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MagyarSony Vaio Duo Series
The Sony Vaio Duo 11 and many other touchscreen laptops, which utilize the new touch-oriented operating system from Microsoft, had their debut at the IFA in summer 2012. What set it apart from other flipping, twisting and dockable devices is its unique slider form factor and strong performance due to high-end hardware which is comparable with the best Ultrabooks in the market. This also means that the Vaio Duo 11 unlike e.g., Windows RT systems, which can run only a limited apps from the Windows market, can run all PC software build for the x86 architecture.
Other advantages of the Duo 11 include all full size ports like VGA, HDMI, Ethernet and USB, which are mandatory for business user when on-the-move. In addition, its bright and contrast-rich FullHD screen is the best of its kind, and its premium case composed of a massive magnesium parts make the Duo 11 very sturdy and durable.
However, every design has some trade-offs, and the Duo 11 is no exception. Intel’s i5 architecture require much more power than the ARM architecture, so the battery life of the Duo 11 barely meets the general Ultrabook requirement. Due to full size ports and keyboard, the Vaio Duo 11 is heavy and it is very hard to use as a stand-alone tablet. Due to the small form factor and the slider mechanism, the Vaio Duo 11 also falls behind standard Ultrabooks when it comes to user comfort.
Because of its disadvantages, the Vaio Duo 11 is not suited for average consumers. However, it is one of the best candidates for business users who want powerful performance and convenience on-the-go.
Processor: Intel Core i3 3217U, Intel Core i5 3317U, Intel Core i5 3337U, Intel Core i5 4200U, Intel Core i7 3517U, Intel Core i7 4500UGraphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 11.60 inch, 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.287kg, 1.3kg, 1.334kg, 1.35kg, 1.4kg
Price: 1100, 1200, 1300, 1399, 1400, 1499, 1600, 1700 euro
Average Score:
Average of 49 scores (from 71 reviews)
Average of 49 scores (from 71 reviews)
Sony Vaio Duo 11
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 11Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Average of 13 scores (from 19 reviews)
Reviews
Sony Vaio Duo 11 Review – Flexible, Stable, Stylish
Source: Ultrabook News
Archive.org version
If you’re looking to replace an older desktop with something that can perform all day with an external keyboard, mouse and screen and is ready to offer consumption and web duties in other places then take a closer look. The Vaio Duo 11 is lightweight, fast, quiet and extremely stylish. If you do buy one and have never used a digitizer, take time to learn how to use it because it’s fun, quick and flexible.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/25/2013
Source: Ultrabook News
Archive.org versionIf you’re looking to replace an older desktop with something that can perform all day with an external keyboard, mouse and screen and is ready to offer consumption and web duties in other places then take a closer look. The Vaio Duo 11 is lightweight, fast, quiet and extremely stylish. If you do buy one and have never used a digitizer, take time to learn how to use it because it’s fun, quick and flexible.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/25/2013
Sony Vaio Duo 11 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
It’s certainly nice having the option of using the Duo 11 as a tablet from time to time. However, at this price the Duo 11 also needs to earn its keep as a workhorse laptop, and that baby-sized keyboard could deter many people who need a laptop that they can use at work.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 60% workmanship: 60%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionIt’s certainly nice having the option of using the Duo 11 as a tablet from time to time. However, at this price the Duo 11 also needs to earn its keep as a workhorse laptop, and that baby-sized keyboard could deter many people who need a laptop that they can use at work.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 60% workmanship: 60%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 review
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
As a notebook, however, it does perform really well, and the HD screen is high quality, and very clear and enjoyable to use with Windows 8. The small keyboard is a big factor here though, but if you can live without a trackpad, you will most probably just get used to its more compact design. But for £849 for the least powerful configuration, we think it is a little too expensive for what you get.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 63%
Source: V3.co.uk
Archive.org versionAs a notebook, however, it does perform really well, and the HD screen is high quality, and very clear and enjoyable to use with Windows 8. The small keyboard is a big factor here though, but if you can live without a trackpad, you will most probably just get used to its more compact design. But for £849 for the least powerful configuration, we think it is a little too expensive for what you get.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 63%
Sony VAIO Duo 11 review
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Our take is that the Duo 11 is a little bit trapped in the middle of those two camps, and when spending so much on a machine it ought to be a more comfortable user experience. There are definitely some positives to pick up - namely the screen - but it's not quite enough for this model to shine as a whole.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionOur take is that the Duo 11 is a little bit trapped in the middle of those two camps, and when spending so much on a machine it ought to be a more comfortable user experience. There are definitely some positives to pick up - namely the screen - but it's not quite enough for this model to shine as a whole.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony Vaio Duo 11
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
The overall design is very Sony, with angular edges galore. It’s actually uncomfortable to hold for more than a few minutes, with sharp plastic and vent grilles literally digging into your hands at every turn. While it weighs just 2.8 pounds, it’s a major reason why the Duo feels “big.” Sorry Sony, but this Duo’s a dud no matter which way you try to use it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 30%
Source: Wired Magazine
Archive.org versionThe overall design is very Sony, with angular edges galore. It’s actually uncomfortable to hold for more than a few minutes, with sharp plastic and vent grilles literally digging into your hands at every turn. While it weighs just 2.8 pounds, it’s a major reason why the Duo feels “big.” Sorry Sony, but this Duo’s a dud no matter which way you try to use it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 30%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
