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MagyarSony Vaio SV-S Series
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.
Processor: Intel Core i3 2350M, Intel Core i3 3110M, Intel Core i5 3210M, Intel Core i5 3320M, Intel Core i7 3520M, Intel Core i7 3540M, Intel Core i7 3612QMGraphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 13.30 inch, 15.50 inch, 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.3kg, 1.6kg, 1.7kg, 1.72kg, 1.8kg, 1.9kg, 2kg, 2.1kg
Price: 800, 850, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1599, 1600, 2500, 2600, 3000 euro
Average Score:
Average of 29 scores (from 42 reviews)
Average of 29 scores (from 42 reviews)
Sony Vaio SV-S151190X
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S151190XProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S151190X (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO S Review
Source: Notebookreview.com
Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO S is a more than recommendable multimedia notebook. My complaints are relatively minor: an inaccurate clickpad and display lid that's too flexible. There's little not to like otherwise. The VAIO S is extraordinarily thin and light for a 15.5-inch notebook at just 0.95 inches and 4.4 pounds, respectively. The 1080p IPS display is gorgeous; it's hard to find better on a notebook this size, especially for the price. Other things we like about the VAIO S include its backlit keyboard with full-size numeric keypad, magnesium alloy chassis, quiet fan and five hours of battery life. All of this in a package for $899.99? That's a deal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 60% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Notebookreview.com
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO S is a more than recommendable multimedia notebook. My complaints are relatively minor: an inaccurate clickpad and display lid that's too flexible. There's little not to like otherwise. The VAIO S is extraordinarily thin and light for a 15.5-inch notebook at just 0.95 inches and 4.4 pounds, respectively. The 1080p IPS display is gorgeous; it's hard to find better on a notebook this size, especially for the price. Other things we like about the VAIO S include its backlit keyboard with full-size numeric keypad, magnesium alloy chassis, quiet fan and five hours of battery life. All of this in a package for $899.99? That's a deal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 60% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 60%
Sony VAIO S 15 (2012)
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Relatively thin and light, Sony’s premium VAIO S 15in ‘ultraportable’ makes for a great package with a 1080p/Full HD IPS screen, powerful dedicated graphics, flexible specifications, good connectivity, optional slot-loading Blu-ray drive and more.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/22/2012
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionRelatively thin and light, Sony’s premium VAIO S 15in ‘ultraportable’ makes for a great package with a 1080p/Full HD IPS screen, powerful dedicated graphics, flexible specifications, good connectivity, optional slot-loading Blu-ray drive and more.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/22/2012
Sony Vaio SV-S1311AGXB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S1311AGXBProcessor: Intel Core i7 3520M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S1311AGXB (Model)
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Reviews
Sony VAIO S 13 (2012)
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: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionA 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
Sony Vaio S Series S13 hands on review
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
Source: V3.co.uk
Archive.org versionSony 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
Deutschlands schnellstes Notebook im Test
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
Source: Focus Online
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: 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
Sony Vaio SV-S13A1Y9ES
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S13A1Y9ESProcessor: Intel Core i7 3520M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 2600 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S13A1Y9ES (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews
Sony Vaio S Series 13P review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Sony S Series 13P is a shining example of Sony's ability to craft great laptops and it's practically flawless as an ultraportable business machine. The boxy, executive design might not appeal to all but the usability is certainly up to Sony's usual high standard. If you need a powerful, portable business machine, the Sony Vaio S Series 13P should be topping your list.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe Sony S Series 13P is a shining example of Sony's ability to craft great laptops and it's practically flawless as an ultraportable business machine. The boxy, executive design might not appeal to all but the usability is certainly up to Sony's usual high standard. If you need a powerful, portable business machine, the Sony Vaio S Series 13P should be topping your list.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Sony S13A: Das erste LTE-Notebook im Praxistest
Source: ZDNet DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% features: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: ZDNet
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% features: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Sony Vaio SV-S13A1Z9E/S
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S13A1Z9E/SProcessor: Intel Core i7 3520M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE 2048 MB
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 3000 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S13A1Z9E/S (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)
Reviews
Review Sony Vaio SV-S13A1Z9E/S Notebook | Notebookcheck
Highest end. Is money no object? If one is prepared to spend 3000 Euro ($3660 USD) on a 13.3-inch business notebook, one can certainly delight in the Sony Vaio SV-S13A1Z9E. A 512 GB SSD RAID, 12 GB RAM, and integrated LTE are merely a few of the options that the Vaio has to offer.
