The Sony VAIO T13 delivers most of what you expect from an Ultrabook with some popular consumer features at a surprisingly affordable price...
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We would like to add that our test sample of Sony's Vaio SVT1311M1ES is a pre-series model . There may be differences in upcoming retail configurations and it should be noted that our results, measurements, and findings may not apply to these retail confi...
Boots extremely fast, Good battery life, Very good workmanship, High-end materials, USB 3.0, VGA and HDMI, Fair price, Removable battery...
Display lacks stability of contenders, Mediocre screen rates (brightness, contrast), Keyboard needs familiarization, Touchpad is sometimes sluggish (pre-series model)...
Before we go on with our verdict, we again point out that the reviewed Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ES is a pre-series model. We are in summary very satisfied with Sony's ultrabook as is.The workmanship is very good. However, there was a minor deduction for display...
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