Sony Vaio SV-S1311AGXB
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Reviews for the Sony Vaio SV-S1311AGXB
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
A brushed-metal, premium 13in ultraportable available in black or white with optional Blu-ray drive and dedicated game-worthy graphics, Sony’s fully configurable VAIO S13 also enjoys highlights like a high-resolution 1,600 x 900 screen, keyboard backlighting, generous connectivity and an optional battery slice. Overall it’s looking like one of the most flexible ultraportables going, and should make a more than worthy sequel to last year’s VAIO S.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/22/2012
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
Sony will also be launching an S15 system, a 15.5in S series option along with the S13 when its new Vaio range hits the shelves in June. Exact dates and prices are yet to be confirmed by Sony. But in the meantime, our hands-on time has given us an insight into what customers might expect from the S13 - a portable powerhouse laptop offering an impressive spec for such a small size.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/22/2012
Foreign Reviews
Source: Focus Online DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: RAM, Blu-ray, 2x USB 3.0, connections for docking station and second battery, heat management, design, keyboard backlight, workmanship; negative: no DVI, no DisplayPort, no Thunderbolt, no Light Peak, no USB at the left side
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2012
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The Sony business series laptops have always been ultrabooks even before the ultrabook concept was introduced by Intel in 2011. The new Sony Vaio SV-S series isn’t an exception. It shouts premium in every way imaginable. The Vaio S Series keeps the familiar brushed metallic body with sharp edges from the previous models and is much lighter than what it used to be. Keep in mind though. It is still thicker and heavier than the average ultrabook out there but can be easily carried around.
There is a reason for the extra waist. The Vaio S Series comes with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTM graphics card. Its other specs can also be cranked up to the limits of a performance laptop. Being a business class laptop, the S Series is equipped with a finger print scanner. The backlit keyboard and touchpad that are close to perfection. There is also a Blu-ray drive on the right side to set it further apart from the usual ultrabook.
Although the matte screen offers very good visibility outdoors, the lack of a full-HD resolution is a huge let down as it is what you would expect to see when you are going to pay a huge price for a laptop. Apart from that, the on-board storage simply isn’t enough and it has a poor speaker quality. Its contenders in the Ultrabook category have much more to offer in terms of multimedia and are also cheaper.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M: Middle class graphics card of the 600M series based on the 28nm GK107 chip (Kepler architecture).
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
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.
3520M: Fastest Ivy-Bridge-based Dual-Core, 2,9 - 3,6 GHz core clock» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.30":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.