If you're a business user who wants on-the-go convenience and power then take the plunge, but for most people the Duo will be a luxury for problems that can be solved with an enormous range of cheaper, more versatile devices.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionIf you're a business user who wants on-the-go convenience and power then take the plunge, but for most people the Duo will be a luxury for problems that can be solved with an enormous range of cheaper, more versatile devices.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony VAIO Duo 11 review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Despite some glimmers of brilliance, the VAIO Duo 11 is neither a great tablet nor a great laptop. Indeed, the problem is that, while ingenious and beautifully formed, Sony’s decision to go the true convertible tablet route has forced it to compromise usability in both modes. As a tablet, the VAIO Duo 11 is heavy, and in laptop mode the fiddly trackpoint and average keyboard are no competition for those of a good quality Ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 83% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%
Source: PC Pro
Archive.org versionDespite some glimmers of brilliance, the VAIO Duo 11 is neither a great tablet nor a great laptop. Indeed, the problem is that, while ingenious and beautifully formed, Sony’s decision to go the true convertible tablet route has forced it to compromise usability in both modes. As a tablet, the VAIO Duo 11 is heavy, and in laptop mode the fiddly trackpoint and average keyboard are no competition for those of a good quality Ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 83% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%
Sony VAIO Duo 11 (D11213CX)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
While there will be plenty of comparisons made in the coming weeks, the Sony VAIO Duo 11 doesn't make the best first-impression for the emerging hybrid ultrabook category. As an ultrabook the Duo 11's awkward keyboard and short battery-life hamper the productive potential it might have had. As a tablet, the design is uncomfortable and the short battery-life cripples the convenience and entertainment value. The Sony VAIO Duo 11 shows promise, but there's plenty of room to improve.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionWhile there will be plenty of comparisons made in the coming weeks, the Sony VAIO Duo 11 doesn't make the best first-impression for the emerging hybrid ultrabook category. As an ultrabook the Duo 11's awkward keyboard and short battery-life hamper the productive potential it might have had. As a tablet, the design is uncomfortable and the short battery-life cripples the convenience and entertainment value. The Sony VAIO Duo 11 shows promise, but there's plenty of room to improve.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony Duo 11 Ultrabook review: Blurring the line between tablet and laptop
Source: PC World Archive.org version
At a starting price of $1100, the Duo 11 is not an inexpensive investment. It's a highly mobile laptop that behaves more like a tablet, but with laptop underpinnings. The machine is a tad heavy for a tablet, though the sliding keyboard adds limited convenience. The display is excellent, except for the noise we noticed in video playback. In the end, the Duo 11 is a superb vehicle for Windows 8, and if you need an ultracompact laptop that's usable mostly as a tablet, it's worth a closer look. But most users may shy away when they see the price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionAt a starting price of $1100, the Duo 11 is not an inexpensive investment. It's a highly mobile laptop that behaves more like a tablet, but with laptop underpinnings. The machine is a tad heavy for a tablet, though the sliding keyboard adds limited convenience. The display is excellent, except for the noise we noticed in video playback. In the end, the Duo 11 is a superb vehicle for Windows 8, and if you need an ultracompact laptop that's usable mostly as a tablet, it's worth a closer look. But most users may shy away when they see the price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Convertible Sony VAIO Duo 11 im Ultrabook Test
Source: Ultrabook King
DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Ultrabook King
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Sony Vaio Duo 11
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 87% features: 73% display: 93% mobility: 55% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Onlinekosten.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 87% features: 73% display: 93% mobility: 55% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 70%
Sony Vaio Duo - Slider-Ultrabook für Windows 8
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/16/2012
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/16/2012
Sony Vaio Duo 11 im Test
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 98% features: 83% display: 90% mobility: 76% ergonomy: 83% emissions: 91%
Source: PC Welt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 98% features: 83% display: 90% mobility: 76% ergonomy: 83% emissions: 91%
Schiebe-Hybrid mit Ultrabook-Innereien
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
Transformer – Tablet-Ultrabook-Hybrid mit 11,6-Zoll-Touchscreen
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2012
Rating: performance: 80% features: 50% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2012
Rating: performance: 80% features: 50% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Interessantes Konzept mit kleinen Schönheitsfehlern
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: comfortable handling; very good and diverse input devices
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/11/2012
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: comfortable handling; very good and diverse input devices
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/11/2012
Sony VAIO Duo 11
Source: MuyComputer
ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: MuyComputer
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
Sony VAIO DUO 11 — гибридный ноутбук
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: The display with wide viewing angles and high contrast; pretty good cooling system; good performance and battery life. Negative: Quite heavy; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2013
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: The display with wide viewing angles and high contrast; pretty good cooling system; good performance and battery life. Negative: Quite heavy; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2013
Обзор Sony VAIO Duo 11: дорогой японский трансформер
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: The touch screen; convertable from laptop to tablet. Negative: Quite heavy; expensive.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 11/08/2012
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: The touch screen; convertable from laptop to tablet. Negative: Quite heavy; expensive.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 11/08/2012
Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121X9EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121X9EBProcessor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.287kg
Price: 1399 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Average of 8 scores (from 8 reviews)
Reviews
Review Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121X9EB Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Switch to Work. Switchable graphics are an old trick. Today, we want switchable work modes: first a mini laptop, then a Windows tablet, and all this without even switching devices. So is this new Sony model the ideal device for ambitious Windows users who cannot decide between tablets and notebooks?