Highest end. Is money no object? If one is prepared to spend 3000 Euro ($3660 USD) on a 13.3-inch business notebook, one can certainly delight in the Sony Vaio SV-S13A1Z9E. A 512 GB SSD RAID, 12 GB RAM, and integrated LTE are merely a few of the options that the Vaio has to offer.
Foreign Reviews
Optimale Leistung, fehlende Perfektion
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%
Optimale Leistung, fehlende Perfektion
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%
Spitzen-Notebook mit LTE-Mobilfunk
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 59% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 97% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 79%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 59% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 97% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 79%
Spitzen-Notebook mit LTE-Mobilfunk
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 59% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 97% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 79%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 59% performance: 100% features: 100% display: 97% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 79%
High Society – 13-Zoll-Business-Notebook mit SSD-Raid und LTE
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2012
Rating: performance: 80% features: 90% display: 40% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2012
Rating: performance: 80% features: 90% display: 40% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
High Society – 13-Zoll-Business-Notebook mit SSD-Raid und LTE
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2012
Rating: performance: 80% features: 90% display: 40% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2012
Rating: performance: 80% features: 90% display: 40% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Sony Vaio SV-S1511X9E
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S1511X9EProcessor: Intel Core i7 3612QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S1511X9E (Model)
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Foreign Reviews
Weitblick – 15-Zoller mit IPS-Display und vielen Erweiterungsmöglichkeiten
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2012
Rating: performance: 75% features: 60% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2012
Rating: performance: 75% features: 60% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Sony Vaio SV-S13112FXB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S13112FXBProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S13112FXB (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO SVS13112FX 13.3-inch
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
For those looking at a portable laptop that keeps an internal DVD burner, the Sony VAIO S is one of the few options left. It does a surprisingly good job with running times that are better than some ultrabooks which is surprisingly for a full laptop and it does offer more storage space. The downside is that it doesn't really have much more to offer that these items.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionFor those looking at a portable laptop that keeps an internal DVD burner, the Sony VAIO S is one of the few options left. It does a surprisingly good job with running times that are better than some ultrabooks which is surprisingly for a full laptop and it does offer more storage space. The downside is that it doesn't really have much more to offer that these items.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony VAIO S Premium 13.3-inch Review
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
Despite a few moderate changes to the Sony Vaio S, such as a larger touchpad and improved hardware, we’re still ambivalent about this laptop. We criticized the previous model for its flimsy display lid, so-so build quality, and small battery. All of these flaws remain. Sony really should have taken this opportunity to redesign the chassis, but they didn’t – which puts them behind the market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Digital Trends
Archive.org versionDespite a few moderate changes to the Sony Vaio S, such as a larger touchpad and improved hardware, we’re still ambivalent about this laptop. We criticized the previous model for its flimsy display lid, so-so build quality, and small battery. All of these flaws remain. Sony really should have taken this opportunity to redesign the chassis, but they didn’t – which puts them behind the market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%
Sony Vaio SV-S13112FXW
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S13112FXWProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S13112FXW (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW)
Source: Techreview Source Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW) isn't the most innovative or robust ultraportable out there. It does, however, have plenty going for it, such as a sleek chassis, WiDi functionality, a decent port selection, and a cheaper price tag than most ultraportables. While its battery life and overall performance falls short of both of the Editors' Choice-winning ultraportables, it's nonetheless a solid choice for anyone seeking to add a bit of flair to their everyday computing.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techreview Source
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW) isn't the most innovative or robust ultraportable out there. It does, however, have plenty going for it, such as a sleek chassis, WiDi functionality, a decent port selection, and a cheaper price tag than most ultraportables. While its battery life and overall performance falls short of both of the Editors' Choice-winning ultraportables, it's nonetheless a solid choice for anyone seeking to add a bit of flair to their everyday computing.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW) isn't the most innovative or robust ultraportable out there. It does, however, have plenty going for it, such as a sleek chassis, WiDi functionality, a decent port selection, and a cheaper price tag than most ultraportables. While its battery life and overall performance falls short of both of the Editors' Choice-winning ultraportables, it's nonetheless a solid choice for anyone seeking to add a bit of flair to their everyday computing.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/31/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW) isn't the most innovative or robust ultraportable out there. It does, however, have plenty going for it, such as a sleek chassis, WiDi functionality, a decent port selection, and a cheaper price tag than most ultraportables. While its battery life and overall performance falls short of both of the Editors' Choice-winning ultraportables, it's nonetheless a solid choice for anyone seeking to add a bit of flair to their everyday computing.