Sony Vaio Duo 13 SVD1321M2E

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92% Sony Vaio Duo 13 (SVD1321M2E)
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 01/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%

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%

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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.

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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.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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

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.

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.

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.

84.33%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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