Switch to Work. Switchable graphics are an old trick. Today, we want switchable work modes: first a mini laptop, then a Windows tablet, and all this without even switching devices. So is this new Sony model the ideal device for ambitious Windows users who cannot decide between tablets and notebooks?
Sony’s tablet slides up to become a fully-fledged laptop
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO Duo 11 is more than powerful enough for any everyday Windows 8 tasks — basic Web browsing, productivity in Word, Excel, or Outlook, some basic light-duty 3D gaming or photo editing — and the innovative slider format fits a full ultraportable laptop’s components into a tablet-centric form factor. It’s a big compromise to have a non-tilting screen, though, and the keyboard is cramped — if you can live with these limitations the VAIO Duo 11 is a surprisingly versatile hybrid tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO Duo 11 is more than powerful enough for any everyday Windows 8 tasks — basic Web browsing, productivity in Word, Excel, or Outlook, some basic light-duty 3D gaming or photo editing — and the innovative slider format fits a full ultraportable laptop’s components into a tablet-centric form factor. It’s a big compromise to have a non-tilting screen, though, and the keyboard is cramped — if you can live with these limitations the VAIO Duo 11 is a surprisingly versatile hybrid tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony’s tablet slides up to become a fully-fledged laptop
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO Duo 11 is more than powerful enough for any everyday Windows 8 tasks — basic Web browsing, productivity in Word, Excel, or Outlook, some basic light-duty 3D gaming or photo editing — and the innovative slider format fits a full ultraportable laptop’s components into a tablet-centric form factor. It’s a big compromise to have a non-tilting screen, though, and the keyboard is cramped — if you can live with these limitations the VAIO Duo 11 is a surprisingly versatile hybrid tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO Duo 11 is more than powerful enough for any everyday Windows 8 tasks — basic Web browsing, productivity in Word, Excel, or Outlook, some basic light-duty 3D gaming or photo editing — and the innovative slider format fits a full ultraportable laptop’s components into a tablet-centric form factor. It’s a big compromise to have a non-tilting screen, though, and the keyboard is cramped — if you can live with these limitations the VAIO Duo 11 is a surprisingly versatile hybrid tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 Review
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
At an MRP of Rs 89,990, the Sony Vaio Duo 11 (SVD11213CN) is quite expensive. Even if it was cheaper by a few thousand rupees, we would have still suggested you consider other options because the keyboard and pointing device can be quite frustrating to use. It would have been nice if Sony had gone in with a swivel screen design like in the Dell XPS 12 or a 360 degree folding screen like in the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga. We feel Sony should have concentrated more on ergonomics instead of focusing mainly on style.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Tech2.in.com
Archive.org versionAt an MRP of Rs 89,990, the Sony Vaio Duo 11 (SVD11213CN) is quite expensive. Even if it was cheaper by a few thousand rupees, we would have still suggested you consider other options because the keyboard and pointing device can be quite frustrating to use. It would have been nice if Sony had gone in with a swivel screen design like in the Dell XPS 12 or a 360 degree folding screen like in the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga. We feel Sony should have concentrated more on ergonomics instead of focusing mainly on style.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 65%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 Review
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
At an MRP of Rs 89,990, the Sony Vaio Duo 11 (SVD11213CN) is quite expensive. Even if it was cheaper by a few thousand rupees, we would have still suggested you consider other options because the keyboard and pointing device can be quite frustrating to use. It would have been nice if Sony had gone in with a swivel screen design like in the Dell XPS 12 or a 360 degree folding screen like in the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga. We feel Sony should have concentrated more on ergonomics instead of focusing mainly on style.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Tech2.in.com
Archive.org versionAt an MRP of Rs 89,990, the Sony Vaio Duo 11 (SVD11213CN) is quite expensive. Even if it was cheaper by a few thousand rupees, we would have still suggested you consider other options because the keyboard and pointing device can be quite frustrating to use. It would have been nice if Sony had gone in with a swivel screen design like in the Dell XPS 12 or a 360 degree folding screen like in the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga. We feel Sony should have concentrated more on ergonomics instead of focusing mainly on style.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 65%
Foreign Reviews
Gleitender Wechsel
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 63% performance: 67% features: 63% display: 77% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 92%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 63% performance: 67% features: 63% display: 77% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 92%
Gleitender Wechsel
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 63% performance: 67% features: 63% display: 77% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 92%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 63% performance: 67% features: 63% display: 77% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 92%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 SVD1121X9E
Source: SFT - 1/13
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
Source: SFT - 1/13
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 SVD1121X9E
Source: SFT - 1/13
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
Source: SFT - 1/13
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121P2EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121P2EBProcessor: Intel Core i3 3217U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Average Score:
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
Foreign Reviews
Ultraflexibel - Sony Vaio Duo 11 SVD1121P2EB
Source: Connect - 1/13
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 93% features: 75% mobility: 81% ergonomy: 81%
Source: Connect - 1/13
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 93% features: 75% mobility: 81% ergonomy: 81%
Windows RT vs. Windows 8
Source: Business & IT - 2/13
Low performance but good battery runtime
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Source: Business & IT - 2/13
Low performance but good battery runtime
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
SONY VAIO DUO 11 (SVD1121P2EB)
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony SVD1121P2EB VAIO DUO 11
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 93% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 93% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D11213CN
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D11213CNProcessor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio Duo 11 SV-D11213CN (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO Duo 11
