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Sony Vaio Z-series (VPC-Z21xxxx)

Sony Vaio Z-series (VPC-Z21xxxx)
alaScore 82

10 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Sony Vaio Z-series (VPC-Z21xxxx). The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the energy efficiency and performance. The design and screen also get good feedback. The sound and price get less positive comments.

portability, screen, design, performance, energy

price, sound

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Vaio Z-series (VPC-Z21xxxx) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Softpedia (softpedia.com)

Sony Vaio Z Series Notebook Review

 

The world of computing has changed drastically over the recent years, the evolution of technology making computers increasingly portable, smaller and more lightweight. This led to the appearance of a whole new segment of users, called “digital nomads”...

Probably the most impressive feature of the Vaio Z-Series notebook is the fact that it delivers quite a lot of computing power, while maintaining a very slender form factor. The LED-backlit display requires less power than a normal one and provides...

Despite of all the good things mentioned above, the Vaio Z-Series also has a few shortcomings, the most important being related to its gaming capabilities. Of course, demanding extensive gaming features from a device of this type is not exactly fair,...

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : MobileTechReview.com (mobiletechreview.com)

Sony VAIO Z

 

Incredible power in a 2.5 lb. notebook, great 1080p display

Expensive, dedicated graphics requires external Portable Media Dock

This brings our love story to an end. If you crave an ultraportable that's as capable as much larger laptops, it's hard to beat the Sony Vaio Z 2012 model. It's stunning, weighs only 2.5 lbs. and has a small footprint. There's really nothing like it,...

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony VAIO Z (2011)

 

With its carbon fibre build, premium hardware options and optional dock offering dedicated graphics and Blu-ray playback, Sony's 13.1in VAIO Z is the lightest, most powerful and most versatile ultraportable available.

Super light yet sturdy, Oodles of connectivity, Backlit keyboard, High-resolution screen, Dock makes this the most versatile ultraportable

Expensive and noisy, Shallow keyboard feedback, Carbon fibre chassis scratches easily, Proprietary Thunderbolt implementation

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Sony VAIO Z review

 

Thin and light with a gorgeous screen More powerful than a MacBook Air Die-hard seven-hour battery Thin is, most definitely, in. But with MacBook Airs, Intel ultrabooks and second generation tablets to contend with, it's not enough for a laptop to shed...

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Laptops.co.uk (laptops.co.uk)

Sony VAIO Z Series

 

A high performing, very attractive, ultra-portable laptop with its own dock to ensure that extra boost when stationary. Unfortunately, the Sony Z Series comes with a corresponding price. Though if money isn't an object and portability is, get it.

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Sony VAIO Z Series review

 

Sony demonstrates cutting edge design in this surprisingly powerful but unfortunately expensive laptop.

Oct, 2011
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Expert review by : TechSmart (techsmart.co.za)

Sony VAIO Z

 

Very light, Beautiful non-reflective screen, 2nd generation Core I7 processor, so very powerful for a thin-and-light, Included power media dock

Heavy price tag, Poor sound when played through speakers

Oct, 2011
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