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/31/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony VAIO S Series 13 (SVS13112FXW) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The $899 Sony VAIO S Series 13 delivers good processing power, a dedicated optical drive, solid battery life and one of the most reliable clickpads we've seen on a notebook. However, the harsh-sounding audio and sluggish hard drive keep it from being a top pick. If you don't mind opting for a bigger screen, the Dell Inspiron 14z packs discrete graphics and an SSD cache and 8GB of RAM for the same price as this Sony.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe $899 Sony VAIO S Series 13 delivers good processing power, a dedicated optical drive, solid battery life and one of the most reliable clickpads we've seen on a notebook. However, the harsh-sounding audio and sluggish hard drive keep it from being a top pick. If you don't mind opting for a bigger screen, the Dell Inspiron 14z packs discrete graphics and an SSD cache and 8GB of RAM for the same price as this Sony.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony Vaio SV-S1511AGXB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S1511AGXBProcessor: Intel Core i7 3612QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S1511AGXB (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Reviews
Sony Vaio S Series SVS1511AGXB review
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Sony has cut down on the number of different laptop lines it offers, but you're still left with the Vaio E, S, T, and Z series. Of those, the Vaio S is probably the most universally useful, combining sharp, high-end design with powerful components, a decent set of configuration options, and both 13- and 15-inch screens. The 15-inch Sony Vaio S does gaming, Blu-ray, and a lot more, all while keeping the design thin and light.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionSony has cut down on the number of different laptop lines it offers, but you're still left with the Vaio E, S, T, and Z series. Of those, the Vaio S is probably the most universally useful, combining sharp, high-end design with powerful components, a decent set of configuration options, and both 13- and 15-inch screens. The 15-inch Sony Vaio S does gaming, Blu-ray, and a lot more, all while keeping the design thin and light.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Sony Vaio SV-S13A190X
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S13A190XProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S13A190X (Model)
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Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
Reviews
Sony Vaio S13 Series
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
The Vaio S13 Series is: good processing power, good gaming capabilities, adequate connectivity, a backlit keyboard and a good touchpad for Windows 8, all wrapped in a nice chassis. But with screen and sound quality like this, we couldn't bring ourselves to give it any more than three stars.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 90% display: 10% mobility: 80%
Source: Digital Versus
Archive.org versionThe Vaio S13 Series is: good processing power, good gaming capabilities, adequate connectivity, a backlit keyboard and a good touchpad for Windows 8, all wrapped in a nice chassis. But with screen and sound quality like this, we couldn't bring ourselves to give it any more than three stars.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 90% display: 10% mobility: 80%
Sony Vaio S Series 13P review (SVS13A190X)
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Now that ultrabooks and ultrathin laptops are commonplace, what happens to the average nonultrabook laptop? It needs to step up, that's what. Lightweight, comfortable, and with a good feature set, the Sony Vaio S 13P might be expensive compared with other Windows laptops offering a similar package, but it beats Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro, for the same price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionNow that ultrabooks and ultrathin laptops are commonplace, what happens to the average nonultrabook laptop? It needs to step up, that's what. Lightweight, comfortable, and with a good feature set, the Sony Vaio S 13P might be expensive compared with other Windows laptops offering a similar package, but it beats Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro, for the same price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80%
Foreign Reviews
SONY VAIO Sシリーズ13Pの実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku
JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High processing capacity; wide gamut LCD. Negative: Glossy display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2013
Source: The Hikaku
JA→EN Archive.org versionPositive: High processing capacity; wide gamut LCD. Negative: Glossy display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/08/2013
Sony Vaio SV-S15113FXB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S15113FXBProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Reviews
Sony VAIO S Series 15 (SVS15113FXB) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The $999 Sony VAIO S Series 15 is a solid all-around performer with a gorgeous 1080p display and attractive design. Despite its relatively light weight, this 15-inch laptop has serious game, too. And while the standard battery offers just about average endurance, adding a sheet battery will help you go all day. Unfortunately, Sony has done little, if anything, to improve its audio performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe $999 Sony VAIO S Series 15 is a solid all-around performer with a gorgeous 1080p display and attractive design. Despite its relatively light weight, this 15-inch laptop has serious game, too. And while the standard battery offers just about average endurance, adding a sheet battery will help you go all day. Unfortunately, Sony has done little, if anything, to improve its audio performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony SV-S1511X9E/B
Specifications
Notebook: Sony SV-S1511X9E/BProcessor: Intel Core i7 3612QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE 2048 MB
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 1599 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
Reviews
Review Sony Vaio SV-S1511X9E/B Notebook | Notebookcheck
Slim, fast and beautiful.Sony has updated its S-series of laptops and introduces us to the SV-S1511X9E/B. The notebook is packed full of the newest technology and high performance components. Whether Sony has succeeded in making a useful work notebook will be shown by our review.