Source: Techtree.com Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO Duo 11 is the first Windows 8 laptop with such a unique form factor. While it looks good, the form factor seems to be a compromise as far as ergonomics is concerned. It is too large and bulky to be carried as a tablet, and the keyboard is not ergonomic enough to use over long duration. The performance is top-notch with the powerful components such as the fast CPU and SSD. The Full HD touchscreen IPS panel that takes full advantage of the Windows 8 UI is very responsive and also looks good. Multimedia performance is quite good with the decently loud and clear speakers. The generous number of ports makes it very suitable even for office use. Battery life may not be sufficient for some, so you might want to invest in a battery slice to double it up. Priced at Rs 90,000, this can be a speedy and cool-looking gizmo to show off to your friends for bragging rights, if you are willing to overlook the lack of ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 50% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Techtree.com
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO Duo 11 is the first Windows 8 laptop with such a unique form factor. While it looks good, the form factor seems to be a compromise as far as ergonomics is concerned. It is too large and bulky to be carried as a tablet, and the keyboard is not ergonomic enough to use over long duration. The performance is top-notch with the powerful components such as the fast CPU and SSD. The Full HD touchscreen IPS panel that takes full advantage of the Windows 8 UI is very responsive and also looks good. Multimedia performance is quite good with the decently loud and clear speakers. The generous number of ports makes it very suitable even for office use. Battery life may not be sufficient for some, so you might want to invest in a battery slice to double it up. Priced at Rs 90,000, this can be a speedy and cool-looking gizmo to show off to your friends for bragging rights, if you are willing to overlook the lack of ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 50% performance: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 70%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121Z9EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121Z9EBProcessor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121Z9EB (Model)
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews
Review: Sony Vaio Duo 11 Ultrabook
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
Despite all its functionality and inventiveness, the Vaio Duo 11 appears to be a product design that became so focused on touch tech that it lost sight of the screen. It’s powerful, well connected and highly portable too, but in some basic areas, it’s just not that usable.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2013
Source: Reg Hardware
Archive.org versionDespite all its functionality and inventiveness, the Vaio Duo 11 appears to be a product design that became so focused on touch tech that it lost sight of the screen. It’s powerful, well connected and highly portable too, but in some basic areas, it’s just not that usable.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2013
Sony Vaio Duo 11 review
Source: Computer Active Archive.org version
Still, the specifications are impressive. The Intel Core i7 processor is a fast dual-core chip, while there is also 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD so the Duo is powerful enough for use as your only computer. Such impressive specifications made the Vaio quick with performance similar to top-of-the range Ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Computer Active
Archive.org versionStill, the specifications are impressive. The Intel Core i7 processor is a fast dual-core chip, while there is also 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD so the Duo is powerful enough for use as your only computer. Such impressive specifications made the Vaio quick with performance similar to top-of-the range Ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 40%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121Q2EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121Q2EBProcessor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Foreign Reviews
Sony Vaio Duo 11
Source: PCM
NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PCM
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony VAIO Duo - luxusní tablet s notebookem v jednom
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Precise optical trackpad; option to draw and make hand notes stylus; maximum equipment. Negative: Weight.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2013
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Precise optical trackpad; option to draw and make hand notes stylus; maximum equipment. Negative: Weight.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2013
Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D11223CXB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D11223CXBProcessor: Intel Core i5 3337U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio Duo 11 SV-D11223CXB (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO Duo SVD11223CXB
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Sony's VAIO Duo may be the lightest and smallest of the current generation of hybrid laptops but its high price and number of problems make it a less than ideal choice. Sony certainly gave it a great display and some very fast storage but this is hampered by a hinge design that makes it very hard to use as a laptop both from the screen perspective and the keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionSony's VAIO Duo may be the lightest and smallest of the current generation of hybrid laptops but its high price and number of problems make it a less than ideal choice. Sony certainly gave it a great display and some very fast storage but this is hampered by a hinge design that makes it very hard to use as a laptop both from the screen perspective and the keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 40%
Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D11215CGB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D11215CGBProcessor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio Duo 11 SV-D11215CGB (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO Duo 11 SVD11215CGB convertible notebook review
Source: APC Mag Archive.org version
The Duo 11 is a surprisingly affordable convertible. Best of all, Sony hasn’t trimmed back the hardware at this price, with powerful components and plenty of storage. The hinge locking mechanism might not win any beauty pageants, but it more than makes up for that with usefulness, making it one of the nicer convertibles to use in laptop mode.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: APC Mag
Archive.org versionThe Duo 11 is a surprisingly affordable convertible. Best of all, Sony hasn’t trimmed back the hardware at this price, with powerful components and plenty of storage. The hinge locking mechanism might not win any beauty pageants, but it more than makes up for that with usefulness, making it one of the nicer convertibles to use in laptop mode.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D13213CXB
The Sony VAIO Duo 13 is a streamlined and chic hybrid ultraportable machine, with a silver carbon fiber body, which is premium to the touch. Despite its thin and light 1.3 kg profile, it feels well built. The screen is a 13.3 inch white bordered beauty. The chiclet keyboard is on the small side which is less than optimal, but it still works well enough. The biggest downside in this area is probably the tiny cramped touchpad. On the outside, the good outweighs the bad and the Sony Vaio Duo 13 will match up to or beat most of the competition.
