Sony VAIO VPCCB2S1E/B

Attractive design; Solid build quality; Backlit keyboard; Good display contrast; USB 3.0; Blu-ray drive

Susceptible to fingerprints; Keyboard flexes easily; Limited range of ports (no eSATA, card reader only 2-in-1); Battery takes a long time to recharge

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