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Sony Vaio T13 Series

Sony Vaio SV-T13114GXSProcessor: Intel Core i3 2367M, Intel Core i5 3317U, Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.5kg, 1.6kg
Price: 799, 800, 900, 1000, 1400 euro
Average Score: 73.95% - average
Average of 41 scores (from 66 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 75%, features: 64%, display: 67%, mobility: 84%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 76%, emissions: 84%

 

Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ES

Specifications

Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ESNotebook: Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ES
Processor: Intel Core i3 2367M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 799 euro
Links: Sony homepage
 Sony notebook section

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Average Score: 71.33% - average

Average of 18 scores (from 38 reviews)

 

Reviews

86% Review Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ES Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Hybrid book. Sony sends an ultrabook into the ring called SVT1311M1ES. An aluminum case and Intel Core i3 processor are to lure customers. A special highlight is the hybrid hard disk. It fuses the size of a conventional HDD with the speed of an SSD. Will Sony's Vaio ultrabook also be convincing in our tests?
60% Sony Vaio T13 review – a stylish and affordable ultrabook
Source: Ultrabook Review English Archive.org version
The Sony Vaio T13 is a budget ultrabook, but an overall nice, solid and fast machine. It does have its downsides of course, as corners are cut in order to meet the low price, although I don't find any of them true deal-breakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Sony Vaio T13 review – a stylish and affordable ultrabook
Source: Ultrabook Review English Archive.org version
The Sony Vaio T13 is a budget ultrabook, but an overall nice, solid and fast machine. It does have its downsides of course, as corners are cut in order to meet the low price, although I don't find any of them true deal-breakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Sony Vaio T13
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
Will the company successfully mobilise the wealth of expertise it has acquired from previous models, such as the Z series, to outperform the competition while adhering to Intel's standards of computing power, thinness and battery life? In terms of both design and price, the Sony Vaio T13 is closer to the Aspire S3 than the Zenbook Prime UX31A or MacBook Air. Despite a few shortcomings, the T13 is good value for your money, as long as you stick with the less expensive options.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Sony Vaio T13
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
Will the company successfully mobilise the wealth of expertise it has acquired from previous models, such as the Z series, to outperform the competition while adhering to Intel's standards of computing power, thinness and battery life? In terms of both design and price, the Sony Vaio T13 is closer to the Aspire S3 than the Zenbook Prime UX31A or MacBook Air. Despite a few shortcomings, the T13 is good value for your money, as long as you stick with the less expensive options.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Sony VAIO T13 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Still, for around £300 less than its fancier peers this a usable Ultrabook, and even with an Ivy Bridge upgrade the price is lower than the competition. Screen quality remains disappointing, as it is with all the other low-end Ultrabooks, but if you’re craving a thin-and-light laptop on the cheap, the Sony VAIO T13 is the best of the current crop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 100% performance: 50% features: 60% ergonomy: 60%
60% Sony VAIO T13 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
Still, for around £300 less than its fancier peers this a usable Ultrabook, and even with an Ivy Bridge upgrade the price is lower than the competition. Screen quality remains disappointing, as it is with all the other low-end Ultrabooks, but if you’re craving a thin-and-light laptop on the cheap, the Sony VAIO T13 is the best of the current crop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 100% performance: 50% features: 60% ergonomy: 60%
70% Sony Vaio T13 Ultrabook review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
There are Ultrabooks out there that offer a slicker experience than the Sony Vaio T13 but, at £679/$769.99, it only really has two rivals: the Novatech nFinity 2367 Plus and the Acer Aspire S3. And while it can't quite match that duo for speed and performance, its build and design blows them out of the water.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Sony Vaio T13 review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
Overall, the Sony Vaio T13 is a mixed bag. On the one-hand it is a beautiful piece of technology with an attractive price-point, while on the other it has limited power and disappoints on a few levels. The response time from sleep is great and for everyday usage you probably won’t notice the lack of power, or encounter any major performance issues.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Sony Vaio T13 Ultrabook review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
There are Ultrabooks out there that offer a slicker experience than the Sony Vaio T13 but, at £679/$769.99, it only really has two rivals: the Novatech nFinity 2367 Plus and the Acer Aspire S3. And while it can't quite match that duo for speed and performance, its build and design blows them out of the water.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Sony Vaio T13 review
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
Overall, the Sony Vaio T13 is a mixed bag. On the one-hand it is a beautiful piece of technology with an attractive price-point, while on the other it has limited power and disappoints on a few levels. The response time from sleep is great and for everyday usage you probably won’t notice the lack of power, or encounter any major performance issues.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony VAIO T13
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Sony’s first 13in Ultrabook, the VAIO T13, is quite a bit bulkier and heavier than many rivals, but offers a design that sets it apart, excellent build quality and all the connectivity you could want. With claimed nine-hour battery life and as it’s also the cheapest Ultrabook on the market after the £670 Acer Aspire S3, we can definitely see the VAIO T13 making an impact at the budget end of the premium Ultraportable market.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/21/2012
Sony Vaio T13 review: Hands-on
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
While Sony often tends to price its gadgets slighlty more steeply that its rivals, the Sony Vaio T13 is one of the more affordable ultrabooks to arrive, giving it an important competetive edge. We were impressed by the fast screen boot-up, the slick design and the intuitive touchpad. Watch this space for a full review.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/21/2012
Sony VAIO T13
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Sony’s first 13in Ultrabook, the VAIO T13, is quite a bit bulkier and heavier than many rivals, but offers a design that sets it apart, excellent build quality and all the connectivity you could want. With claimed nine-hour battery life and as it’s also the cheapest Ultrabook on the market after the £670 Acer Aspire S3, we can definitely see the VAIO T13 making an impact at the budget end of the premium Ultraportable market.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/21/2012
Sony Vaio T13 review: Hands-on
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
While Sony often tends to price its gadgets slighlty more steeply that its rivals, the Sony Vaio T13 is one of the more affordable ultrabooks to arrive, giving it an important competetive edge. We were impressed by the fast screen boot-up, the slick design and the intuitive touchpad. Watch this space for a full review.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/21/2012
Sony Vaio T13 Ultrabook pictures and hands-on
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Sony is setting a trend by not jumping on the bandwagon as soon as it starts rolling. It was slow off the mark with its Android tablet, for example, and it has been relatively slow to bring out its first Ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/17/2012
Sony Vaio T13 Ultrabook review: First look
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The T13 Vaio has all the ingredients to make it the best Ultrabook on the market. It comes with a beautifully crafted chassis, plenty of ports and a more than reasonable sub-£700 price point.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2012
Sony Vaio T13 Ultrabook pictures and hands-on
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Sony is setting a trend by not jumping on the bandwagon as soon as it starts rolling. It was slow off the mark with its Android tablet, for example, and it has been relatively slow to bring out its first Ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/17/2012
Sony Vaio T13 Ultrabook review: First look
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The T13 Vaio has all the ingredients to make it the best Ultrabook on the market. It comes with a beautifully crafted chassis, plenty of ports and a more than reasonable sub-£700 price point.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2012
Hands on: Sony Vaio T13 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Sony announced its debut Intel Ultrabook earlier this month – the Sony Vaio T13 - and we got up close and personal with the new machine at an event in London.
Positive: Price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/20/2012
Hands on: Sony Vaio T13 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Sony announced its debut Intel Ultrabook earlier this month – the Sony Vaio T13 - and we got up close and personal with the new machine at an event in London.
Positive: Price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/20/2012

