Sony VAIO SVE1111M1EP

usable keys; average battery lifetime; low power consumption; USB 3.0

constant fan noise; low stability chassis; partly too small keys; low travel clickpad; glossy screen; narrow viewing angles; poor application performance; poor games performance; slow hard disk

The YB-Models had a solid chassis and kept very cool. Why is that no longer possible?

I love the Sony features such as Vaio Gate and Vaio Care. I find the keyboard comfortable and responsive. The appearance and feel are a solid, good quality buiild. I'm no technical expert so can't comment too much on performance - all I can say is it...

Rather heavier than other brands. Pricey too although hopefully will have a long lifespan. Occasionally I miss having a disc drive but sacrificed this for more portability. Battery life is not brilliant, about 3 hours seems average.

- Light weight - Upgradable to windows 8, which is working brilliantly on this laptop - Battery life is enough for normal usage

- No CD-drive, hence installations are a bit tricky and you need to keep an external storage handy

Pretty good performance, clear screen, good quality on board sound wrapped up in a stylish slim screened package which appes the mac laptops but at a fraction of the cost.

right out of the box the battery life even with all the eco features switched off won't charge to 100%. This is rubbish and the stated 7 hour life never exists other than on a bench test. The vaio care system is anoying and you have to accept their...

Compact, easy to set up and use

size, weight, functionality

even longer life battery

Great weight and size, easy to use and looks good too!