Slim, fast and beautiful.Sony has updated its S-series of laptops and introduces us to the SV-S1511X9E/B. The notebook is packed full of the newest technology and high performance components. Whether Sony has succeeded in making a useful work notebook will be shown by our review.
Foreign Reviews
Sony Vaio SVS-1511X9EB
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 70% performance: 84% features: 97% display: 92% mobility: 67% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 70% performance: 84% features: 97% display: 92% mobility: 67% ergonomy: 75%
Sony Vaio SVS-1511X9EB
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 70% performance: 84% features: 97% display: 92% mobility: 67% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 70% performance: 84% features: 97% display: 92% mobility: 67% ergonomy: 75%
Sony SV-S1311G4E
Specifications
Notebook: Sony SV-S1311G4EProcessor: Intel Core i3 2350M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000 1696 MB
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.72kg
Price: 850 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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Review Sony Vaio SV-S1311G4E Notebook | Notebookcheck
Simple, but chic. You don’t need to pay thousands of Euros for an S-series Sony VAIO notebook. The 13.3-inch office laptop convinces with a solid pack of features. 4 GB system memory and an Intel Core i3 processor make the VAIO SVS-1311G4E an interesting product for the price of 850 Euro (~$1110).
Simple, but chic. You don’t need to pay thousands of Euros for an S-series Sony VAIO notebook. The 13.3-inch office laptop convinces with a solid pack of features. 4 GB system memory and an Intel Core i3 processor make the VAIO SVS-1311G4E an interesting product for the price of 850 Euro (~$1110).
Sony Vaio SV-S1311E3E
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S1311E3EProcessor: Intel Core i3 2350M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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Sony Vaio SVS1311E3E - lehký a mobilní s dokováním
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; balanced and mobility equipment; backlit keyboard. Negative: Touchpad buttons.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2012
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Long battery life; balanced and mobility equipment; backlit keyboard. Negative: Touchpad buttons.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2012
Sony Vaio SV-S1511T9EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S1511T9EBProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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VAIO-Profi für Heim und Büro
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 95% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 77%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 95% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 77%
Sony Vaio SV-S1311N9E
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S1311N9EProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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Sony Vaio S Series SVS1311N9E review (2012)
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
If you're happy to live without the Pro version of Windows, the fingerprint reader and a backlit keyboard, you can get a laptop with very similar specifications for around £300 less. It's unlikely to be as light or last as long away from the mains, though, so the S series should still make your shortlist if you need a fully featured ultraportable and aren't too worried that it's not the fastest around.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionIf you're happy to live without the Pro version of Windows, the fingerprint reader and a backlit keyboard, you can get a laptop with very similar specifications for around £300 less. It's unlikely to be as light or last as long away from the mains, though, so the S series should still make your shortlist if you need a fully featured ultraportable and aren't too worried that it's not the fastest around.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Sony Vaio SVS1311F3EW
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVS1311F3EWProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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SONY VAIO SVS1311F3EW
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony Vaio SVS1511V9E
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVS1511V9EProcessor: Intel Core i7 3612QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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Sony VAIO SVS1511V9E - lehký a vybavený s IPS displejem
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Balanced performance and mobility; excellent Full HD IPS display; quality mechanical processing. Negative: Louder in demanding load; placement of connectors.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2012
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Balanced performance and mobility; excellent Full HD IPS display; quality mechanical processing. Negative: Louder in demanding load; placement of connectors.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2012
Sony Vaio SVS1511X9R
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVS1511X9RProcessor: Intel Core i7 3612QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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Ноутбук Sony VAIO S15: компактная «пятнашка» с IPS-дисплеем
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Quad-core CPU; dual graphics system; full HD IPS-display; capacious SSD; blu-ray-drive; metal body; less than 2 pounds of weight. Negative: Battery life; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2012
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Quad-core CPU; dual graphics system; full HD IPS-display; capacious SSD; blu-ray-drive; metal body; less than 2 pounds of weight. Negative: Battery life; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2012
Sony Vaio SVS1312R9EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVS1312R9EBProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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Teszt: Sony Vaio S13 – Amikor a stílus és a minőség találkozik
Source: Wikitech
HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Wikitech
HU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 95%
Sony Vaio S
Source: Dinside
NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: Dinside
NO→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 67%
Sony Vaio SV-S13A2Z9ES