On the inside, the fourth-gen Intel Core i5-4200u runs at 1.6GHz with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, putting it in a decent place amongst the competition. Along with its integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU, it may be a little faster than most similarly priced devices, but it is not going to be able to handle anything other than the least demanding games out there at the lowest settings. Its most outstanding feature would be the battery life that will take you through a full workday of moderate to heavy use. The 13.3 inch Full HD IPS touchscreen has lovely crisp images and gorgeous colors. Unfortunately, the viewing angles are extremely limited, which is especially annoying in laptop mode, because the screen angle is fixed. While this may not be the best choice out there, it is certainly a good one.
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D13213CXBProcessor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio Duo 13 SV-D13213CXB (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 8 scores (from 15 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO Duo 13 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The Sony Vaio Duo 13 has many things users like, including excellent performance and battery life, and a top-notch display. However, its prohibitive cost the compromises caused by its slider design make it suitable for a specific user base. Image professionals probably won't mind the lousy keyboard, and they will almost certainly like the angled display. NBR is on the fence in regards to the N-trig pen, however. On one hand, it's very comfortable to use, and effective when working as intended. On the other, many users are rightfully skeptical about N-trig, especially in regards to driver support.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Notebookreview.com
Archive.org versionThe Sony Vaio Duo 13 has many things users like, including excellent performance and battery life, and a top-notch display. However, its prohibitive cost the compromises caused by its slider design make it suitable for a specific user base. Image professionals probably won't mind the lousy keyboard, and they will almost certainly like the angled display. NBR is on the fence in regards to the N-trig pen, however. On one hand, it's very comfortable to use, and effective when working as intended. On the other, many users are rightfully skeptical about N-trig, especially in regards to driver support.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 70%
Sony Vaio Duo 13, the Tablet that Turns into a Cramped Laptop
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
Hybrids are the trend this year, and looks like next year will be the same. The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is a laptop/tablet hybrid with a somewhat cramped laptop experience. It's a shame, considering how good the screen, processing power and battery life are. We would call this more of a tablet with a backup keyboard than a true hybrid.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Digital Versus
Archive.org versionHybrids are the trend this year, and looks like next year will be the same. The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is a laptop/tablet hybrid with a somewhat cramped laptop experience. It's a shame, considering how good the screen, processing power and battery life are. We would call this more of a tablet with a backup keyboard than a true hybrid.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony Vaio Duo 13 Haswell Ultrabook Convertible Review
Source: Ultrabook News Archive.org version
If there was no WiFi issue, and the price were right, the Vaio Duo 13 would have our recommendation as an Ultrabook worthy of your purchase. Unfortunately, the $1399 starting price feels like a bit much, especially when Sony’s Vaio T-series of Ultrabooks was such a great value. It’s sure to drop in the near future, but you might want to hold off for the time being.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2013
Source: Ultrabook News
Archive.org versionIf there was no WiFi issue, and the price were right, the Vaio Duo 13 would have our recommendation as an Ultrabook worthy of your purchase. Unfortunately, the $1399 starting price feels like a bit much, especially when Sony’s Vaio T-series of Ultrabooks was such a great value. It’s sure to drop in the near future, but you might want to hold off for the time being.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2013
Sony Vaio Duo 13 Haswell Ultrabook Convertible Review
Source: Ultrabook News Archive.org version
The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is a well built Ultrabook convertible. This particular convertible design is the best we’ve seen so far for touchscreen and stylus use, thanks to its extremely stable layout. The only downside to the design is that the screen angle is not adjustable. Not really an issue thanks to the excellent viewing angles on the unit’s gorgeous 1080p IPS display, but still a bit odd.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 09/08/2013
Source: Ultrabook News
Archive.org versionThe Sony Vaio Duo 13 is a well built Ultrabook convertible. This particular convertible design is the best we’ve seen so far for touchscreen and stylus use, thanks to its extremely stable layout. The only downside to the design is that the screen angle is not adjustable. Not really an issue thanks to the excellent viewing angles on the unit’s gorgeous 1080p IPS display, but still a bit odd.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 09/08/2013
Sony VAIO Duo 13
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
For now, Sony deserves credit for the design of the VAIO Duo 13. It's a significant improvement over the pioneering Duo 11, with a small (though certainly appreciated) touch pad and nearly triple the battery life in a package that weighs about the same, despite two extra inches of screen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionFor now, Sony deserves credit for the design of the VAIO Duo 13. It's a significant improvement over the pioneering Duo 11, with a small (though certainly appreciated) touch pad and nearly triple the battery life in a package that weighs about the same, despite two extra inches of screen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony Vaio Duo 13
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
The much-anticipated Sony Vaio Duo 13 is the manufacturer's reboot of the innovative but not quite perfect Vaio Duo 11. As is often the case with Sony, we've got a groundbreaking great product that's not perfect, but it's so much closer than the Vaio Duo 11. Unless you're a digital artist, there really isn't a single fatal flaw.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Mobile Tech Review
Archive.org versionThe much-anticipated Sony Vaio Duo 13 is the manufacturer's reboot of the innovative but not quite perfect Vaio Duo 11. As is often the case with Sony, we've got a groundbreaking great product that's not perfect, but it's so much closer than the Vaio Duo 11. Unless you're a digital artist, there really isn't a single fatal flaw.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%
Sony VAIO Duo 13