Foreign Reviews

86% Test Sony Vaio SVT1311M1E/S
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 86%
86% Test Sony Vaio SVT1311M1E/S
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 86%
Alu-Ultrabook: Sony Vaio T13 im Test
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
battery well accessible, display lid not stable, quality above average
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/11/2012
Alu-Ultrabook: Sony Vaio T13 im Test
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
battery well accessible, display lid not stable, quality above average
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/11/2012
80% Análisis Sony VAIO T13
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Análisis Sony VAIO T13
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony Vaio T13, el ultrabook de Sony
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/03/2012
Sony Vaio T13, el ultrabook de Sony
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/03/2012
60% SONY VAIO SVT1311M1E
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% SONY VAIO SVT1311M1E
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
VAIO T : L’Ultrabook selon Sony
Source: Blogeee French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: IPS panel type; Fine resolution screen; Dedicated sound.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/02/2012
VAIO T : L’Ultrabook selon Sony
Source: Blogeee French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: IPS panel type; Fine resolution screen; Dedicated sound.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/02/2012
86% Sony VAIO T13
Source: Techcorner.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 100% performance: 80%
86% Sony VAIO T13
Source: Techcorner.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 100% performance: 80%
Ultrabookok olcsóbban Lenovo és Sony ruhában
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; display.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/05/2012
Ultrabookok olcsóbban Lenovo és Sony ruhában
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; display.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/05/2012
Sony VAIO T13 - v tenkém provedení přináší plnou výbavou
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Comfortable keyboard; full plug-in equipment; removable battery. Negative: Noisy fan; low battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2012
Sony VAIO T13 - v tenkém provedení přináší plnou výbavou
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Comfortable keyboard; full plug-in equipment; removable battery. Negative: Noisy fan; low battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2012