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S13A2Z9ESProcessor: Intel Core i7 3520M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 2500 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S13A2Z9ES (Model)
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Sony Vaio S SVS13A2Z9Es - Premium-Subnotebook mit Windows 8
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: high performance business notebook; convincing body; very good interface equipment Negative: subprime display
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/22/2012
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: high performance business notebook; convincing body; very good interface equipment Negative: subprime display
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/22/2012
Sony Vaio SV-S1512S1ES
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S1512S1ESProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S1512S1ES (Model)
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Sony VAIO S15 Binary wave
Source: Inside HW Archive.org version
We’ve definitely expected much more from a VAIO PC. S15 has a fantastic display, maybe the best ever seen on a portable computer. There’s also the ultralight case, but one which feels cheap, keyboard backlight that annoys during the day, a bunch of brilliantly conceived, but badly implemented shortcuts, a questionable choice of OS, iffy drivers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2012
Source: Inside HW
Archive.org versionWe’ve definitely expected much more from a VAIO PC. S15 has a fantastic display, maybe the best ever seen on a portable computer. There’s also the ultralight case, but one which feels cheap, keyboard backlight that annoys during the day, a bunch of brilliantly conceived, but badly implemented shortcuts, a questionable choice of OS, iffy drivers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2012
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Kurzatmiges Mittelklasse-Notebook
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 55% performance: 66% features: 84% display: 88% mobility: 53% ergonomy: 74%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 55% performance: 66% features: 84% display: 88% mobility: 53% ergonomy: 74%
Sony Vaio SV-S1513L1EW
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S1513L1EWProcessor: Intel Core i5 3320M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S1513L1EW (Model)
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Brautschau – Leichtes 15-Zoll-Notebook mit intelligenten Erweiterungsmöglichkeiten
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/26/2013
Rating: performance: 55% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/26/2013
Rating: performance: 55% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Sony Vaio SV-S13A3Z9ES
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S13A3Z9ESProcessor: Intel Core i7 3540M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 2500 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S13A3Z9ES (Model)
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Sony Vaio S SVS13A3Z9ES
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: exclusive high-performance business notebook; vrey good chassis; very good interface equipment Negative: low display performance
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2013
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: exclusive high-performance business notebook; vrey good chassis; very good interface equipment Negative: low display performance
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2013
Sony Vaio SV-S13126PG
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-S13126PGProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series) Vaio SV-S13126PG (Model)
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Sony VAIO S Series notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Sony's S Series VAIO is a 13.3in notebook that packs plenty of features. It's also attractive and comfortable to use. It's mainly let down by slow performance due to a 5400rpm hard drive. We also wish it had a higher resolution screen and a better ambient light sensor controller.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionSony's S Series VAIO is a 13.3in notebook that packs plenty of features. It's also attractive and comfortable to use. It's mainly let down by slow performance due to a 5400rpm hard drive. We also wish it had a higher resolution screen and a better ambient light sensor controller.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony Vaio SVS1312Q9ES
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVS1312Q9ESProcessor: Intel Core i3 3110M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-S (Series)
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Average Score:
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
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Sony SVS1312Q9ES
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 83% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 83% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 100%
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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.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M: Middle class graphics card of the 600M series based on the 28nm GK107 chip (Kepler architecture).
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE: A Slower-clocked version of the GT 640M
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.
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).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i5:
3210M: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, includes HD 4000 GPU, core clock 2.5 - 3.1 GHz
3320M: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, includes HD 4000 Graphics, core clock 2.6 - 3.3 GHz
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
3612QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.1 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller. The speciality of the i7-3612QM is the low TDP of 35 Watt compared to 45 Watt of the other Ivy Bridge quad core CPUs (e.g. 3610QM).
3540M: Fastest Ivy-Bridge-based Dual-Core, 3.0 - 3,7 GHz core clock
Intel Core i3:
2350M:
Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card.
3110M: Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, 2.4 GHz core clock (no turbo), includes HD 4000 GPU
» 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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77.72%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