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO Duo 13 is a compelling choice for anyone looking to join the hybrid ultrabook movement. It's improved slider design and terrific battery life make this 13 inch hybrid a much better choice than it s predecessor, the Duo 11, and you get a larger screen without added weight. That said, an adjustable screen would be a welcome improvement, as would an IPS panel that doesn't dim when viewed from an angle. If you want a bit more productivity horsepower and can live with a smaller screen, the Microsoft Surface Pro remains your best bet, and it'll save you a nice chunk of change.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO Duo 13 is a compelling choice for anyone looking to join the hybrid ultrabook movement. It's improved slider design and terrific battery life make this 13 inch hybrid a much better choice than it s predecessor, the Duo 11, and you get a larger screen without added weight. That said, an adjustable screen would be a welcome improvement, as would an IPS panel that doesn't dim when viewed from an angle. If you want a bit more productivity horsepower and can live with a smaller screen, the Microsoft Surface Pro remains your best bet, and it'll save you a nice chunk of change.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony Vaio Duo 13 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is an excellent product, and probably the best hybrid Ultrabook/tablet device we've seen, but with such a hefty price tag it's still not enough to convince us to ditch our separate laptops and tablets. It's a shame, because for £500 less we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Sony Vaio Duo 13 that ticks most of the boxes and improves on a lot of its predecessors faults. However, for £1,430 / US1,520 / AU$1,700 or more, we'd only recommend this to business commuters with very deep pockets.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe Sony Vaio Duo 13 is an excellent product, and probably the best hybrid Ultrabook/tablet device we've seen, but with such a hefty price tag it's still not enough to convince us to ditch our separate laptops and tablets. It's a shame, because for £500 less we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Sony Vaio Duo 13 that ticks most of the boxes and improves on a lot of its predecessors faults. However, for £1,430 / US1,520 / AU$1,700 or more, we'd only recommend this to business commuters with very deep pockets.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony upsizes the sliding PC with the Vaio Duo 13
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Of all the new laptop designs that attempted to break into the mainstream with the launch of Windows 8 at the end of 2012, none was bolder than the slider-style PC.The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is ambitious, but less universally useful than other Windows 8 laptop-tablet hybrids. There may not be a real need for a slider-style PC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 80% mobility: 90%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionOf all the new laptop designs that attempted to break into the mainstream with the launch of Windows 8 at the end of 2012, none was bolder than the slider-style PC.The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is ambitious, but less universally useful than other Windows 8 laptop-tablet hybrids. There may not be a real need for a slider-style PC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 80% mobility: 90%
Sony Vaio Duo 13 pictures and hands-on
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The concept remains the same however, giving you a hybrid device offering both a tablet and notebook, with a display that slides between the two different states. The impressive thing is that although there's two additional inches of screen space, the design has been refined so that the overall footprint is only 9 per cent larger than the previous model. In reality, this mostly comes down to less bezel around the display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/06/2013
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionThe concept remains the same however, giving you a hybrid device offering both a tablet and notebook, with a display that slides between the two different states. The impressive thing is that although there's two additional inches of screen space, the design has been refined so that the overall footprint is only 9 per cent larger than the previous model. In reality, this mostly comes down to less bezel around the display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/06/2013
Sony Vaio Duo 13
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The closer you look, the more the Sony Vaio Duo 13 appears an ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ device that has a little too much of the oddball vibe of the original Duo 11. However, in use it still solves many of that earlier model’s problems, including a better keyboard, much better looks and an improved hinge. We'll have to spend more time with it to decide if it makes a cohesive whole.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2013
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionThe closer you look, the more the Sony Vaio Duo 13 appears an ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ device that has a little too much of the oddball vibe of the original Duo 11. However, in use it still solves many of that earlier model’s problems, including a better keyboard, much better looks and an improved hinge. We'll have to spend more time with it to decide if it makes a cohesive whole.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2013
Sony VAIO Duo 13 review: a much-improved take on the Windows 8 slider
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
It's always edifying to hand over a gadget to someone who doesn't play with devices for a living. When this reviewer's dad took the Duo 13 for a spin, he found the design compelling and impressive. As easy as it is for us jaded tech writers to dismiss the slider form factor for its inherent shortcomings, it's still a pretty nifty solution for users who don't want to carry around a separate tablet and laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2013
Source: Engadget
Archive.org versionIt's always edifying to hand over a gadget to someone who doesn't play with devices for a living. When this reviewer's dad took the Duo 13 for a spin, he found the design compelling and impressive. As easy as it is for us jaded tech writers to dismiss the slider form factor for its inherent shortcomings, it's still a pretty nifty solution for users who don't want to carry around a separate tablet and laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2013
Foreign Reviews
Sony VAIO Duo 13
Source: PCM NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PCM
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Vaio Duo 13, l'ultra-portable hybride de Sony aurait une autonomie de 16 h
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Quality of the full HD display; autonomy. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/07/2013
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Quality of the full HD display; autonomy. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/07/2013
Первый взгляд на Sony VAIO Duo 13: в ожидании самого дорогого ультрабука-трансформера
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; FullHD display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2013
Source: Zoom
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Stylish design; FullHD display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2013
Sony Vaio Duo 13 SVD1321M2E
Alike many other touchscreen laptops, which utilize the new touch-oriented operating system from Microsoft, the Sony Vaio Duo 11 debuted at the IFA in summer 2012. It stood out of the crowd with its unique sliding mechanism and strong performance due to high-end hardware comparable with the best ultrabooks in the market. The Duo 11 was Sony’s first ultrabook-tablet hybrid. So, it had several weaknesses including the meager battery life and a flawed design.