 

Sony Vaio SV-T1311W1ES

Specifications

Sony Vaio SV-T1311W1ESNotebook: Sony Vaio SV-T1311W1ES
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Links: Sony homepage
 Sony notebook section

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Average Score: 76.56% - good

Average of 9 scores (from 12 reviews)

 

Reviews

75% Sony Vaio T13 Ultrabook review
Source: Reg Hardware English Archive.org version
Overall, Sony gets a thumbs-up from me for starting to prise open the Ultrabook market by making it more affordable to people like me. That Sony, of all companies, should being doing this is remarkable.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%
70% Sony VAIO T13
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
In general, the Sony VAIO T13 straddles the blurry lines between all-purpose, thin-and-light, and Ultrabook portables with reasonable skill. It compromises a bit on performance due to the hybrid drive, and some of the ergonomics could be better, but it delivers the lightweight design, the fairly roomy storage space, and (except for its lack of 5GHz Wi-Fi) the various connectivity options that are popular with consumers--all at an uncharacteristically (for Sony) affordable price. People who like the idea of an Ultrabook but don't want to sacrifice a lot of traditional features should give it a look
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Sony VAIO T13 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a well-designed and fast Ultrabook without breaking the bank, the $799 Sony VAIO T13 belongs on your short list. Sony also deserves credit for designing a clickpad that works well and offering support at the touch of a button. Unfortunately, this notebook's screen has narrow viewing angles and the 5-hour battery life is below average.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

83% Ultrabooks: Jetzt aber schnell!
Source: PC Magazin - Spezial 53 Ultrabooks German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%
74% Sony Vaio T13
Source: Ultrabook King German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 70% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
77% Ultrabook mit Ultrapuste
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 71% performance: 87% features: 59% display: 59% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 81%
81% Gelungener Einstand: Sony Ultrabook T13 im Test
Source: Onlinekosten.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 87% features: 67% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80%
75% Erstes Ultrabook von Sony im Test: VAIO T1311W1ES
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%
84% Sony VAIO Ultrabook T1311W1ES
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 83%
Gelungenes Ultrabook mit Sehschwäche
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: reasonably prized device; fair product for ultrabook-newbies
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2012
Sonys Neuerfindung des Ultrabooks
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: good performance Negative: body imperfect; equipment and ergonomy deficient
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/16/2012
Sony Vaio SVT-1311W1E/S - Vaio goes Ultrabook
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: chassis of top quality; excellent communication equipment Negative: disappointing display performance
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/23/2012

 

Sony Vaio SV-T13112FXS

Specifications

Sony Vaio SV-T13112FXSNotebook: Sony Vaio SV-T13112FXS
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Sony homepage
 Sony notebook section
 Vaio SV-T13112FXS (Model)

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Average Score: 78.86% - good

Average of 7 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Sony Cuts Some Corners, Delivers an $800 Ultrabook
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
But ultimately there’s nothing that really urges me to dissuade you from the T Series, though there’s nothing special to really recommend it, either. Want an ultrabook for 800 bucks? This slab of silver gets the job done about as well as anything else.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony VAIO T13 review: the company's first Ultrabook targets the back-to-school set
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
A budget-friendly Ultrabook is almost an oxymoron. Usually, the thinner the laptop, the higher the price. Solid-state drives and nice-to-have extras like backlit keyboards and high-res displays don't come cheap, either. For an Intel-approved system that keeps the price well south of one grand, the VAIO T13 is a respectable specimen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2012
70% Sony Vaio T13112FXS
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
Ultrabooks are certainly not hard to come by these days, but the Vaio T13112FXS from Sony aims to be different. It has a sub-$800 price tag, a 500GB hard drive and a new Intel Core "Ivy Bridge" processor. While a really great deal, it does suffer from a mediocre display and an uncomfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Sony Vaio T13112FXS
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
In 2012, ultrabooks are everywhere. Ostensibly, they're thinner, lighter, possibly more stylish laptops. Sony's first ultrabook, the Vaio T, doesn't fall far from the tree of other thin Sony laptops like the Vaio Z, but it's far more affordable: this is ultrabook-as-budget-laptop, not ultrabook as high-end computer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
90% Sony VAIO T Series (SVT13112FXS)
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
If you're not going to be first to a party, at least make a splash when you show up! That's the rule Sony followed with its first foray into the ultrabook category, the VAIO T Series SVT13112FXS. Sony's first ultrabook hits almost all high notes, with a sleek design, good performance, plenty of features and—get this!—a very affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Sony VAIO T13 (SVT13112FXS)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
With its fast performance and low price, the Sony VAIO T13 makes a strong argument not only for itself but for the two ultrabook categories we mentioned in the beginning—models with "Ivy Bridge" processors and with hybrid hard drive/SSD storage systems. We think the former will soon be indispensable, though the latter will always yield to pure SSDs for speed. The T13 also yields to the HP Folio 13-1020us for battery life and keyboard comfort, though at $100 cheaper, it came close to unseating the HP as our ultrabook Editors' Choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

