Sony VAIO Tap 20

195 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (85)
design (67)
size (29)
reliability (17)

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price (13)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 195 reviews of Sony VAIO Tap 20. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People are impressed by the size. The design also gets good opinions. Many are critical about the price, and views are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Sony VAIO Tap 20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony VAIO Tap 20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony VAIO Tap 20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony VAIO Tap 20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 user reviews of Sony VAIO Tap 20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. There are some critical views about the price. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Wired (wired.com)

The Desktop Goes Mobile

Windows 8 has hardware manufacturers trying out some new dance moves. We've seen a wave of oddball hybrid devices running Microsoft's new touch-sensitive, power-sipping OS, most of which combine a portable tablet with a sliding or detachable keyboard....

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Crazy enough to work: The battery-equipped Sony Vaio Tap 20 all-in-one

Mashing together tablet and desktop, the Sony Vaio Tap 20 might just be the most interesting Windows 8-launch PC.

By slapping a battery inside a 20-inch touch-screen all-in-one to make the ; , the company has given birth to a new PC category with great potential in tech-savvy homes.

The touch screen has some frustrating drag, and Sony made a few missteps among some otherwise reasonable sacrifices for portability and price.

A compelling experiment in tablet-desktop hybridization, the Sony Vaio Tap 20 is a great fit for home tech enthusiasts willing to try something new.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Sony VAIO Tap 20 (SVJ20215CXW)

The Sony VAIO Tap 20 is an all-in-one touch-screen desktop with an integrated battery.

Large screen. Has 10-finger multitouch screen. Innovative hinge and kickstand. Includes wireless keyboard and mouse. Comes with a battery for (limited) portability.

Mobile components limit performance. Not full 1080p HD. Only single-band Wi-Fi. Only 30-day subscription to Internet Security updates. Less than two hours battery life.

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Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Sony Vaio Tap 20 review

What, you thought desktops were immune from the tabletization sweeping over Windows 8 laptops?

By slapping a battery inside a 20-inch touch-screen all-in-one to make the Sony Vaio Tap 20 , the company has given birth to a new PC category with great potential in tech-savvy homes.

The touch screen has some frustrating drag, and Sony made a few missteps among some otherwise reasonable sacrifices for portability and price.

A compelling experiment in tablet-desktop hybridization, the Sony Vaio Tap 20 is a great fit for home tech enthusiasts willing to try something new.

Oct, 2012

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Review Sony Vaio Tap 20 SVJ2021V1E Tablet

Mom, Dad and I. Sony's Vaio Tap 20 not only strikes with its exceptionally large tablet size but, unlike the rule, also sees the whole family as its target group. In order to fulfill the wishes of all family members, young and old, Sony installs strong...

Idea and target group, Use, Presentation size in native resolution, Computing power (for tablet conditions), Stand, Bluetooth keyboard, Battery, hard drive and RAM are replaceable, High capacity storage device, The courageous idea, the big...

Noise during load, Power consumption, Battery runtime, Reflective screen, No product specific accessories, Weight, Tricky interfaces, No video out, Generally: More finger-optimized software that would bring considerable advantages even in "boring"...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)

Sony VAIO Tap 20 Review

As an idea this Sony desktop-tablet hybrid isn't without its merits, but it's still far from perfection. If you always dreamt of buying a stylish, space-saving all-in-one desktop with a built-in battery, the Sony VAIO Tap 20 is worth looking into. It...

Good overall performance, Multitouch screen, NFC, Stylish looks

Screen is a fingerprint magnet, Heavy, Cumbersome to use purely as a tablet

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Legit Reviews (legitreviews.com)

Sony VAIO Tap 20 Hybrid Tablet PC Review

The Sony VAIO Tap 20 is an awesome hybrid mobile device for Windows 8 that brings the touch experience to life, but an old school 5400RPM hard drive that was first released in 2010 makes the Tap 20 sluggish.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Ryan Shrout (pcper.com)

Sony VAIO Tap 20 All-in-One Touchscreen Computer and Tablet Review

When new and interesting architectures and technology are developed, it enables system designers to build creative designs and systems for consumers. With its renewed focus on power efficiency as well as performance, Intel has helped move the industry...

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Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony VAIO Tap 20 all-in-one PC

This touchscreen PC has a built-in battery -- you can use it on your couch

Built-in battery ; Large screen (for a tablet) ; Versatile design

Heavy, cumbersome ; Low screen resolution ; Bundled keyboard and mouse aren’t great

Sony’s VAIO Tap 20 wants to bridge the gap between your study desk and your couch. With its internal battery it’s good for around 90 minutes of Web browsing or video watching -- not a huge amount, but better than nothing. It’s got Ultrabook-class...

Apr, 2013

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