In 2013, Sony finally introduced the Duo 13 as a formidable second attempt to the ultrabook-tablet concept. The Duo 13 retains all the positive factors of the old Duo 11 including the very crisp fullHD display, full sized ports from VGA to Ethernet, which are mandatory for business users, and the sturdy, durable magnesium case. The new revamped sliding mechanism is much easier to activate than the Duo 11's. The full size keyboard for a comfortable typing, and most important of all, twice the battery life from 4.5 to 9 hours are other improvements compared to the Duo 11 - impressive feats, which were not obtained by any other Windows 8 tablet so far. Unfortunately, some of the Duo 11’s weaknesses remained, e.g. the almost unusable touchpad. Due to powerful components inside, the Duo 13 is twice as heavy as regular tablets and so hard to use for a long period of time. However, the Sony Vaio Duo 13 is one of the best options available in this category at the moment – if users are willing to pay the unusual high price of Sony’s premium range laptop.
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 13 SVD1321M2EProcessor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.334kg
Price: 1499 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Average Score:
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
Reviews
Review Sony Vaio Duo 13 SVD1321M2E Convertible Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Not quite your ordinary tablet. 11 becomes 13. How large does a slider convertible have to become in order to allow its user to work comfortably with Windows? How sturdy is the hinge? And what kind of performance levels can be expected from the Haswell ULV CPU? We've got the answers.
Not quite your ordinary tablet. 11 becomes 13. How large does a slider convertible have to become in order to allow its user to work comfortably with Windows? How sturdy is the hinge? And what kind of performance levels can be expected from the Haswell ULV CPU? We've got the answers.
Foreign Reviews
Sony Vaio Duo 13 (SVD1321M2E)
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 01/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 01/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%
Sony Vaio Duo 13 (SVD1321M2E)
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 01/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 01/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%
Vaio Duo 13 : un bel et endurant ultrabook hybride sous Windows 8 signé Sony
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Vaio Duo 13 : un bel et endurant ultrabook hybride sous Windows 8 signé Sony
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D1321Z9EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D1321Z9EBProcessor: Intel Core i7 4500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio Duo 13 SV-D1321Z9EB (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 4 scores (from 9 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO Duo 13 Hybrid review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
A stylish hybrid laptop with excellent performance and incredible battery life. If you can cope with its incredibly small touchpad, and money is no object, then the VAIO Duo comes with a solid recommendation.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 70% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% emissions: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionA stylish hybrid laptop with excellent performance and incredible battery life. If you can cope with its incredibly small touchpad, and money is no object, then the VAIO Duo comes with a solid recommendation.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 70% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% emissions: 70%
Sony VAIO Duo 13 review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Ultimately, the Sony VAIO Duo 13 is a tantalising mixture of the mediocre and the marvellous. Despite getting so many things right, it’s neither a great tablet nor a stunning Ultrabook. With both the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S and Yoga 13 delivering a more convincing laptop experience and an acceptable tablet mode for almost £500 less, we simply can’t recommend the VAIO Duo 13.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 50% performance: 83% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
Source: PC Pro
Archive.org versionUltimately, the Sony VAIO Duo 13 is a tantalising mixture of the mediocre and the marvellous. Despite getting so many things right, it’s neither a great tablet nor a stunning Ultrabook. With both the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S and Yoga 13 delivering a more convincing laptop experience and an acceptable tablet mode for almost £500 less, we simply can’t recommend the VAIO Duo 13.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 50% performance: 83% features: 67% workmanship: 67%
Sony Vaio Duo 13 review
Source: T3 Archive.org version
It's been a fantastic performance from the Sony, and it's made a huge leap forward in terms of battery life. The touchscreen, Haswell and slim build combine to form one of the best Windows 8 laptops money can buy - just not one of the best tablets. It's a shame as there's a lot to like here, but looking around at the market, the impending appearance of the Samsung ATIV Q - another slider with a 3,200 x 1,800, 275ppi screen - means spending this much money is unwise. That said, if you're looking for a top-of-the-range laptop today and want the best Windows 8 experience money can buy, this should be on your shortlist.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: T3
Archive.org versionIt's been a fantastic performance from the Sony, and it's made a huge leap forward in terms of battery life. The touchscreen, Haswell and slim build combine to form one of the best Windows 8 laptops money can buy - just not one of the best tablets. It's a shame as there's a lot to like here, but looking around at the market, the impending appearance of the Samsung ATIV Q - another slider with a 3,200 x 1,800, 275ppi screen - means spending this much money is unwise. That said, if you're looking for a top-of-the-range laptop today and want the best Windows 8 experience money can buy, this should be on your shortlist.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Lang lebe der Akku
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2013
Rating: performance: 90% display: 82% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2013
Rating: performance: 90% display: 82% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
Sony VAIO Duo 13
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: ultrabook and tablet - all in one
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2013
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: ultrabook and tablet - all in one
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2013
