Sony Vaio Duo 11

alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the performance and design are on the whole positive. The portability and keyboard also get good feedback, but the size and sound get critical reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Sony Vaio Duo 11 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Sony Vaio Duo 11 Review

 

There's no denying that Sony surprises its audience with off-beat designs and style. Remember the Sony Vaio P, a PC that could easily slide in your pocket? Not to mention the slick, ultra-slim digital cameras from Cyber-shot T-series and the incredibly...

The Vaio Duo 11 is equipped with two full HD webcams. One is in the front for video conferencing, and the other is at the back. Physical buttons for volume control are also placed at the back for instant access while you’re using the laptop as a tablet.

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Sony Vaio Duo 11

 

Sony is selling the Vaio Duo 11 as being the best of both worlds: a full-HD laptop and touch-screen tablet in one. And it is both of those things -- sort of.

The Sony Vaio Duo 11 has a fine set of specs for an ultrabook and an excellent full-HD touch screen on which to take advantage of the Windows 8-style interface.

The Duo's design misses the mark for use as a tablet and a laptop, feeling like too much of a compromise.

While there are certainly things to like about the Sony Vaio Duo 11, the design gets in the way of enjoying them.

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Sony Vaio Duo 11

 

The Sony VAIO Duo 11's sliding touch screen and keyboard attempts to deliver the best Windows 8 has to offer, but it doesn't quite succeed.

Bright and crisp full HD display; Accurate stylus; Fast SSD; Plenty of ports

Feels heavy in tablet mode; Short battery life; Keyboard feels cramped; Volume buttons hard to reach; No holster for pen

Click to EnlargeAt first blush, the Sony VAIO Duo 11 looks like a slick Windows 8 hybrid--and it is. We appreciate the bright and colorful full HD display and very fast boot time. However, this slider feels cramped as a notebook, too big as a tablet...

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Sony VAIO Duo 11

 

The final months of 2012 are sure to be an exciting time for anyone bored with the traditional laptop form factor. With the late-October launch of Windows 8, which combines a tablet-like touch interface with the traditional productivity-focused Windows...

Excellent 1080p IPS screen ; Powerful components ; Backlit keyboard ; Impressively slim

No cover or included case for the always-exposed screen ; Keyboard isn’t great for extended typing ; Brief battery life

Sony's first hybrid Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook wows us with its 1080p IPS screen and impressive components. Note the compromises, though: Battery life is short, and the keyboard, while backlit, is cramped.

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Sony VAIO Duo 11 hybrid tablet hands-on [video]

 

We got a quick look at Sony's VAIO Duo 11, at the Sony Press Conference at IFA yesterday. The VAIO Duo 11 is a 'hybrid-style ultrabook' with a big ol' hinge...

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"Great Device...IMO - Not Perfect, But What Product Is?"

 

With an i7 processor and 8Gb of RAM the Sony Vaio Duo 11 (SVD11) is a powerful cross between a

Excellent Sony build quality

Expensive

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"Very good overall laptop+tablet Windows PC."

 

Sony has been able to successfully merge two, possibly three devices into one. The i7 with 8GB of ram and 256GB SSD replaces my laptop and

Form factor - portable and easy to use

Battery life

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"Neat idea ... shame about the build quality"

 

I was delighted with my purchase at first. Near instantaneous boot up time. I had fun using it as a

Fast to boot up

Poor build quality

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"Best Duo laptop available today"

 

After looking at all the convertible options available today, this is the best. It has 8GB of RAM. It has a 256GB SSD drive. In

All full sized ports. I7, 256 SSD, 8 GB. Monitor is more stable than a traditional laptop, the keyboard is comfortable, display is amazing, camera front and back, battery life great, keyboard protected in tablet mode, good balance open or closed.

No trackpad a disappointment although I've learned that

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"Do not buy it. Has a factory problem with the screen."

 

Do not buy it. It seemed to be the solution for work and new trend, but finally you will not be able to work at all. You will lose more time trying to repair it. First and last time that a buy a Sony... I miss my loyal Lenovo.

Fast. Has keyboard included and Touchscreen, should be a solution to work with a new trend.

The screen has a factory problem at the left corner. It will constantly point the corner menu by itself. Also sometimes the screen blocks. It won't let you work.

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