91% 사용 편의성에 집중한 실용적인 울트라북 - 소니 바이오 SVT13115FKS (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 91%
91% 사용 편의성에 집중한 실용적인 울트라북 - 소니 바이오 SVT13115FKS (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 91%

 

Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ES

Specifications

Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ESNotebook: Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ES
Processor: Intel Core i3 2367M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 799 euro
Links: Sony homepage
 Sony notebook section

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Reviews

84% Update Review Sony Vaio SVT1311M1ES Notebook | Notebookcheck
Fast-booting system hits series production. The pre-production model of Sony's Ultrabook left a good impression overall but it wasn’t without faults. Sony's production model has been improved in many ways - but some things are still amiss.

 

Sony Vaio SVT1311Z9RS

Specifications

Sony Vaio SVT1311Z9RSNotebook: Sony Vaio SVT1311Z9RS
Processor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Links: Sony homepage
 Sony notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Sony VAIO T13 — немного больше ультрабука почти за те же деньги
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Negative: Quality of the display, weight and dimensions.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2012

 

Sony Vaio SV-T13114GXX

Specifications

Sony Vaio SV-T13114GXXNotebook: Sony Vaio SV-T13114GXX
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Sony homepage
 Sony notebook section

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Sony SVT13114GXX
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The VAIO may be smaller, lighter, and thinner than the Dell Latitude E6330, but it just doesn't match up in performance or usability. So unless you're looking purely at aesthetics, look elsewhere for a business ultraportable.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Sony Vaio SV-T13116FGS

Specifications

Sony Vaio SV-T13116FGSNotebook: Sony Vaio SV-T13116FGS
Processor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Sony homepage
 Sony notebook section
 Vaio SV-T13116FGS (Model)

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Average Score: 68.5% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Sony VAIO T Series (SVT13116FGS) Ultrabook
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Good looks, fast performance and long battery life are the standout features of the Sony VAIO T Series (SVT13116FGS). However, it's an Ultrabook that could use a bit of refining: we'd like a better keyboard, dual-band Wi-Fi, a matte screen and a USB port on the right side. That said, it's still worth checking out this Ultrabook if lots of CPU speed in a thin chassis is what you're after.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

67% Sony Vaio T13
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 67%

 

Sony Vaio SV-T13116FXS

Specifications

Sony Vaio SV-T13116FXSNotebook: Sony Vaio SV-T13116FXS
Processor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Sony homepage
 Sony notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Sony VAIO SVT13116FX 13.3-inch
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
If you are looking for an ultrabook with solid performance and lots of storage space, Sony's VAIO T offers both of these for just under $1000. Buyers will have to contend with a number of tradeoffs to get this extra performance though. This is thicker and heavier than many ultrabooks at this price point. The screen is dim and reflective that makes it hard to use in certain light.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

Sony Vaio serie T13, un ultrabook táctil con Windows 8
Source: Tuexperto Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Silver metallic design; quite compact; cool quick boot system.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2012

 

Sony Vaio SV-T13114GXS

Specifications

Sony Vaio SV-T13114GXSNotebook: Sony Vaio SV-T13114GXS
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Sony homepage
 Sony notebook section

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Sony VAIO T13 (SVT13114GXS)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO T13 (SVT13114GXS) comes across as a decent, though not particularly exceptional system in any of the usual criteria. It's got good battery life, though not as good as rivals. It has decent performance, though the hybrid drive design will make you wait a tick here and there. It's nicely styled, if a little commonplace these days and a smidge heavy. It's nice, but systems like the Editors' Choice Toshiba Portege Z935-P300 are much better in terms of features and performance, for only a few more dollars.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

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Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

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.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M:

The successor of the GeForce GTX 460M based on the new GF116 chip. The performance is about 13% better than the 460M but with similar power requirements due to hardware optimizations.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i3:

2367M: Power efficient ULV processor clocked at 1.4 GHz without Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1000 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.

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.

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.

» 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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73.95%: 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.

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