Klipp klapp – 13-Zoll-Convertible mit Full-HD-Touchscreen
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: up-to-date hardware; high quality material; high class chassis Negative: mediocre stability; high price
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2013
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: up-to-date hardware; high quality material; high class chassis Negative: mediocre stability; high price
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2013
Recenze: Sony VAIO Duo 13 - větší displej a delší výdrž na baterie
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Thin and light; comfortable keyboard; silent operation; long battery life. Negative: The screen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2013
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Thin and light; comfortable keyboard; silent operation; long battery life. Negative: The screen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2013
노트북과 태블릿의 정점 - 소니 바이오 듀오 13 (성능편)
Source: Notegear
KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
Source: Notegear
KO→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
노트북과 태블릿의 정점 - 소니 바이오 듀오 13 (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Luxurios design; sophisticated finish, superior hardware; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2013
Source: Notegear
KO→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Luxurios design; sophisticated finish, superior hardware; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2013
Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D1321M2R
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D1321M2RProcessor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Sony VAIO DUO 13 — планшет-ноутбук с отличным дисплеем и процессором Haswell
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very good display; good sound system; silent operation.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/07/2013
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Very good display; good sound system; silent operation.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/07/2013
Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D1321Z9R
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D1321Z9RProcessor: Intel Core i7 4500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.35kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO Duo 13 Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO Duo 13 has a lot going for it: a lightweight chassis, a vibrant screen with pen support and epic battery life. However, at $1,899 ($1,399 to start), we would expect a flawless typing and navigation experience, and the Duo 13 offers one of the industry's smallest touchpads, along with a mushy keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO Duo 13 has a lot going for it: a lightweight chassis, a vibrant screen with pen support and epic battery life. However, at $1,899 ($1,399 to start), we would expect a flawless typing and navigation experience, and the Duo 13 offers one of the industry's smallest touchpads, along with a mushy keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Обзор самого дорогого в мире ультрабука-трансформера Sony VAIO Duo 13
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great workmanship; fantastic battery life; very high-quality screen; hardware platform.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/06/2013
Source: Zoom
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Great workmanship; fantastic battery life; very high-quality screen; hardware platform.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/06/2013
Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D1321L2EW
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio Duo 13 SV-D1321L2EWProcessor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO Duo 13 Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
You’re going to have to think carefully about what you’re looking for in a portable before deciding on whether the Sony VAIO Duo 13 is for you. The device works well as a tablet, even if the button placement is a bit awkward, and it fits nicely in the hands when in slate mode. As a laptop, however, the Duo 13 suffers considerably, and anyone who is looking for a hybrid that will work as well as a laptop as it does a tablet will be disappointed with this VAIO.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2013
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionYou’re going to have to think carefully about what you’re looking for in a portable before deciding on whether the Sony VAIO Duo 13 is for you. The device works well as a tablet, even if the button placement is a bit awkward, and it fits nicely in the hands when in slate mode. As a laptop, however, the Duo 13 suffers considerably, and anyone who is looking for a hybrid that will work as well as a laptop as it does a tablet will be disappointed with this VAIO.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2013
Foreign Reviews
Sony VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321L2EW
Source: Benchmark.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 100%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 100%
Comment
Sony: Sony Corporation is one of the largest Japanese electronics companies. The company was founded in 1946 under a different name and initially produced rice stoves. The company launched the first transistor radio. In 1958, the company was renamed Sony. Sony is a combination of the Latin word sonus (sound) and the English word sonny (little boy). Today, its core business is consumer electronics. The company is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles and software. Sony operates in the following segments: Gaming and Network Services, Music, Images, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services and Others.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.
Intel HD Graphics 4400:
ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i5:
3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
3337U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q1 2013. Offers a core clock of 1.8 - 2.7 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1100 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
4200U:
Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
Intel Core i3:
3217U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.8 GHz (no Turbo Boost) and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
3517U: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.9 - 3.0 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1150 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
4500U:
Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.0 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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74.96%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
